Expand PILOT: Are you a Class I driven orthodontist?

Expand is the brand new podcast from DSD in which DSD Ortho Clinical Mentor, Dr Daniel Ramos, interviews dentistry heavyweights on the most pertinent topics in the field of aligners and orthodontics right now.

To kick off the series, Daniel is joined by esteemed guests in the fields of oral surgery, aligners and airway dentistry, Dr Claudia Pinter and Dr Stanley Liu, to discuss Class I orthodontics. Among other topics, they covered:

• Whether Class II looks set to become the new normal.
  

• The importance of focusing on functional outcomes and facial esthetics as well as teeth alignment.
  

• Why we must consider all aspects of a patient's anatomy, health and functional needs in orthodontic planning.
  

Dr Claudia Pinter

Dr. Claudia Pinter is a distinguished figure in the field of orthodontics, particularly renowned for her expertise in the aligner technique. Graduating from the esteemed University of Vienna, Austria, she embarked on a dedicated journey focused on invisible orthodontics with clear aligners. Internationally sought after as a speaker, Dr. Pinter possesses a unique talent for elucidating complex concepts into practical, everyday principles. Her ability to distill intricate information has earned her widespread appreciation among peers. Dr. Pinter's commitment to excellence serves as a beacon, inspiring fellow professionals to delve deeper into the aligner technique. Known for her transparent approach, she generously shares her protocols, fostering a culture of openness and collaboration within the field. Passionate about fostering meaningful connections with colleagues, Dr. Pinter thrives on the exchange of knowledge and ideas. Her dedication to advancing the field of orthodontics through education and collaboration underscores her status as a leading authority in the aligner technique.

Dr Stanley Liu

Dr. Stanley Liu is the former fellowship director and associate professor of sleep surgery at Stanford, before becoming the Chair of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at NSU Florida. He has given keynote addresses on the approach to sleep apnea surgery at preeminent academic societies internationally. He published over 150 original texts and articles on airway and sleep-disordered breathing. (www.drstanleyliu.com)

Essential links

Vienna Airway congress 

https://viennaairwaycongress.com/

DSD Aligners course

https://digitalsmiledesign.com/dsd-aligners

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Directed by Marita MacDonald

Audio and video production by Mario Sanchez Garcia

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Expand is an official podcast by DSD Company