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.
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 7Ep. 8
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.
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 7Ep. 8
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.
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 7Ep. 7
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.
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 7Ep. 7
The 2nd Annual Orthodontic Awards is back, bigger and better than ever! With 21 categories, 176 nominees, and 17 special guests, this orthodontist-voted event celebrates the very best in our profession. Hosted by Dr. Kyle Fagala and Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis, this year’s awards shine a spotlight on orthodontic excellence, featuring standout categories like Best Big Bracket Company, Best Speaker, Best Social Media Personality, Best Orthodontic Residency, Best New Product, and Best Orthodontic Rep. T...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 7Ep. 6
The 2nd Annual Orthodontic Awards is back, bigger and better than ever! With 21 categories, 176 nominees, and 17 special guests, this orthodontist-voted event celebrates the very best in our profession. Hosted by Dr. Kyle Fagala and Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis, this year’s awards shine a spotlight on orthodontic excellence, featuring standout categories like Best Big Bracket Company, Best Speaker, Best Social Media Personality, Best Orthodontic Residency, Best New Product, and Best Orthodontic Rep. T...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Join me on this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! as Dr. Glenn Krieger and Dr. Aaron Swapp discuss the financial outcomes of keeping your private practice versus selling to an OSO. We use financial calculators to compare various scenarios and milestones at the 5, 10, and 15-year marks. We also dive into common pitfalls when evaluating OSO offers, strategies for maximizing practice value, and the advantages of the new joint venture model over traditional private equity arrangements....
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Join me on this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! as Dr. Glenn Krieger and Dr. Aaron Swapp discuss the financial outcomes of keeping your private practice versus selling to an OSO. We use financial calculators to compare various scenarios and milestones at the 5, 10, and 15-year marks. We also dive into common pitfalls when evaluating OSO offers, strategies for maximizing practice value, and the advantages of the new joint venture model over traditional private equity arrangements....
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 7Ep. 5
The revolution may not be televised… but it will be podcasted. On this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! we discuss two of the newest options in Clear Aligner Therapy: Angel Aligner and OrthoFX w/ Dr. Jessica Cohen, Dr. Jeff Heinz, Dr. Neil Warshawsky, and Ren Menon.
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 7Ep. 4
The revolution may not be televised… but it will be podcasted. On this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! we discuss two of the newest options in Clear Aligner Therapy: Angel Aligner and OrthoFX w/ Dr. Jessica Cohen, Dr. Jeff Heinz, Dr. Neil Warshawsky, and Ren Menon.
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Money, money, money... It may not define your success, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. On this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live!, I'm joined by Scott Hansen, Dr. Brad Chvatal, and Nick Wangler to rank the top 5 categories where orthodontists can save money, become more efficient with their spending, and ultimately take more money home.
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Money, money, money... It may not define your success, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. On this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live!, I'm joined by Scott Hansen, Dr. Brad Chvatal, and Nick Wangler to rank the top 5 categories where orthodontists can save money, become more efficient with their spending, and ultimately take more money home.
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Season 7Ep. 3
In this episode of TDO: Live!, Part II of our discussion on Corporate Orthodontics, we welcome Dr. Jamie Reynolds, founder of Orthodontic Partners, to share his perspective on key issues surrounding Corporate Orthodontics. Jamie will address the benefits and challenges for our profession, the future outlook, and its impact on private practices. We'll also touch on advice for new graduates considering this path. In case you missed Part I, go watch that episode for Dr. Neal Kravitz's private pract...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Season 7Ep. 2
In this episode of TDO: Live!, Part II of our discussion on Corporate Orthodontics, we welcome Dr. Jamie Reynolds, founder of Orthodontic Partners, to share his perspective on key issues surrounding Corporate Orthodontics. Jamie will address the benefits and challenges for our profession, the future outlook, and its impact on private practices. We'll also touch on advice for new graduates considering this path. In case you missed Part I, go watch that episode for Dr. Neal Kravitz's private pract...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Season 7Ep. 2
In this episode of TDO: Live!, Part I of our discussion on Corporate Orthodontics, we welcome Dr. Neal Kravitz to share his private practice perspective on key issues surrounding Corporate Ortho. Neal will address its benefits and challenges for our profession, the future outlook, and its impact on private practices. We'll also touch on advice for new graduates considering this path. Stay tuned to catch Part II, where we'll dive deeper with a perspective from an insider in the corporate orthodon...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 7Ep. 1
In this episode of TDO: Live!, Part I of our discussion on Corporate Orthodontics, we welcome Dr. Neal Kravitz to share his private practice perspective on key issues surrounding Corporate Ortho. Neal will address its benefits and challenges for our profession, the future outlook, and its impact on private practices. We'll also touch on advice for new graduates considering this path. Stay tuned to catch Part II, where we'll dive deeper with a perspective from an insider in the corporate orthodon...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 7Ep. 1
With 150 nominees, 20 categories, and 1 incredible profession worth celebrating, you won’t want to miss the awards event of the year. Hosted by Drs. Kyle Fagala and Jonathan Nicozisis, filmed live in front of a studio audience at the AAO Annual Session in Chicago, and sponsored by inBrace, The Orthodontic Awards is the first ever Orthodontist-voted Awards Ceremony. Join us to find out who takes home The Golden Molar!
May 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Hungry for more?! Grant, Andy, and I also spent 16 minutes talking about our favorite Marvel superheroes and their personality types on this episode of TDO: Live! After-Party. It’s a very fun “after-dinner mint” of a conversation that I’m sure you’ll enjoy!
Apr 14, 2023•16 min•Season 6Ep. 4
On this episode of TDO: Live!, I'm joined by Orthodontists Grant Collins and Andy Sarpotdar to discuss personality tests and how having your teams and loved ones take these tests can make a big difference. Andy will help us zoom in on the Myers-Briggs Personality Test and Grant will discuss the ever-popular Enneagram. Lastly, if we have time, we will talk a little bit about the Kolbe Index and DISC profile.
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 4
On this episode of TDO: Live!, I'm joined by Orthodontists Grant Collins and Andy Sarpotdar to discuss personality tests and how having your teams and loved ones take these tests can make a big difference. Andy will help us zoom in on the Myers-Briggs Personality Test and Grant will discuss the ever-popular Enneagram. Lastly, if we have time, we will talk a little bit about the Kolbe Index and DISC profile.
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 4
For the first time in the history of The Digital Orthodontist: Live!, we have BONUS FOOTAGE. We filmed this "After-Party" following my recent interview with Dino Watt. If you were hoping to hear us talk more about our favorite sitcoms, TV theme songs, and our shared loved of Back to the Future, here's your chance! Also, if you'll help me encourage Dino, maybe he'll do his theme song routine at this year's AAO!
Mar 07, 2023•10 min•Season 6Ep. 3
On this episode of TDO: Live!, I'm joined by Dino Watt, a business, leadership, and relationship expert who speaks to standing-room-only audiences in the Orthodontic world. He joins me in Memphis to discuss how to create and maintain excellent team culture, how to make the best use of our time, how to get the most from our relationships, how to sell through a screen, and lastly, how "languishing" could be the hidden syndrome that’s dragging your team down…
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 3
On this episode of TDO: Live!, I'm joined by Dino Watt, a business, leadership, and relationship expert who speaks to standing-room-only audiences in the Orthodontic world. He joins me in Memphis to discuss how to create and maintain excellent team culture, how to make the best use of our time, how to get the most from our relationships, how to sell through a screen, and lastly, how "languishing" could be the hidden syndrome that’s dragging your team down…
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 3
On this special episode of TDO: Live!, I'm joined by Align Technology President and CEO, Joe Hogan, at the Align Technology Global Headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. Joe and I spend 60 minutes covering the good and the misunderstood of his time with Align. We also cover doctor-submitted questions about the Invisalign system with the sincere hope that hearing directly from the source will allow Orthodontists to form a more accurate opinion and understanding about Align, its products, and services. A...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 4
On this special episode of TDO: Live!, I'm joined by Align Technology President and CEO, Joe Hogan, at the Align Technology Global Headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. Joe and I spend 60 minutes covering the good and the misunderstood of his time with Align. We also cover doctor-submitted questions about the Invisalign system with the sincere hope that hearing directly from the source will allow Orthodontists to form a more accurate opinion and understanding about Align, its products, and services. A...
Jan 09, 2023•59 min•Season 5Ep. 4
On this episode of TDO: Live!, I'm joined by Dr. Doug Shaw, lead singer of the only all-Orthodontist band RELAPSE, business partner to Glenn Krieger, and the MC at their annual OrthoPrenuers Summit. We discuss how to make partnerships work, how to overcome staffing shortages with digital technology, and how to successfully balance a busy family, a thriving multi-location practice, and dozens of other responsibilities. I'm also excited to announce that games have made a triumphant return, much to...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 2
On this episode of TDO: Live!, I'm joined by Dr. Doug Shaw, lead singer of the only all-Orthodontist band RELAPSE, business partner to Glenn Krieger, and the MC at their annual OrthoPrenuers Summit. We discuss how to make partnerships work, how to overcome staffing shortages with digital technology, and how to successfully balance a busy family, a thriving multi-location practice, and dozens of other responsibilities. I'm also excited to announce that games have made a triumphant return, much to...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Filmed in front of a live audience at the MOPC 2022, host Dr. Kyle Fagala is joined by guests Dr. Amanda Gallagher, Dr. Stuart Frost, and Tracy Martin to discuss the 5 basic positions in the average Orthodontic practice: Admin, TC, Clinical, Managers, and Marketing. They cover the skillsets, personality types, and general recommendations for each position, and it's an excellent episode filled with relevant information for everyone on the Orthodontic team.
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Filmed in front of a live audience at the MOPC 2022, host Dr. Kyle Fagala is joined by guests Dr. Amanda Gallagher, Dr. Stuart Frost, and Tracy Martin to discuss the 5 basic positions in the average Orthodontic practice: Admin, TC, Clinical, Managers, and Marketing. They cover the skillsets, personality types, and general recommendations for each position, and it's an excellent episode filled with relevant information for everyone on the Orthodontic team.
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 1
It's the biggest and messiest episode of TDO: Live! yet!! We've got orthodontic trivia, outrageous physical challenges, and even a doctor dance-off for the history books. Will you cheer for The Blue Team: Drs. Doug Shaw, Alyssa Emory-Carter, and Paiyal Popat OR The Red Team: Drs. Akash Pandya, Margarita Lachica, and Sheldon Salins? Tune in to see who wins!
Mar 22, 2022•52 min•Season 5Ep. 1