Modern Orthodontics with Spark Aligners Protocols to Successfully Solve any Malocclusion AAO 2021

Modern Orthodontics with Spark Aligners: Protocols to Successfully Solve any Malocclusion Speakers: Diego Peydro It is possible to solve any malocclusion using the Spark aligners orthodontic technique, if we apply the right protocols. Dr. Peydro will show the protocols that he uses with Spark aligners to achieve excellent results. Learning Objectives: Apply the best protocols to solve the most common malocclusions with Spark aligners. Recognize clinical situations in which Spark aligners will afford excellent clinical results. Propose Spark aligners to your patients to solve any malocclusion.

How to Compete with Direct-to-Consumer Aligners sponsored by Simplifeye AAO 2021

How to Compete with Direct-to-Consumer Aligners sponsored by Simplifeye Speakers: Ryan Hungate, DDS, MS The direct-to-consumer aligner business is booming. In this 30-minute session, orthodontist Ryan Hungate, DDS, draws upon his experience creating customer workflows for Apple Inc. to outline four ways orthodontists can combat this new consumer trend and return patients to the orthodontic practice. Attendees will learn strategies they can implement immediately to attract and convert patients who might otherwise be tempted by DIY treatment.

Is Your 2D ‘Just Okay’ sponsored by Planmeca AAO 2021

Is Your 2D ‘Just Okay’? sponsored by Planmeca Speakers: Jay Burton, DMD, MBA With the advent of easy access to 3D imaging over the past decade, our ability to diagnose and treatment plan has forever changed for those who have embraced it. Although 2D records may allow an orthodontist to provide treatment, 3D records allow more sophisticated treatment planning, and more importantly allow us to readily evaluate treatment responses and treatment results in all planes of space.

Aligners are NOT like Braces

Aligners are NOT like Braces Speakers: Ken Fischer, DDS Many orthodontists assume since they know how to move teeth with braces that they can excel in moving teeth with aligners using the same mechanics and paradigms learned for wires and brackets. Not so…There is a learning journey that must be taken with clinical experience gathered along that pathway before the clinician earns proficiency that will yield successful treatment results with clear aligners. This lecture will explain those new paradigms. Learning Objectives: Recognize the differences between orthodontic treatment with clear aligners and fixed braces. Evaluate how to make clear aligners work better in your practice. Greatly appreciate the statement: ‘In the… Read More

Power of the Platform sponsored by Invisalign iTero AAO 2021

Power of the Platform sponsored by Invisalign iTero Speakers: Nathan Minnich, Vice President, Americas Marketing Nathan Minnich, Vice President, Americas Marketing of Align Technology will discuss how using the Align Digital Platform can grow your practice.