Board-certified orthodontist Dr. Maz Moshiri (University of Missouri–Kansas City, Moshiri Orthodontics) joins Ortho Takes to share his spiciest opinions on the field. From declaring that “aligners suck” (kind of) to reflecting on the pendulum swing away from their once-unquestioned popularity, Dr. Moshiri breaks down where aligners still work, where they fall short, and why more patients seem hesitant to choose them. It’s a conversation about hype, biomechanics, and getting back to what works.    

The first episode of our new series Ortho Takes is here!! Board-certified orthodontist Dr. Zach Pitcher (University of Pittsburgh, Jolley Smiles Orthodontics) joins Ortho Takes to share his spiciest opinions on the field. From calling airway orthodontics the “essential oil of dentistry” to questioning trends that overpromise and underdeliver, Dr. Pitcher opens up about what really matters in patient care, how the specialty gets distracted, and why critical thinking is more valuable than hype.

In this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live!, Dr. Kyle Fagala sits down with an all-star panel—Dr. Ben Fishbein, Dr. Grant Collins, Dr. David Sarver, and consultant Amanda Floyd—to tackle the biggest shifts happening in orthodontics right now. From David's insights on aesthetic case planning evolution to Ben's mindset breakthroughs that change everything, we're covering the marketing strategies most practices ignore, the leadership blind spots that derail success, and the operational changes that actually move the needle. Plus, you'll hear our panel's hilarious alternate career confessions and discover what they see as the biggest opportunities and threats facing our profession in the next decade. Recorded live at The Fishbein Fundamentals / Ortho on the Coast joint meeting in Pensacola—unfiltered conversations with the leaders shaping orthodontics.

In this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live!, Dr. Kyle Fagala sits down with an all-star panel—Dr. Ben Fishbein, Dr. Grant Collins, Dr. David Sarver, and consultant Amanda Floyd—to tackle the biggest shifts happening in orthodontics right now. From David's insights on aesthetic case planning evolution to Ben's mindset breakthroughs that change everything, we're covering the marketing strategies most practices ignore, the leadership blind spots that derail success, and the operational changes that actually move the needle. Plus, you'll hear our panel's hilarious alternate career confessions and discover what they see as the biggest opportunities and threats facing our profession in the next decade. Recorded live at The Fishbein Fundamentals / Ortho on the Coast joint meeting in Pensacola—unfiltered conversations with the leaders shaping orthodontics.  

In this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live!, Dr. Kyle Fagala and Luke Infinger break down the 6 Practice Personality Types that successful orthodontists use to build practices that actually fit who they are. From Tech-Forward Offices to Lifestyle Practices working 8 days per month, we're covering real examples and the completely different marketing strategies each type needs to succeed. Filmed live at Neon Canvas studios—unscripted, practical, and focused on helping you stop fighting yourself and start building a practice that serves your life.

In this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live!, Dr. Kyle Fagala and Luke Infinger break down the 6 Practice Personality Types that successful orthodontists use to build practices that actually fit who they are. From Tech-Forward Offices to Lifestyle Practices working 8 days per month, we're covering real examples and the completely different marketing strategies each type needs to succeed. Filmed live at Neon Canvas studios—unscripted, practical, and focused on helping you stop fighting yourself and start building a practice that serves your life.

In this debut episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! – ICYMI, Drs. Anil Idiculla, Nicole Wax, and Jonathan Nicozisis join me to break down what’s been happening across the ortho world. From Facebook group drama and summer conference takeaways to the latest industry shakeups, we’re talking about it all—unscripted, unfiltered, and occasionally off the rails.

In this debut episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! – ICYMI (In Case You Missed It), Drs. Anil Idiculla, Nicole Wax, and Jonathan Nicozisis join me to break down what’s been happening across the ortho world. From Facebook group drama and summer conference takeaways to the latest industry shakeups, we’re talking about it all—unscripted, unfiltered, and occasionally off the rails.

In this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live!, Shannon Patterson joins us to break down the biggest orthodontic trends of 2024 and what they mean for your practice. From key metrics and practice transitions to predictions for 2025—including the economy, birth rates, and adult retreatments—this episode is packed with insights to help you succeed in the year ahead.

In this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live!, Shannon Patterson joins us to break down the biggest orthodontic trends of 2024 and what they mean for your practice. From key metrics and practice transitions to predictions for 2025—including the economy, birth rates, and adult retreatments—this episode is packed with insights to help you succeed in the year ahead.

The 2nd Annual Orthodontic Awards is back, bigger and better than ever! With 21 categories, 176 nominees, and 17 special guests, this orthodontist-voted event celebrates the very best in our profession. Hosted by Dr. Kyle Fagala and Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis, this year’s awards shine a spotlight on orthodontic excellence, featuring standout categories like Best Big Bracket Company, Best Speaker, Best Social Media Personality, Best Orthodontic Residency, Best New Product, and Best Orthodontic Rep. This year, we are especially proud to honor Dr. David Sarver with the prestigious Living Legend Award, recognizing his unparalleled contributions to the field. Who will take home the coveted Golden Molar? Tune in to find out and join us in celebrating the innovation, dedication, and talent that make orthodontics extraordinary.

The 2nd Annual Orthodontic Awards is back, bigger and better than ever! With 21 categories, 176 nominees, and 17 special guests, this orthodontist-voted event celebrates the very best in our profession. Hosted by Dr. Kyle Fagala and Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis, this year’s awards shine a spotlight on orthodontic excellence, featuring standout categories like Best Big Bracket Company, Best Speaker, Best Social Media Personality, Best Orthodontic Residency, Best New Product, and Best Orthodontic Rep. This year, we are especially proud to honor Dr. David Sarver with the prestigious Living Legend Award, recognizing his unparalleled contributions to the field. Who will take home the coveted Golden Molar? Tune in to find out and join us in celebrating the innovation, dedication, and talent that make orthodontics extraordinary.

Join me on this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! as Dr. Glenn Krieger and Dr. Aaron Swapp discuss the financial outcomes of keeping your private practice versus selling to an OSO. We use financial calculators to compare various scenarios and milestones at the 5, 10, and 15-year marks. We also dive into common pitfalls when evaluating OSO offers, strategies for maximizing practice value, and the advantages of the new joint venture model over traditional private equity arrangements.

Join me on this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! as Dr. Glenn Krieger and Dr. Aaron Swapp discuss the financial outcomes of keeping your private practice versus selling to an OSO. We use financial calculators to compare various scenarios and milestones at the 5, 10, and 15-year marks. We also dive into common pitfalls when evaluating OSO offers, strategies for maximizing practice value, and the advantages of the new joint venture model over traditional private equity arrangements.

The revolution may not be televised… but it will be podcasted. On this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! we discuss two of the newest options in Clear Aligner Therapy: Angel Aligner and OrthoFX w/ Dr. Jessica Cohen, Dr. Jeff Heinz, Dr. Neil Warshawsky, and Ren Menon. 

The revolution may not be televised… but it will be podcasted. On this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! we discuss two of the newest options in Clear Aligner Therapy: Angel Aligner and OrthoFX w/ Dr. Jessica Cohen, Dr. Jeff Heinz, Dr. Neil Warshawsky, and Ren Menon. 

Money, money, money... It may not define your success, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. On this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live!, I'm joined by Scott Hansen, Dr. Brad Chvatal, and Nick Wangler to rank the top 5 categories where orthodontists can save money, become more efficient with their spending, and ultimately take more money home.

Money, money, money... It may not define your success, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. On this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live!, I'm joined by Scott Hansen, Dr. Brad Chvatal, and Nick Wangler to rank the top 5 categories where orthodontists can save money, become more efficient with their spending, and ultimately take more money home.

In this episode of TDO: Live!, Part II of our discussion on Corporate Orthodontics, we welcome Dr. Jamie Reynolds, founder of Orthodontic Partners, to share his perspective on key issues surrounding Corporate Orthodontics. Jamie will address the benefits and challenges for our profession, the future outlook, and its impact on private practices. We'll also touch on advice for new graduates considering this path. In case you missed Part I, go watch that episode for Dr. Neal Kravitz's private practice perspective.

In this episode of TDO: Live!, Part II of our discussion on Corporate Orthodontics, we welcome Dr. Jamie Reynolds, founder of Orthodontic Partners, to share his perspective on key issues surrounding Corporate Orthodontics. Jamie will address the benefits and challenges for our profession, the future outlook, and its impact on private practices. We'll also touch on advice for new graduates considering this path. In case you missed Part I, go watch that episode for Dr. Neal Kravitz's private practice perspective.