Want to elevate your orthodontic practice with proven strategies? Curious about fostering a thriving team environment? Join us on Practice Talk, where host Lacie Ellis dives into real-world solutions for orthodontic practice success with guests Karina and Bayleigh. Karina, Director of Operations at Hallmark Orthodontics, shares insights on cultivating a positive culture through intentional leadership and open communication. Bayleigh, the Clinical Lead, reveals how structured chairside flow enhances practice efficiency while maintaining team flexibility. From creative incentives to community-driven marketing, this episode offers actionable tips to boost your practice’s growth and team morale.

 IN THIS EPISODE: 

• (00:00) Intro: Meet Karina and Bayleigh
• (02:34) How Karina fosters a positive culture within her team
• (07:18) Bayleigh explains the chairside flow structure used at the office  
• (12:31) Question from a listener about team incentives
• (18:47) Question from a listener about involving the team in marketing efforts
• (22:14) Strategy for engaging chairside employees in marketing efforts
• (24:57) Bayleigh details the uniform dress code of black scrubs for all staff
• (29:01) Karina shares a significant challenge in their office regarding digital lab slips

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Karina emphasizes the importance of intentional daily positivity and open communication, utilizing monthly anonymous questionnaires to ensure team members feel valued and heard, thereby fostering a supportive work environment.
• Bayleigh describes a structured chairside flow with assigned chairs for smoother operations, while maintaining flexibility to support team members and enhance orthodontic practice efficiency.
• The practice employs creative incentives, such as a cash draw for same-day starts and monthly bonuses for achieving goals like no missed lab slips, which boosts team motivation and drives practice growth.

RESOURCE LINKS

People + Practice  - Website

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Hallmark Orthodontics - Website

KEYWORDS: Orthodontics, Positive Culture, Orthodontic Practice, Open Communication, Chairside Flow, Practice Efficiency, Team Flexibility, Community Driven Marketing, Marketing, Clinical Coordination, Team Motivation, Practice Efficiency, Marketing Efforts, Monthly Bonuses, Lab Slips, Uniform Dress Code, People + Practice, orthodontic practice success