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colorful paperclips and HR

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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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Clear aligners

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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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Push pins as location markers

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Unlocking Success: The Role of Market Research in your Ortho Practice

Opening or growing an orthodontic practice isn’t just about hanging a sign and hoping patients walk through the door. It takes strategy. One of the...

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clear aligner

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Unlocking Success: Business, Balance, and Building Teams

From escape rooms to orthodontics, Dr. Scott Sakowitz isn’t your typical practice owner. On this episode of Hey Docs!, Jill Allen sits down with Dr....

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