poll PRACTICE MANAGEMENT Orthotown's monthly poll helps you see how other practices operate- what's working, what isn't-and how dentistry is evolving. The information we gather helps us measure the trends of the profession. This poll was conducted April 15-May 15 on orthotown.com. Do you have an office manager? 5 1 % 4 9 % Yes No Is there a standard operating procedure or office manual for the practice? 73% Yes 27% 30% Weekly 63% Yes No Monthly 5% Does your spouse work in the practice? 2% Other staff Not married 61% The doctor Office manager/ administrator 14 37% No Who organizes the meetings in the practice? 34% Have you ever hired a practice consultant? JUNE 2017 // orthotown.com 27% Yes Which area is most important in practice management? 13% 71% No Mechanics 10% Marketing 54% All equal 23% Money managementhttp://www.orthotown.com http://www.orthotown.com