# Metrics That Matter: Q2 2026

- April 16, 2026

**Metrics That Matter: Q2 2026**

**What the Latest Data Means for Growth, Patients and Performance**

In this Q2 2026 session of **Metrics That Matter**, OrthoFi CEO Dave Ternan joins Chris Bentson and Shannon Patterson to break down Q1 performance trends and what they signal for the rest of the year.

From shifting patient behavior to evolving growth strategies, this conversation gives you a clear, data-backed view of where practices stand and how to stay competitive.

- **What You’ll Learn**

- Where growth is really coming from
  
  - Why production is rising faster than starts and how pricing, efficiency and systems are driving results
  - **How patient behavior is changing**
  
  - What lower show rates, longer decision timelines and increased financing needs mean for your conversion strategy
  - **What top practices are doing differently**
  
  - The operational and patient experience strategies helping practices perform in a tighter market

## More Resources

[**OrthoFi Demo Day: An Inside Look at a Top Performing OrthoFi Practice**](/content/webinar/orthofi-demo-day-an-inside-look-at-a-top-performing-orthofi-practice-2/index.html)

[**Performance Series: The Business of Orthodontics | Staffing & Practice Metrics**](/content/webinar/performance-series-the-business-of-orthodontics-staffing-practice-metrics-2/index.html)

[**OrthoFi Demo Day: A Look at the Insurance Engine Powering Today’s Top Orthodontic Practices**](/content/webinar/orthofi-demo-day-a-look-at-the-insurance-engine-powering-todays-top-orthodontic-practices/index.html)