Orthodontic Pearls

Orthodontic Pearls Podcast

Education EN ↓ 38 episodes

Private Practice Orthodontists Drs. Chris Teeters, Andy Sarpotdar, and Brian Anderson discuss with notable guests tips and tricks to improve your clinic, business, and life.

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Orthodontic Pearls

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Education

Podcast website

www.orthodonticpearls.org

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Dr. C Colby Gage - How to Increase Conversion Rate, Methods for Obtaining Practice Reviews, The Value of Mentorship, and Thoughts on Developing Your Ideal Practice 22.04.2025

Improve your practice and life by tuning into Episode 13 of the Orthodontic Pearls Podcast featuring Dr. C Colby Gage ! Thank you to our sponsor MyOrthoVA - HIPAA-trained virtual assistants.  Learn more at myorthova.com Here are the key moments : 0:01 - Dr. C Colby Gage’s Story from partnership in Calgary, to a mid-career startup in Denver 13:40 - Moving and starting up during COVID 17:00 - Mentor...

Dr. Chad Foster - Clinical Techniques, Going from Good to Great Orthodontics, DSO/OSO Debates, and Sharing Cases Online 08.04.2025

0:01 - Words of wisdom from Morgan Housel 4:20 - Pearls Post: The use of eyelets for blocked out incisors 12:20 - Looking at facial photos first  20:05 - Asymptotic curve of Mastering Orthodontics, finding Joy in the Journey  26:04 - Going from Good to Great orthodontics 32:00 - Colleagues not competitors 41:15 - Setting examples as a business owner and a parent  47:00 - Chad’s perspective on DSOs...

Dr. David White - Ortho/Pedo/Oral Surgery Trifectas, Work/Life Balance, The Importance of Connecting with Colleagues, DSO/OSO Considerations, and Top Practice Pearls 25.03.2025

Key Moments: 2:00 The value of reconnecting with colleagues 8:10 Mindset shifts in overcoming challenging problems  16:10 Work/Life balance 34:02 Worthwhile goals and aspirations in practice and in life 36:06 David’s practice journey in an ortho/pedo/oral surgery trifecta practice  44:05 Thoughts on opening multiple offices 51:30 Responding to a Pearls Post from Dr. Vladimir Leon re: “Say no to th...

Dr. Adam Schulhof - Orthodontic Innovations, Success With Practicing in 3 Different Demographics, and Relationship Journeys 11.03.2025

Improve your practice and life by tuning in to episode 10 of the Orthodontic Pearls Podcast featuring Dr. Adam Schulhof. Here are the key moments : 0:01 - The Gaidge Data: State of the Orthodontic Profession 3:05 - Responding to a Pearls Post - Actress Dakota Johnson’s removal of a fixed retainer resulting in dissolution of discomfort  15:00 - Closing diastemas with no overjet patient discussions ...

Tony Peniche - Marketing Pearls, OBS Program Kids Clubs, Side Hustles, and New Therapies 25.02.2025

Improve your practice and life by tuning into Episode 9 of the Orthodontic Pearls Podcast featuring Tony Peniche of Peniche & Associates and a noteworthy entrepreneur. Here are the key moments : 2:34 Tony’s background : from business development to marketing 5:15 Dr. Teeters’ office rebranding and inspiration  7:05 Using PLAUD note for note-taking efficiency 9:00 Overcoming inertia and making...

Dr. Matt Larson - AAO Leadership, the Future of DTC, New Innovations, and Practice Pearls 11.02.2025

Improve your practice and life by tuning in to episode 8 of the Orthodontic Pearls Podcast featuring Dr. Matt Larson of Larson Orthodontics and AAO’s Chair of the Committee of Conferences. Here are the key moments : 2:35 - Dr. Larson’s role with the AAO and Committee on Conferences 4:32 - Open call for AAO Speakers and what they’re looking for - highlights of upcoming AAO Meetings and speakers 8:4...

Dr. Greg Ohanian - Practice and Life During a Crisis; Surviving the CA Wildfires 28.01.2025

Improve your practice and life by tuning in to Episode 7 of the new Orthodontic Pearls Podcast featuring Dr. Greg Ohanian practicing in southern California among the wildfires. Here are the key takeaways: Learn from Dr. Ohanian’s experience with embers of the fire all around his home and 90 MPH winds  How have the California wildfires affected his practice? What was it like to have his sister’s ho...

Dr. Kyle Fagala - Practice Models, Introverted Personalities in Extraverted Endeavors, and Digital Marketing Strategies for Practice Success 21.01.2025

Join us for the 6th episode of the OPP featuring The Digital Orthdontist, Dr. Kyle Fagala! Here are the key moments: 1:48 - Pearls Post from Dr. Glenn Dubroc: Retiring early with a single location, low volume, low overhead practice. 3:18 - Dr. Kyle Fagala’s practice model and thoughts of different practice structures and goals: 2 location, 3 days a week, 1 associate 6:45 - Dr. Chris Teeters’ pract...

Dr. Corinne Devin - Practice Euphemisms, Achieving Huge Goals, Military Service, and Life Lessons 07.01.2025

Dr. Corinne Devin Key Moments: 2:36 - Exploring a Pearls Post from Larry Levin - Analogies and euphemisms to improve patient communication and experience. 13:11 - Applying real life lessons for patient motivation. 15:25 - Exceeding expectations in customer service.  The skiing analogy.  17:30 - Military service, challenging orthodontics, and winning beauty pageants. 26:40 - Lessons learned while p...

Shannon Patterson - The Future of the Orthodontic Profession 23.12.2024

Today we have our honored guest Shannon Patterson as we discuss the current state of the orthodontic profession, the rise of OSOs, and predictions of our profession’s  future.

Dr. Bryan B-MAC Lockhart - Clear Aligners, Digital Orthodontics, Team Challenges, Effective Systems 10.12.2024

Learn about digital orthodontics, life pearls, and effective practice growth strategies with Dr. Bryan B-MAC Lockhart on this episode of the OPP.

Featuring Dr. Brad Chvatal - Retainer Programs, Referral Strategies, and Goals for the Second Half of Life 26.11.2024

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Orthodontic Pearls Podcast! Today we feature Dr. Brad Chvatal, a highly successful orthodontist from Eugene, Oregon, sharing pearls to grow your practice and enhance your life. Key Timestamps: 2:10 - State of the Orthodontic Profession 5:40 - Retainer Programs 11:05 - Raising Case Fees 16:30 - When a Referral Source Brings in Their Own Orthodontist 33:12 - Emotion and L...

The Braces Guy Dr. Grant Collins & Dr. Jacob Koch 12.11.2024

This is the first episode of the Orthodontic Pearls Podcast hosted by Drs. Chris Teeters, Andy Sarpotdar and Brian Anderson at the 6th Annual MOPC Conference. Featured guests include The Braces Guy Dr. Grant Collins and Dr. Jacob Koch. These 5 private practice Orthodontists discuss several challenges we face as orthodontists sharing personal stories and strategies to help navigate through these ch...

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