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NHS orthodontic eligibility checker: Find out where you stand in minutes
NHS orthodontic eligibility checker: Find out where you stand in minutes
February 07, 2026 · Ad Bakal

If you’ve ever wondered whether you (or your child) might qualify for orthodontic treatment on the NHS, you’re not alone.Eligibility isn’t always obvious — and ...

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Good Oral Health Before Braces or Aligners: Why It Matters and How to Improve It
Good Oral Health Before Braces or Aligners: Why It Matters and How to Improve It
January 16, 2026 · Ad Bakal

If you’re considering braces or clear aligners, being told your treatment needs to be delayed can feel worrying — or even disappointing.The good news?In most ca...

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Thinking About Braces or Invisalign Near You? Why More Patients Start With a Digital Consultation
Thinking About Braces or Invisalign Near You? Why More Patients Start With a Digital Consultation
January 09, 2026 · Ad Bakal

If you’ve searched for braces near me or Invisalign near me, you’re probably trying to work out more than just where the closest orthodontist is. You’re also wo...

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Why the Best Orthodontic Appointments Are Planned Weeks Before the Patient Arrives
Why the Best Orthodontic Appointments Are Planned Weeks Before the Patient Arrives
December 14, 2025 · Ad Bakal

Most orthodontic practices don’t struggle with patient demand. They struggle with time, scheduling pressure, and dependency on prescribing clinicians being phys...

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Mailbox Integration: Turning Email Into Actionable Tasks
Mailbox Integration: Turning Email Into Actionable Tasks
November 30, 2025 · Ad Bakal

Managing communication through a shared mailbox is one of the biggest operational bottlenecks inside an orthodontic practice. Important messages get buried, acc...

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How to Qualify More Leads Before the First Appointment (Without Lifting a Finger)
How to Qualify More Leads Before the First Appointment (Without Lifting a Finger)
October 03, 2025 · Ad Bakal

If you’ve ever looked at a packed consultation diary only to realize half of those patients aren’t actually ready to start — you're not alone.Every unqualif...

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The 5 Most Common Mistakes Practices Make When Offering Remote Consultations (and How to Avoid Them)
The 5 Most Common Mistakes Practices Make When Offering Remote Consultations (and How to Avoid Them)
September 20, 2025 · Ad Bakal

Remote consultations are no longer a future trend — they’re now an expectation. But just offering virtual consults isn’t enough. For many practices, the real ch...

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Why Most Dental Software Is Failing Your Practice - And What To Do Instead
Why Most Dental Software Is Failing Your Practice - And What To Do Instead
September 19, 2025 · Ad Bakal

Let’s be blunt: most dental software wasn’t built for modern orthodontic practices.You’re being asked to juggle multiple systems — one for intake, another for q...

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 Less Chair Time, More Growth: How Virtual Tools Are Redefining Orthodontic Efficiency
 Less Chair Time, More Growth: How Virtual Tools Are Redefining Orthodontic Efficiency
August 15, 2025 · Ad Bakal

Time is the most expensive resource in your practice — and often the most under-optimized. For years, orthodontic clinics have juggled in-person appointments fo...

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The Carbon Benefits of Remote Dental Treatments
The Carbon Benefits of Remote Dental Treatments
August 07, 2025 · Ad Bakal

As the dental industry embraces digital transformation, one of the most overlooked yet significant advantages of virtual care is its positive impact on the envi...

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