A roundtable discussion on the future of the orthodontic profession with innovators Dr. Brandon Owen, Dr. Melanie Wang & Dr. Jason Cope. This special episode was recorded in front of a live audience during the Ortho Innovation Summit in Austin, TX. On this episode, you’ll learn about: The guests’ favorite aspects of the Ortho Innovation Summit The …

Innovative orthodontist Dr. Jared Gianquinto is known for integrating an orthodontic digital workflow into his practice in Bakersfield, CA. On this episode, you’ll learn about: Jared’s upbringing in California and his educational journey to the East Coast Jared’s involvement with the US Navy aboard the USS Ronald Regan aircraft carrier What prompte…

Dr. Neal Kravitz is a highly respected orthodontist and innovative thought-leader who practices outside of Washington, D.C. On this episode, you’ll learn about: Neal’s upbringing in Northern Virginia as the son of a dermatologist His involvement with the AAO, ABO and Angle Society How Neal became the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Clinical Orth…

Orthodontist Dr. Sheldon Salins practices in San Francisco, CA and is a self-proclaimed & unabashed tooth nerd who is known for his magnetic personality. On this episode, you’ll learn about: Sheldon’s educational adventure which took him from East Coast to West Coast How Sheldon went from associate to practice owner with the help of his mentors How…

Orthodontist Dr. Tim Dumore practices in Winnipeg, Canada and is recognized for being an innovator of new orthodontic technologies. On this episode, you’ll learn about: How Tim was part of the Alpha Group for Invisalign & development group for Ortho2 Why Tim got involved with the Seattle Study Club How Tim was an early adopter of uLab Systems & Lig…

Dr. Chad Foster is a highly respected orthodontist who practices in Phoenix, AZ and is the Editor of OrthoTown. On this episode, you’ll learn about: The influence of Chad’s entrepreneurial Grandpa and Mom on his journey Chad’s transition from corporate orthodontics to owning his own private practice, Butterfly Orthodontics How Chad got involved wit…

Innovative orthodontist Dr. Bill Dischinger practices outside of Portland, Oregon and is a speaker for Ormco’s Spark aligners and DentalMonitoring. On this episode, you’ll learn about: How Bill followed in the footsteps of his renowned father Dr. Terry Dischinger, eventually forging his own path as an innovator How the Dischingers developed the Adv…

Dr. David Boschken is a forward-thinking orthodontist from Silicon Valley who has remained at the forefront of orthodontic technology for over 20 years. On this episode, you’ll learn about: Dave’s educational journey that took him to UPENN and the UK How Dave was an early adopter of Invisalign and became a faculty member for Align Technology How pr…

Orthodontist Dr. Jacquee Schieck practices in Northfield, MN and is a literal rockstar as the co-vocalist & bass player for Relapse. On this episode, you’ll learn about: Jacquee’s upbringing in Sioux Falls, SD How she started her practice, Schieck Orthodontics, from scratch while raising her growing family Jacquee’s journey into personal developmen…

Dr. Bill Layman is an orthodontist in Clearwater, FL who applies his MBA knowledge to help orthodontists understand important business decisions for their practices. On this episode, you’ll learn about: How Bill attended the Citadel and served in the Army’s 82nd Airborne prior to attending dental school How he went on to earn his MBA degree from UP…

Dr. Heather Hopkins is an orthodontic innovator & educator who practices at Palmetto Smiles in Lexington, SC.⁣ ⁣On this episode, you will learn about:⁣ Heather’s New Orleans roots & her educational journey through the South⁣ Her celebrity encounters while practicing in Los Angeles⁣ Heather’s multi-specialty practice setting which includes pediatric…

Orthodontist Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis is a renowned Invisalign expert and speaker as well as the co-founder of The Aligner Intensive Fellowship.⁣ On this episode, you will learn about:⁣ Jonathan’s Greek heritage and how his family’s retail business influenced him as a business owner⁣ What he learned from aligner pioneer Dr. Orhan Tuncay⁣ Jonathan’s r…

Orthodontic educator & master clinician Dr. Maz Moshiri practices in St. Louis, MO and is the co-founder of The Aligner Intensive Fellowship.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣On this episode, you will learn about:⁣⁣ Maz’s educational journey and how he went on to practice alongside with his father & sister⁣⁣ How Maz partnered with Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis to create an online edu…

Dr. Chris Bonebreak Jackson was recently announced as the Director of Clinical Affairs for LightForce and has an impressive background which includes orthodontic private practice, research into 3D-printing technologies and orthodontic education.⁣ ⁣On this episode, you will learn about:⁣ Her training as a mechanical engineer from M.I.T.⁣ Her unique …

Orthodontists Dr. John Pham, Dr. Adam Schulhof & Dr. Alfred Griffin III return to the podcast for a roundtable discussion on the future of the orthodontic profession. This special episode was recorded in front of a live audience during the recent AAO in Miami.⁣ ⁣On this episode, you will learn about:⁣ The golden age of orthodontic innovation and ho…

Dr. Blair Feldman is a hilariously witty orthodontist who is the co-founder of both Retainer Club & Mouthguard Club.⁣ ⁣On this episode, you will learn about:⁣ Blair’s educational background and eventual relocation to Scottsdale, AZ⁣ How Blair purchased a practice and did a start-up office and his perspective on each⁣ How Blair developed Retainer Cl…

Dr. Adam Schulhof is regarded as an expert in lingual orthodontics and created the remote monitoring platform Grin, which was the recipient of the 2021 AAO Innovator Award.⁣ ⁣On this episode, you will learn about:⁣ Adam’s educational journey & orthodox Jewish upbringing⁣ His two practice models - an ortho-pedo office & an adult-centric boutique pra…

Dr. Chris Feldman is a charismatic and outspoken orthodontist with successful practices in New Iberia & Youngsville, LA.⁣ ⁣On this episode, you will learn about:⁣ Who dat? - Feldman’s Louisiana upbringing⁣ The Mullet Mindset - business in the front & party in the back⁣ An Analog vs. Digital steel cage match⁣ ”Is the juice worth the squeeze?” Feldma…

Forward-thinking orthodontist Dr. Jamie Reynolds has co-founded two innovative companies while leading a busy practice in the suburbs of Detroit, MI.⁣ ⁣On this episode, you will learn about:⁣ How Jamie helped grow his multi-location orthodontic practice⁣ Jamie’s involvement with the Damon Bracket System & Ormco’s Insiders Group⁣ How Jamie & his par…

Orthodontists Dr. Chris Teeters & Dr. Brian Anderson are the co-founders of Orthodontic Pearls and represent half of the band Relapse.⁣ ⁣On this episode, you will learn about:⁣ How Chris & Brian were co-residents at the University of Minnesota⁣ Why they started the Orthodontic Pearls Facebook group⁣ Some of the best clinical pearls from Brian & Chr…

Dr. Lisa Alvetro is an innovative orthodontist who practices in Sidney, OH and is an Associate Clinical Professor at Case Western Reserve University.⁣ ⁣On this episode, you will learn about:⁣ Pearls for clinical success with the 3M™ Forsus™ appliance⁣ Digital workflow in the modern orthodontic office⁣ Tips & tricks for 3D printing & in-house aligne…

Dr. Grant Collins, also known as The Braces Guy®, is an orthodontist & social media creator who practices in Rochester, MN.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣On this episode, you will learn about:⁣⁣⁣⁣ How Grant went outside of the profession to learn about running his business⁣⁣ Having a clearly defined mission, purpose & values for your practice⁣⁣ Exceeding guest expectations …

Orthodontist Dr. Sebastian Baumgaertel is a renowned expert on the use of orthodontic temporary anchorage devices (TADs) or mini-screws. On this episode, you will learn about: Sebastian’s early life in Germany and what led him to the United States⁣ Biomechanical indications for TADs to achieve skeletal anchorage ⁣ Ideal locations for placing TADs f…

Orthodontist Dr. Patrice Smith, also known as The UnOrthoDoc, is the owner of Infinity Orthodontics in Washington, DC.⁣ ⁣On this episode, you will learn about:⁣ Her entrepreneurial background growing up on the island of Jamaica⁣ How Patrice found her own voice for blogging and social media⁣ Patrice’s side hustle - The UnOrthoDoc Candle Co.⁣ Her rec…

Dr. John Pham is an orthodontist & entrepreneur who co-created InBrace, an innovative approach to behind-the-teeth braces.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣On this episode, you will learn about:⁣⁣⁣⁣ Lessons from his childhood as the son of Vietnamese immigrant farmers⁣⁣ How he dropped out of college to become a successful tech start-up entrepreneur⁣⁣ His engineering background…

Dr. Alfred Griffin III is an orthodontist who created the world’s first fully customized, 3D-printed ceramic brackets.⁣ ⁣On this episode, you will learn about:⁣ His educational background including a combined DMD/PhD program⁣ The founding of LightForce Ortho during his residency at Harvard⁣ His key partnership with orthodontist & entrepreneur Dr. L…

Orthodontist Dr. David Sarver is a world-renowned speaker, author & clinician with a private practice in Birmingham, AL.⁣ ⁣On this episode, you will learn about:⁣ What it was like training under Dr. William Proffit at UNC Chapel Hill⁣ The evolution of the Soft Tissue Paradigm and the concept of Smile Arc⁣ The development of his latest book Dentofac…

Orthodontist Dr. Brandon Owen is the creator of the KLOwen digital custom braces system and was the recipient of the 2019 AAO Innovator Award. On this episode, you will learn about: The latest innovations in digital braces technology What defines a custom orthodontic appliance What inspired Brandon to create the KLOwen braces system Brandon’s backg…

Dr. Robert “Tito” Norris is an orthodontic innovator and inventor who practices at Stone Oak Orthodontics in San Antonio, TX.⁣ ⁣On this episode, you will learn about:⁣ Tito’s upbringing and background in mechanical engineering⁣ The evolution of the Norris 20/26 Bracket System⁣ Tito’s other innovations and business ventures⁣ The importance of work/l…

Dr. Bryan Lockhart is an up-and-coming innovator in orthodontics who practices alongside his wife Dr. Lauren Rennick Lockhart at Dual Image Orthodontics.⁣ ⁣On this episode, you will learn about:⁣ Bryan’s perspective as an African American orthodontist⁣ His experience completing a craniofacial & orthognathic fellowship which lead to a new product id…

Renowned innovator Dr. Dave Paquette is an expert in orthodontic clinical efficiencies and has been associated with Invisalign, the Damon System & most recently Henry Schein Orthodontics.⁣ ⁣On this episode, you will learn about:⁣ Dave's intriguing path as a dual trained orthodontic & pediatric dental specialist⁣ His groundbreaking research that lea…

Orthodontist Dr. Ben Fishbein is known for his innovative approach to branding, marketing, and his amazing office culture.⁣⁣ On this episode, you will learn about:⁣⁣ Marketing successes & failures⁣⁣ What constitutes a good online lead⁣⁣ New patient exam process⁣⁣ The Fishbein Fundamentals course⁣⁣ His anti-bullying campaign & the Fishbein Foundatio…

A podcast to shine a light on the innovators of the orthodontic profession. This track is an introduction to the show and host Dr. Chris Cetta. For more information about the podcast, head over to www.illuminateorthopodcast.com.Por Dr. Chris Cetta