OM Ep. 184- The Future of Orthodontics: AI-Driven Custom Braces and the Rise of Fully Digital Treatment with Mehdi Peikar

The future of orthodontics is becoming fully digital and AI is playing a central role. In this episode of Ortho Marketing, host Dean Steinman sits down with orthodontist, inventor, and Celebrace founder Dr. Mehdi Peikar to explore how AI-driven systems and custom digital braces are transforming the way orthodontic treatment is planned and delivered. Dr. Peikar breaks down how AI is used throughout the workflow from scanning and tooth identification to treatment planning and bracket design and how fully customized, 3D-printed brackets are evolving beyond traditional “one-size-fits-all” approaches. He also shares how adopting digital technology can improve efficiency, reduce guesswork, and help practices stand out in a competitive market. If you want to understand where orthodontics is headed and how to stay ahead of rapid technological change, this episode is a must-listen!

What You’ll Learn:

• How AI is used in orthodontics from scanning to treatment planning
• The limitations of traditional “one-size-fits-all” braces
• How fully customized brackets improve precision and efficiency
• The role of digital workflows in modern orthodontic practices
• How AI assists with diagnosis, segmentation, and treatment design
• Why adopting new technology can help practices stand out
• Key trends shaping the future of orthodontics and digital treatment

About Mehdi Peikar
Dr. Mehdi Peikar is an orthodontist, inventor, and founder of Celebrace, the world’s first fully digital, AI-driven custom fixed orthodontic system. He holds a PhD in Biomechanics from Johns Hopkins University, a Master’s in Quantum Mechanics and Condensed Matter from the University of Illinois, and completed his orthodontic residency at UCLA. Dr. Peikar holds more than 60 patents and previously invented the Independent Mover technology (Brius/Brava). He now leads Celebrace in developing fully customized brackets and digital bonding trays to bring precision engineering into orthodontics.

Learn more about Celebrace: https://celebrace.com

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