Orthodontic Products Podcast

In this podcast episode, sponsored by DentalMonitoring , host Alison Werner is joined by Alyssa Emory-Carter, DDS, MS , an orthodontist with a multi-location practice in Texas. The two delve into how DentalMonitoring allows for dynamic scheduling in the orthodontic practice and how this can revolutionize patient management and destress the day for both doctor and staff. Carter provides practical i...

In this podcast episode, Stuart Frost, DDS, an orthodontist in private practice at Frost Orthodontics in Mesa, Ariz, joins host Alison Werner to discuss Ormco's Damon Ultima bracket system in an interview sponsored by Ormco . He highlights the benefits and evolution of the Ultima system, emphasizing its 3D control for better finishing and faster treatment times. Frost suggests that transitioning p...

Sherif Kandil, DDS, MSc Ortho, CEO and founder of K Line Europe, joins Alison Werner on the Orthodontic Products podcast to discuss ClearX aligners, integrating 4D technology, debuting at AAO Annual Session. Key takeaways:  ClearX aligners utilize 4D technology to pre-program temporary and permanent shapes, reducing plastic waste by up to 50%. Patients receive a booster with their aligners, allowi...

Dr Roger P. Levin, founder and CEO of the practice management consulting firm Levin Group, joins the podcast to discuss the findings of the Third Annual Orthodontic Practice Survey. The joint project between Orthodontic Products and Levin Group looks at how practices fared in the last year—surveying everything from production, practice overhead, patient volume, referral sources, starts and orthodo...

Orthodontic Products podcast host Alison Werner spoke with Oliver Gelles, chief marketing officer at OrthoFi, to explore shifts in orthodontic patient demographics and financial strategies. The focus was particularly on the rise in adult orthodontic patients and the economic factors influencing patient decisions. Gelles highlighted the volatile orthodontic market dynamics, notably the surge in adu...

In the latest episode of the Orthodontic Products podcast, Tony Peniche, director of innovation at Peniche and Associates, talks about the ways that practices can get the most out of their marketing and branding budgets. Peniche talks about how his firm succeeds in achieving an 85% case acceptance rate and how orthodontists can stop wasting money on purchases that are either overpriced or unproven...

In a recent episode of the Orthodontic Products podcast, Chuck Stapleton, the vice president and general manager for dental at 3D Systems, offered compelling insights into the future trajectory of 3D printing within orthodontics. Stapleton, an authority in the field, underscored the pivotal role of 3D printing technology in dental applications, citing its steady growth and continuous innovation as...

Measles is in this news. With the recent outbreak reported in Florida and new cases in Michigan, Orthodontic Products podcast host Alison Werner spoke to infection prevention expert Jackie Dorst, RDH, BS, about what you need to know to keep the staff and patients safe.  In this episode, Jackie provides:  a backgrounder on measles, a list of symptoms, including the one orthodontic staff are uniquel...

Trey Lawrence will take up the reins as CEO of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) on March 1. Ahead of that, he joined the Orthodontic Podcasts podcast to talk to host Alison Werner about the role he’s stepping into and the work of advancing the association’s strategic plan. Lawrence covers the AAO’s advocacy and legal efforts, continued implementation of the Strategic Plan, and what...

In this Orthodontic Products podcast episode, Chief Editor Alison Werner interviews Greg White, DMD, MSD, president and CEO of PepperPointe Partnerships, about a recent white paper he authored. “The State of the Dental Industry” looks at the rapid consolidation in the field, led by private equity, and offers predictions for the future.  In addition to his role at PepperPointe Partnerships, White i...

In a recent Orthodontic Products podcast episode, Chief Editor Alison Werner interviewed Josh DeVries, the founder and CEO of Intiveo, a cloud-based patient communication software tailored for dental and specialty practices. Intiveo offers features like automated appointment confirmations, recall reminders, booking requests, and reputation management.   The discussion delved into trends shaping th...

Host Alison Werner kicks off the 2024 season of the Orthodontic Products Podcast with Dr Robert “Tito” Norris. Known for his innovative contributions to the orthodontic industry, including the Norris 20/26 Passive Self-Ligating Bracket and Wire System which he developed with DynaFlex, he shares insights on creating clinical efficiencies and achieving better work-life balance.  In the episode, Norr...

As Dr Marie Fluent puts it, “We’re only granted one set of eyeballs in our life, and we must do everything we can do to protect them.” In this episode, we revisit our interview with Fluent and infection prevention consultant Jackie Dorst. They talk about eye safety in the orthodontic practice and how to keep staff and patients safe.

Dr Roger Levin on SmileDirectClub's bankruptcy, their role as a disruptor, and how orthodontists can adapt to changing consumer preferences and emerging technologies.

In this episode, Dr Mayhew breaks down how the new Ormco Digital Bonding workflow translates into increased treatment and practice efficiencies, and how it resonates with tech-savvy patients and parents. 

In this episode, Dr John Callahan breaks down the AAO Innovation & Transformation Fund and its latest investments in two orthodontist-led startups. 

In this podcast episode, sponsored by DentalMonitoring, Dr Andrew Grillo talks about how to transition your practice to use DentalMonitoring for both your aligner and braces cases and the insights the platform's data can provide to create efficiencies for you and the patient. 

In this podcast, practice consultant Dr Roger P. Levin, of Levin Group, is back to talk about why orthodontic treatment coordinators need to reinvent their scripting to increase new patient starts. 

In this episode, Dr Matthew Ng talks about getting involved in leadership at the state, regional, and national level—from the benefits to the time commitment—and how to get started. 

Join us as Biolase’s Chief Dental Officer, Dr. Russell Morrow, discusses the growing relevance of dental lasers in orthodontic care. As these tools become more affordable, Morrow highlights their potential in treatments such as addressing impacted canines directly within an orthodontist's office. Morrow also touches on the role of soft tissue lasers in clear aligner therapy and their ability to en...

What kind of leader are you? Self-motivated? Growth-orientated? Highly successful? Overwhelmed? As Roger P. Levin, DDS, of the orthodontic practice consulting firm Levin Group , puts it, most orthodontists and office managers identify as the latter: overwhelmed. In this episode, Levin joins host Alison Werner to talk about leadership in the orthodontic practice and how overwhelmed orthodontists an...

It’s one thing to onboard a new technology into your orthodontic practice; it’s another to make it really work for you and maximize your return on investment. In this episode of the Orthodontic Products podcast, sponsored by Dental Monitoring, host Alison Werner talks to Michelle Shimmin, owner, consultant, and business analyst at Shimmin Consulting, about how to do just that. The pandemic exposed...

Innovation is rampant in orthodontics—to the point that we’re seeing innovation within innovation. Take 3D printing, for example. The 3D printer alone—just the printer itself—has been revolutionary. It has allowed the orthodontic practice to take control and fabricate aligners in-office, on their own schedule . But it wasn’t the 3D printer alone that facilitated this. Along the way, additional inn...

Infection prevention expert Jackie Dorst, RDH, BS, is back on the Orthodontic Products podcast to talk to host Alison Werner about the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency and what is means for the orthodontic practice. The COVID-19 public health emergency, issued on January 31, 2020, by the U.S. government put in place temporary measures to increase the federal government’s ability to dete...

In this podcast, American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) President Myron Guymon, DDS, MS, joins host Alison Werner for the Orthodontic Products podcast on the Medqor Podcast Network. Guymon, who just started his 1-year term as AAO president, shares his priorities for his term and talks about the ongoing work of the AAO. Guymon, who is a graduate of Baylor Dental College (now known as Texas A&a...