The Orthopreneurs Podcast with Dr. Glenn Krieger Dr. Glenn Krieger

Imagine walking into your office and feeling a chill run down your spine, realizing that your computer systems have been held hostage by ransomware. Or imagine looking a patient in the eye and telling them their personal information might be floating around on the dark web. If you haven't experienced these nightmares yet, consider yourself lucky, but don't get too comfortable.Cybercrime is a growing threat, and orthodontic practices are not immune to it. In fact, small and medium-sized busine...

As orthodontic practice owners, we understand the importance of a positive and productive work environment. However, we often overlook the hidden burdens our team members may be carrying, which can hinder their performance and job satisfaction.During the recent AAO meeting, I had the pleasure of interacting with various dental team members about their experiences with remote monitoring.One common issue was that they were overwhelmed.This is something they will never tell you as the owner, but...

Orthodontics is commonly linked with smiles and enhanced appearance. However, could there be a deeper dimension to the treatments we offer?Our guest today is Dr. Sonia Palleck, who comes from Ontario, Canada. Other than being an accomplished orthodontist who has spoken extensively as a KOL, she is now an author with a message about healing and love.She has so far written a 4-part book series titled Leave the Little Light On. This series explores themes of trauma, healing, and the power of lov...

There's no end to the debate about whether dental support organizations (DSOs) are beneficial or hindering our profession.I'm not here to rehash that argument.Today, I want to explore a perspective I rarely hear discussed: the unique financial opportunities that open up when you join a private equity-backed OSO/DSO.Suddenly, you're part of a network of like-minded entrepreneurs who are eager to share ideas about investing and making your money multiply.Let's be realistic, unless your practice...

My interview with Dr. Maz Moshiri was incredibly eye-opening. We dug into his orthodontic journey, his expertise in splint therapy, and the ongoing debate about the role of occlusion in modern orthodontics.One of our key takeaways was the importance of mentorship, both formal and informal.Dr. Moshiri had the incredible opportunity to learn directly from his father, a specialist in TMJ treatment. This hands-on experience instilled in him a deep understanding of occlusion and its implications f...

Are you an orthodontist or other practice owner feeling stuck in your current production numbers? Do you sometimes doubt your practice's potential?It's time to break those mental barriers and aim for the extraordinary.I want to challenge you to think big, set a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal), and grow your practice by a million dollars (or even more) in 18 months.This approach means dreaming without limits – tripling or quadrupling your current production might seem crazy, but it forces you ...