The Digital Orthodontist: Live!

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Ortho Takes Ep. 3: Most Orthodontic Social Media Is Terrible w/ Dr. Grant Collins Dec 04, 2025

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Orthodontist Dr. Grant Collins (University of Minnesota, Collins Orthodontics) joins Ortho Takes to share his spiciest opinions on the field. Known to millions as @TheBracesGuy, Dr. Collins doesn’t hold back when it comes to the state of orthodontic content online. From calling most ortho social media “terrible” to questioning the copy-paste trends that miss the mark, he dives into the tension between education and entertainment—and what actually builds trust with patients in 2025.

Ortho Takes Ep. 2: Aligners Suck! w/ Dr. Maz Moshiri Nov 14, 2025

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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.

Ortho Takes Ep. 1: Airway Orthodontics is the Essential Oil of Dentistry w/ Dr. Zach Pitcher Sep 24, 2025

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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.

50: Fishbein Fundamentals w/ Ben Fishbein, Grant Collins, David Sarver & Amanda Floyd (Video) Aug 28, 2025

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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.

50: Fishbein Fundamentals w/ Ben Fishbein, Grant Collins, David Sarver & Amanda Floyd (Audio) Aug 28, 2025

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49: Practice Personality Types w/ Luke Infinger (Video) Aug 19, 2025

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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.

49: Practice Personality Types w/ Luke Infinger (Audio) Aug 19, 2025

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48: ICYMI - Drama, Conferences & Industry Shakeups w/ Drs. Idiculla, Wax & Nicozisis (Video) Jul 01, 2025

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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.

48: ICYMI - Drama, Conferences & Industry Shakeups w/ Drs. Idiculla, Wax & Nicozisis (Audio) Jul 01, 2025

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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.

47: 2024 Wrapped - Orthodontic Trends & 2025 Predictions w/ Shannon Patterson (Video) Jan 10, 2025

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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.

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