Every step affects treatment starts
How quickly you respond, how consultations are scheduled, and how treatment is presented all affect how many families start.
Practice growth consulting
Growth strategy beyond the marketing.
Marketing brings families in. What happens next decides whether they start treatment. We work with you on the full path from first inquiry to treatment start.
Why it matters
More leads only help if they become starts.
The best results come when marketing and your practice's patient experience work together.
Data shows what to fix
When marketing and practice data are connected, it's easier to see where families drop off and what to improve.
A plan for your market
We look at your goals, your protected market, and your capacity to build a growth plan that fits.
From an orthodontist we work with
“The best dental marketing doesn't come from marketers who happen to work with dentists. It comes from experts who understand both dentistry and marketing.”Dr. John Mergen, Mergen Orthodontics Watch the video
What we do
Consulting focused on treatment starts.
Regular strategy sessions with a team that knows orthodontic practices.
Growth planning
Clear goals and a plan built around your market and capacity.
Inquiry follow-up
Recommendations to help your team respond to new inquiries faster.
Consultation scheduling
Ways to reduce no-shows and keep consultations moving.
Conversion review
Looking at how inquiries become consultations and treatment starts.
Market and competitor analysis
A clear view of your market and where your opportunities are.
Team guidance
Practical guidance your team can put to work.
How it works
From plan to booked consultations.
Practice Consulting is part of your full Orthotegrity growth plan, coordinated with every other channel working for your practice.
Book a Strategy CallAssess
We review your goals, your market, and your current patient path from inquiry to start.
Plan
We build a growth plan with clear priorities.
Meet regularly
We meet on a regular schedule to review progress and adjust.
Improve
We connect marketing and practice data to keep improving consultations and starts.
What's included
Everything you need, handled for you.
- Growth goals and planning
- Regular strategy sessions
- Inquiry and follow-up review
- Consultation scheduling recommendations
- Conversion review with practice data
- Market and competitor analysis
- Team guidance
- Progress tracking
Built around your goals
Your planWe'll walk through the right plan for your practice, your market, and your goals on your strategy call.
Book a Strategy CallA growth partner for one practice in your market.
Orthotegrity partners with one orthodontic practice per protected market, so the strategy we build for you isn't shared with a competitor.
FAQs
Your questions, answered.
What is orthodontic practice growth consulting?
It's strategic guidance that connects your marketing to what happens inside your practice, from first inquiry to consultation to treatment start.
How much do orthodontists typically spend on marketing?
Commonly cited industry guidance ranges from roughly 3% to 7% of collections, with growing or new practices often spending more. The better measure is your cost per treatment start.
What is a good consultation-to-start rate?
It varies by practice and market. We help you measure it accurately and find ways to improve it.
How quickly should we respond to new inquiries?
As quickly as possible. Fast, friendly follow-up keeps families from moving on to the next practice they found.
How can we reduce consultation no-shows?
Clear confirmations, reminders, and easy rescheduling all help. We review your process and recommend practical improvements.
Do you need our practice data?
Connecting marketing to treatment starts requires scheduling and conversion data from your practice. We'll talk through what's helpful.
Is this the same as marketing reporting?
No. Reporting shows what happened. Consulting focuses on what to do next across your marketing and your practice.
How often do we meet?
We meet on a regular schedule to review progress and adjust the plan. We'll set the right cadence on your strategy call.
Can you help us understand our competition?
Yes. We look at your market and competitors to find where your best opportunities are.
Who is practice consulting for?
Orthodontic practice owners who want more consultations and treatment starts, and a clear plan to get there.
What does it cost?
Pricing depends on your market and goals. We'll walk through the right plan for your practice on your strategy call.
How do I get started?
Book a strategy call. We'll confirm your market is available and talk through your goals.
More services
One partner. Every piece of your growth strategy.
Website Design & DevelopmentFast, mobile-first sites that book consultsVideo Production & MarketingDoctor intros, office tours, patient storiesOrthodontic SEOVisibility for braces and Invisalign searchesAI Search Optimization (AISO)Clear, accurate info for AI assistantsSocial Media ManagementOn-brand posts for parents, teens, and adultsGoogle Ads & Social Ad ManagementSearch, Meta, and YouTube campaignsInvisalign MarketingCampaigns that bring in Invisalign patientsExclusivity in Your MarketOne orthodontist per protected marketGoogle Review ManagementGrow and respond to patient reviewsBlogs & Content CreationTreatment content families search forBrandingA clear, memorable identity for your practiceLogo & Graphic DesignLogos, print, and on-brand graphicsCall Tracking & ReportingSee which marketing makes your phone ring
See all services →Let's plan your next stage of growth.
Book a strategy call to see if your market is available and talk through your growth goals.