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Maximize Your Benefits: How to Get the Most Out of Your AOS Membership
How to Get the Most From Your AOS Membership The American Orthodontic Society (AOS) offers courses that can help dentists grow their practices by adding new skills to their treatment arsenals. Most people assume this is the most important aspect of AOS membership, but you have a full toolkit at your disposal to improve everything…
Building Confidence Case by Case: Why Mentorship Matters in Orthodontic Training
How Mentorship Builds Confidence Adding orthodontics to a dental practice can be an exciting but daunting experience. It may be simple to receive orthodontic training, but when it comes time to apply the new services to clients, many dentists feel intimidated and unsure. This is where mentorship comes into play. Mentorship offers more than professional…
From Checklists to Champions: Small Daily Habits Can Shape Big Success
Establish Small Daily Habits for Success Seeing your dental practice grow is the ultimate goal, but it’s not always clear how it can become a reality. Often, it may seem that some practices become successful overnight, but is that really the case? For the majority of businesses, small daily habits are what make the difference. …
Learn How Organized Processes Create a More Profitable and Peaceful Dental Practice
There are many factors that impact how successful a dental practice is. It’s essential to offer quality services, but part of that depends on establishing organized processes. Without these, it can be much more difficult to provide the assistance your patients are looking for. A disorganized dental practice causes stress to both the staff and…
Hidden Leaders: How to Spot and Develop Leadership Skills Within Your Dental Team
When considering what leadership means in a dental practice, the tendency is to focus solely on the dentist. However, there are many other people who make up your team, and some of them could take an active role in improving it. More leaders available can also mean less stress, which helps prevent burnout. In most…
6 Ways Soft Skills Drive Dental Practice Success
Improve Your Practice Through Better Soft Skills Running a successful practice requires more than just a focus on clinical expertise. Patients have a wealth of choices when it comes to dental care, so finding ways of making your practice stand out can make the most difference. One of the most effective strategies to obtain dental…
Why Nonsurgical Treatment Beats Surgery: 5 Reasons Your Practice Will Thrive
The Benefits of Nonsurgical Treatment Class III malocclusion has traditionally been handled via surgical orthodontic procedures. Class III malocclusion cases have been seen as too complex to address with minimally invasive options, but that is slowly changing. There are non-surgical treatment options now that can provide excellent results without relying on highly invasive procedures. At…
Outside the Office Walls: 6 Creative Ways to Market Your Orthodontic Services in the Community
How you market your orthodontic services has a major impact on your long-term success and growth. While providing materials at your office and online through your website is important, you can take your orthodontic marketing a step further. Here are six creative community outreach ideas that can help you build trust and visibility beyond the…
Beyond Braces: Why Holistic Orthodontic Care Is the Future of Patient-Focused Treatment
Orthodontics isn’t just about delivering straighter smiles. It plays a role in many aspects of your patients’ overall health, from breathing to nutrition. In 2025, patients expect treatment that supports their health in a broader way, delivers lasting results, and uses sustainable methods. Here’s what you should know about holistic orthodontic care. Integrating Oral Health,…
How the Basic Straight Wire Orthodontic Assistant Course Transforms Your Team’s Role
Successfully integrating orthodontics into your practice requires more than just your own skills as a dentist. It also takes a knowledgeable, confident team to support you in treatment and administration. The American Orthodontic Society Basic Straight Wire Orthodontic Assistant Course helps assistants and hygienists step into stronger roles. Build a Strong Foundation in Orthodontics The…
How to Budget Time (and Money) for Orthodontics Training While Keeping Your Practice Stable
Running a dental practice takes a great deal of time and money. This makes choosing your investments a task that requires extreme care. However, being overly cautious leads many dentists to hesitate when considering orthodontics training. With the right planning, you can manage both time away from patients and financial costs. Start With a Realistic…
How to Use Your AOS Membership to Become a Respected Industry Mentor
Give Back to Your Dental Peers by Becoming a Mentor A dentist’s career goes through many stages, moving from the early years of learning and growing to becoming a respected industry mentor. The American Orthodontic Society (AOS) is a thriving community with dentists at all stages. AOS membership is about more than just accessing continuing…
