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

Jill Allen: Thu, Oct 09, 2025 @ 09:00 AM

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

Jill Allen: Thu, Oct 02, 2025 @ 09:00 AM

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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The Future of Practice Management Software in Orthodontics

Jill Allen: Thu, Aug 14, 2025 @ 10:15 AM

In orthodontics, change isn’t coming; it’s already here. And right now, technology is leading the charge. Practice management software has stepped...

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Turning Setbacks into Strength: Building a Practice Rooted in Purpose

Jill Allen: Thu, Jul 17, 2025 @ 10:00 AM

From hospital bed to practice buildout, meet the powerhouse behind Asheville’s newest ortho startup, Everyday Orthodontics. No two startup journeys...

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