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ANDREW FLIGOR PROMOTED TO ORTHOBRAIN® SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY AND STRATEGIC OPERATIONS

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Key position for technology and clinical operational advances to solidify future growth projections of the company

Cleveland, OH, February 2, 2022 – orthobrain® – an Ohio-based orthodontic growth company with a total solution that makes integrating orthodontics into dental practices easy and profitable, is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Fligor to Senior Vice President, Technology and Strategic Operations.

In his new role, Fligor will continue to be at the forefront of the company’s ground-breaking growth, leading an enhanced business unit composed of the internal technology, operations, and clinical teams.

Since joining the company, Andrew has played a central role in building an efficient digital infrastructure and strategy that drives business growth and improves customer experience within the dental industry.

“Technology is the primary driver in orthobrain’s transformative platform for dentists,” Fligor said. “I will be marrying the power of technology with operational efficiencies to ensure dentists are getting the most secure, premier and user-friendly service to grow their own practice.”

Fligor will continue to collaborate with industry leaders, leveraging technology solutions to meet strategic goals. From building out an IT support team to security optimization that provides confidence in dentists as they integrate orthodontics into their practice, Fligor will use his healthcare and technology experience to enhance company-wide performance.

“Andrew continues to take orthobrain® to the next level,” said Kimberly Harrington, Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer. “He is a great asset to our team and partners. Andrew has great fluency in business, and I have great confidence in his ability to guide our teams to even greater success.”

With nearly 20 years’ experience, Fligor held positions including Senior Director, Product and IT Operations at ExactCare Pharmacy, and was the Senior Vice President, Head of Technology at Ritzman Pharmacies, Inc. where he drove business growth from five to 27 business units.

About orthobrain®

orthobrain®, founded by Dr. Dan German, was established with the goal of providing orthodontic options to dentists looking to offer orthodontic services to patients. orthobrain® is a proven dental practice growth system that makes integrating orthodontics easy and profitable with a total solution that combines digital technology, proprietary AI and learning systems with the expertise of orthodontists. Today, orthobrain® makes orthodontic care – and beautiful smiles – available to patients everywhere at a scale never before possible. Visit orthobrain.com for more information.

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ORTHOBRAIN® NAMED STARTUP TO WATCH IN 2022

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Cleveland Inno, a division of Cleveland Business Journal, lists orthobrain as one of 14 up-and-coming companies to 'keep an eye on'

Cleveland, OH, January 20, 2022 – orthobrain® – an Ohio-based orthodontic growth company with a total solution that makes integrating orthodontics into dental practices easy and profitable, has been identified as a Startup to Watch in Greater Cleveland. The list, identified by Cleveland Inno, features startups across a spectrum of industries, from fintech to baby tech and from medicine to education.

As one of 14 companies spotlighted, orthobrain® was seen as a start-up that has established solid traction with fresh capital raises, revenue growth or innovative solutions to novel problems.

“orthobrain® is grateful for this recognition,” said Kimberly Harrington, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. “It reinforces our dedication, expertise and unwavering commitment to excelling and transforming the dental industry.”

orthobrain® was created to fulfill an unmet demand for orthodontics and help dentists to easily integrate orthodontics into their practices. The company offers a proven growth system for dentists and DSOs that combines digital technology, proprietary AI and learning systems with the expertise of orthodontists.

The orthobrain® team is helmed by seasoned veterans who understand the needs of the industry and have a clear roadmap to meeting the demand for orthodontics.

To learn more about orthobrain, visit orthobrain.com, and to read the full list of Startups to Watch in 2022, click here.

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Understanding patient desires and behaviors is key to dental practice success

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Post date January 13, 2022
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By Tammy Staiger, RDH BS

In my twenty-five plus years the industry, I’ve had thousands of conversations with patients about their teeth and oral care concerns. These discussions have given me thorough insight into today’s dental consumers and how we, as dental professionals and team members, can craft the best user experience for our patients. Crafting great patient experiences is crucial to dental practice success. This perspective helps frame the curriculum I create at orthobrain® for dentists and their teams. Our education program is highly focused on topics like: powerful communication and how to identify and educate patients on the effects of malocclusion.

When patients feel listened to and understood, a level of trust is created. This relationship is crucial if you want your patients to take your advice, follow directions or accept treatment.

Based on my curriculum development experience and my conversations with patients in the hygiene chair, here are the top three patient considerations when presented with orthodontic treatment solutions.

1. Their time is valuable.

Patients want a one-stop shop for all dental appointments, whether it is routine cleanings, restorative care, or orthodontic treatment. It takes time to research and schedule consults with new practitioners to fix an overbite or whiten teeth. Instead of spending their lunch break driving from office to office to find a doctor they trust, some patients would prefer to simply not smile in pictures. General dentists have the perfect opportunity to meet patients’ needs for quality care and convenience by offering comprehensive dentistry to treat preventive, restorative, and orthodontic concerns.

2. Drawbacks can’t outweigh rewards.

Patients want beautiful teeth, but they don’t want the solution to affect their daily lives. While they don’t want gaps in their teeth, they also don’t want orthodontics to interfere with how they talk, look, or are perceived by others. Most patients don’t know much about invisible orthodontic solutions, so they don’t think to ask practitioners about lingual braces or clear aligners. Educating patients is an important part of the standard of care. As a dental healthcare provider, you will often be the first line of defense and education for malocclusion. Being able to educate the patient in the chair and then offer an in-house solution, like clear aligner therapy, meets the patient’s desire for discreet treatment and convenience.

When patients get the ortho care they need from a dentist they already trust, it benefits their health, their relationships, and their self-image. It also contributes to the success of your practice through referrals and increased profitability.

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3. There’s comfort with familiarity.

I find that patients are more likely to undergo treatment when it is provided by their own dentist. When patients are lying in a dental chair with instruments in their mouth, they feel vulnerable. According to the Journal of the American Dental Association, some studies suggest that as many as 75% of adults in the United States experience some amount of anxiety about going to a dental office. Patients would rather put off necessary dental treatment than go to an orthodontist they have never met. Many tell me they’d be more likely to undergo orthodontic treatment if they could do it with their own practitioner.

Listen, Build Trust, Transform Lives

By listening to patients and understanding these common considerations, you can establish a stronger bond and level of trust. This gives you the opportunity to provide the comprehensive care they want and need. When patients get the ortho care they need from a dentist they already trust, it benefits their health, their relationships, and their self-image. It also contributes to the success of your practice through referrals and increased profitability.

Effectively communicating the advantages of orthodontic services to patients is invaluable! At orthobrain®, we empower dentists to successfully and profitably incorporate orthodontics into their practices. We focus on effective education and communication techniques and offer comprehensive case management by an Orthodontist. We know that dentists and their team members are the key to expanding access to happy and healthy smiles to more patients. We’re here to support them in this endeavor.

About Tammy Staiger, RDH BS

As Senior Education Developer at orthobrain® and as a dental hygienist, one of my clinical roles is to educate patients on the effects proper tooth alignment has on good oral health. I am blessed to travel internationally and speak publicly not only about tooth alignment, but also on team building and the importance of communication for multiple companies, including Align Technology‘s Invisalign®. I believe when you bring compassion and connection to patients, they are more likely to listen to what you tell them.

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Three Things for Women Leaders to Keep in Mind

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By Kimberly Harrington

Published on November 7, 2021

As a woman entering the workforce for, perhaps, the first time, it’s likely you will be peppered with advice from everyone — your professors, your parents, the motivational speaker on Instagram.

It can be hard to sift through these words of wisdom to determine what advice is truly worth taking.

Currently, I sit as the executive vice president, chief commercial officer of orthobrain®, a company dedicated to empowering dentists to provide orthodontic care and drive growth within their practices.

In my years working for global organizations to develop growth systems for orthodontic business solutions, I’ve learned what really works — not only from a business profitability standpoint, but also culture and people development. I make it a point to pass along these pearls to my lead team and to the women I mentor.

Here are the three things I always keep in mind.

1. The company you keep is key.

One of the most important things to consider when looking into potential employers is whether their values match yours. If you want to grow in your career, you need to join an organization that will allow (and encourage) you to flourish.

When people who are invested in you, and are willing to give you the time, space and feedback to advance, the result can be powerful for both career advancement and ensuring you feel valued in your role.

Since joining orthobrain®, I’ve built a core leadership team, and they in turn have built their own teams. Our employees thrive, in part, because they know I trust and support them. And we all benefit, because they feel empowered to bring forth new ideas.

Building a positive culture and environment where every employee feels like they are a part of something great is the core of our business.

You don’t need a megaphone to have your voice heard, but as a female executive, I do encourage you to find your voice and use it often.

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2. Network, network, network

It’s crucial. Networking increases your visibility with other leaders and gives you insights into industry trends. Look for forums that foster that connection.

For me, specifically, I’m a member of Women in DSO, as well as Chief, a private membership network focused on connecting and supporting female executive leaders. At Chief, I get the chance to network with female executives from a multitude of different industries, which is important.

Sometimes we tend to only look to people in our own field for advice. But you can gain invaluable tips on universal things — like marketing and effective communication — from executives in other industries.

3. Speak up, in creative ways.

You don’t need a megaphone to have your voice heard, but as a female executive, I do encourage you to find your voice and use it often.

It’s not always the loudest voice that is remembered. Sometimes, the best way to make a point is to find effective, creative ways to communicate your message. Part of my routine, for instance, is sending out a team video message every Friday where I recap the week, share key company updates, and recognize teams and individuals for their successes.

If you don’t speak up, bosses may not have visibility on your accomplishments or points of view. I am consistently encouraging colleagues to share with me — shoot me an email or leave a voicemail with news that deserves attention.

When someone in the company does something great — secures a new client, has a fruitful conversation — it helps raise morale across the company. Your wins are wins for the whole company.

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3 reasons why orthobrain® will single handedly increase revenue at your practice

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Post date October 8, 2021
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From acquisition to patient retention, you’ll have something to smile about.

As a dental professional, your practice is a labor of love and hard work. It’s an accumulation of years of schooling, long hours, financial planning, strong projections and growth opportunities.

Growing a practice is challenging. You have to be a salesperson, a marketer, an office administrator, all while confidently treating your patients.

At orthobrain, we believe growing a practice is better done with professionals by your side.

Our business is about empowering the confidence of the human smile. And with 66 percent of the total population in need of orthodontic treatment, there is a high demand for people to do the work.

That’s where dental practices like yours can prosper with orthobrain’s help.

Here are 3 ways orthobrain can increase revenue at your practice.

Help with patient acquisition.

It starts with having the confidence that you can acquire patients with services you haven’t previously offered. orthobrain makes it easy to integrate orthodontics into your dental practice by providing a total solution – education and guidance every step of the way – to grow your practice and capabilities.

We have hands-on seminars and online trainings so that you gain the knowledge and have the clinical confidence to discuss and perform the procedures.

And when those patients are acquired, it’s simple: you complete an initial patient assessment that gives orthobrain a look at what your patient needs. We’ll help you understand what the next steps are – including a comprehensive report detailing a treatment plan, costs and requirements.

We support you with concierge services throughout the entire patient journey – from acquisition to treatment and beyond.

Optimize your treatments.

Efficiency is key to a practice. You want to find the little advantages that can make a big impact in your revenue, increase the number of patients you can see, and in the procedures themselves.

How can you produce a better experience for your patients without sacrificing the uniqueness of your practice? There will be opportunities for us to evaluate your process and discuss how integrating orthodontics into your practice isn’t an additional step, but a new opportunity that falls in line with your current ways of working.

Cosmetic opportunities await.

You have the confidence to acquire new business, you’ve been performing orthodontics seamlessly into your practice and now a patient has the smile they have always dreamed of. Patients are invested in their look and will want to keep their look looking its best. You can offer whitening, smoothing, and other cosmetic services to them. You now have a loyal patient who will support your dental services, share their experience, and trust you to provide them with services that keep their smile healthy and aesthetically pleasing.

You’ve helped them get to where they want to be with their smile, and they’re counting on you to keep it that way – what an opportunity to have long-term patients who believe in you.

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orthobrain® Clear Aligner Business Growth Seminar

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ORTHOBRAIN® CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER KIMBERLY HARRINGTON ACCEPTED INTO “CHIEF”

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Kimberly Harrington now part of the most powerful network of the most powerful women – exclusively for female leaders in the highest levels of their industries

Cleveland, OH, October 1, 2021 – orthobrain® – an Ohio-based, dental practice growth system with a total solution that makes integrating orthodontics easy and profitable, is excited to announce that its Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, Kimberly Harrington, has been accepted into Chief, a private membership network focused on connecting and supporting women executive leaders. Acceptance into this organization places Harrington into the upper echelon of businesswomen trusted to cultivate lasting change and to hone executive skills for the betterment of the people and industries they serve.

With over 7,000 members across 4,000 companies, Chief is the only organization specifically designed for women at the highest levels — VPs through C-level executives — to expand their power, cultivate lasting relationships, and sharpen executive skills. Harrington joins the ranks of other executive women from companies like Hulu, Google, Peloton, and Nike.

“Chief is the pinnacle in professional women empowerment and growth,” said Kimberly Harrington. “To be a member – alongside other exceptional women leaders – of an organization that drives women to the top and ushers in the next generation of female leaders, is a milestone in my career. I can’t wait to represent orthobrain and bring what I learn from this powerful community to the orthodontics industry.”

About orthobrain®

Orthobrain®, founded by Dr. Dan German, was established with the goal of providing orthodontic options to dentists looking to offer orthodontic services to patients. orthobrain® is a proven dental practice growth system that makes integrating orthodontics easy and profitable with a total solution that combines digital technology, proprietary AI and learning systems with the expertise of orthodontists. Today, orthobrain® makes orthodontic care – and beautiful smiles – available to patients everywhere at a scale never before possible. Visit orthobrain.com for more information.

About Chief
Chief is a private network of powerful women built to cross-pollinate power across industries and disrupt power dynamics from the top down. Created with the knowledge that it’s lonely at the top, and even more so for a woman, Chief unites women who collectively hold court across boardrooms. Members benefit from a trusted support system, tailored expertise, deep connections, and access to a vetted community so they can keep their seats at the table while ushering in the next generation of female leaders. Founded by Carolyn Childers and Lindsay Kaplan, Chief is the definitive organization for exceptional women. Chief is currently headquartered in New York. For more information or to submit a membership application, visit joinchief.com.

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ANDREW FLIGOR HIRED AS ORTHOBRAIN VICE PRESIDENT, INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY

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Position key for technology advances to solidify future growth projections of company

Cleveland, OH, October 1, 2021– orthobrain® – an Ohio-based, dental practice growth system with a total solution that makes integrating orthodontics easy and profitable, has announced the hiring of Andrew Fligor as Vice President, Information & Technology. In his new role, Fligor will oversee everything technology – from the tools needed to propel growth for dental practices around the globe to improving internal digital efficiencies at orthobrain. His overall objective is to build a digital infrastructure and strategy that propels business growth and improves customer experience.

Prior to joining orthobrain, Fligor held positions including Senior Director, Product and IT Operations at ExactCare Pharmacy, and was the Senior Vice President, Head of Technology at Ritzman Pharmacies, Inc. where he drove business growth from five to 27 business units.

“The growth possibilities at orthobrain are endless, and technology will be a primary driver in creating what I believe to be a transformative platform for dentists,” Fligor said. “Bringing a forward-thinking mindset to orthobrain is what gets me excited, and the opportunity to scale up and use IT innovation to impact so many people. I see company technology through the eyes of the consumer – there’s such a high expectation in data use, user experience and ease of technology.”

Fligor will collaborate with industry leaders, leveraging technology solutions to meet strategic goals. From building out an IT support team to security optimization that will ultimately provide confidence in dentists as they integrate orthodontics into their practice, Fligor will use his nearly 20 years of healthcare and technology experience to improve company-wide performance.

“Andrew is taking orthobrain to the next level,” said Kimberly Harrington, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer. “He’s as digitally savvy as he is business-minded. He will keep orthobrain on the forefront of emerging technologies, ultimately providing customer-centric solutions and improving productivity.”

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The Best and Brightest (Smiles)

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Post date September 27, 2021
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Having rapid growth through top talent and leading culture.

As executive vice president and chief commercial officer at orthobrain™, I am always thinking about how to grow the brand, our offerings and our team. When I network with peers and we talk about team building and acquiring talent, we generally ask one another the same question, “what are you looking for in your team?”

After what I am seeing day in and day out at orthobrain, my answer is simple: we look for the best and brightest – both in work ethic, talent, and personality.

Things are busy. The orthobrain team wears many hats, answers hundreds of emails between back-to-back-to-back meetings, and is constantly strategizing on how to positively impact every patient that walks through a dentist’s doors.

When you’re providing orthodontic options to dentists globally – and delivering education that gives them the clinical confidence to provide orthodontic services at their own practices —you need to be prepared to roll up some sleeves and get the job done with a smile on your face and a collective goal in mind – growing the business and the business of your clients.

At orthobrain, we have high expectations in ourselves, because we believe in growth. Growth in dental practices around the globe. Growth in confidence – both in dentists and their patients. Growth in the strong partnerships we develop. And growth in our very own orthobrain team.

And our growth is a result of our three core values:

Support – Be in service to others.
Collaboration – Outcomes are always better in a partnership.
Impact – We know how important a perfect, healthy smile is in people’s lives and we’re driven to deliver it

As I reflect upon those three values, I think some of my colleagues – who have recently spoken about our values and incorporate them in the work they do daily – say it best:

Dr. Zack Lawrence, Director of Clinical Orthodontics. As a digital orthodontics specialist, Zack lives and breathes support. He says, “Exposure to orthobrain’s positive environment has provided a great example of how a team can climb and achieve greater accomplishments when everyone has mutual core values and is striving towards a common goal. As I build my dental team to care for my patients I strive to add new team members that embody those same core values. As ortho-dentists we have the ability to change lives with the treatments we provide. It’s important to surround yourself with team members that recognize that as well.
Tammy Staiger, Senior Education Developer said, “I love having the support and collaboration from my team as we develop quality programming for doctors and team members. By meeting regularly, sharing resources, and brainstorming ideas, we are able to create successful programs to impact our partnering doctors, teams, and the patients they serve. One of my greatest desires is to make a positive and lasting impact on those around me. As the Senior Education Developer, I believe creating quality programs will in turn influence dental teams to make a positive impact on their patients.

As our business continues to grow, we’ll be looking to add the best and brightest, also looking to revolutionize the orthodontic industry while reinvigorating dental practices around the globe.

Key position for technology and clinical operational advances to solidify future growth projections of the company