Unless you've been living under a rock, you must have heard about the recent developments in Artificial Intelligence and its capabilities.

But have you tried using it in your orthodontic practice to help with some day-to-day tasks?

AI is undoubtedly a huge part of our technological future, and we better learn how to use it.

I have used it for writing job posts, responding to patients, creating emails, texts, performance reviews, policies and systems, social media posts, and more.

One thing to note with AI is that AI is only as intelligent as the person using it, so the more specific you are with what you're looking for, the better the outcomes will be.

Wondering how to incorporate AI into your practice? Tune in to learn more.

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⏱️ Key Takeaways ⏱️
- Intro (00:00)
- Concerns around AI (00:26)
- How to use AI in your practice (01:32)
- Get better at prompts (02:27)
- Artificial intelligence is only as intelligent as you are (04:21)

Additional Resources

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In this episode, I sit down with Kara Pfister, a speech-language pathologist and certified orofacial myofunctional therapist, to unpack one of the most misunderstood—and underutilized—areas in orthodontics: function. We break down what myofunctional therapy actually is, when you should be referring (and when you shouldn’t), and why working without a team is one of the biggest mistakes you can make in modern orthodontics.

If you’ve ever wondered why some cases relapse, why certain patients struggle with expansion or open bites, or how to actually build a referral network that improves outcomes—not just checkboxes—this episode will give you practical, real-world insight you can apply immediately. More importantly, it might completely change how you view your role as an orthodontist—not just as a tooth mover, but as a gatekeeper for long-term function and health.

Quotes

“We’re not just fixing speech—we’re often preventing bigger problems before they even start.”
— Kara Pfister

“If they release the tongue without addressing function… it’s like doing surgery on a hip and expecting someone to just walk again.”
— Kara Pfister

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)
Why orthodontists must act as “gatekeepers” for function (00:30)
What a myofunctional therapist actually does (01:17)
Why most speech issues aren’t being caught early enough (02:46)
The real causes: airway, tongue tie, and oral habits (14:35)
Why school speech screenings often miss these problems (13:04)
How to identify when to refer (31:22)
The truth about tongue ties—when they matter (29:53)
Why releasing a tongue tie without therapy fails (30:58)
Expansion vs. tongue tie timing—what comes first (36:17)
How improper function leads to relapse (34:49)
Building a referral team that actually works (40:51)
Where to find qualified myofunctional therapists (44:11)

Additional Resources

If you’re serious about improving outcomes—not just finishing cases—you need to stop working in isolation.

Start by building your team:

Find a qualified myofunctional therapist through https://iaom.com (International Association of Orofacial Myology)

Connect with specialists (ENTs, oral surgeons, therapists) who share your philosophy

And if you want to reach Kara directly:
👉 https://speech4fun.com
👉 Search Kara Pfister (5.0 Google reviews)

Because at the end of the day, the best orthodontists aren’t just great clinicians—they’re great connectors.

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In this 5 Minute Friday, I’m breaking down the uncomfortable truth: we obsess over the science of brackets and wires, but most orthodontists have no scientific approach to the part of the practice that actually creates growth—how patients move from interest to “yes.” I’ll walk you through the funnel leaks I see everywhere: weak phone conversions, untrained trial closes, TCs who aren’t coached on objections, and doctors who accidentally tank conversions by staying in the room too long or saying the wrong thing.

And because I’m tired of watching practices bleed opportunity, I’m building something different: a focused event designed specifically to help doctors and key team members master every step of the funnel. If you want to grow ethically, confidently, and with a repeatable system (not “hope”), this episode will light a fire under you—in the best way.

Quotes

“Sales has science behind it. There are people who’ve studied this top to bottom and know exactly what gets people to say yes.”
— Dr. Glenn Krieger

“Do you have a scientific approach from A to Z—from the way you market, to how the phone is answered, to how the exam is handled, to how your TC closes? Or are you just hoping it works?”
— Dr. Glenn Krieger

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)
The “A–Z” scientific sales funnel (marketing → phone → lead handling → exam → close) (00:00)
Sales has science—proven triggers like scarcity and positioning (01:35)
Where orthodontic practices leak: phone scripts, trial closes, consult flow, objection handling (03:24)
Doctor behavior that can hurt conversions—and what to rethink (04:08)
Why most TCs aren’t trained to overcome objections scientifically (04:42)
The “Make More Money Meeting” concept + who should attend (05:08)
Instant implementation tip: TC sits next to patient when presenting fees (08:00)
If “sales” offends you, this isn’t your meeting—and that’s okay (09:03)

Additional Resources

I’ve seen firsthand how a scientific sales system can change a practice faster than any new bracket or marketing trend.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building a funnel that converts—from the first call to the signed contract—go check out the meeting I created for this exact purpose at ortho4m.com. Bring the people who touch your funnel (office manager, TC, key front desk). If spots are still open, grab them—because not everyone is going to fit in that room.

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