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A discussion of your questions about Clear Aligner Treatment with Invisalign® Diamond Plus Provider Dr. Stephen Schalk.
Clearly Aligned Ltd. is not affiliated with Align Technology, Inc. Invisalign and ClinCheck, among others, are registered trademarks of Align Technology, Inc. All trademarks and logos used on this website are the property of their respective owners.
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Dr. Stephen Schalk sits down with Rehan Haq, VP of Operations and Finance at Clearly Aligned™, for a wide-ranging conversation on experience, leadership, and building a values-driven company. From managing a $30M retail business at 22 to handling Rolex clientele and now helping dentists scale through Clearly Select™, Rehan brings a unique, cross-industry lens to the world of dentistry. Together, they explore what it really takes to build a business where experience matters: for patients, teams, and doctors alike.
Live from the GP Summit in Las Vegas, Dr. Stephen Schalk and Kelley Tyrrell return to the Clearly Aligned™ Podcast for an honest and high-energy conversation about what's changing in modern dental practice. They cover everything from the power of full-face videos and 3D smile simulations to the future of digital planning, AI tools, attachment protocols, and why scanning every patient is no longer optional. Join Clearly Select™ for expert ClinCheck® coaching, hands-on support, and real-world strategies that help you get better results, every time.
In this episode of the Clearly Aligned Podcast, host Kelley Tyrrell sits down with Dr. Aisling's clinic to Bitehaus Dental to discuss the evolving role of expanders in pediatric and teen care. From simplifying phase two treatments to boosting patient confidence and compliance, they share real-world strategies, clinical insights, and innovative approaches that put the “whole child” at the center of care. Plus, get a sneak peek at their upcoming Toronto Mastermind, an exclusive event designed to empower doctors and teams with fresh protocols, cutting-edge tools, and proven workflows to elevate their practices.
Find more information here: https://www.clearlyaligned.ca/mastermind
Dr. Stephen Schalk is joined by Chief Growth Officer and General Manager, Chris Seetoo, once again on the Clearly Aligned Podcast! Together, they dive into the power of building strong relationships with reps, sharing game-changing strategies to unlock resources, drive practice growth, and deliver outstanding patient care.
Dr. Stephen Schalk is joined by our very own Chief Growth Officer and General Manager, Chris Seetoo, on this episode of the Clearly Aligned Podcast! Join us as we explore game-changing strategies for scaling your practice, advancing Invisalign® treatments, and empowering your team to deliver exceptional patient care.
Dr. Stephen Schalk and Kelley Tyrrell return to the Clearly Aligned Podcast! Join us in sharing innovative insights, advancements in Invisalign® treatments and how we do things differently in our practices.
The Clearly Aligned team explores strategies to enhance the adoption of Invisalign® treatments. Discover how to build trust and demonstrate value to patients, and setting them up for better dental health in the future. Rather than simply using sales strategies, the key is to ensure that the patient understands the value Invisalign® and clear aligner therapy brings.
One of the best ways to ensure your patients get a successful Invisalign treatment is to ensure your ClinCheck® Services are in place. In this episode Dr. Stephen Schalk and Kelley Tyrrell talk all about ClinCheck® Services and the best ways to be effective and efficient when spending your time designing smile transformations.
Happy new year everyone! This episode is a perfect listen for those who want to expand and grow their dental practice in 2024. It is packed with pearls for building a business as well as sales skills and tactics. Stephen and Kelley dives into the business of Invisalign with the newest member of the Clearly Aligned team Chris Seetoo, an experienced and accomplished sales and growth executive with decades of experience in the health industry and years of success within the Aligned organization.
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Things I wish I knew when I started Aligner orthodontics! Dr. Schalk and Kelley Tyrrell talk about their experiences waaaay back when they started. These are the pitfalls and the pearls they learned the hard way. Let Clearly Aligned education save you from making the same errors and assumptions.
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Mad About Mixed Part 2: A continuation of the fun topic on our youngest clientele who are rocking aligners. How early expertly set up treatment plans can alleviate long dramatic tween/teen phase 2 - get them while they are cooperative, growing and the bone is working with you, not against you. Pearls from the experts who have set up and delivered thousands of cases.
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This podcast features in depth conversations about treating mixed dentition with clear aligners. Everything you need to know about case selection, timing, financing and delivery. Get excited about this young population and grow your garden of malocclusion.
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The magic of Dental Monitoring in your Orthodontic and General Practice. How this amazing innovation leads to increased profitability, excellence of care, efficiency and higher patient satisfaction and engagement! Can you afford not to use Dental Monitoring? We don’t think so at Clearly Aligned!
More DM from fellow orthodontists: Webinars: How to scale with monitoring. You're seeing the benefits, now what? with Dr. Barry Benton on June 16th @12:00pm EST How a Digital Workflow and Remote Monitoring Made Me a “Better Version of Me” with Dr. Josh Adcox May 25th @1:00pm EST
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In this episode, Kelley Tyrrell and Dr. Stephen Schalk talk about the patient's first visit back to the office. We discuss what you should be looking for at this appointment, communication, addressing concerns, systems for success and efficiency. This episode leads perfectly into our deep dive with Dental Monitoring. DM paves the way for maximum growth and practice efficiencies as well as next level patient experience. Stay tuned for our next podcast!
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Join Dr. Stephen Schalk and Kelley Tyrrell for a comprehensive discussion about successfully starting your aligner cases.
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In this episode, Kelley Tyrrell and Dr. Stephen Schalk compare fixed vs removable retainers and the pros and cons of each and when to recommend one over the other. They discuss retainer use for open bite, diastema, stubborn laterals, and mixed dentition. They answer questions about viveras and single retainers, align's subscription program, and bite ramps. How to care for retainers is also reviewed.
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Dr. Stephen Schalk and Kelley Tyrrell discuss consults and more. Dr. Schalk compares a "machine gun" vs "sniper" approach to the orthodontic consult. Kelley shares how to "plant the seed" in the hygiene chair and utilize your scanner without running behind. They agree on educating on malocclusion not selling patients on treatment. Dr. Schalk discusses his process for a consult, the team that he uses, and how to give the patient value during their free consult - including what to send them home with. They share an approach to setting pricing and quoting timelines including troubleshooting and things to avoid. Listen for inspiration on how to improve consults in your practice as your patients' grow their gardens of malocclusion.
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Dr. Stephen Schalk and Kelley Tyrrell answer your questions about the Carriere Motion Appliance.
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Dr. Stephen Schalk and Kelley Tyrrell discuss your questions on Elastics.
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