Fig. 1 í Someone able to follow direction í Someone that can be flexible “You need an empowered orthodontic team to help you, as the doctor, accomplish the integra-tion of orthodontics in your general or pediatric practice and imple-menting the role of orthodontic assistant is the first step in accom-plishing that goal.” Coffey said. TRAIN FOR TOTAL TEAM INVOLVEMENT It is imperative that every member of your team, not just the assistant, understands how and why you are choosing to integrate orthodontics into your practice, For the team to fully embrace offering this service in your treatment mix, share with them how having this offering supports the practice vision you have cast. If that vision is unclear, even for you as the doctor, download the Vision Worksheet from Jameson Manage-ment, to help you articulate that vision succinctly with the team (Fig. 1, Vision Worksheet). www.orthodontics.com Fall 2017 29
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