# Finding Your Path in Ortho with Drs. Middleton & Neely

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Podcast: [GC Orthodontics Exchange](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gc-orthodontics-exchange-7352617)
Published: 2026-03-11T11:56:44+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the GC Orthodontics Exchange, host Dr. Antonino Secchi sits down with two Illinois-based orthodontists, Dr. Bethany Middleton and Dr. Alison Neely, who share a practice and a passion for their work. From winding career paths to clinical philosophy, this conversation is packed with insight for orthodontists at every stage.In this episode, Drs. Middleton and Neely share:• Origin Stories: How both doctors made the leap from general dentistry to orthodontics, and the personal sacrifices that made it possible.• Practice partnership: How Drs. Middleton and Neely found each other and built a multi-doctor, two-location practice in Springfield, Illinois.• Work-life balance: Why orthodontics offers a unique lifestyle advantage and how that shapes career decisions.• Clinical philosophy: Their experience transitioning to the CCO System bracket prescription and their standardized wire sequence approach.• DSO vs. private practice: Honest advice for new graduates navigating a challenging financial landscape.• Life outside the office: Travel adventures, hobbies, and what keeps them grounded beyond the clinic.Whether you're a new grad weighing your career options or an experienced clinician curious about the CCO System, this episode offers a candid and inspiring look at life in orthodontics.

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