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Orthodontic Consulting Hub:
Expert Insights for Practice Success
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.
Digital Practice Workflow
PART 5 I’m All In For those practices that have fully embraced the digital patient workflow into their practices and believe in the...
Michelle Shimmin
Sep 28, 2021
15
Digital Practice Workflow
PART 4 I can’t quite figure out where it fits. I believe for most practices that have taken a good hard look at digital patient flows,...
Michelle Shimmin
Sep 24, 2021
7
Digital Practice Workflow
PART 3 Time to start asking the hard questions. For those practices that to date have been unsure of the benefits outweighing the costs,...
Michelle Shimmin
Sep 21, 2021
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Digital Practice Workflow
PART 2 When you think of the “Digital Workflow” in your practice, or a “Digital Arm” of your practice what do you think of, or what have...
Michelle Shimmin
Sep 16, 2021
21
Digital Practice Workflow
PART 1 I will be speaking at the upcoming Orthopreneurs Summit Meeting in Denver later this fall. If you have not registered yet, please...
Michelle Shimmin
Sep 13, 2021
21
Your Ordering and Inventory Process
(Part 4 - Know Your Reps) Build a personal relationship with your reps … yes, reps can be annoying (no offense to any reps seeing this...
Michelle Shimmin
Sep 8, 2021
30
Your Inventory and Ordering Process
(Part 3 - Your Master Supply List) A significant part of a thorough ordering and inventory process is an updated master supply list. Why...
Michelle Shimmin
Sep 2, 2021
13
Your Inventory and Ordering Process
(Part 2) As we discussed in a poll recently how are you tracking when product is low and does everyone in the office know the system and...
Michelle Shimmin
Aug 26, 2021
12
Your Inventory and Ordering Process (Part 1)
There is a lot to consider when choosing an ordering and inventory process that will work best for your practice. First what is the...
Michelle Shimmin
Aug 12, 2021
18
Building a Team…Not a Wall
For so many of us in the field, no matter what part of the office we work, we all have witnessed the divide between the front and back...
Shimmin Consulting
Jul 1, 2021
9
How to Keep Your Team Happy
Shimmin Consulting has the privilege of partnering with practices and teams all over the country and staff and staffing during this time...
Shimmin Consulting
Apr 13, 2021
23
Flexible Financial Arrangements for your Patients
Flexible financial arrangements means to creatively facilitate your patients starting treatment. Discuss with the patient what works for...
Michelle Shimmin
Feb 5, 2021
24
Promoting Health Savings Accounts
Do you capitalize on promoting a patient’s Health Savings Account when discussing the financial investment of treatment? Did you know...
Michelle Shimmin
Jan 14, 2021
15
The Power of Metrics in your Practice
PART 2 - FINDING AREAS OF CONCERN How can I know if the data I am collecting is showing me an area of concern in my practice, or if what...
Michelle Shimmin
Dec 15, 2020
34
The Power of Metrics in you Practice
PART 1 - DOCTORS AND TEAM MEMBERS: MAKE DECISIONS ON DATA, NOT FEELINGS What changes outcomes are worth measuring! In business the term...
Michelle Shimmin
Dec 10, 2020
18
The Power of Metrics in your Practice
Having metrics will enable you to make better and quicker decisions regarding the direction of your practice. Data allows us to not have...
Michelle Shimmin
Dec 8, 2020
18
Business Changes in Orthodontics
PART 4 - WHERE DOES VIRTUAL FIT INTO MY PRACTICE? Ever since “The Day the World Changed” earlier this spring, I have spent many hours...
Michelle Shimmin
Nov 6, 2020
22
Business Changes in Orthodontics
PART 3 - CHANGES IN HOW DSO’S/DTC’S IMPACT OUR BUSINESS There are many new business models in the orthodontic industry that are having an...
Michelle Shimmin
Oct 27, 2020
35
Business Changes in Orthodontics
PART 2 - IMPACTS AND BARRIERS If change is not implemented in the correct manner, the impact upon the business can be devastating. Some...
Michelle Shimmin
Oct 22, 2020
19
Utilizing Your ‘Downtime’ to Build Your Team & Practice
With school starting, many offices notice an increase in “down time” between 9am-12pm. Here are some GREAT ways to remain productive during
Michelle Shimmin
Oct 13, 2020
13
Business Changes in Orthodontics
PART 1 - NOBODY LIKES CHANGE Change is an inevitable part of life. Change is also an important part of a business life; it allows a...
Michelle Shimmin
Oct 9, 2020
10
Patients Without Appointments Going Amuck, Amuck, Amuck!
Picture this...a brisk Monday morning. The team has started the day with an amazing, purposeful morning huddle, discussing the schedule...
Michelle Shimmin
Oct 7, 2020
19
Key Factors for a Successful Practice With a Remarkable Reputation
PART 4 - THE REVIEW PROCESS AND PURPOSE Utilizing Performance Reviews is a great opportunity when you’re looking to celebrate...
Michelle Shimmin
Sep 3, 2020
30
Key Factors For a Successful Practice With a Remarkable Reputation
PART 3 - COMMUNICATION The KEY PIECE of communication is LISTENING! Listening is the foundation of success in managing people. Most...
Michelle Shimmin
Aug 25, 2020
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