Smiles Made Here - by Jeremiah Sturgill (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Welcome to A Practice Built on Culture

In an orthodontic practice, great culture is about more than creating a good place for people to work, it can determine the success of the practice. A great workplace culture is one where everyone smiles, is genuinely happy to be there, and works together as a team. It's clear to anyone entering the practice that something truly amazing is happening, and that amazing feeling translates to excellence in treatment and care.

In Smiles Made Here: How Culture Forges Success in an Orthodontic Practice, Dr. Jeremiah Sturgill explains how Sturgill Orthodontics became a practice where team members-and patients-want to be. Using his own journey in building a practice as an example, he shares how other orthodontists can build an amazing culture in their practices by focusing on what matters most: providing excellent care while genuinely caring about people. From a different kind of morning huddle to showing heart in the workplace, coaching the team, understanding the value of autonomy, and creating an environment where people feel safe, Dr. Sturgill shows how focusing on culture can lead to an amazing transformation.

In this book, Dr. Sturgill also shares answers to some of the most common questions that patients and parents of young patients often have about treatment, and how culture impacts the care at Sturgill Orthodontics. He talks about when treatment is needed, when to start, the art of the smile, and more. As a specialist in temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ or TMD) and airway protective orthodontics, Dr. Sturgill also shares the important role orthodontics plays in treating problems of the jaw and airway. Finally, he discusses how the value of orthodontics goes beyond straightening teeth and how all orthodontists are not created equal-and culture is the differentiator.

From the Back Cover

Welcome to A Practice Built on Culture

Most patients don't view their trip to the orthodontist as a favorite part of their day. It's time out of their busy schedule to place themselves in a vulnerable position while someone they don't really know places sharp metal objects in their mouth--torture they actually pay for! But what if the practice is a place that patients actually want to visit? A place where everyone is genuinely happy and smiling, works together as a team, and makes patients feel comfortable in their choice of practice and confident that they are in great hands. That all starts with culture.

In Smiles Made Here: How Culture Forges Success in an Orthodontic Practice, Dr. Jeremiah Sturgill shares a behind-the-scenes look at how Sturgill Orthodontics became a practice that other orthodontists want to model. The book includes insights and tips for orthodontists interested in evolving their practice into one with an ideal culture. For patients and parents of patients, there are also answers to questions commonly asked along with a different perspective on how culture impacts treatment, the value of treatment, and how orthodontists are not all the same.

Review Quotes

In *Smiles Made Here*, Dr. Sturgill provides invaluable insights for both orthodontic professionals and patients seeking the best care. This book brilliantly highlights the significance of a strong and positive culture in an orthodontic practice, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Whether you're a fellow practitioner striving to transform your practice or a parent seeking the ideal care for your child, this book is your guide to excellence.

-DUSTIN S. BURLESON, DDS, MBA

I have enjoyed educating, mentoring, and developing a life-long relationship with Dr. Jeremiah Sturgill over the past fifteen years. He is an extremely talented clinician with exceptional people skills. I am unbelievably proud of the highly skilled orthodontist and practice owner he has become. It is my privilege and honor to recommend this book to all colleagues in orthodontics.

-JAE H. PARK, DMD, MSD, MS, PHD

President, American Board of Orthodontics