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Orthodontic Consulting Blog and
Practice Growth Resources
Leadership insights for orthodontists and teams
Dive into our Orthodontic Consulting Hub, where Shimmin Consulting orthodontic consultants share their expertise. Gain invaluable strategies and actionable insights tailored to fuel your growth, covering everything from optimizing patient interactions to streamlining operational efficiencies. Explore these articles to elevate your practice and unlock success.
Scripting for your Virtual Exam
It’s imperative that your scripting drives your desired processes. Make sure that you and your team are clear on what you’re providing...
Michelle Shimmin
Jun 3, 2020
Re-Opening & Taking Care of Your TEAM!
Take Care of Your TEAM! We must realize both Doctors and Team members have been through a lot over the past few months. We all have a...
Michelle Shimmin
May 28, 2020
Your Marketing Lead
Assigning a ‘point person’ to lead your marketing efforts will help maintain organization and accountability. This does not mean this...
Michelle Shimmin
Feb 25, 2020
Bonus Systems that work!
I loved hearing back from so many of you about how you utilitze a BONUS in your office. The most important piece of a goal and bonus...
Michelle Shimmin
Feb 3, 2020
Building Rapport
Whether you’re meeting a new patient/family, giving general advice, investigating a query or addressing a complaint, building rapport is...
Michelle Shimmin
Jan 21, 2020
Psychological Sales and the NP Exam
To have a truly successful exam, effectively starting the patient with the recommended treatment, it is imperative you are able to...
Michelle Shimmin
Jan 7, 2020
More Than a Manager: Creating a Leader
It all starts with leadership – our goal should be to create specialty leaders within our practice. A manager is a person responsible for...
Michelle Shimmin
Dec 8, 2019
Getting the Most out of Your Investment in Digital Technology
New technology, such as digital scanners and 3D printers, has very quickly become the new standard of care within our industry. I see...
Michelle Shimmin
Oct 31, 2019
Behind the Scenes - The Lecture Stage with Michelle Shimmin
#behindthescenes of the UKI Summit lecture! “X” marks the spot! These are the “confidence” monitors off to the sides of the lecture...
Michelle Shimmin
Oct 15, 2019
Michelle Lectures at the PCSO 2019 - Missed This Event?
A little #sneakpeak of Michelle Shimmin’s lecture room at this year’s Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO) Annual Session — ...
Michelle Shimmin
Oct 4, 2019
Does Your Practice Need Direction?
"Just like the seasons, people have the ability to change" -unknown Does your practice need growth, direction and the training to get you...
Michelle Shimmin
Sep 26, 2019
Growing Ortho Practices - This is for YOU!
Striving for perfection... As your practice grows, your processes, reporting and schedule templates should too! When you partner with...
Michelle Shimmin
Sep 3, 2019
Client Feedback of Shimmin Consulting
When you receive a message like this... it truly makes us SMILE! Thank you Dr. Grummons, your kind words about Michelle Shimmin have...
Michelle Shimmin
May 16, 2019
Shimmin Consulting is Training for a Higher Quality of Care
As the last day ends in Shanghai, our team is reminded of why we work so hard, why we do what we do -- Providing dental teams with the...
Michelle Shimmin
Nov 10, 2018
Michelle Shimmin's Lecture in Portugal - TIO UK Member's Conference
A photo collage of Michelle Shimmin's inspiring lecture event in Portugal, for The Invisible Orthodontist 'UK Members Conference!' The...
Michelle Shimmin
Oct 29, 2018
Continuous Success of a Practice - Learn More!
Collaborating, learning + growing are vital in the continuous success of a practice, in today’s business model — Take on NEW goals +...
Michelle Shimmin
Oct 24, 2018
This is What Hard Work Looks Like!
THIS is what a hard working team looks like and their dressed in all shades of purple 💜 Our expert consultant, Kamie worked alongside...
Michelle Shimmin
Oct 10, 2018
Is Your Schedule Working Efficiently?
Is your schedule working efficiently? Kick off your 2019 with a scheduling template designed to streamline processes ultimately improving...
Michelle Shimmin
Oct 8, 2018
Reserve Your Seat - Michelle's Lecturing at Dolphin 2019
We spy with our little eyes...a familiar face in this presenter lineup! That’s right! Michelle Shimmin will be lecturing at the 2019...
Michelle Shimmin
Sep 14, 2018
Our Practice Onsite in Shanghai Comes to an End
Looking sharp, our ladies in black! Michelle Shimmin + Kamie traveled to Shanghai this past week to meet with the Doctors and dental...
Michelle Shimmin
Aug 31, 2018
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