OFFICE VISIT Orthodontists spend most of their working hours inside their own practices, so they usually don't get many opportunities to see what it's like inside another doctor's office. Orthotown's recurring Office Visit profile offers a chance for Townies to meet their peers, hear their stories and get a sense of how they practice. Mountains From Rocky toClear Skies This Colorado Townie's arduous entrance into practice ownership included taking over two offices at once, in military towns where patient and employee turnover came with the territory BY KYLE PATTON, MANAGING EDITOR Dr. Michael Kofford oversees four thriving practices in southern Colorado. His journey started 15 years ago with an impromptu challenge of launching two offices simultaneously- an experience that hammered home the importance of adaptability and mentorship. From navigating contracts and purchasing agreements to implementing technology and mitigating diverse patient demographics, Kofford's experiences offer valuable insights. In our exclusive Q&A, Kofford-pictured at right with associate Dr. Andrea Font-shares the lessons learned in launching multiple practices, mentorship, navigating contracts, bringing select technology in-house and much more. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIMENA PECK OCTOBER 2024 | 26 | ORTHOTOWN.COMhttp://www.ORTHOTOWN.COM