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Dr. Avi Patel discusses the integration of clear aligner therapy in general dental practices and shares insights on achieving predictable outcomes.

Are you sitting on a goldmine of untreated cases in your own practice? Most general dentists don't realize that approximately 80% of their existing patients have some form of misalignment that could benefit from clear aligner therapy. Dr. Avi Patel is a general dentist, founder and CEO of Clear Aligner Advisor, and recognized as the Dentist Influencer of the Year (2024). He has helped over 300 general dentists successfully integrate aligner systems into their practices through his training programs including Aligner Blueprint, Aligner Launchpad, and the Clear Aligner Confidence Bootcamp. Dr. Patel's teaching approach simplifies complex orthodontic principles into practical, step-by-step systems that help dentists offer aligners more predictably and profitably. This episode reveals the reality behind predictable clear aligner outcomes for general practitioners. Dr. Patel shares his journey from burnout to building a thriving aligner practice, emphasizing that successful integration requires more than platform certification. The conversation explores why mentorship is crucial, how to avoid common setup mistakes that lead to posterior open bites, and why understanding force…

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