The DOC Podcast

Don’t miss this conversation with the amazing Mari Sawtelle – founder of Mari’s List.  In this episode you’ll learn: ·         The fascinating story of how Mari got started in the orthodontic industry. ·         When and how Mari’s List got started and how it has become a family affair. ·         How Mari’s List helped Dr. Mike have the lowest overhead of all the practices in the US that Chris Ben...

• How much time do you spend outdoors, enjoying the beauty of nature?  If the answer is "not much," then it may be having a negative impact on your physical and mental health.  • The American Psychiatric Association reports that from a stroll thru a city park, to a walk on the beach, to a day spent hiking in the wilderness, exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits including improve...

• In this edition of The DOC Podcast, we have a great conversation with the AMAZING Dr. Amy Jackson – orthodontist extraordinaire and founder of Retainers for Life (RFL).  • You’ll learn the following:  o How and why Dr. Amy decided on orthodontics as a career.  o The value of performing a Pre-Debond Conference from both a treatment and financial perspective.  o How and why Dr. Amy started RFL.  o...

·         When you hear the word “selfish,” what comes to mind?  Does it conjure up a positive or negative image?  I’m guessing it’s the latter.  ·         However, sometimes we need to be selfish to protect ourselves.   ·         In this episode, Dr. Mike will explore when and how being selfish and looking out for your own interests and desires can be a good thing! ·         Go to www. TheOrthoCo...

Have you ever taken the time to truly figure out YOUR vision for YOUR life?  YOUR blueprint for what YOU want YOUR life to look like?  Not what family and friends or society want you to be or do, but what YOU want to be and do? In this episode of Motivational Mondays, Dr. Mike will talk about the importance of developing your vision and how to set goals to help you fulfill it! Get more great infor...

Dr. Mike leaves the studio for this episode of Motivational Monday and heads to the FL Keys!  He'll explain the importance of breaking free from the daily grind and getting away with your loved ones.  He'll also review the strategies he uses to mentally unwind on vacation, and discuss whether or not you should do any work while you're away from the office.  Don't miss the slideshow at the end wher...

-In this episode, we’ll explore something that ALL of us face each and every day - STRESS!! -Dr. Mike will explore: o   The 3 different types of stress we all face. o   The impact that stress has on our bodies and our minds. o   Strategies to decrease stress in our lives. o   Strategies to help our bodies cope with the stress we face. -At the end of the day, we can’t completely eliminate stress fr...

In this clinical episode, Dr. Mike reviews the art and science of recontouring anterior teeth that will set your work apart from your competitors and have your patients raving about how their teeth look!  Important points that will be discussed include: Which teeth to recontour. The differences between recontouring in Phase I and Comprehensive Treatment. At what stage of treatment to perform recon...

As Alexander Pope said in 1711, "To err is human."  Failure is a part of life and something that we all experience.  In fact, studies show that we learn more from our failures than from our successes.  In this episode, Dr. Mike will review strategies to help you learn from your failures instead of letting them discourage and/or demoralize you. For more information, visit: www. TheOrthoCoach.com

SUMMARY : Don't miss this amazing interview with Dr. Jeff Rothenberg!  Jeff is an orthodontist who has an amazing practice in his hometown of Aventura, FL.  He has been developing the arches of preadolescent patients in the early mixed dentition for approximately 10 years and not only has he seen some amazing results, but it has grown his practice significantly.  Highlights include: o   A discussi...

Are you a perfectionist?  If so, how do you balance the struggle for perfection with the reality of living in an imperfect world?  How do you deal with failure when your outcome is less than perfect?  Dr. Mike will explain the difference between a healthy perfectionist and a maladaptive perfectionist and give advice to help you err on the side of the former.  He will also tie in personal stories o...

SUMMARY : ·         In this second part of the 2-part series, we will discuss how to approach the interceptive orthodontic treatment of preadolescent patients who present in the early-mixed dentition.  The following topics will be covered: o   The history of rapid maxillary expansion (RME). o   Common issues caused by traditional “expanders” when used in the upper and lower arches. o   Slow expans...

In this inaugural episode of Dr. Mike's Motivational Mondays, Dr. Mike will discuss the importance of delayed gratification and keeping your expenses less than your income.  He will explain how he and his wife, Renee, used this approach to go from being a quarter of a million dollars in debt to achieving financial freedom in less than 20 years!

Whether you own a CBCT or are thinking about purchasing one, DO NOT MISS this episode!  Dr. Mike will review: *The evolution of both 2D and 3D imaging in orthodontics. *Anatomy that can be visualized with CBCT cannot be visualized with traditional 2D images, including erupting permanent teeth, pathology, and the airway. *5 Myths associated with CBCT imaging, including: 1.  CBCT delivers more radia...