In this episode of The Burleson Box, Dr. Dustin Burleson sits down with Dr. Jamie Reynolds—orthodontist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of OrthoFi and Orthodontic Partners—to explore how data-driven decisions and innovative financial systems are reshaping orthodontics.Jamie shares his expertise on:How OrthoFi was born out of necessity during tough economic times in DetroitWhat $5 billion in real-world orthodontic data reveals about patient behavior, financing, and conversion ratesWhy “same-day convenience” (formerly known as same-day starts) drives patient satisfaction and practice growthHow intelligently flexible financing helps more patients say “yes” without hurting your cashflowThe shift from gut feelings and anecdotal rules of thumb to transparent, data-backed decisions that scaleLessons from building Orthodontic Partners and watching the private equity landscape evolveWhether you’re a solo practitioner trying to increase starts or part of a larger group navigating growth, Jamie’s perspective will challenge the way you think about patient access, affordability, and the systems that run your practice.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Level the Curve by Oliver Gelles & Jamie Reynolds – A data-driven guide to practice management.OrthoFi – A financial and practice management platform that’s reshaped how orthodontists structure payments and collect revenue.Orthodontic Partners – A doctor-led group committed to preserving clinical excellence while enabling scale.Reynolds Orthodontics – Jamie’s multi-location practice in Michigan, recognized for clinical innovation and patient-centered care.Smiles Change Lives – Nonprofit Jamie supports to expand access to orthodontic care for children from low-income families. Subscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and subscribe to The Burleson Box on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your support helps us bring powerful conversations like this to more listeners in healthcare leadership. ***The Burleson Box is brought to you by OrthoFi:Grow More. Worry Less. Simplify Your Practice with OrthoFi.Did you know that practices using OrthoFi start more patients and reduce financial barriers without adding complexity to their operations? With OrthoFi, you can simplify the insurance and patient financial process, streamline collections, and free up your team to focus on patient care. OrthoFi combines smart technology with patient-friendly payment solutions to help you start more treatment, improve cash flow, and deliver a better overall experience. Patients love the flexibility. Practices love the results.Take advantage of a platform built specifically for orthodontists and dental specialists—helping you manage everything from eligibility verification to automated payment processing in one easy-to-use system. Grow your starts. Increase your efficiency. And reduce the headaches of insurance and collections with OrthoFi.Want to learn more? Schedule a demo today and see how OrthoFi can help your practice thrive.Click below to learn more:OrthoFi.com*** Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, exclusive study guides, special edition books each quarter, powerpoint and keynote presentations and two tickets to Dustin Burleson's Annual Leadership Retreat.http://www.theburlesonbox.com/sign-up Stay Up to Date: Sign up for The Burleson Report, our weekly newsletter that is delivered each Sunday with timeless insight for life and private practice. Sign up here:http://www.theburlesonreport.com Follow Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBA at:http://www.burlesonseminars.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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