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I. Introduction Dr. Amanda, the visionary behind StraightSmile Solutions, is dedicated to optimizing orthodontic practices. She delves into lessons learned from Smile Direct Club, emphasizing the importance of avoiding critical mistakes. Dr. Amanda advises against purchasing practices with lifetime guarantees and stresses the need for meticulous contract scrutiny. Her retention playlist and courses on straightsmilesolutions.com […]
I. Introduction Dr. Amanda from StraightSmile Solutions is a trusted authority in the evolving landscape of orthodontics. Dr. Amanda delves into the post-Smile Direct Club era, highlighting crucial considerations for dental practitioners. With over 2,000 patients in the U.S. alone seeking completion or a retention plan, she emphasizes the need for adapting practices. Dr. Amanda […]
Phase 1- https://www.straightsmilesolutions.com/classes/phase-1-interceptive-online-course/Phase 1 Interceptive Online Course | StraightSmile Solutions®You sentHere’s the promo code for $100 off- https://www.straightsmilesolutions.com/about/deals-and-discounts/Here’s the straightwire course- https://www.straightsmilesolutions.com/classes/digital-straightwire-class/Digital Straightwire Class | StraightSmile Solutions®The discount for that is already “baked in” for another day or so.Here’s my Invisalign content- https://www.straightsmilesolutions.com/classes/educational-videos/Educational Orthodontics Videos | Orthodontics Training | StraightSmile Solutions®Here’s my clear aligner webinar- […]
I married a general dentist. We met at UCSF Dental School and we were in the same anatomy lab group. I always knew I was going to specialize. I was “gunner” (that’s what we called the high academic students back at UCSF in the 90’s). I was there for one reason only: to become an […]
Contrary to Align Technology’s claims, aligners are NOT invisible. Attachments and precision cuts can be very unsightly and often patients are looking for a night-time only aligner. Buyer be warned, though. The elusive “night time only” aligner is more of a myth or legend than an actual clinical fact. That said, an important trade-off to […]
As an orthodontic consultant and the CEO of StraightSmile Solutions®, I am frequently asked to report on the pulse of the orthodontic industry. Three years ago, I was one of the first bloggers to report on the Invisalign Store® experience and franchise developments. As an initial team member of the SmileDirectClub®, a Bay Area native, […]
“Yes Ma’am Can I Have Another? Passive Dentist Professional’s Attitude Towards COVID-Closure The Impact of Coronavirus on Dentists The novel coronavirus has infected millions of people across the globe and this pandemic has left all dentistry practice around the world go for a toss. Only a few states have allowed dental offices to be kept […]
This is Dr. Amanda and I work with StraightSmile Solutions. Today, I want to discuss how dentists can stand together and deal with the effects of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Eventually, it will all calm down and you will see your self after a few years telling this story to your kids and grandkids. Since the pandemic […]
Please join our webinar on January 9th to learn more! www.straightsmilesolutions.com/media Step #1- Send your impression to a lab to get your PVS impression digitized to a STL file. There are 2 labs that I use here: 1- The Orthodontic Lab 2. Specialty TOL is half the price of Specialty so let’s start there. Step […]
As an orthodontist, a dental space pundit and the “mama” of the DTC aligner movement, I am often asked for tricks and tips for better aligner outcomes. I have to admit, I am blessed with a bit of a photographic memory. This came in handy on the D.A.T. perceptual ability section, but it also is […]