Your Mini Residency to a Dual Peds/Ortho Practice

In this episode of the Kidds Biz Podcast, the hosts delve into the intricacies of pediatric dentistry and orthodontics with Dr. Carter. They discuss the importance of dual training for staff, the positive impact of therapy dogs in practice, and strategies for converting pediatric patients to orthodontic care. The conversation also highlights the significance of maintaining a positive office culture, efficient scheduling, and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure practice success. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various aspects of running a successful pediatric and orthodontic practice, focusing on the importance of dual training, optimizing scheduling, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), managing no-show rates, innovative marketing strategies, budgeting for co-located practices, and creative patient engagement. They share insights on how to improve efficiency, retain patients, and foster community involvement, ultimately aiming to enhance the overall patient experience and practice success.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kids Biz Podcast 01:13 Meet Dr. Carter: A Dual Specialist 03:20 The Role of Therapy Dogs in Pediatric Dentistry 09:58 Staffing Challenges and Solutions 14:22 Creating a Positive Office Culture 21:40 Converting Pediatric Patients to Orthodontics 26:51 Tracking Patient Conversions and KPIs 32:33 Efficient Scheduling in Co-located Practices 40:30 The Need for Dual Training in Dentistry 43:38 Optimizing Scheduling and Efficiency in Dental Practices 46:22 Key Performance Indicators in Pediatric and Orthodontic Practices 51:00 Managing No-Show Rates and Patient Retention 56:21 Marketing Strategies for Co-Located Practices 01:01:55 Budgeting and Ordering in Co-Located Dental Practices

Keywords orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, therapy dogs, staffing, office culture, patient conversion, co-location, scheduling, KPIs, dental practice, dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, dual training, scheduling, efficiency, KPIs, patient retention, marketing, budgeting