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How AOS Courses Help You Treat the Whole Patient, Not Just Their Smile
Orthodontics isn’t just about straightening smiles. It’s also about the function, health, and long-term well-being of your patients’ teeth and related systems. The American Orthodontic Society (AOS) provides courses carefully tailored to address these important areas. AOS courses train dentists to go beyond aesthetics. Focus on Airway and Skeletal Development One of the primary ways…
Think Like a Patient: Walk Through Your Own Dental Practice to See For Yourself
Every aspect of your dental practice should be carefully crafted to deliver the best patient experience. How can you know you have achieved this goal if you haven’t seen your practice from the patient’s point of view? You can find potential issues and identify areas for improvement by doing a full walkthrough from arrival to…
Help Kids Breathe, Grow, and Smile: Why This Pediatric Orthodontic Course Should Be Your Next Step
Early orthodontic care is about more than just straightening teeth. It’s also about breathing, facial development, and overall health. The right pediatric orthodontic course can prepare you with the knowledge and skills to address these areas. The Functional and Airway Focused Pediatric Orthodontic Care course is a perfect example. It provides dentists with the opportunity…
Maximize Every Lesson: 10 Best Practices for Dentists Taking Orthodontics Courses
Orthodontics courses offer an excellent opportunity to further your career and expand your practice. They are a valuable investment that provides the knowledge and skills to offer orthodontic services, but you have to approach them the right way. Here are some tips to ensure that your preparation, participation, and follow-through yield real results. 1. Choose…
See How Small Gestures Can Create Big Loyalty in Your Dental Practice
Fostering Strong Dental Patient Retention Are you aware of just how important patient retention is? According to Harvard Business Review, it’s 5 to 25 times more expensive to gain a new customer than to retain an existing one. Dentistry is no exception. Research from Dataman Group Direct shows that acquiring a new patient costs dental…
The 4-Day Dental Practice Workweek: Should You Give It a Try?
The Appeal of a Shorter Workweek Most dental practices stick to a fairly standard five-day schedule. However, alternatives such as the four-day workweek are becoming more popular. Many dental practices are exploring this model to improve work-life balance and increase efficiency. Could the four-day dental practice workweek be right for you too? A shorter workweek…
Here’s How To Rebuild Team Culture and Patient Trust If Your Practice Is Feeling Disconnected
Creating the Ideal Culture for Your Dental Practice One of the most important aspects of running a dental practice is maintaining a healthy culture. Every dental practice faces challenges at one time or another, whether due to team changes, burnout, or communication breakdowns. Here are some strategies you can implement to get through tough periods…
Ready To Take the Next Step? The Diplomate Review Course Prepares You for Fellowship Success
Prepare for fellowship through AOS’ Diplomate Review Course. The American Orthodontic Society Diplomate Review Course offers a focused, expert-led opportunity for dentists pursuing fellowship through the Academy of Diplomates. This course is delivered by experienced instructors and provides the real-world insights and guidance needed to support your professional growth. Review the key concepts that matter…
Here’s How to Make Time for Orthodontics Courses Without Sacrificing Family Life
Pursuing orthodontics courses to expand your skills and grow your practice can be an exciting undertaking. However, it also comes with potential challenges. It’s important to prioritize work-life balance during continuing education to avoid stress and burnout. Here are some strategies that can help ensure a smooth learning experience. Set Realistic Study Goals Each Week…
Marketing That Works: How to Tell Your Dental Practice Story and Attract the Right Patients
There’s more to modern dental practice marketing than just promotion. You need to connect with potential patients to grow your practice. One of the best ways to do that is to share your dental practice story and highlight the values and services that make you stand out against competitors. Define What Makes Your Practice Different…
Expert Insights on Clear Aligners: What Dentists Should Know From the Latest Clinical Consensus
Clear aligners have quickly become one of the most popular orthodontic treatment options available today. Many general dentists pursue continuing education courses to offer this treatment, but not all the courses are created equal. To fully prepare dentists, an effective course should cover the latest expert guidelines in the field. Here is what you need…
Our Digital Aligner Bootcamp Will Help You Bring Orthodontics Into Your Dental Practice
General dentists typically don’t receive much insight into orthodontic training during dental school. Luckily, there are continuing education (CE) opportunities—namely, orthodontic CE courses for general dentists—that can help close the gap. American Orthodontic Society (AOS) Digital Aligner Bootcamp is a prime example, offering practical, hands-on education in the field of modern aligner therapy. Learn How…
