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The Digital Orthodontist: Live is a video podcast hosted by orthodontist and digital marketing expert Dr. Kyle Fagala. In each episode, Dr. Kyle interviews a well-known orthodontist or member of the orthodontic industry live on Facebook. The show is a mix of traditional interview questions with interactive games for a nice mix of education and entertainment. Join our Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheDigitalOrtho/
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Join us for the first ever episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live!, hosted by Dr. Kyle Fagala with special guest Dr. Cole Johnson, and filmed at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. This episode features the debut of "Do I Make Myself Clear?" and "Who Are You?", and also includes several discussions on team culture and team management.
Join us for the first ever remote episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live!, hosted by Dr. Kyle Fagala with special guest Dr. Amanda Gallagher. This episode features the debut of "Who Wore It Better?" and "Why?", and also includes discussions on what to consider when starting a practice, how to balance life and work as a mom and Orthodontist, and orthodontic office design tips.
Who better to help me kick off 2019 than the King of Instagram himself, Dr. Dovi Prero?! On this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! with host Dr. Kyle Fagala, we'll be talking about all-things-Orthodontics, Social Media, and goals for 2019. This episode features the debut of "When I'm 64" and also includes discussions on how to start with Instagram Stories and how to ask for reviews.
On Episode 3 of The Digital Orthodontist: Live, my guest is the biggest Saints fan on planet earth, the most fun and most opinionated Orthodontist I know, Dr. Chris Feldman. We discuss how to start an office from scratch on a budget, how to decide which ideas from the Facebook groups are worth implementing and which are just a distraction, and how Chris has managed to grow and maintain his team without needing to fire or without anyone leaving over the past 5 years.
On Episode 4 of The Digital Orthodontist: Live, my guest is a true expert in the field of Orthodontics, Chris Bentson. We discuss current trends in Orthodontics, what to expect over the next 5, 10, and 15 years, examples of ideal (and nightmare) senior doctors and associate doctors, lots of questions about DSOs, and what to consider if you’re getting out of residency in the next 6 months.
On Episode 5 of The Digital Orthodontist: Live, my guest is orthodontist Dr. Heather Hopkins. We discuss how to partner with GPs and Pediatric Dentists, how Heather sees a busy schedule in just 6-hour shifts (from 8-2 or from 12-6), and the challenges of being a millennial mom who works.
On Episode 6 of The Digital Orthodontist: Live, my guest is orthodontist Dr. Brian Anderson. We discuss Brian's Top 5 Clinical Pearls from Orthodontic Pearls, productive and destructive mindsets, the dangers of perfectionism and negativity online, how Brian fits his workouts in, and how to improve clinically year after year.
Episode 7 of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! is a very special episode from the Exhibit Hall at the 2019 AAO Annual Session. I interviewed 4 guests: Dr. Lisa Alvetro, Katie Maassen, Dr. Greg Jorgensen, and Dr. Glenn Krieger.
We discuss Forsus pro-tips, the difficulties of being a female Orthodontist speaker, how the AAO is marketing Orthodontists, the CAP assessment, the AAO Winter Meeting on obstructive sleep apnea, the updated ABO exam, "Airway-Friendly" Orthodontics, and much more!
Episode 8 of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! is a very special episode from the Exhibit Hall at the 2019 AAO Annual Session. I interviewed 4 guests: Drs. Maz Moshiri, Jeff Kozlowski, Sean Carlson, and Dan Bills.
We discuss aligner pro-tips, conventional vs. optimized attachments, treatment efficiency, passive self-ligation, OrthoScience, Airway-Conscious Orthodontics, a modern observation program, digital workflows, and much, much more.
On Episode 9 of The Digital Orthodontist: Live, my guest is orthodontist Dr. Anil Idiculla. We discuss divorce and depression, the corporatization of Orthodontics, multiple practice problems, the battle between Ego and Heart, and much, much more...
Season 2 of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! kicks off with the host of the Elevate Orthodontics Podcast, Dr. Lance Miller. We discuss Personal Financial Management, Investing in Systems and People, Lifestyle Design in Orthodontics, Overcoming “Resistance”, The Role of Consultants, and much, much more.
Season 2 of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! continues with the founder of the Women in Orthodontics Study Group and Conference, Dr. Courtney Dunn. We discuss what happens inside the WIO group, the challenges of working while pregnant, practicing with an Orthodontist husband, how to manage a large, 4-location practice, what Courtney is up to these days with the AAO, and much, much more.
Season 2 of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! continues with internationally-known Invisalign speaker and Seinfeld Super Fan, Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis. We discuss the decade's Top 5 Biggest Moments in Orthodontics, what's wrong with Meta-Analyses?, Corporations vs. Academia, the true value of Orthodontic FB groups, and much, much more.
Season 2 of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! rolls on with the busiest man in Orthodontics and the driving force behind OrthoPreneurs, Dr. Glenn Krieger. We discuss what it’s like inside the mind of a GP, who’s to blame for the rise of DTC and DSOs, why you shouldn't sleep on airway orthodontics, the (nearly) criminal nature of dental school debt, and much, much more...
I’ve been getting a ton of questions about virtual visits and consults and seeing a lot of misinformation floating around, so I decided to do a live Zoom meeting to discuss. My partner at Neon Canvas Alex joined me to answer these questions and to discuss Virtual Visits and Consults, adjusting social media during COVID-19, whether you should decrease your AdSpend at this time, and updates on the TDO: Live! Meeting 2020. It's a great episode and I hope you are able to watch!
For the first time since April, The Digital Orthodontist: Live! is back with a special 2-hour holiday meet-up that will be released in two episodes. The first hour, “2020: A Year In Review” features special guests Dr. Jeannie Moody, Chris Bentson, and LeeAnn Peniche as we look back at one of the wildest years ever and discuss the highs and lows of 2020. I’m also joined by Dr. Alfred Griffin III, orthodontist and founder of our presenting sponsor, LightForce Orthodontics as he shares the experience of successfully growing an orthodontic startup during a global pandemic.
Season 3 of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! rolls on with the Neon Canvas Holiday Happy Hour hosted by Dr. Kyle Fagala and Alex Rasmussen with guests Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis, Dr. Courtney Schiefelbein, Dr. Christopher Feldman, and Dr. Patrice Smith. We mix a drink together (the Cocoa Loco Chocolate Martini) and rank our top 5 moments of 2020, including discussion on aligners, digital systems, and virtual meetings. You’ll also be the first to learn details about the upcoming TDO: Live! Meeting 2021 AND receive a one-of-a-kind promo code you won't want to miss.
Our specialty is changing, and we must learn to change with it. I'm joined by current AAO President Dr. Chris Roberts, former AAO President and Director of Orthodontics at the University of Minnesota Dr. Brent Larson, and Canadian practice-owner Dr. Trista Felty Tsang who serves on countless orthodontic boards and committees. We discuss Corporate orthodontics, the evolving role of organized orthodontics, teledentistry, new (and upcoming) digital systems, and we do our best to predict the state of Orthodontics in 10 and 20 years.
In the spirit of the Super Bowl, it's time to decide which aligner system reigns supreme. I'm joined by five doctors who use three different aligner systems: Drs. Vanessa Peterson and Jeremiah Sturgill (3M Clarity Aligners), Dr. Eric Wu (uLab), and Drs. Jonathan Nicozisis and Maz Moshiri (Invisalign). We discuss the pros and cons of each aligner system and provide you with the info you need to decide which system is best for you and your practice.
The Digital Orthodontist Live! returns for a discussion on the topic of "Cybersecurity." There is no bigger threat to the Orthodontic practice today than a cyber attack. I'm joined by Orthodontist Dr. Lauren Manfred who shares her personal experience of getting hacked, Gary Salman from Black Talon (a leading Cyber Security company in the dental industry), and Dr. Jep Paschal, an all-around technology and computer expert.
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