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Building Strong Lab Partnerships: Insights from Smile Doctors and Specialty Appliances

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Show Notes


Dr. Bob Waugh, Clinical Director, Fixed Appliances of Smile Doctors, Arlen Hurt, Chief Clinical Officer of Specialty Appliances & Tim Jackson, COO of Specialty Appliances join the show. The trio discusses:

  •  Lab partnerships
  • Quality over cost
  • Clinical support & training

To learn more about Specialty Appliances visit – https://specialtyappliances.com/

To learn more about Smile Doctors visit – https://smiledoctors.com/

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