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Orthodontic Start-ups

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

Jill Allen: Thu, Sep 25, 2025 @ 09:00 AM

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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Unlocking Success: Business, Balance, and Building Teams

Jill Allen: Thu, Sep 18, 2025 @ 10:15 AM

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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