Dr. Kyle Fagala is an orthodontist, speaker, and innovator, known for his expertise in digital marketing and his contributions to orthodontic practice growth. He is the co-founder of Neon Canvas, a marketing company that merges orthodontic expertise with cutting-edge digital strategies. Outside of his professional endeavors, Kyle also practices at Saddle Creek Orthodontics in Memphis, TN, where he and his wife Anna have built a thriving practice.

On this episode, you will discover:

• How Kyle combined his orthodontic knowledge with digital marketing to grow his practice
• The story behind Neon Canvas and how it helps orthodontists with their marketing strategies
• Kyle's innovative approach to orthodontic patient education, including his orthodontic children's book
• Insights into how Kyle balances mental health and faith with a demanding orthodontic career
• Kyle’s personal interests, including his creative hobbies and his role as the drummer for the band Relapse

Recorded March 21, 2024 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in St. Louis, MO during the Orthopreneurs RD course.

Generous support for this podcast comes from Allure Ortho & uLab Systems.

Musical Tributes:

• ’The Long and Winding Road’ by The Beatles
• ‘The Digital Orthodontist: Live!’ Theme Song

Timestamps

Side 1

[12:04 ] Early life in Arkansas

[29:19 ] How Kyle Met Anna

[33:00 ] Dental School in Memphis

[33:36 ] Specializing in Orthodontics

Side 2

[41:15 ] Saddle Creek Orthodontics

[47:58 ] Neon Canvas

[57:56 ] The Digital Orthodontist: Live! Podcast

[01:02:26 ] The Digital Orthodontist Facebook Group

Side 3

[01:07:58 ] All The Best Faces Wear Braces & Nothing Finer Than Aligners

[01:17:02 ] Mental Health

[01:23:58 ] Faith

Side 4

[01:32:41 ] The Beatles

[01:36:32 ] Progressive Rock

[01:40:37 ] Relapse

[01:43:09 ] Cooking

[01:44:37 ] Sneakers

[01:46:17 ] Photography

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The Illuminate Orthodontic Podcast explores cutting-edge orthodontics and dentistry, offering orthodontists insights on innovation, patient care, custom braces, Invisalign & aligners, and 3D printing — while spotlighting leadership, practice growth, work-life balance, and the business of running a thriving orthodontic practice with creativity and entrepreneurship.