The Dolphin Meeting is an annual gathering of Dolphin users from all over the world. Its 3-day program includes classes, workshops, and social activities for doctors and staff, in addition to lectures by well-known presenters. Attendees enjoy the opportunity to exchange ideas, meet the Dolphin staff, and learn about the latest developments at Dolphin. The meeting features the popular Computer Lab, where customers can receive hands-on training and get their individual questions answered
The Future of the Specialty: Evolution of Business Practices, Cultural Changes, and Observations of Practice Metrics Over the Last Thirty Years
Presented by: Chris Bentson
This presentation is derived from 30+ years of experience as an on-the-ground observer of orthodontic practices in North America and the corporate entities that exist today. This lecture will review how the orthodontic specialty has evolved (and continues to transform) in three key areas: business practices, cultural changes in the consumer and inside the walls of the practice, and observations on practitioners’ stress levels. There will be a forward look at how the specialty will continue to evolve and what the future holds in these three areas. The lecture will conclude with observations on happiness relating to a person's financial outcomes and decisions.