The Illuminate Orthodontic Podcast: Shining a Light on Orthodontist Innovators
Episodes
Ep. 48: Dr. Sean Holliday – Aligner Mastery, Orthodontic Systems & Leadership with Aloha
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sean Holliday is an innovative orthodontist based in Honolulu, Hawaii, known for advancing digital orthodontics and scalable systems-driven care a...
Ep. 47: Dr. Christian Groth – Orthodontist on Lab Innovation, Deep Bites & Aligner Brand Agnosticism
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Christian Groth is a Detroit-area orthodontist and innovator helping lead the charge in digital orthodontics. As co-founder of Motor City Lab Work...
Ep. 46: Dr. Geoff Sudit – Growing an Orthodontic Practice with Bright Referral & Retain
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Geoff Sudit is an orthodontist and true innovator practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Alongside his wife Liz, Geoff co-founded Bright Referra...
Ep. 45: Dr. Cosmo Haralambidis – Product Development for Orthodontist Innovators & The Dental Pain Eraser
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cosmo Haralambidis is a Rhode Island-based orthodontist, educator, and the creator of the Synapse Dental Pain Eraser — a non-phar...
Ep. 44: Dr. Clarke Stevens – WildSmiles Braces, Disney Licensing & Advice for Orthodontist Inventors
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Clarke Stevens is an innovative orthodontist from Omaha, Nebraska, and the creator of WildSmiles Braces. Clarke turned a creative spark into...
Ep. 43: Dr. Amy Jackson – Solving Orthodontic Retention, OSO Transitions & Marketing to Adults
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Orthodontist Dr. Amy Jackson is an innovator from San Antonio, TX who scaled a multi-location practice, navigated an OSO transition, and went on to la...
Ep. 42: Dr. Paul Trotter – Mastering Orthodontic Efficiency, Custom Braces & Remote Monitoring
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Orthodontist Dr. Paul Trotter is an innovator who has built his practice around efficiency, helping elevate his father’s well-established office in ...
Ep. 41: Dr. Barry Glaser – Insights on Aligners, Attachment Design & Orthodontic Education
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Orthodontist Dr. Barry Glaser has been practicing for over 30 years, treating patients at his practice in Westchester County, NY just outside of New Y...
Ep. 40: Dr. Rooz Khosravi – 3D Printing, Digital Orthodontics, Aligners & Global Collaboration
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Orthodontist Dr. Rooz Khosravi practices in Sammamish and Bellevue, WA where he leads two fully digital clinics called PORTH, Personalized Orthod...
Ep. 39: Dr. Jeremy Manuele – MARPEs & Airway, Chairside Aligner Refinements & Remote Monitoring
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Orthodontist Dr. Jeremy Manuele practices in Las Vegas, NV and is known for his commitment to educating colleagues on innovative treatment modalities....
Ep. 38: Dr. Mike DeLuke – From Practice Owner to Orthodontic Coach, Airway Insights & Clinical Efficiency
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Orthodontist Dr. Mike DeLuke is a third-generation dental professional who built a successful orthodontic practice in Upstate New York before transiti...
Ep. 37: Dr. Claudia Pinter – Aligners, TADs, Orthodontic Finishing & Clinical Photography
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Claudia Pinter is an innovative orthodontist based in Vienna, Austria, known for her clinical excellence with aligners and her commitment to ortho...
Ep. 36: Dr. Alyssa Emory-Carter – Orthodontic Leadership, Team Culture, Spark Aligners & DentalMonitoring
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alyssa Emory-Carter is an innovative orthodontist practicing in Sherman, Texas. She’s known for her early adoption of orthodontic technologies l...
Ep. 35: Dr. Krystian Jarosz – Clinical Pearls, Aligner Alternatives, Tech on a Budget & Phase None
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Orthodontist Dr. Krystian Jarosz is a highly skilled clinician with a passion for the academic side of the specialty and is known for his innovative a...
Ep. 34: Dr. Kyle Fagala – Digital Marketing for Orthodontists, Creativity & Mental Health
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kyle Fagala is an orthodontist, speaker, and innovator, known for his expertise in digital marketing and his contributions to orthodontic practice...
Ep. 33: Illuminate Live Austin feat. Dr. Brandon Owen, Dr. Melanie Wang & Dr. Jason Cope
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Cetta hosts a special Illuminate Live edition of the podcast recorded during the Ortho Innovation Summit in Austin, Texas. This orthodontic ...
Ep. 32: Dr. Jared Gianquinto – Orthodontist Efficiency, KLOwen Custom Braces & Grin Remote Monitoring
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jared Gianquinto is a technology-driven orthodontist based in California’s Central Valley. After serving as a Dental Officer in the U.S. Navy ab...
Ep. 31: Dr. Neal Kravitz – Pearls for Orthodontists, Humility, JCO Writing & Early Treatment Ethics
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Neal Kravitz is a highly respected orthodontist and innovative thought-leader who practices outside of Washington, D.C.On this episode, you’ll l...
Ep. 30: Dr. Sheldon Salins – LightForce Braces, Online Reviews & Practice Growth for Orthodontists
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sheldon Salins is an orthodontist known for his magnetic personality, signature bow ties, and a passion for storytelling that resonates with patie...
Ep. 29: Dr. Tim Dumore – Orthodontist on Innovation, uLab Aligners, LightForce & Seattle Study Club
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Dumore is a respected orthodontist and early technology adopter based in Winnipeg, Canada. Known for his signature red glasses and quirky sens...
Ep. 28: Dr. Chad Foster – Sharing Orthodontic Cases Online, OrthoTown & Esthetic Finishing
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chad Foster is a respected orthodontist based in Phoenix, Arizona, and the Editor of OrthoTown. Known for his openness in online case critique and...
Ep. 27: Dr. Bill Dischinger – Spark Aligners, DentalMonitoring, Orthodontist Work-Life Balance & Herbst
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bill Dischinger is a respected orthodontist, educator, and speaker based outside Portland, Oregon. The son of legendary orthodontist and Olympian ...
Ep. 26: Dr. David Boschken – Digital Orthodontics, Invisalign Practice Transformation, LightForce & VC Investments
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David Boschken is a forward-thinking orthodontist based in Silicon Valley, known for his early adoption of Invisalign and cutting-edge use of digi...
Ep. 25: Dr. Jacquee Schieck – Orthodontic Startups, Personal Growth, Team Culture & Balance
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Orthodontist Dr. Jacquee Schieck practices in Northfield, MN and is a literal rockstar as the co-vocalist & bass player for Relapse.On this episod...
Ep. 24: Dr. Bill Layman – Make-Buy for In-House Aligners, Keep-Sell OSO Decisions & DentalMonitoring
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bill Layman is an orthodontist in Clearwater, Florida, with a background as unique as it is inspiring. A graduate of the Citadel and the Vanderbil...
Ep. 23: Dr. Heather Hopkins – Invisalign Innovation, Asana Smiles, Plastic Principles & Celeb Stories
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Heather Hopkins is a forward-thinking orthodontist based in South Carolina, known for her dynamic role in orthodontic innovation. From working wit...
Ep. 22: Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis – Aligner Fellowship, Orthodontic Innovation & Clinical Education
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis is an influential orthodontist known for his early contributions to aligner biomechanics and his role as co-founder of The Alig...
Ep. 21: Dr. Maz Moshiri – Aligner Fellowship, Orthodontist Education & Clear Aligner Pearls
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Maz Moshiri is a respected orthodontist, educator, and co-founder of The Aligner Intensive Fellowship. Practicing alongside his father and sister ...
Ep. 20: Dr. Chris Bonebreak Jackson – MIT to Wall Street, 3D Printing in Orthodontics & LightForce
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Bonebreak Jackson is an orthodontist, engineer, educator, and now the Director of Clinical Affairs at LightForce. Before joining the LightFo...
Ep. 19: Illuminate Live Miami feat. Dr. John Pham, Dr. Adam Schulhof & Dr. Alfred Griffin III
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Cetta hosts a special Illuminate Live edition of the podcast recorded during the AAO Annual Session in Miami Beach. This orthodontic innovat...
Ep. 18: Dr. Blair Feldman – Orthodontic Retention, Retainer Club, Mouthguards & Patient Lifetime Value
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Blair Feldman is a board-certified orthodontist, innovator, and co-founder of Retainer Club, a subscription-based service helping orthodontists si...
Ep. 17: Dr. Adam Schulhof – From Lingual to Grin, Orthodontic Innovation, Startups & Disruption
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Orthodontist and tech innovator Dr. Adam Schulhof has built a career at the intersection of patient experience and clinical excellence. Known for his ...
Ep. 16: Dr. Chris Feldman – Orthodontic Culture, Analog vs. Digital Debate, Mullet Mindset & Profitability
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Feldman is a passionate Louisiana-based orthodontist known for his charismatic personality, mullet haircut, and unwavering authenticity. Whi...
Ep. 15: Dr. Jamie Reynolds - OrthoFi, Orthodontic Partners, Team Culture & Practice Growth
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jamie Reynolds is an orthodontist, innovator, and entrepreneur who has made a lasting impact on the orthodontic profession. From co-founding the p...
Ep. 13: Dr. Chris Teeters & Dr. Brian Anderson – Orthodontic Pearls, MOPC, Clinical Tips & Relapse
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Teeters and Dr. Brian Anderson are two orthodontists known not only for their clinical expertise and leadership, but also for co-founding th...
Ep. 12: Dr. Lisa Alvetro – Class II Correction, 3D Printing, Aligner Innovation & Giving Back as an Orthodontist
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lisa Alvetro is a respected orthodontist, educator, and philanthropist known for her clinical expertise with the Forsus™ Appliance and her forwa...
Ep. 11: Dr. Grant Collins – The Braces Guy on Orthodontic Culture, Leadership & Social Media Tips
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Grant Collins, perhaps better known as The Braces Guy®, is a Minnesota-based orthodontist and one of the most recognized social media innovators ...
Ep. 10: Dr. Sebastian Baumgaertel – Orthodontic TADs, Mini Screws, Skeletal Anchorage & Biomechanics
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sebastian Baumgaertel is an internationally recognized orthodontist, innovator, and educator with deep expertise in temporary anchorage devices (T...
Ep. 9: Dr. Patrice Smith – Orthodontist Branding, Social Media Marketing & Starting an Orthodontic Practice
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Patrice Smith is an orthodontist, entrepreneur, and the innovative voice behind The Unorthodoc blog and brand. As the founder of Infinity Orthodon...
Ep. 8: Dr. John Pham – Orthodontic Innovation, Smart Wire Tech, Blue Ocean Strategy & InBrace
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. John Pham is a trailblazing orthodontist, tech entrepreneur, and co-founder of InBrace. With a background in aerospace engineering and a deep comm...
Ep. 7: Dr. Alfred Griffin – 3D Printed Brackets, Orthodontic Innovation, Digital Workflow & Customization
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alfred Griffin III is a Harvard-trained orthodontist and the founder of LightForce Orthodontics — the first company to introduce a fully customi...
Ep. 6: Dr. David Sarver – Orthodontic Esthetics, Smile Arc, Soft Tissue Paradigm & His Legacy
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David Sarver is an world-renowned orthodontist, author, and educator best known for his pioneering work on smile arc, dentofacial esthetics, and t...
Ep. 5: Dr. Brandon Owen – Orthodontic Innovation, Custom Braces, TMD Splints & Product Development
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Brandon Owen is an orthodontist, innovator, and the founder of KLOwen Braces, a custom digital bracket system that is redefining the future of ort...
Ep. 4: Dr. Tito Norris – Orthodontist Work-Life Balance, Bracket Innovation & Practice Efficiency
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tito Norris is a leading orthodontist, innovator, and entrepreneur based in San Antonio, Texas. He is the founder of Stone Oak Orthodontics and th...
Ep. 3: Dr. Bryan Lockhart – Digital Orthodontics, In-House Aligners, Innovation & Diversity
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bryan Lockhart is an orthodontist, innovator, and co-founder of Dual Image Orthodontics in Charlotte, North Carolina. Together with his wife, Dr. ...
Ep. 2: Dr. Dave Paquette – Orthodontic Innovation, Airway Insights & Sagittal First Philosophy
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Renowned orthodontist and innovator Dr. Dave Paquette is widely recognized for his expertise in orthodontic clinical efficiency and forward-thinking t...
Ep. 1: Dr. Ben Fishbein – Orthodontic Marketing, Delegation, Practice Growth & Community Impact
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Fishbein is the founder of Fishbein Orthodontics, a multi-location practice on the Gulf Coast of Florida known for its bold branding, strong c...
The Origin Story
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast to shine a light on the innovators of the orthodontic profession. This track is an introduction to the show and host Dr. Chris Cetta.F...