Ep. 43: Dr. Amy Jackson
Dr. Amy Jackson - From Orthodontist to Entrepreneur, Solving the Retention Dilemma & the Adult Orthodontic Market
Orthodontist Dr. Amy Jackson is an innovator from San Antonio, TX who scaled a multi-location practice, navigated an OSO transition, and went on to launch Retainers For Life — a platform that’s transforming the way orthodontists handle retention while creating long-term connections with their patients.
On this episode, you will learn about:
Amy’s journey from growing up in Texas to building five ortho locations prior to affiliating with Smile Doctors
How one awkward moment at a birthday party inspired a national retainer program
The benefits of outsourcing retention, including freeing up chair time and increasing practice revenue
Data-backed insights from Gaidge on how much practices can save—and earn—through the program
Amy’s strategy for increasing adult starts using internal marketing and patient education
Recorded January 24, 2025 at the AAO | AAPD Winter Conference in Marco Island, FL.
