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Navigating the Future of Ortho: Early Wins

On this week’s Hey Docs! episode, Jill sat down with Dr. Madeline Goodman—orthodontist, startup owner, and dual-trained collaborator—to talk about what’s next in our industry: early intervention, team-based care, and sustainability. If you’re...

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Navigating HR Challenges in Dental and Orthodontic Practices

Building Teams That Last In this episode of the Hey Docs! Podcast, Jill Allen sits down with Alan Twigg, co-owner of Bent Ericksen & Associates, a...

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Building an Orthodontic Empire: The Journey of a Start-Up Doctor

How Two Visionaries Turned a Dream into Emerald City Orthodontics From bold ideas to big results — Dr. Dan Pan and Dr. Fiona Shi didn’t just open a...

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Leadership, Mindset, and Team Dynamics

On the latest Hey Docs! Podcast, Jill Allen sat down with John D. Marvin, CEO and President of Texas State Optical. With 25+ years of leadership...

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