EPISODE · Feb 16, 2023 · 1H 14M
Ep. 24: Dr. Bill Layman – Make-Buy for In-House Aligners, Keep-Sell OSO Decisions & DentalMonitoring
from The Illuminate Orthodontic Podcast: Shining a Light on Orthodontist Innovators
Dr. Bill Layman is an orthodontist in Clearwater, Florida, with a background as unique as it is inspiring. A graduate of the Citadel and the Vanderbilt orthodontic program, Bill also earned his MBA from the prestigious Wharton School of Business. His analytical mindset and passion for teaching have made him a leading voice on the economics behind major orthodontic decisions.On this episode, you will discover:The Make-Buy analysis for in-house aligners and how to calculate the true cost per alignerWhy orthodontists should consider opportunity cost when building an in-house labA Keep-Sell framework to objectively evaluate OSO offers and private equity dealsHow Bill uses DentalMonitoring to create patient-centric workflows and dynamic schedulingLessons from military service, business school, and private practice that shape innovation in orthodonticsRecorded December 11, 2022 at Coastal Creative Studios in St. Petersburg, FL.Generous support for this podcast comes from KLOwen Custom Braces and Revere Partners.Join the community of forward-thinking orthodontists and catch up on every episode at illuminateorthopodcast.com — where innovation meets inspiration.The Illuminate Orthodontic Podcast explores cutting-edge orthodontics and dentistry, offering orthodontists insights on innovation, patient care, custom braces, Invisalign & aligners, and 3D printing — while spotlighting leadership, practice growth, work-life balance, and the business of running a thriving orthodontic practice with creativity and entrepreneurship.
What this episode covers
Dr. Bill Layman is an orthodontist in Clearwater, FL who applies his MBA knowledge to help orthodontists understand important business decisions for their practices. On this episode, you’ll learn about: How Bill attended the Citadel and served in the Army’s 82nd Airborne prior to attending dental school How he went on to earn his MBA degree from UPenn’s Wharton School of Business Bill’s make-buy analysis for in-house aligner fabrication His keep-sell decision for those considering selling their practices to a DSO or OSO How Bill incorporated Dental Monitoring into his practice at Straighten Up Orthodontics Recorded December 11, 2022 at Coastal Creative Studios in St. Petersburg, FL. Generous support for this podcast comes from https://klowenortho.com (KLOwen Custom Braces) and https://www.reverepartnersvc.com (Revere Partners). For more information about the podcast, head over to https://www.illuminateorthopodcast.com (www.illuminateorthopodcast.com).
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