The Golden Age of Orthodontics
Episodes
Is the AAO still worth it? CEO Trey Lawrence answers
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AAO membership delivers far more than most orthodontists realize, and the CEO of the American Association of Orthodontists, Trey Lawrence, is here to ...
How KLOwen Helped Dr. Kristen Knecht Cut Visits and Boost Revenue
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Golden Age of Orthodontics, hosts Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein welcome Dr. Kristen Knecht to discuss how to revolutionize practice efficie...
How Angel Aligner Grew By Offering An Aligner Alternative
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clear aligner orthodontics is evolving rapidly, and Angel Aligner is making waves in the North American market. On this episode of the Golden Age of O...
What The Data Really Says About Orthodontics in 2026 with Chris Bentson
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Orthodontic practice management expert Chris Bentson, Founder, Bentson Copple Patterson & Associates, joins hosts Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstei...
Inside Align: Joe Hogan Answers Orthodontists’ Biggest Questions
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Digital orthodontics is transforming the specialty, and in this episode of the Golden Age of Orthodontics, hosts Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein sit...
Treat Earlier, Finish Smarter: Early Aligner Therapy in Real Practice with Dr. Don Spillers
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Early orthodontic treatment is transforming how practitioners approach phase one treatment for growing patients. In this episode of the Golden Age Of ...
DynaFlex CEO Darren Buddemeyer on Transforming Labs Into Orthodontic Practice Partners
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clear aligners, digital workflows, and orthodontics shape the future of dental care. Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein, hosts of the Golden Age of Ort...
Dr. Scott Law on Leadership, Culture, and Building a Billion-Dollar Orthodontic Organization
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein as they interview Dr. Scott Law, a trailblazing Orthodontist, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneurial Spirit behind...
From Skeptic to Advocate: Dr. Daniel Grob on Embracing Early Treatment
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Golden Age of Orthodontics, we’ll explore the controversial topic of early orthodontic treatment. Dr. Daniel Grob, a board-certified or...
How It Started, How It’s Going! Orthodontic Product’s Alison Werner Interviews Us!
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's flip the script! Typically, Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein pose the tough questions, delving into the latest trends and innovations that shap...
Protect Your Practice with Trey Lawrence, CEO of the AAO (aka @TheOrthAttorney) – HIPAA, Contracts, and the Rise of AI
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to elevate your orthodontic practice while sidestepping legal pitfalls? Curious about harnessing AI ethically or managing patient challe...
Ep. 71 - Scaling Smart with KLOwen: Digital Bonding That Reduces Doctor Time with Dr. Brandon Owen
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could cut appointment times nearly in half and reduce total visits without sacrificing results? On this episode of The Golden Age of Ortho...
Ep. 70 - The Power of Pedo-Ortho Partnerships with Dr. Chris Teeters
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Golden Age of Orthodontics, hosted by Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein. As GP referral models shift and corporate dental groups expand...
Ep. 69 - Why Dr. Adam Reynolds Made Grin the Backbone of His Modern Orthodontic Practice
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Golden Age of Orthodontics, the podcast that helps orthodontists compete on expertise and trust. Hosted by Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Ep...
Ep 68 - Comparing and Contrasting New Aligner Innovations with Dr. Neil Warshawsky
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Golden Age of Orthodontics, the podcast that keeps orthodontists ahead of the curve in innovation and patient care. Join hosts Dr. Leon...
Is Align Technology Still Committed to Orthodontists?
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Golden Age of Orthodontics, the podcast that keeps orthodontists ahead of the curve in innovation and patient care. In today’s episod...
AI in Orthodontics: From Research to Reality
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics Podcast, Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein are joined by Dr. Shankar Rengasamy Venugopalan, Chair of...
Dr. Luis Carriere Discusses Treatment Mechanics, Patient Cooperation, and Future Innovations
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Golden Age of Orthodontics, the podcast for orthodontic professionals eager to stay at the forefront of innovation and patient care. To...
Innovation in Clear Aligner Therapy with Dr. Maz Moshiri
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Golden Age of Orthodontics, hosted by Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein. In today’s episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Dr. Maz M...
Practice Embezzlement, What You Need to Know with Financial Forensic CPA David Harris
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Golden Age of Orthodontics with Dr. Leon Klempner and co-host Amy Epstein. In this episode, we dive into a crucial yet often overlooked...
Harnessing the Entrepreneurial Spirit with Dr. Chris Cetta
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Golden Age of Orthodontics with Dr. Leon Klempner and co-host Amy Epstein. In today's episode, we're excited to visit with a dear frien...
Analyzing Ortho Practice Software with April Lowry from PracticeTek
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Golden Age of Orthodontics, where innovation meets expertise. Join host Dr. Leon Klempner and co-host Amy Epstein as they delve into th...
LightForce Orthodontics, Creating the Digital Practice of the Future with Kelly Riedel, COO
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Golden Age of Orthodontics, where we dive into the future of orthodontic care. Today, we're excited to have Kelly Riedel, the CEO of Li...
The Past, Present, and Future of Orthodontics
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We always look forward to conversations with Chris Bentson, Partner of Bentson Copple & Associates and President of the American Association of Or...
Game Changing Smart STL Technology from DentalMonitoringⓇ GUEST: Philippe Salah
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're excited to welcome Philippe Salah, a dental industry innovator, to the show today. He is the CEO of DentalMonitoringⓇ, a company leading the w...
How Smiles Change Lives
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What can be said to a patient who cannot afford braces due to financial constraints within their family? Fortunately, there are resources available to...
The Ins and Outs of Starting Up Your Own Orthodontic Practice With Dr. Maggie Law
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you had a lifelong vision to establish your own orthodontic practice, only to find obstacles such as financial constraints, roadblocks, and a sca...
Navigating the New Realities of Managing Practice Reviews with Jessie Pressman, Head of Consulting, People + Practice
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feedback is the cornerstone of your practice’s professional standing. Both patients and referring doctors actively search for reviews, underscoring ...
Protect Your Practice From Online Scams, Hackers & Phishing with Cybersecurity Expert Steve McEvoy
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our special guest is Steven McEvoy, an IT Professional and Project Manager for MME Consulting, a computer company specializing in serving dental pract...
Using AI-generated Images in Your Marketing? Tips to Minimize Risk!
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're thrilled to welcome Trey Lawrence today as our special guest. Trey serves as the General Counsel for the American Association of Orthodontists. ...
Dr. Ravindra Nanda & Direct 3D Printed Aligners From Graphy
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to have Dr. Ravindra Nanda as our guest on the podcast. During our conversation, Dr. Nanda will explore groundbreaking advancements in...
A Conversation With Dr. James Paschal Chief Clinical Officer of Braces On Demand
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are excited to talk with Dr. Jep Paschal, the CCO at Braces On Demand. During our discussion, Jep elaborated on the advantages of Braces o...
Elevating Your Practice With Glenn Krieger From Orthopreneurs
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this installment of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, we are excited to visit with Dr. Glenn Krieger, founder of the Orthopreneurs Facebook group. ...
Selling Your Practice: Talking with Jonathan Martin, CPA from McGill & Hill Group
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this installment of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, we are hosting Jonathan Martin, an expert assisting dentists during the transition phase of sel...
LightForce CEO Dr. Alfred Griffin & Custom 3D Printed Brackets
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alfred Griffin, the co-founder of LightForce Orthodontics, is our guest on this episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics. Dr. Griffin shares how ...
Increase Patient Referrals With Enhanced Technology & Communication - A Conversation With Bill Layman
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bill Layman, the owner of Straighten Up Orthodontics in Clearwater, Florida, is our guest on this episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics. Dr. L...
How Has Disruption Changed Orthodontic Education? Speaking with Harvard’s Dr. Sercan Akyalcin
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, we are joined by Dr. Sercan Akyalcin, the head of Orthodontics at Harvard School of Dental Medicine...
Our Top Talks | The Most Relevant Orthodontic Industry Topics From The Last Year
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, co-hosts Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein, MBA, celebrate four years of their podcast with ...
Integrate Remote Monitoring into Your Practice with DM - Talking with Dr. Barry Benton
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, we are joined by Dr. Barry Benton, a board-certified orthodontist based in Oxford, Alabama. Hi...
To Sell or Not to Sell to an OSO? Talking to Dr. Scott Law From Smile Doctors
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, we are joined by Dr. Scott Law, co-founder of Smile Doctors, an Orthodontist-owned Orthodontic...
Differentiating OrthoFX Clear Aligners From the Pack With Ren Menon
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Golden Age of Orthodontics, we are joined by Ren Menon, the CEO of OrthoFX. Before founding OrthoFX, Ren spent 13 years in leadership rol...
Legal Risks For Retreating DTC Patients with Trey Lawrence
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we welcome back Trey Lawrence, as our special guest. Trey is the VP and general council for the AAO and he leads the organization's ad...
Orthodontic Practice Economics with Wes Lyon, CPA, CFP
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, we are joined by Wes Lyon, President and CEO of the newly rebranded McGill and Lyon Dental Adv...
Talking uLab Clear Aligners with Orthodontist Dr. Sky Naslenas
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the Golden Age of Orthodontics, Dr. Sky Naslenas joins Amy and Dr. Leon to share her experience with using uLab Clear Aligners...
The Importance of Data in Practice Success | With Gaidge's COO Suzanne Wilson, MBA
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, Dr. Leon and Amy are joined by Suzanne Wilson. Suzanne is a marketer with strengths in strategic pl...
How Improving the Patient Experience Will Grow Your Practice | With Grin CEO Dr. Adam Schulhof
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, Dr. Leon and Amy are joined by Dr. Adam Schulhof. As CEO of Grin, Dr. Schulhof guides the Orthodont...
Creating an Entirely Digital Practice with Dr. Chris Riolo
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are so glad to have Dr. Chris Riolo join us on The Survival Guide for Orthodontists. Dr. Riolo earned his DDS from the University of Michigan...
Talking with InBrace Co-Founder Dr. John Pham
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Pham is an entrepreneur and former aerospace engineer. He is also the co-founder of InBrace, a new way of teeth straightening. With a background a...
Talking with BRIUS Inventor Dr. Mehdi Peikar
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mehdi Peikar is the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Co-Inventor and Co-Founder of BRIUS Technologies. A practicing orthodontist, ...
Talking About the Digital Future of Orthodontics With Chris Bentson of Bentson Copple & Associates
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of People & Practice, Dr. Leon speaks with Chris Bentson, who is highly knowledgeable on the business side of orthodontics. Chris is p...
Align Technology’s Role in Expanding the Digital Orthodontic Market with Joe Hogan, CEO of Align Technologies
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of People & Practice, Dr. Leon and Amy speak to CEO of Align Technologies, Joe Hogan. Joe joins us today to talk about how the technol...
Building A Competitive Orthodontic Practice with Michelle Shimmin of Shimmin Consulting
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we speak with Michelle Shimmin of Shimmin Consulting. Since 1990, Michelle has been an international lecturer and trainer consultant ...
Proposed New Tax Laws and How They Will Affect Orthodontists Income - Speaking with Brad Kucharo, CPA
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this 30 minute podcast we speak about selling your practice with financial expert Brad Kucharo from John McGill & Company. Brad has been a frequent...
Dr. Terry Sellke on Competing in a Disrupted Marketplace
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we speak with Dr. Terry Sellke, a board-certified orthodontist who has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Sellke is an old friend of ou...
Legal Advice For Orthodontists From AAO General Counsel Trey Lawrence
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we speak with Trey Lawrence, Vice President and General Counsel at the American Association of Orthodontists. Prior to joining the AAO...
We Talk to Kevin Dillard, Founder of Clear Blue Smiles
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this 30 minute podcast we speak with Kevin Dillard, who is the founder of Clear Blue Smiles, a direct-to-consumer aligner company that has solved a...
We Learn About Grin, a New Remote Monitoring Product
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this 30 minute podcast we speak with Dr. Adam Schulhof about Grin, the remote orthodontic monitoring company he created. Grin is a comprehensive di...
Selling Your Practice: Talking With Brad Kucharo, CPA
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this 30 minute podcast, we speak about selling your practice with financial expert Brad Kucharo from John McGill & Company who is returning to the ...
Talking With Sue Hanen About Hidden Practice Metrics to Improve Performance
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this 30 minute podcast we speak with Sue Hanen, an orthodontic consultant and life coach with more than 20 years experience. With extensive knowled...
Talking With Chris Bentson About What’s Next For Solo Orthodontic Practices
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this 30 minute podcast we speak with Chris Bentson, a partner at Bentson Copple & Associates, a company that performs practice valuations, providin...
Talking With Amir Abolfathi About How Technology Gives Orthos Control Over Production, Process, & Costs
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this 30 minute podcast we speak with Amir Abolfathi, the CEO and Cofounder of uLab Systems, developer of the next generation uSmile system that giv...
Talking With Dr. Keith Dressler About Changes in How Our Target Audience Communicates
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, we invite Dr. Keith Dressler, CEO of Rhinogram, a cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant telehealth communications system, about how th...
Talking With Brad Kucharo About Financial Advice For Orthodontists
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein invited Brad Kucharo, a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner from John McGil...
Talking with Joe Hogan From Align Technology
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein invited Align’s President & CEO Joseph Hogan back to the podcast to talk about the future of orthodontics. Joseph ...
Best of The Survival Guide for Orthodontists Podcast
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the past year and a half we have had over 10,000 downloads of our podcast. This month we are doing a “best of” episode where we feature a few h...
Talking With Stephen Kaufman, Attorney
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this 30-minute podcast episode, we speak with Stephen Kaufman, head of the Wright, Constable & Skeen LLP healthcare law group. Steve discusses ...
Talking with Greg Pellegrom, CEO of SmileSnap
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this 30-minute podcast episode we speak with Greg Pellegrom, CEO of SmileSnap, a company that develops software for virtual dental consultation...
Talking with Dr. Alfred Griffin III
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this podcast we speak with Dr. Alfred Griffin III, Founder and CEO of LightForce Orthodontics, a 3D printing, orthodontic insight and digital t...
Talking With Amy Demas
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Amy Demas, president of Communicating Excellence, about the importance of practice communication for your front office. In the new norma...
Talking With Joan Garbo
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Jooan Garbo, a premier change agent for orthodontic practices. Over the past 30 years Joan has led over 2,000 seminars in effective comm...
Survival Strategies for Orthodontists During Coronavirus Crisis
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our podcast is a special one to address the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis and how it is affecting the orthodontic industry. Our industry relies on in-pa...
Talking with Dr. Bill Layman
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this 30-minute episode we speak with Dr. Bill Layman about how to build an orthodontic practice that can capture the easy aligner cases and make t...
Talking With Dr. David Sarver
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Dr. David Sarver, an orthodontist with his own practice in Alabama, author of multiple books on the industry including a new release com...
Talking with Landy Chase
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: We speak with Landy Chase, president and CEO Ortho Yes, an orthodontic business consultancy that specializes in training practices ho...
Talking with Charlene White
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Charlene White, owner of Progressive Concepts, an orthodontic practice management consultant with over 35 years of experience helping to...
Talking with Mark van Weelde of DM
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Mark van Weelde, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing at Dental Marketing (DM), a transformative medical technology company that...
Talking With AAO Legal Team
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Gianna Hartwig, State Affairs Coordinator, and Trey Lawrence, Associate General Counsel, from the American Association o...
Talking with Chris Bentson
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Chris Bentson, a partner in Bentson Copple & Associates, a company that offers transition, valuation and training services for the ortho...
Talking with LeeAnn Peniche
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with LeeAnn Peniche about the techniques and efficiencies needed to run a modern orthodontic practice. Peniche is the founder and president o...
Talking with Dr Jonathan Nicozisis
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 2019, orthodontists are still graduating with an orthodontic degree having no knowledge on how to incorporate clear aligner technology in their tre...
Talking with Joe Hogan From Align Technology
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Orthodontists have had a love/hate relationship with Align Technology for years. Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein invited Align’s President & CEO J...
Introduction to The Survival Guide for Orthodontists
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an Orthodontist wondering how to grow your practice in this fast-paced, competitive marketplace that seems to be changing every day? Welcome t...