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In this episode of the Stress-Free Dentist podcast, Dr. Eric Block interviews Dr. Amanda Wilson, orthodontist and founder of Straight Smile Solutions, who shares her insights on how general and pediatric dentists can successfully integrate orthodontics into their practices. With a background in orthodontic consulting and a commitment to unbiased education, Dr. Wilson emphasizes the importance of accurate case selection, thorough record-keeping, and slowing down treatment plans to enhance outcomes and reduce costly refinements.
Dr. Wilson provides practical advice for optimizing orthodontic workflows. She recommends verifying articulation during case planning and tailoring aligner schedules to individual needs. Dentists can also explore affordable options like white-label aligners to reduce overhead and phase one treatments for children, which offer great results with minimal chair time. For older practices, Dr. Wilson outlines low-cost ways to adopt orthodontics using simple technology like scanners and online setups.
Retention strategies, common treatment pitfalls, and the advantages of using a step-by-step approach to avoid complications are also covered. Dr. Wilson advocates for leveraging orthodontics as a hands-off yet productive specialty that can extend a dentist’s career longevity.
To make orthodontic education accessible globally, Dr. Wilson offers 2,300+ free instructional videos on YouTube. Additionally, she extends a free consultation opportunity to listeners of this podcast. Packed with insights, this episode is a valuable resource for dentists looking to elevate their orthodontic offerings efficiently and effectively.
Episode Timestamps
- 00:00:12 – Introduction to the Stress-Free Dentist podcast
- 00:00:31 – Overview of resources available for dentists
- 00:00:57 – Details on scheduling a complimentary marketing strategy session
- 00:01:24 – Introduction of Dr. Amanda Wilson
- 00:02:10 – Dr. Amanda Wilson’s journey into dentistry
- 00:05:35 – The process to start doing ortho
- 00:07:00 – Mistakes general dentists are making in case selection
- 00:09:36 – Quick tip to improve control in treatment planning
- 00:11:28 – Easiest service to add to your dental practice
- 00:14:24 – Easy ways to start learning ortho
- 00:15:16 – Insights on getting an in-house orthodontist
- 00:16:27 – Big mistakes dentists make when finishing cases
- 00:17:34 – Tips for successfully finishing cases
- 00:19:32 – Thoughts on retention solutions
- 00:23:02 – Key tip for debonding retainers
- 00:23:41 – Advice for young dentists
- 00:24:25 – How to learn more about Dr. Wilson and Straight Smile Solutions
- 00:25:12 – Outro
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