The Get It Straight Podcast: AAO 2023 Special with Braces for All Ages

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July 28, 2023

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AAO 2023 Special with Braces for All Ages

A Meeting of Minds at AAO 2023

At the 2023 AAO Orthos Conference, the Get It Straight podcast had the pleasure of hosting special guests, Dr. Brenda Stenftenagel and Dr. Murphy from Braces for All Ages. This episode was a unique opportunity to delve into the world of orthodontics for all age groups, a specialty of the practice.

About Braces for All Ages

Braces for All Ages, based in Hebron and Portage, operates on the belief that there’s no age limit to having a great smile. Led by Dr. Brenda Stenftenagel, the practice is committed to creating healthy smiles that boost confidence and make lasting impressions.

The Podcast Discussion

In the podcast, Dr. Brenda and Dr. Murphy shares insights into the practice’s approach to orthodontics. They emphasized the importance of a healthy smile and how it can open doors, boost confidence, and create lasting impressions. The discussion also touched on the practice’s commitment to serving patients of all ages, from children to adults, highlighting that it’s never too late to improve one’s smile.

Key Takeaways

Listeners of the podcast had the chance to learn about the various treatment options available at Braces for All Ages. They also shared some of the common signs that might indicate a need for orthodontic treatment, regardless of the patient’s age.

A Call to Action

Are you an orthodontist with a story to share? The Get it Straight Podcast is the perfect platform to highlight your practice and experiences. From consumer interviews to doctors, we cover every aspect of the orthodontic realm. Contact us today to learn more!

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The Get It Straight Podcast: Innovators Unleashed w/ Dr. Sima Yakoby Epstein and Tina Trankler

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June 26, 2023

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Innovators Unleashed w/ Dr. Sima Yakoby Epstein and Tina Trankler

In a new episode of the "Get it Straight Podcast", we sit down with Dr. Sima Yakoby Epstein, the visionary Founder and CEO of Orthonu, and her dynamic COO, Tina Trinkler.

Dr. Epstein shares her personal journey, from her early years and the invaluable work ethic her father instilled in her, to the birth of Orthonu.

Dr. Epstein’s relentless dedication and discipline fueled her to create Orthonu, a company providing innovative solutions to common orthodontic challenges. Inspired by the struggles she saw patients endure during the COVID-19 pandemic, she was motivated to design products that could alleviate their discomfort and enhance their orthodontic experience.

“Tweakz for Braces” and “Tweakz for Aligners” emerged from this motivation, showcasing Dr. Epstein’s profound empathy and innovative spirit. These products, designed to help patients manage their orthodontic treatments more effectively, have been revolutionary in the field.
Dr. Epstein and Tina Trinkler highlight the numerous advantages of using “Tweakz”. Beyond alleviating discomfort, these groundbreaking products help to reduce the frequency of orthodontic visits, thereby saving patients both time and money.

But the team at Orthonu isn’t stopping there. They are actively working with orthodontists to educate consumers on the myriad benefits of their products. Their mission goes beyond providing solutions – they aim to empower patients with knowledge, so they can make informed decisions about their orthodontic care.

Join us on this episode of the Get it Straight Podcast to learn more about the extraordinary journey of Dr. Epstein, the vision of Orthonu, and the transformative potential of their products.

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The Get It Straight Podcast: AAO ’23 Synapse Dental Pain Eraser

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June 26, 2023

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AAO ‘23 Synapse Dental Pain Eraser

In the latest episode of the Get It Straight Podcast, we are delighted to host Dr. Cosmo Haralambidis, DMD, the inventive founder and CEO of Synapse Dental.

With a mission to improve patient experiences significantly, Dr. Cosmo has brought an innovative product to life: Synapse Dental Pain Erasure.

The inception of Synapse Dental Pain Erasure was driven by an urgent need within the dental field. A versatile solution was necessary to tackle various types of pain, such as orthodontic pain, TMJ pain, canker sore pain, abrasion pain, and more. Beyond addressing orthodontic concerns, this product aims to resolve issues emerging from oral surgery, root canals, hyper occlusal pain, and more, offering a non-pharmacological solution for post-procedural discomfort.

The product’s success rests in its medically proven technology that harnesses the body’s natural mechanism of neural transmission. While this technology is utilized in the broader medical field, Synapse Dental is pioneering its application within the dental sector.

Synapse Dental Pain Erasure doesn’t just provide temporary relief; its effects can last up to 48 hours with just one application, enhancing patient comfort significantly. The revolutionary nature of this product hasn’t gone unnoticed. Dr. Cosmo received the 2023 AAO Ortho Innovator Award, and the Dental Pain Erasure product itself was honored as the 2023 Best New Hygiene Product.

Tune into this exciting episode to hear Dr. Cosmo Haralambidis discuss his journey, from identifying a critical need within the dental community to developing a transformative solution that continues to make waves in the dental world. Discover how Synapse Dental Pain Erasure is changing the game in dental pain management.

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The Get It Straight Podcast: AAO ‘23 ScriptagramThe Get It Straight Podcast:

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June 26, 2023

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AAO ‘23 Scriptagram

Scriptagram began its journey within the practice of Dr. Chris Cosse and Jeff Silmon.

The team noticed they were consistently running behind, and patients’ hygiene was not up to par. This realization sparked the idea for Scriptagram, an innovative platform designed to keep patients informed and educated about their dental health journey through the power of video.
With video content rapidly growing in popularity and efficacy, Scriptagram seized the opportunity to create educational content that could reinforce and supplement in-person appointments. The Scriptagram team recognized that information delivered verbally during consultations often didn’t stick with patients, especially given the complex nature of dental care procedures.

Enter Scriptagram – a platform offering a library of informative videos designed to help patients remember and understand vital dental health information. It became a powerful tool to ensure patients received the right information at the right time, even outside of their appointments. By focusing on patient education, Scriptagram could help reduce unnecessary appointments, streamline dental practices, and ultimately improve patients’ dental hygiene.

Starting from the ground up in Louisiana, Ashley Copeland and the Scriptagram team have now created a platform that combines efficiency, education, and proactive care. Scriptagram has taken a simple concept – video education – and transformed it into a tool that can revolutionize dental practices and patient experiences. As Ashley puts it, in our fast-paced world where we are constantly juggling multiple tasks, these videos can be a time-saver and a way to enhance patient understanding of dental hygiene. With Scriptagram, the power to improve dental health is now in the hands of the patients, making their journey to a perfect smile smoother and more informed.

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The Get It Straight Podcast: Dental MoveMints w/ Dr. Dave Pechersky

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December 12, 2022

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Dental MoveMints w/ Dr. Dave Pechersky

We had the honor of sitting down with the founder and creator of Dental Movemints, Dr. Dave Pechersky.

After growing up around dentists and dental assistants, Dr. Dave found himself at Dental school, following in his family’s footsteps. In 2011, he was brought into a practice and after a couple of years, eventually became senior partner. In the most recent years, Pechersky Orthodontics has grown from around 300 patients to 500 patients. Dr. Dave has noticed a shift since the pandemic of adults beginning to get their teeth straightened. Through the use of masks during the pandemic, a lot of adults felt like they were able to confidently adjust their teeth, without disrupting their daily lives.

After having aligners himself, he found that the chewable devices that are meant to stimulate the jaw with the trays in caused him to gag and leave his mouth with an unpleasant aligners smell.

Dr. Dave decided that with his experience in the dental industry he would come up with a solution. He reached out to one of his friends and they started the beloved Dental Movemints. Each mint is carved to fit in between the teeth comfortably. With just 5 simple ingredients, the flavor of each mint lasts longer, leaving no residue of smell after they dissolve. As Dr. Dave likes to put it Dental Movemints are the Mints that fit. Each mint contains a therapeutic amount of Xylitol to avoid any dry mouth side effects. Listed at an extremely affordable price, retailers and consumers are able to purchase Dental Movemints and begin improving their habits almost immediately. Dr. Dave recommends the implementation of Dental Movemints early on in anyone’s aligners process; as “compliance can’t be expected, it has to be taught.”

If you are in the Pittsburgh area, make sure you stop by Pechersky Orthodontics to see Dr. Dave’s bright and straight smile.

As always, stay up to date on all things in the dental industry right here at Get it Straight Podcast brought to you by BrainBytes.

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The Get It Straight Podcast: Airway Dentist w/ Dr. Mark Musso

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November 21, 2022

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Airway Dentist w/ Dr. Mark Musso

On this episode of Get it Straight we are joined with our good friend Judd Johns to interview Dr. Mark Musso, dentist of Airway Dentistry.

Dr. Musso has been in dentistry for 30 years, and in the last 15 years he has made his practice a focus on sleep, specifically in children. As we discuss with Dr. Musso, we learn that discovering problems in your children’s sleep habits can help us prevent sleep problems in the future such as sleep apnea. Children at a young age can have a harder time dictating when they have a poor night’s sleep. In a study it is shown that a sleep deprived child can have almost all the same symptoms as a child with attention deficit disorder. Sleep is important to monitor in children, as the placement of your mouth and breathing during rest can dictate the growth and development of your child’s jaw.

Airway Dentist with Dr. Mark Musso

Dr. Mark Musso found his passion of working with kids so he can help them have a better life in the long run. Disorders like sleep apnea, snoring, or grinding your teeth at night are all signs of a constricted airway. By working with different doctors in the medical field, like ENT’s, Dr. Musso has been able to collaborate and correct breathing and possible long-term health conditions. Dr. Musso’s goal is to eventually spread the word enough to educate health professionals on how researching the airway can provide valuable insight into a child’s development. Dr. Musso wants to foster better connections between dentists and other medical practitioners to be able to learn from each other. Sirotin and Dr. Musso, dive deep into airway focused dentistry and the overall effects this can have on developing children. The best way to identify a potential issue in your child is to observe the way they eat, sleep and drink, as airway problems can be seen in each of these categories.

Listen in as Dr. Musso walks us through airway dentistry, signs we should be looking for, and how symptoms such as mouth breathing and snoring can be a deeper issue.

Are you an orthodontist or dentist with a story to be told? The Get it Straight Podcast is the perfect spot to shine a light on you and your office. From consumer interviews to doctors, we have got every aspect of the orthodontic and dental realm covered.
Contact us today to learn more!

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The Get It Straight Podcast: Orthodontic Culture & Efficiency w/ Dr. Chris Feldman

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September 10, 2022

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Orthodontic Culture & Efficiency w/ Dr. Chris Feldman

Welcome to another episode of The Get It Straight Podcast!

This time we’re back with another clip from our time at AAO. Today’s discussion is great for anyone seeking insight into orthodontic culture and tradition. Joining us for today’s talk is the esteemed Dr. Chris Feldman!

Dr. Feldman is a practicing orthodontist in both his hometown of New Iberia, as well as Lafayette, Louisiana. In the clip above, we also talk about some ways that you can improve your practice’s efficiency as an Ortho. Read on for a quick deep dive into some of the biggest takeaways!

An Early Passion For Orthodontics

Dr. Feldman credits ortho visits during his formative years as the start of his interest in the field. He’d continue to learn of its ever evolving work experience, and grew to appreciate the opportunities therein! As he puts it, “you can be your own boss, help people, make a good living, make your own schedule,” and so much more!

After determining that this was in fact his dream job, he’d set about making it a reality. Fast forward to now, and he’s both reaping all the noted benefits, while remaining intrigued with the field’s continued growth. Though it’s no walk in the park, as there are endless nuances and challenges, he still wouldn’t want things any other way!

Watch above to see our entire discussion with Dr. Feldman, which is packed with gems that any aspiring could learn from. We extend our deepest appreciation to Dr. Feldman for joining us, and we look forward to sitting down with him again in the near future!

Are you an orthodontist with a story that deserves to be heard? The Get It Straight Podcast is here to shine a spotlight on you! Contact us today to learn more!

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The Get It Straight Podcast: A Friendly Competition

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August 26, 2022

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Friendly Competition – Warford vs Keith

Today, The Get It Straight Podcast hosts our good friends Dr. John Warford, and Dr. Dan Keith.

Both of these esteemed orthodontists practice out of Bismarck, ND. We decided to have them on to explore just what it’s like to share an area with a “competitor”. The beauty here, though, is that this is friendly competition.

As such, these two titans of orthodontics were gracious enough to sit down with us to give their expertise on the subject. While we’ve covered Dr. Warford many times on the platform, Dr. Keith is a new face to the GIS Podcast. Read on to learn what it’s like for the two experts to co-exist in the same market.

Once he got his first taste of the field, he was hooked. Dr. Bovenizer would go on to open his own orthodontist’s office in the mid 2000’s. He’d even begin construction of the space while still taking part in his residency. Though this seems like a huge undertaking for a resident, Dr. Bovenizer felt a conviction he couldn’t ignore. By May of 2006, he was off to the races.

Dr. Dan Keith

Dr. John Warford

Mutual Respect For Each Other’s Craft

Though they are competitors, these two orthos are anything but adversarial to one another. Instead, they gush over how well they’ve gotten along since meeting one another. Dr. Keith even notes how Dr. Warford “took [him] under his wing,” early on. But if they’re marketing to the same kind of clients, how could this be?!

The truth is that Dr. Warford and Dr. Keith are committed to the idea of bringing quality dental services to the community. It’s about serving others, including your peers and contemporaries. Plus, the pair’s respect for one another’s journey’s is unparalleled. You can check out their takes in the clip above!

ODO & GIS

Dr. Keith goes on to discuss how valuable ODO has been in assisting him as an orthodontist. He notes how it’s totally simplified his efforts with regards to the care and convenience of his patients.

The Get It Straight Podcast is dedicated to providing the most up to date info on the orthodontic space. Be sure to check our other episodes across our social platforms!

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The Get It Straight Podcast: Dr. Todd Bovenizer – Wisdom From The Front Lines

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July 29, 2022

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Wisdom From The Front Lines with Dr. Todd Bovenizer

Welcome back to the Get It Straight Podcast.

Today’s a very special episode, as we welcome Dr. Todd Bovenizer. Dr. Bovenizer hails from West Virginia, spending his early years in the mountainous region. He’d go on to dental school, though it’d be some time before he selected the ortho trajectory.Today’s a very special episode, as we welcome Dr. Todd Bovenizer. Dr. Bovenizer hails from West Virginia, spending his early years in the mountainous region. He’d go on to dental school, though it’d be some time before he selected the ortho trajectory.

Ahead Of The Game

Getting his practice off the ground would prove to be no walk in the park. Competition from some of his soon to be peers would attempt to dissuade him. But this didn’t stop Dr. Todd Bovenizer from giving the effort his all.

The area around his practice would turn out to be the perfect setting. Though the business would come gradually, eventually he’d see his patient list grow to the point of great success. He’d even be ahead of the curve in using his company/patient data to help chart the course of his efforts moving forward.

Dr. Bovenizer has seen a lengthy career filled with well earned success. He’s a subject matter expert, and often works with other thought leaders in the field. He even cites having collaborated with our good friends over at Gaidge.

You can hear the rest of the episode at the link above. The Get It Straight Podcast would like to thank our good friend Dr. Bovenizer for joining. Be on the lookout, as more news episodes are on the way.

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The Get It Straight Podcast: Jay Phelps

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July 2, 2022

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Jay Phelps

LIVE FROM AAO 2022

Welcome back to the Get It Straight Podcast.

365 Printing

365 is a bit of a maverick in its approach, in that few other companies in their field offer the level of hands-on support that they do. They even come to the site, and help to train staff members in printers’ use. “We create that extra layer between the practice and the manufacturer of the printers, with a real knowhow of all the different things you can do with a 3D printer”.

This is particularly of use to those in the orthodontic space. It allows you to diversify and expand efforts, making them well worth their value.

Given how popular 3D printing has become in the orthodontic space, Jay acknowledges how important it is for his brand to attend a conference like AAO. This makes the warm reception that many offices already have towards 365 printing all the more understandable. We thank Mr. Phelps again for sharing his time and expertise with us today!

Are you in the orthodontic field with an intriguing story? Reach out to the Get It Straight Podcast! We’d love to hear about your journey, what you’ve learned along the way, and where you are now. Contact us today to learn more!