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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.


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


Practice Position Manuals - Don't Know Where to Start?
Ever wonder what a well-structured, comprehensive, and detailed position manual looks like? If you can’t browse ours, in person, like...
Michelle Shimmin
Sep 23, 2019


Michelle Shimmin at the OPSummit 2019 - Check out the highlight reel!
That's a wrap! The #OPSummit2019 was incredible -- Missed it? Don't worry! We "Instagrammed" our way through this event, the lectures,...
Michelle Shimmin
Sep 18, 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


A Review of our Orthodontic Team Training
"I'm very excited about the future of the office..." -Dr. Babaan of The Orthodontic Studio, CA THANK YOU, Dr. Babaan! This note about...
Michelle Shimmin
Jun 22, 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


Adventures in Shanghai - Shimmin Consulting's Clinical Training
Day 3: Time for some rest, relaxation and sight-seeing in the city of Shanghai! From good eats to exploring, these ladies are taking a...
Michelle Shimmin
Nov 8, 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


What Would Your Office Do? Join the Conversation
How does your practice handle the questions about at home orthodontic treatment? Join the conversation on our FB group OrthoMasterminds,...
Michelle Shimmin
Oct 23, 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


Travel Recap
A photo collage + travel recap from Michelle Shimmin's recent onsite with Bubon Orthodontics! Amazing views from the plane, focused team...
Michelle Shimmin
Sep 21, 2018


Team Training for 70 People - Shimmin Consulting
T HIS, this is what 70 team intensive workbooks look like!! Our Shimmin Consulting Administration team has been hard at work, printing,...
Michelle Shimmin
Sep 19, 2018
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