THE EDITOR'S CORNERPractice Management HandbookROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MSThe Journal of Clinical Orthodontics is about much more than excellent treatment results; it’s also about practice management and the business of orthodontics. With that in mind, JCO editors have gath... |
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ASSOCIATESROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MDJCO has selected two articles offering excellent insights into associate opportunities and how to make them as successful as possible. “Associating after Residency” by Meru and “Finding a Successful A... |
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Associating After ResidencyMICHAEL C. MERU DDS, MSDr. Mike Meru reviews the pros and cons of various associateship options for new graduates, including private, group, and corporate practices. He explains the tax differences between employees and independent contractors and concludes with helpful tips for prospective associates. |
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Finding a Successful Associate to Fit Your OfficeROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MS, CHARLENE WHITEDr. Haeger and Ms. White present checklists for establishing expectations and formulating interview questions when hiring an associate. Clarifying the details of agreements regarding clinical behavior, office relationships, and compensation will help prevent misunderstandings and provide the best opportunity for long-term success. |
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GETTING STARTEDROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MSThis section includes three articles. The first, “How to Create a Personal Organizer and Financial Statement” by Haeger, describes how to go about organizing your personal estate, detailing various ac... |
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A Strategic Orthodontic Marketing Plan, Part 2ROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MS, ROGER T. COLBERG PhDOriginally published in January 2013 This column is compiled by JCO Contributing Editor Robert S. Haeger, DDS, MS. Every few months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for a particu... |
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Remodeling Options and SolutionsWARREN HAMULA DDS, MSDOriginally published in January 2011 The term "remodeling", as applied to an orthodontic office, can cover a wide range of activities, from minor alterations in an existing floor plan for improved pra... |
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGNROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MSThe high cost of remodeling, building, and keeping up with technology has an impact on how much you can afford to pay for an orthodontic practice. This section includes four articles. The first articl... |
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Attracting Patients to Your PracticeWARREN HAMULA DDS, MSDOriginally published in January 2010 Orthodontists have always accepted the challenges of keeping abreast with advances in the profession and perfecting new techniques to better serve their patients. ... |
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A Staff Meeting to Get Excited AboutNATALIE BEATONOriginally published in January 2014 This column is compiled by JCO Contributing Editor Robert S. Haeger, DDS, MS. Every few months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for a particu... |
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENTROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MSThree articles are included to help you organize your practice data for optimal metrics and analysis. The first, “Defining Starts and Status Codes for Actionable Analytics” by Haeger and Zuelke, sets ... |
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MARKETING & REFERRAL MANAGEMENTROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MSTwo articles take you into the mindset not only of the patient considering a choice of practices, but of the pediatric dentist deciding whether to refer to a specific orthodontist. Longoria’s “Factors... |
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A Strategic Orthodontic Marketing Plan, Part 3Originally published in February 2013 This column is compiled by JCO Contributing Editor Robert S. Haeger, DDS, MS. Every few months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for a partic... |
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STAFF MANAGEMENTROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MSOur final section tackles perhaps the most difficult area of practice management. Once you have found a practice to purchase or have started a new one with bank financing, it is time to build your ort... |
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JCO ROUNDTABLEStarting a New PracticeROBERT G. KEIM DDS, EdD, PhD, ROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MS, ANA LUIZA ARRUDA DMD, MSD, CHARLENE WHITE, PAUL D. ZUELKEJCO Editor Robert Keim moderates a panel of experts on the pros and cons of opening a new orthodontic practice. Important considerations including demographics, location, financing, office design, equipment, staff hiring, and marketing are all discussed. |
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Increasing New Patient Starts by Analyzing Referral SourcesOriginally published in March 2009 Editor's Note: This quarterly JCO column is compiled by Contributing Editor Robert Haeger. Every three months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy ... |
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CONCLUSIONROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MSNow that you have digested all this material, let’s use our Practice Management Handbook to lay out the steps from graduation to finding a position as an associate, purchasing a practice, understandin... |
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Defining Starts and Status Codes for Actionable AnalyticsROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MS, PAUL D. ZUELKEOriginally published in March 2015 This column is compiled by JCO Contributing Editor Robert S. Haeger, DDS, MS. Every few months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for a particula... |
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What Influences a Pediatric Dentist to Refer to a Particular Orthodontist?HEMALI KOTHARI DMD, MPH, DHEd, DAWN P. PRUZANSKY DMD, JAE HYUN PARK DMD, MSD, MS, PhDWhile orthodontists have traditionally relied heavily on referrals from general and pediatric dentists, an increasing number of patients have been receiving orthodontic care from non-orthodontic providers. As far back as 1981, Dugoni and colleagues reported that 55% of the orthodontic treatment provided through prepayment programs in California was delivered by non-orthodontists. In 1984, Moorrees noted an increase in the number of general and pediatric dentists offering orthodontic services. |
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Setting Employee CompensationROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MSOriginally published in April 2006 I feel extremely lucky to be an orthodontist. I have said many times that if I won a multi-million-dollar lottery on Saturday, I would still go back to work on Monda... |
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How to Create a Personal Organizer and Financial StatementROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MSDr. Robert Haeger’s article and accompanying Word document outline all the steps involved in establishing a complete personal record. The completed document will provide a quick reference for such details as a personal financial statement, loan interest rates, and insurance coverage. |
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Tracking Employee Management MetricsROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MSOriginally published in May 2015 Employee management is probably the most stressful part of running an orthodontic practice. To be an effective leader, you need to practice strong communication, estab... |
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Factors Involved in Choosing an Orthodontist in a Competitive MarketJULIE M. LONGORIA DDS, MSD, JERYL ENGLISH DDS, MS, PAULA N. O'NEILL MEd, EdD, QUYNH TAN DDS, MS, GISELA VELASQUEZ DDS, MS, MUHAMMAD WALJI PhDOriginally published in June 2011 Editor's Note: This quarterly JCO column is compiled by Contributing Editor Robert Haeger. Every few months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for... |
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Organizing an Office Construction ProjectROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MSDr. Robert Haeger guides the reader through a step-by-step process of documenting computer equipment, specifying common designer items, developing a contractor checklist, creating a construction budget, and adding the payments to a personal expense model. Useful Excel worksheets are provided with the online version. |
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One Pathway to Successful Orthodontic PracticeR. ANDREW GIRARDOT JR. DDSOriginally published in July 2005 I am happy to serve as guest editor for this column, in which Dr. Andy Girardot provides an excellent system for improving staff motivation, office efficiency, and pr... |
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Practice Acquisition: Financing and Related IssuesROGER K. HILL ASAOriginally published in September 2003 This is our third column within the past few years dealing with the subject of buying a practice. In all three, the basic message has been the same: thorough eva... |
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Leading an All-Star StaffJ. RICHARD STEEDLE DMD, MS, MSEdOriginally published in August 2010 Editor's Note: This quarterly JCO column is compiled by Contributing Editor Robert Haeger. Every quarter, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for ... |
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Establishing an Optimal Pricing Strategy for Your PracticeROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MSOriginally published in September 2014 Can an orthodontist create a fee schedule that is fair to patients while still providing maximum profits for the practice? This article will look objectively at ... |
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Strategic Financial Statements for Better Practice ManagementROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MS, JOHN K. MCGILL CPA, MBA, JDOriginally published in November 2014 This column is compiled by JCO Contributing Editor Robert S. Haeger, DDS, MS. Every few months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for a partic... |
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A Strategic Orthodontic Marketing Plan, Part 1ROBERT S. HAEGER DDS, MS, ROGER T. COLBERG PhDOriginally published in December 2012 This column is compiled by JCO Contributing Editor Robert S. Haeger, DDS, MS. Every few months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for a partic... |
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Creating Your Next OfficeWARREN HAMULA DDS, MSD, BRIAN BUCHER AIAOriginally published in December 2000 The average orthodontist will move to a new office or do a major remodeling or redesign of an existing office two or three times during a career. An orthodontist'... |
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The Journal of Clinical Orthodontics is about much more than excellent treatment results; it’s also about practice management and the business of orthodontics. With that in mind, JCO editors have gath...
JCO has selected two articles offering excellent insights into associate opportunities and how to make them as successful as possible. “Associating after Residency” by Meru and “Finding a Successful A...
Dr. Mike Meru reviews the pros and cons of various associateship options for new graduates, including private, group, and corporate practices. He explains the tax differences between employees and independent contractors and concludes with helpful tips for prospective associates.
Dr. Haeger and Ms. White present checklists for establishing expectations and formulating interview questions when hiring an associate. Clarifying the details of agreements regarding clinical behavior, office relationships, and compensation will help prevent misunderstandings and provide the best opportunity for long-term success.
This section includes three articles. The first, “How to Create a Personal Organizer and Financial Statement” by Haeger, describes how to go about organizing your personal estate, detailing various ac...
Originally published in January 2013 This column is compiled by JCO Contributing Editor Robert S. Haeger, DDS, MS. Every few months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for a particu...
Originally published in January 2011 The term "remodeling", as applied to an orthodontic office, can cover a wide range of activities, from minor alterations in an existing floor plan for improved pra...
The high cost of remodeling, building, and keeping up with technology has an impact on how much you can afford to pay for an orthodontic practice. This section includes four articles. The first articl...
Originally published in January 2010 Orthodontists have always accepted the challenges of keeping abreast with advances in the profession and perfecting new techniques to better serve their patients. ...
Originally published in January 2014 This column is compiled by JCO Contributing Editor Robert S. Haeger, DDS, MS. Every few months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for a particu...
Three articles are included to help you organize your practice data for optimal metrics and analysis. The first, “Defining Starts and Status Codes for Actionable Analytics” by Haeger and Zuelke, sets ...
Two articles take you into the mindset not only of the patient considering a choice of practices, but of the pediatric dentist deciding whether to refer to a specific orthodontist. Longoria’s “Factors...
Originally published in February 2013 This column is compiled by JCO Contributing Editor Robert S. Haeger, DDS, MS. Every few months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for a partic...
Our final section tackles perhaps the most difficult area of practice management. Once you have found a practice to purchase or have started a new one with bank financing, it is time to build your ort...
JCO Editor Robert Keim moderates a panel of experts on the pros and cons of opening a new orthodontic practice. Important considerations including demographics, location, financing, office design, equipment, staff hiring, and marketing are all discussed.
Originally published in March 2009 Editor's Note: This quarterly JCO column is compiled by Contributing Editor Robert Haeger. Every three months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy ...
Now that you have digested all this material, let’s use our Practice Management Handbook to lay out the steps from graduation to finding a position as an associate, purchasing a practice, understandin...
Originally published in March 2015 This column is compiled by JCO Contributing Editor Robert S. Haeger, DDS, MS. Every few months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for a particula...
While orthodontists have traditionally relied heavily on referrals from general and pediatric dentists, an increasing number of patients have been receiving orthodontic care from non-orthodontic providers. As far back as 1981, Dugoni and colleagues reported that 55% of the orthodontic treatment provided through prepayment programs in California was delivered by non-orthodontists. In 1984, Moorrees noted an increase in the number of general and pediatric dentists offering orthodontic services.
Originally published in April 2006 I feel extremely lucky to be an orthodontist. I have said many times that if I won a multi-million-dollar lottery on Saturday, I would still go back to work on Monda...
Dr. Robert Haeger’s article and accompanying Word document outline all the steps involved in establishing a complete personal record. The completed document will provide a quick reference for such details as a personal financial statement, loan interest rates, and insurance coverage.
Originally published in May 2015 Employee management is probably the most stressful part of running an orthodontic practice. To be an effective leader, you need to practice strong communication, estab...
Originally published in June 2011 Editor's Note: This quarterly JCO column is compiled by Contributing Editor Robert Haeger. Every few months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for...
Dr. Robert Haeger guides the reader through a step-by-step process of documenting computer equipment, specifying common designer items, developing a contractor checklist, creating a construction budget, and adding the payments to a personal expense model. Useful Excel worksheets are provided with the online version.
Originally published in July 2005 I am happy to serve as guest editor for this column, in which Dr. Andy Girardot provides an excellent system for improving staff motivation, office efficiency, and pr...
Originally published in September 2003 This is our third column within the past few years dealing with the subject of buying a practice. In all three, the basic message has been the same: thorough eva...
Originally published in August 2010 Editor's Note: This quarterly JCO column is compiled by Contributing Editor Robert Haeger. Every quarter, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for ...
Originally published in September 2014 Can an orthodontist create a fee schedule that is fair to patients while still providing maximum profits for the practice? This article will look objectively at ...
Originally published in November 2014 This column is compiled by JCO Contributing Editor Robert S. Haeger, DDS, MS. Every few months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for a partic...
Originally published in December 2012 This column is compiled by JCO Contributing Editor Robert S. Haeger, DDS, MS. Every few months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for a partic...
Originally published in December 2000 The average orthodontist will move to a new office or do a major remodeling or redesign of an existing office two or three times during a career. An orthodontist'...
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