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Expand #8 In-office aligners - should the driver build the car?

Dr Daniel Ramos interviews Dr Pedro Costa Monteiro, orthodontist and trainer in clear aligner therapy. They discuss the trend of in-office aligners and the value that clear aligner companies bring. The key questions they discuss are: Company vs In-Office Aligners: Should the driver build the car? What do we need to consider when choosing your Aligner system? Can the In-Office Aligners compete with the best companies? About the guest: Pedro Costa Monteiro is a highly skilled and experienced orthodontist, who has dedicated his career to helping his patients achieve beautiful, healthy smiles. He received his DDS degree from Faculdade de Medicina Dentária Universidade do Porto, and his MSC in Orthodontics from ISCS-Norte Universidade do Porto. Dr. Monteiro has been running a successful private practice limited to Orthodontics in Oporto, Portugal since 2002, where he has earned a reputation for his exceptional care and expertise in the field. He is a Vice-president of Portuguese Aligner Society (SPAD), an Invisalign Diamond Apex Provider, and an Invisalign Official Speaker, making him a leading expert in clear aligner therapy. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Monteiro is also the CEO of Master Aligner Online Academy and Growth Orthodontics, where he shares his knowledge and experience with other dental professionals. He is also an official speaker for Dental Monitoring, and has spoken at numerous conferences and events, both nationally and internationally. Dr. Monteiro's commitment to providing the highest level of care to his patients, along with his passion for advancing the field of orthodontics, has earned him a well-deserved reputation as a leader in his field. He continues to be dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest techniques and technologies in orthodontics to ensure his patients receive the best possible care. Since 1 March 2024, he has become a Scientific Board Member, Clinical Board Member, KOL and speaker for Angel Aligner. DSD Aligners course ⁠⁠https://digitalsmiledesign.com/dsd-aligners⁠ Directed by Marita MacDonald Audio and video production by Mario Sanchez Garcia Sonic branding by Eduardo Ariste Social media management by Patricia Bergo Expand is an official podcast by DSD Company www.digitalsmiledesign.com [http://www.digitalsmiledesign.com/]

Expand #7 Artificial intelligence vs Human intelligence in orthodontics

In Episode 7 of the Expand podcast Dr Daniel Ramos interviews Matthias Peper, owner of TPSOLUTION and Founder of the TPAO Association (Treatment Planning in Aligner Orthodontics. To date, Matthias has treatment planned over 125,000 ortho cases, so he brings a very pragmatic and experienced perspective to this topic of Artificial versus Human Intelligence in orthodontic treatment planning. Key topics discussed include The changing landscape of dentistry with AI Ortho AI: friend or Terminator? How to take advantage of AI to help HI to be better? What AI cannot do (yet) that HI can? What is science saying? About the guest Matthias Peper is the founder of the TPAO Association (Treatment Planning in Aligner Orthodontics), since 2019, and is the Owner, Founder & Managing Director of TPSOLUTION GmbH from 2014. From 2010 – 2014 he was the head of the clinical department in Central Europe at Align Technology. Between 2005 and 2010 he worked as a master dental technician and laboratory manager at an orthodontic lab in Hamburg, Germany. He lectures regularly for digital aligner orthodontics and orthodontics at various master schools in Germany. To date he has collaborated on 125,000 treatment plans with orthodontists.  Matthias has membership of the following associations;  German Association for Aligner Orthodontics (DGAO) European Aligner Society (EAS) Swiss society for Aligner Orthodontics (SGAO) Turkish Aligner Society (TAS) Moroccan Society for Aligner Orthodontics (SMOA) Society for Orthodontic Dental Technology (GK) DSD Aligners course ⁠⁠https://digitalsmiledesign.com/dsd-aligners⁠ Directed by Marita MacDonald Audio and video production by Mario Sanchez Garcia Sonic branding by Eduardo Ariste Social media management by Patricia Bergo Expand is an official podcast by DSD Company www.digitalsmiledesign.com [http://www.digitalsmiledesign.com/]

Expand #6 TPS and collective intelligence

Dr Daniel Ramos interviews Matthias Peper about the Aligner Treatment Planning Service (TPS) and the importance of collective intelligence when planning orthodontic cases. They discuss the following topics: Should Orthodontics still be an individual sport? How Aligners and Digital can harness Collective Intelligence? The TPS math: use it to substitute or to add? About Matthias Peper Matthias Peper is the founder of the TPAO Association (Treatment Planning in Aligner Orthodontics), since 2019, and is the Owner, Founder & Managing Director of TPSOLUTION GmbH from 2014. From 2010 – 2014 he was the head of the clinical department in Central Europe at Align Technology. Between 2005 and 2010 he worked as a master dental technician and laboratory manager at an orthodontic lab in Hamburg, Germany. He lectures regularly for digital aligner orthodontics and orthodontics at various master schools in Germany. To date he has collaborated on 125,000 treatment plans with orthodontists.  Matthias has membership of the following associations: German Association for Aligner Orthodontics (DGAO) European Aligner Society (EAS) Swiss society for Aligner Orthodontics (SGAO) Turkish Aligner Society (TAS) Moroccan Society for Aligner Orthodontics (SMOA) Society for Orthodontic Dental Technology (GK) Further reading: TPAO Congress (Treatment Planning in Aligner Orthodontics) https://www.tpao-congress.com [https://www.tpao-congress.com] DSD Aligners course ⁠⁠https://digitalsmiledesign.com/dsd-aligners⁠ Directed by Marita MacDonald Audio and video production by Mario Sanchez Garcia Sonic branding by Eduardo Ariste Social media management by Patricia Bergo Expand is an official podcast by DSD Company www.digitalsmiledesign.com [http://www.digitalsmiledesign.com/]

Expand #5: The pillars of aligner predictability

In Episode 5 of the Expand podcast, Dr Daniel Ramos interviews experienced orthodontist, Dr Martin Pedernera about the predictability of aligner treatment and the tools every dentist should be using. Topics discussed include * Are Aligners predictable? * Can we treat all cases/malocclusions with Aligners only? * When to go hybrid and what are the tools every orthodontist should have? * How patient age and gender can play a role in predictability * Why patient communication is crucial in aligner predictability * Pillars: patients, aligners and practitioners About the guest Dr Martin Pedernera began his studies at the Faculty of Dentistry of the prestigious National University of Córdoba, Spain. During the course of his Dentistry studies he participated in numerous activities as a teacher. He graduated with a Bachelor of Dentistry in the same house of studies.  In 2005 he moved to Tarragona, since then he has been developing his professional practice as an Orthodontist. He is the author and co-author of numerous scientific articles on orthodontic issues, in addition, in recent years, he has had the opportunity to give conferences and courses at an international level. Learn more about the DSD Aligners course here ⁠⁠https://digitalsmiledesign.com/dsd-aligners⁠ Directed by Marita MacDonald Audio and video production by Mario Sanchez Garcia Sonic branding by Eduardo Ariste Social media management by Patricia Bergo Expand is an official podcast by DSD Company www.digitalsmiledesign.com [http://www.digitalsmiledesign.com/]

Expand #4 Aligners - is the planet smiling?

As a dentist do you ever wonder about the environmental impact of clear aligners? Did you know that every intraoral scan uses energy? In this episode find out what dentistry is costing the earth and how can awareness about this help dentists make more planet-conscious decisions. Dr Daniel Ramos interviews Dr Lotte Meereboer, an experienced Invisalign provider (4000 cases), clinic owner and founder of the Dutch Aligners Society. They discuss the environmental impact of clear aligner treatment and the steps that dentists can take to mitigate it. Key takeaways from the episode are:  * Dentists should have greater awareness of environmental impact of clear aligners and intraoral scanning technology  * Dentists should use this technology responsibly at all times * Dentists can reduce plastic waste through better treatment planning of clear aligner therapy, leading to fewer refinements and stages About the guest Dr Lotte Meereboer is highly experienced in orthodontic treatments with Aligners, resulting in more than 4000 treatments. Graduated from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and started working with Invisalign in 2008. Owner of Orthodontie Museumplein and founder of the Dutch Aligner Society. Further reading 1. Yazdi M, Daryanavard H, Ashtiani AH, Moradinejad M, Rakhshan V. A systematic review of biocompatibility and safety of orthodontic clear aligners and transparent vacuum‐formed thermoplastic retainers: Bisphenol‐A release, adverse effects, cytotoxicity, and estrogenic effects. Dent Res J 2023;20:41. 2. Mendes Ribeiro SM, Aragón MLSC, Espinosa DSG, Shibasaki WMM, Normando D. Orthodontic aligners: between passion and science. Dental Press J Orthod. 2023;28(6):e23spe6. 3. Anna Iliadi, Despina Koletsi, Spyridon N. Papageorgiou and Theodore Eliades, Safety Considerations for Thermoplastic-Type Appliances Used as Orthodontic Aligners or Retainers. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical and In-Vitro Research, Materials 2020, 13, 1843; doi:10.3390/ma13081843 4. Vincenzo Quinzi, Giulia Orilisi, Flavia Vitiello, Valentina Notarstefano, Giuseppe Marzo and Giovanna Orsini, A spectroscopic study on orthodontic aligners: First evidence of secondary microplastic detachment after seven days of artificial saliva exposure, Science of The Total Environment, Volume 866, 25 March 2023, 161356 Directed by Marita MacDonald Audio and video production by Mario Sanchez Garcia Sonic branding by Eduardo Ariste Social media management by Patricia Bergo Expand is an official podcast by DSD Company www.digitalsmiledesign.com [http://www.digitalsmiledesign.com/]