The Greyfinch blog
March 6, 2023
Are You Struggling to Find Orthodontic Staff?
As an orthodontic practice in today’s economy, you are probably struggling to find reliable, knowledgeable staff. Many practices are, and this deficit can leave you shorthanded and unable to provide the best experience for your patients. So what can you do to fix this? While Greyfinch doesn’t help with recruiting, we want to help by […]
March 6, 2023
Creating Leaders at Your Orthodontic Practice
Finding the right employees for your orthodontic practice is often difficult and time consuming. So once you find good employees, you want to do everything you can to retain them. How do you create a culture of retention and raise up leaders among the employees you have? Keep reading to discover some tips for creating […]
March 6, 2023
Profiting from Direct to Consumer Aligners
Most orthodontists have noticed the recent change in orthodontic treatment. Straight teeth are no longer available only through in-person visits to a local orthodontist. Instead, consumers are able to order aligners online and have them shipped directly to their front door. As an orthodontist, you might be struggling with how to adapt to this new […]
February 21, 2023
Making the Most of Dental Health Month
February is National Dental Health Month, which is an excellent time for orthodontic offices to connect with local dentists and the community. While a common school of thought is that National Orthodontic Health Month in October is the best time of year for orthodontists to promote their practice, National Dental Health Month also offers plenty […]
January 22, 2023
How to Improve Your Orthodontic Practice
Everyone has the dream of being perfect in what they are. As an orthodontist, how will you become perfect in what you do? Below are some tips that will help you improve your orthodontic practice and become more productive. Be keen on your overhead While many dream of overnight success, as an orthodontist you should […]
January 9, 2023
Preparing Your Orthodontic Practice for 2023
It is almost time to ring in the new year, so make one of your resolutions prepping your orthodontic practice for 2023! In order to start the new year right, you need to spend some time preparing your office and your team for the challenges to come. Review the tips below to make sure your […]
December 16, 2022
Six Things to Consider When Choosing a Practice Management System
Choosing a practice management system for your orthodontic practice is an important but often overlooked part of starting your own business. When used effectively, it can make all parts of your practice—scheduling, billing, insurance verification, file management—easier to manage. There are many facets to consider when choosing a system, so to help you decide which […]
December 7, 2022
FSA Funds and Orthodontic Treatment
As an orthodontist, your speciality is enhancing patients’ quality of life through improved smiles. But with that comes the ins and outs of running a business, which can be confusing—especially when it comes to understanding accounting. Many patients will have questions about how to pay for their treatment, and some of them will be interested […]
November 30, 2022
7 Great Orthodontic Conferences in 2023
Being an orthodontic professional can be an overwhelming job. Between the need to grow your practice, handle the business side of things, and provide the best care for your patients, finding time to search for conferences can seem impossible. To help ease this stress, we’ve compiled a list of the best orthodontic conferences scheduled for […]
November 3, 2022
Keeping Patient Records Organized at Your Practice
There’s no doubt technology can significantly enhance your practice in numerous ways. One of the most important tools leading practices leverage is an electronic patient records system. However, having the software isn’t enough. To reap the benefits, your records need to be organized in a way that enables you to access the information you need […]