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OCTOBER 12-14

Join us for our biggest and best MOPC yet!

We’re going BIG for our 5th Anniversary Meeting:

500+ Colleagues
50 Exhibits
25 Speakers
21+ CE Credits
and an epic Top Gun Themed Friday night Pearls Party with live music from RELAPSE on the USS Midway!

Book Ticket Hotel Reservation Explore the Gaslamp District Where to Eat & Drink

Speakers

Dr. Grant Collins

Orthodontist, Collins Orthodontics
The Braces Guy

Speaker Bio

Dr. Grant Collins, widely known as The Braces Guy ®, is an orthodontist, speaker, philanthropist and author. He attended St. Olaf College, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, and Mayo Clinic for orthodontic residency. Dr. Collins is a founder, owner and practicing orthodontist at Collins Orthodontics in Rochester, MN. He also is a founder and owner of The Donut - a local bakery that raises money to support a program that gives free braces to children cancer survivors. When Dr. Collins isn't in the clinic, you can find him playing soccer, skiing, reading, traveling, spending time in nature, and hanging with his kids - Caden, Grayson, and Lennon.

Dr. Kyle Fagala

Orthodontist, Saddle Creek Orthodontics
The Digital Orthodontist

Speaker Bio

Dr. Kyle Fagala is the owner and orthodontist at Saddle Creek Orthodontics, with two locations in Germantown and Collierville, Tennessee. He is also co-founder of the digital marketing agency Neon Canvas and host of The Digital Orthodontist: Live! Dr. Kyle graduated from UT Memphis in 2013 with a certificate in orthodontics and a master's degree in Dental Science for his thesis on three-dimensional imaging of the airway. Dr. Kyle is the course director and lecturer of Development of the Occlusion, a class for first-year dental students at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and a Key Opinion Leader for 3M Oral Care. He loves music, specifically the drums, and spends more time than he should on social media. Dr. Kyle, his wife Anna, and their four children Charlie, Libby, George, and Lucy live in Germantown and attend Highland Church of Christ.

Dr. Chris Teeters

Orthodontist, Affiliated Orthodontics
Co-Founder Orthodontic Pearls

Speaker Bio

I feel blessed to be an Orthodontist! I absolutely love my job — I love getting to know people and laughing with my patients. I enjoy the stories they share about their lives and adventures with me and when they tell me what they are learning in school, the accomplishments of their families, or where they have been traveling. I learn so much about the world from the conversations I have with my patients.

Orthodontics was a dream for me since I was a young boy. I had my teeth straightened by an Orthodontist and thought “How do they make my teeth move like that?!” and “What a fun job this must be!” I loved seeing the excitement of patients getting their braces off, and I still remember what it felt like to have my crooked smile that kids used to tease me about become referred to as a “million dollar smile” by my friends and later co-workers. I wanted to bring that joy I felt to others in hopes that it will change their lives the way it changed mine.

Dr. Brian Anderson

Orthodontist, Foothill Orthodontic Specialists
Co-Founder, Orthodontic Pearls

Speaker Bio

Dr. Anderson graduated Summa Cum Laude from Brigham Young University, after which he attended dental school at the University of Iowa. As a dental student, he scored in the 97th percentile nationwide on both the National Board Dental Exam Parts I and II.

Brian loved earning his orthodontic specialty training at the University of Minnesota.

Brian loves orthodontics because he feels “flow”—a feeling of “energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process”—every day at work.

His passion for orthodontics led him to create the continuing education group Orthodontic Pearls—the largest group orthodontic specialists in the world, where he enjoys teaching, learning and interacting with colleagues and friends.

His personal interests include sports, exercise, art (he’s a gallery-featured sculptor), travel, community service, and spending time with friends and family. He and his wife have four precious children—Brian adores his family and cherishes time with them!"

Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar

Orthodontist, Icon Orthodontics
Co-Founder, Orthodontic Pearls

Speaker Bio

Andy is a board certified orthodontist in private practice with his wife, Dr. Jenny Sun. Together they own two locations in the greater Phoenix area and just welcomed their first daughter, Chloe, into the world. He is an original founder and admin of the Orthodontic Pearls and Ortho 2.0 facebook groups and sits on the editorial board of Orthotown Magazine. In his spare time, he enjoys travelling, working out, and hanging out with his family and friends.

Dr. David Pechersky

Orthodontist, Pechersky Orthodontics

Speaker Bio

Dr. David Pechersky was born and raised in Monroeville. He attended the University of Michigan and earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh. At the completion of his dental training, Dr. Pechersky was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honors Society.

Dr. Pechersky became a specialist in orthodontics at Tufts University in Boston. While at Tufts, Dr. Pechersky trained directly under the president of the American Board of Orthodontics. His commitment to fundamentals, combined with his experience in the most advanced and modern techniques in orthodontics, brings a unique and exciting philosophy to the office.

Early in his career, Dr. Pechersky invented Movemints® Clear Aligner Mints, which are the only edible accessory ever created for Invisalign! Movemints are breath mints that are specially formulated to be used with Invisalign and have a patented shape to help them fit between the teeth for easy use. Movemints are sold all over the world and have created a fresher treatment experience for thousands of patients.

Dr. Rozheh Babaan

Owner, The Orthodontic Studio

Speaker Bio

Dr. Rozheh Babaan graduated from NYU’s College of Dentistry and started the first two years of his career practicing cosmetic dentistry. He then went on to earn his specialty certificate in orthodontics as well as a Master’s Degree from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. He loves to teach and has been a clinical instructor at the UCLA School of Dentistry’s section of orthodontics.

Dr. Babaan’s current interest is mentoring orthodontic residents and/or recent orthodontic graduates in the “real-life” business of orthodontics. He’s lectured in various regional medical/ dental associations including topics such as TADs, smile aesthetics, and multi-disciplinary patient care.

Currently, he maintains two private practices in Glendale and Pasadena, CA and enjoys spending his free time outside of the office with his wife, son, and their German Shepherd. He loves to travel, he’s a dedicated foodie, and has been told he has expert knowledge in many useless sports facts.

Dr. Tito Norris

Orthodontist, Stone Oak Orthodontics

Speaker Bio

Dr. Robert Norris is devoted to creating smiles for a lifetime. His unique background in mechanical engineering provides him with a distinct advantage in mastering the forces, vectors, and movements inherent in performing orthodontic treatment.

Dr. Norris attended University of Texas at Austin where he received his bachelor’s degree with honors in Biology and a minor in Mechanical Engineering.
He was salutatorian of this dental school class at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School.
He completed a General Practice Residency at the V.A. Hospital in Washington, D.C.
He completed his orthodontics specialty training at Howard University, and graduating as valedictorian with the highest GPA in the Orthodontic Department’s 25-year history.

Dr. Tera Poole

Orthodontist, TP Orthodontics

Speaker Bio

Tera Poole DDS, MS is distinguished orthodontist in Southern California, clinical leader and teacher. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, where she was also the class president and Valedictorian. She then attended and became Chief Resident at University of San Francisco (UCSF) where she earned her certificate in Orthodontics and MS in oral and craniofacial sciences. Dr. Tera has been in private practice, managed and launched 10+ orthodontic offices and treated thousands of patients. Being a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, Dr. Tera believe that orthodontic care has the power to transform a patient ’ s life and is extremely passionate about the care she delivers. She has received an Icon of Progress award within the dental field and strives to improve access to orthodontic care.

Title: InBrace isn’t what you think – come learn about what’s happening now

Dr. Tera Poole will lead a candid discussion focusing on:

InBrace myths and innovations
The real growth opportunities real practices are realizing with InBrace today
Cases and the clinical journey

Dr. Jeremy Manuele

Orthodontist, Hamilton & Manuele Orthodontics

Speaker Bio

Jeremy Manuele (Dr J.) hails from Las Vegas NV and attended UNLV for undergrad and dental school followed by an orthodontic residency at LSU which he finished in 2014. He maintains a private practice in Las Vegas and teaches orthodontics part - time at the UNLV School of Dental Medicine.

He joined the Army National Guard when he was 17 and served for 21.5 years, first as a gunner for a field artillery unit and later as a dentist in the medical unit.

Dr. J has been married almost 20 years to his wife Nicole and they have 4 children.

Title: What the heck is a chairside refinement

Objectives:

Introduce the concepts of "chairside refinements" and "uDesign Pre - Set"
Present new strategies to optimize aligner workflow to save time/money and decrease treatment time
Aligner materials compare and contrast...not all are created equal

Dr. Mart McClellan

President of Macro Wealth Management

Speaker Bio

Dr. Mart McClellan is President of Macro Wealth Management and his firm is the only one in America who utilizes an evidence - based process with a focus in the dental profession. He is a Charter Member of the Forbes Speakers Group and the Past - President of the Illinois Society of Orthodontists. He is the bestselling author of the Advantage Media/Forbes book "Your Retirement Smile: T he Treatment Plan for Pay - Cut Prevention in Your Golden Years" and has recently released the book "Persuasive Leadership". They are the first dental firm in America to offer cryptocurrency to their clients as well. He graduated from DePauw University an d went to Northwestern University for his dental degree and the University of Michigan for his orthodontic residency.

Title: "It's All For Nothing If You Don't Have Freedom" Braveheart

3 Objectives:

Recognize the significant difference between financial planning and financial freedom
Identify the ratio that allows you to reach your maximum financial potential
Discover the strategies and products, including bitcoin/crypto, to position you for ultimate financial efficiency

Jill Allen

National Orthodontic
Consultant

Speaker Bio

The owner of Jill Allen & Associates began her career in orthodontics over 27 years ago. Since then, she has had the opportunity to learn and master every position within an orthodontic office. It was with this knowledge that Jill decided to pursue her consulting dreams twelve years ago. This commitment to success comes as no surprise, however, since Jill will tell you that she always knew she wanted to be a consultant. Her passion for the industry gleams, as well as her innate desire to see orthodontists succeed. Working with many successful doctors over the years has helped Jill perfect the art of practice success and deliver the practical approach to practice management our clients count on.

Tracy Martin

National Orthodontic Consultant

Speaker Bio

Tracy Martin is the founder of Straight Consulting, specializing in orthodontic practice management consulting. With over 15 years of experience in ortho offices, ranging from start-ups to DSOs, Tracy was a "utility player," serving in every position on the team. She found her calling as a Treatment Coordinator and quickly developed a reputation as an all-star performer at one of the highest volume, most progressive offices in the northwest. In 2015, she launched Straight Wire Consulting to take her intimate knowledge of building high-performing orthodontic offices and bring it to practices across North America.

Since then she’s dropped the “Wire” and rebranded as Straight Consulting, where Tracy and her partners work with orthodontic teams to enhance the new patient experience, coach TCs, build marketing strategies, establish unique practice cultures, set up healthy financial systems, and help even the newest of practices get up and running. When not working on-site with doctors and their teams, Tracy hosts two-day TC Mastery Courses specifically geared to create elite TCs, produces virtual online training courses and hosts a weekly orthodontic online talk show.

Known for her ability to adapt the industry’s best practices for her clients, she brings a millennial viewpoint without forcing a “one size fits all” approach. With her sassy, direct delivery, Tracy is also a speaker at various orthodontic meetings, study clubs, boot camps and webinars. She is based in Dallas, TX with client offices spread throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Harrison Bagdan

Senior Practice Advisor at HIP Creative

Speaker Bio

Harrison Bagdan is the Senior Practice Advisor at HIP Creative and has become the big personality he is today from his experiences.

Harrison went to college on a lacrosse scholarship and studied Kinesiology--the study of the movement of the human body--and Athletic Training. During his sophomore year when he was 19 years old, he left college to pursue a business in the sales and marketing industry where he truly gained his knowledge and education. After leaving school, he read more books than in his entire high school and college career combined.

After becoming independent before the age of 21, it was then that he realized the value of personal development; continuous education; and constant, never-ending improvement. He regularly continues to read books and attend seminars to improve himself. A quote that he lives his life by is, "In order to help people up, you must first be on higher ground."

Now, at the ripe age of 29, Harrison has personally trained and coached thousands of people on sales and marketing to help them 3x-5x their businesses. His personal passion today is to help people to realize that they are better than they think they are.

At HIP, our mission is to help orthodontists become the practice of choice in their communities and to help them grow faster and easier. Harrison says that while marketing is extremely important, your mindset and philosophy are 80% of the equation of growth and success. He brings the most value to HIP by closely working with and training key team members at orthodontic practices such as front desk, schedulers, and treatment coordinators by helping them help their practices grow.

Harrison has been working at HIP Creative for a little over two years now and continues to add value to orthodontists across the nation.

Benjamin T. Dyches

CO-CEO TaxRx Group

Speaker Bio

Ben founded TaxRx Group, LLC and serves as its President. He graduated with emphases in microbiology and chemistry before going to dental school. Ben practiced dentistry for over a decade, working with thousands of patients and building multiple practices before going to law school, where he focused on business law, healthcare law, and alternative dispute resolution.

Ben has a passion for helping doctors and healthcare companies. His background in the sciences, hands-on patient care, and business and legal experience all combine to make him a powerful advocate for healthcare. He maintains a private law practice called Aegis Lion.

He lives in Utah with his family.

Chip Fichtner

Co-Founder of Large Practice Sales

Speaker Bio

Chip is the Co-Founder of Large Practice Sales which has advised orthodontists as young as 34 in over $250 million in transactions with IDSOs in the last 12 months. He is a serial entrepreneur who has started, bought and sold multiple companies in diverse industries for 40 years.

He has been the Chairman or CEO of multiple publicly traded companies and has been featured in The Wall St. Journal, Forbes, Money, CNBC, and many others. He is a contributor to Dental Economics magazine and has helped start multiple IDSOs. He has a tolerant wife of 31 years, is a boataholic and lives on Southwest Airlines.

Thursday, October 12

7:30 PM Welcome Reception

Friday, October 13

5:30 AM Morning Workout: Sea Port and Harbor 5K Fun Run

7:00 AM Breakfast

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Grand Opening with Drs. Chris Teeters and Brian Anderson, Dr. Grant Collins “The Braces Guy”, Dr. David Pechersky, Dr. Jeremy Manuele, Chip Fichtner, Tracy Martin, Dr. Tito Norris, Dr. Ben Dyches, Jill Allen and MORE!

6:00-10:00 PM Top Gun Party on the U.S.S. Midway featuring live music from the all-orthodontist band RELAPSE and orthodontist Dr. DJ Danze

Saturday, October 14

5:30 AM Morning Workout: Sunrise Pool Deck Yoga

7:00 AM Breakfast

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Evening Recap and Announcement of MOPC 2024 with Drs. Chris Teeters and Brian Anderson, Dr. Rozheh Babaan, Dr. Messias Rodrigues, Dr. Kyle Fagala, Harrison Bagdan, Dr. Andy Sarpotdar and MORE!