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Orthodontic practices: problems we solve

27 problems orthodontic practices bring us, each with the cause, what it costs and what we build to fix it.

Orthodontic practices problems

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How Does Our Orthodontic Practice Acknowledge and Book GDP Referrals Before the Family Gives Up?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic referrals from GDPs arrive by email, post and portal and wait for a reply. We build one referral inbox that logs, acknowledges and books each case.

How Do We Keep Referring Dentists Updated on Their Patients' Orthodontic Treatment Without Writing Every Letter by Hand?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic progress reports to referring dentists get written late or not at all. We build letters at set treatment milestones, drafted from your records.

Why Do So Many Orthodontic Consultations End With 'We'll Think About It' and Never Start?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic consultations that never become treatment starts are rarely followed up. We build a pending-starts list with records, options and timed follow-ups.

How Do We Stop Aligner Cases Sitting Unapproved in the Provider Portal While the Patient Waits?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic aligner cases sit in the provider portal awaiting plan review. We build a case tracker showing every stage, who holds it and fit dates at risk.

How Do We Keep Track of Aligner Refinements, Additional Aligners and Who Is Waiting for What?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic aligner refinements get lost between scan, submission and delivery. We build refinement tracking so patients are not left in their last aligner.

How Do We Handle Aligner Patients' Progress Photos Without a Clinician's Phone Full of Teeth?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic aligner progress photos arrive on WhatsApp and email with no record. We build a secure photo check-in linked to the patient, reviewed on a schedule.

How Do We Keep Patients Coming Back for Retainer Checks After Their Braces Come Off?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic retention reviews are missed once braces come off and patients drift away. We build retention follow-up with timed reminders and simple check-ins.

How Do We Handle Lost and Broken Retainer Requests Without Reception Juggling Calls, Payments and Lab Orders?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic replacement retainer requests arrive by phone and email and get lost. We build an online request with payment, scan lookup and lab order tracking.

How Do We Keep Track of Monthly Orthodontic Payment Plans When Instalments Fail Mid-Treatment?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic payment plan instalments fail mid-treatment and go unnoticed. We build payment plan tracking that alerts, retries and prompts reception early.

How Do We Manage a Long NHS Orthodontic Waiting List When Some Patients Are Getting Close to the Age Limit?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic NHS waiting lists in spreadsheets hide patients nearing age limits. We build a waiting list view that shows ages, dates and status for every child.

How Do We Share Out After-School Orthodontic Appointments Fairly When Every Family Wants 3.30pm?

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Orthodontic after-school appointments are fought over while morning slots sit empty. We build rules that share prime slots fairly and plan visits well ahead.

How Do We Handle Broken Brackets and Wires Without Squeezing Them Into an Already Full Orthodontic Diary?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic breakages like loose brackets and poking wires fill the diary with unplanned visits. We build a breakage report form and triage list for your team.

How Can Our Orthodontists See Which Cases Are Running Over Their Estimated Treatment Time Before Families Complain?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic cases run past their estimated treatment time unnoticed. We build a case overview comparing progress with the estimate for every patient.

How Do We Plan Debond Appointments So the Time, the Retainers and the Family Are All Ready on the Day?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic debond appointments get booked before retainers or records are ready. We build debond planning that checks each item before the day arrives.

How Do We Stop Staff Spending Hours Renaming and Filing Orthodontic Photos and Intraoral Scans?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic records photos and intraoral scans get renamed and filed by hand. We build automatic filing by patient and stage from camera and scanner exports.

How Do We Keep Both Parents Informed About a Child's Orthodontic Treatment Without Messages Going to the Wrong Person?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic practices message the wrong parent, or only one, about a child's treatment. We build contact preferences per family and messages routed to match.

How Do We Spot Orthodontic Patients Who Keep Missing Adjustments Before It Derails Their Treatment?

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Orthodontic patients who repeatedly miss adjustment appointments are spotted too late. We build a pattern watch that alerts your team and follows your policy.

How Can Our Orthodontic Practice See What Each Aligner Case Actually Costs Against the Fee We Charged?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic aligner costs per case are buried in monthly provider invoices. We build a per-case view matching charges, refinements and visits to each fee.

How Do We Handle Patients Transferring Into or Out of Our Orthodontic Practice Halfway Through Treatment?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic transfer patients arrive mid-treatment with missing records and unclear fees. We build a transfer workflow for records, fees and first appointments.

How Do We Make Sure Every Orthodontic Treatment Agreement and Fee Document Is Signed by the Right Adult Before Bond-Up?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic treatment agreements go missing or get signed by the wrong adult. We build e-signing tied to bond-up, with signer checks set by your rules.

How Can Our Orthodontic Practice Find Out Which Aligner Patients Are Struggling With Wear Before the Next Appointment?

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Orthodontic aligner patients who struggle with wear are only found at the next visit. We build short wear check-ins that flag patients for your team to contact.

How Can Our Orthodontic Practice See Which General Dentists Refer to Us, and Which Have Quietly Stopped?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic referral reporting is guesswork when referrer data is messy. We build a referrer view showing who refers, how often and who has gone quiet.

How Do We Turn Adult Aligner Enquiries From Social Media Into Consultations That People Actually Attend?

Orthodontic practices

Orthodontic adult aligner enquiries from Instagram and Facebook book free consults then fail to attend. We build quick replies, pre-consult info and reminders.

How Do We Know Whether Our Orthodontic Diary Templates Have the Right Mix of Bond-Ups, Adjustments and Reviews?

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Orthodontic appointment book templates set years ago no longer fit the case mix. We build a template review from your diary data showing where slots are wrong.

How Do We Make Sure Orthodontic Therapists Have a Current Prescription for Every Patient They See?

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Orthodontic therapist prescriptions on paper or in notes are hard to check before each visit. We build prescription tracking with expiry and review prompts.

How Can Our Orthodontic Practice Owner See Starts, Active Cases and Debonds Each Month Without Asking for Reports?

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Orthodontic practice owners wait for manual reports on starts, active cases and debonds. We build a monthly dashboard from your diary, cases and payments.

How Can Our Orthodontic Practice Track Units of Orthodontic Activity Against Contract Without Waiting for Year End?

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Orthodontic UOA tracking by spreadsheet leaves practices unsure where they stand. We build a view of starts, assessments and UOAs against your NHS contract.