Dr. Grant Collins
Crisis Control: How to Tackle Tough Talks & Service Disasters Without Breaking a Sweat
Dr. Grant Collins, widely known as The Braces Guy ®, is an orthodontist, speaker, philanthropist, and author. He attended St. Olaf College, the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, and the Mayo Clinic for an orthodontic residency.
Dr. Collins is a founder, owner, and practicing orthodontist at Collins Orthodontics in Rochester, MN. He is also a founder and owner of The Donut, a local bakery that raises money to support a program providing free braces to children who are 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. Chris Teeters
Orthodontic Pearls to Better Your Clinic, Business, and Life
Dr. Chris Teeters attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for his dental training and completed his residency at the University of Minnesota. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and owns a private practice, Teeters Orthodontics, in Peoria, Arizona, and a Pediatric Dental Practice, Kidz-R-Kool, with his wife, Dr. Morghan Teeters.
Dr. Teeters co-founded Orthodontic Pearls, the world's largest Facebook study group exclusive to Orthodontists with almost 10,000 vetted and verified orthodontists worldwide, and has published articles in the JCO and Orthotown on his Hyrax-Halterman appliance. He is a Key Opinion Leader for Angel Aligner, having showcased innovative clear aligner techniques at multiple conferences.
He hosts the Orthodontic Pearls Podcast, the fastest-growing podcast in orthodontics, and the Mother of Pearls Conference, which is going on its 7th year, being held at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, with over 500 attendees.
On a fun note, he is the lead guitarist for the world's only all-orthodontist band, RELAPSE, having played shows for as many as 6,500 colleagues in notable venues such as the House of Blues, on the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier, on a Cruise Ship, and in a Sports Arena. He loves sharing clinical pearls to help advance the specialty and improve the lives of his colleagues!
Dr. Kyle Fagala
The Long and Winding Road to 45% Overhead: Saving, Growing, and Knowing When to Let It Be
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 the Highland Church of Christ.
Dr. Andy Sarpotdar
Can't We All Just Get Along? Understanding Personality Types to Create Excellent Team Chemistry
Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar is a board-certified orthodontist practicing in the West Valley of Phoenix, AZ, with his wife, Dr. Jenny Sun. He has many leather-bound books and is best known for being "kind of a big deal."
A peculiar character with a dubious past, what is known about Andrew's origins places him at the UCLA School of Dentistry between 2006 and 2010, before he earned his Master's in Orthodontics from Columbia University in 2013. He is a co-founder of the Orthodontic Pearls and Ortho 2.0 Facebook groups and may or may not have coined the term "ghosting."
In his free time, Andrew enjoys traveling, cycling, and wearing a nice pair of slacks.
Dr. Ben Fishbein
From $2 million to $26 million in Annual Revenue – Strategies for Exponential Growth
Dr. Ben Fishbein is the founder of Fishbein Orthodontics, which has been called one of the fastest-growing orthodontic practices in the nation, with annual revenues exceeding $15 million.
Dr. Fishbein is a Diamond Plus Invisalign provider and Invisalign faculty member, and serves on several committees. Dr. Fishbein founded 8 locations surrounding Pensacola, Florida. Dr. Fishbein also holds an in-office course twice a year called Fishbein Fundamentals, where he lectures on practice management, marketing, and office culture.
Dr. Tara Gostovich
The Value of a Fully Digital, Data-Driven System.
Dr. Tara Gostovich is a board-certified orthodontist who has been practicing in Marlboro, New Jersey, since 2007. Over the past almost 20 years, Dr. Gostovich has worked in a variety of practice arrangements, including as an associate in an orthodontic practice, as the solo orthodontist in a pediatric dental practice, as the director of orthodontics in a multi-specialty dental practice, and as a solo practitioner and private practice owner.
Dr. Gostovich earned her undergraduate degree from the Rutgers School of Business and completed her dental education at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (currently known as Rutgers Dental School). She earned her orthodontic certificate at the University of Pennsylvania, where she later held a faculty position as Clinical Associate Professor of Orthodontics.
Dr. Gostovich strongly believes in incorporating the latest technology into her practice to enhance her patients' treatment outcomes and overall orthodontic experience. She currently has a fully digital practice workflow, offering her patients Invisalign, Lightforce, and Dental Monitoring to help them complete treatment in less time with fewer office visits.
Dr. Gostovich is a wife and mother of four, living and practicing in Marlboro, NJ.
Dr. Bill Layman
Direct Print Aligners, are we there yet?
Dr. Bill Layman has built his career on advancing the field of orthodontics through innovation and excellence. Since founding Straighten Up Orthodontics in 2005, he has remained at the forefront of digital transformation in orthodontic care, harnessing state-of-the-art technologies to enhance patient outcomes.
In 2015, Dr. Layman earned an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, completing the rigorous program while continuing to maintain his practice.
With a unique blend of clinical expertise and a deep understanding of the operational and economic impacts of emerging technologies, he bridges the gap between cutting-edge solutions and practical, profitable implementation.
Dr. David Lowe
Transforming Your Office Efficiency with Digital Bonding and CBCT Integration
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Dr. Farah Kar
"Designing the Smile, Designing the Space: The Art and Architecture of Modern Orthodontics": How smile design and clinic design intersect to create exceptional patient experiences.
Dr. Farah Kar has a background in fine arts and architecture and worked in the design field before changing careers and becoming an orthodontist. She attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where she earned her DDS and Master of Science degrees, as well as a Certificate in Orthodontics. She is double-board certified and a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics and the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.
Dr. Kar has been an Invisalign-certified orthodontist since 2014 and an Invisalign Diamond Plus Provider, having treated over 4,000 cases. She enjoys merging her background in fine arts, architecture, and project management with the practice of orthodontics, doing so efficiently and with flair. Check out Dr. Kar's Instagram for a snapshot of her life as an orthodontist: @the.ortho.queen
Dr. Tito Norris
Creating Raving Fans With 5 Touches
Dr. Robert (Tito) Norris received his bachelor's degree with honors from the University of Texas at Austin in Biology with a minor in Mechanical Engineering. His unique background in engineering provides him with a distinct advantage in mastering the forces, vectors, and movements inherent in performing orthodontic treatment. His background in material science allows him to stay on the leading edge of the latest technological advances in orthodontic techniques and products.
Dr. Norris was the salutatorian of his 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., followed by a residency in Orthodontics at Howard University. He graduated from this residency program as the valedictorian with the highest grade point average in the Orthodontic Department's 25-year history. After completing his orthodontic specialty training, Dr. Norris joined the United States Air Force and served as Chief of Orthodontics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, for three years. He and his wife, Simone, returned to San Antonio in 1998, where the vision for Stone Oak Orthodontics came to fruition.
Dr. Norris is a resident of San Antonio, Texas. He enjoys snow skiing, cycling, swimming, strength training, boating, and hiking. Dr. Norris has lectured throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia. His scientific papers have been published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Seminars in Orthodontics, Clinical Impressions, Orthodontic Products, and OrthoTown. He is the creator of the Norris 20/26 Bracket system.
Dr. Linton Nash
True Blue Techniques: Elevating Attachments for Beautiful Smiles
Dr. Linton Nash completed his Undergraduate Dental Program at Griffith University, his Master's in Orthodontics at the National University of Singapore, his Membership in Orthodontics at the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, and his Membership of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in the Specialist Dental Practice at the discipline of Orthodontics.
Dr. Nash serves the dental profession through his active participation as a member of the Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch Council and Committees, with an interest in technology. He is the President-Elect of the Australian Society of Lingual Orthodontists.
Dr. Nash serves in the Australian Army Reserves and works in private practice as an Orthodontist with his father, as well as at the Monash Medical Centre Cleft Lip and Palate Unit, and regularly provides lectures for his colleagues. Dr Nash is committed to philanthropic services and is a member of the Rotary Australia Vietnam Dental Health Project and Give-a-Smile program.
Dr. Nash completed the Leadership Victoria Health Sector Leadership Program, demonstrating his leadership skills as a mentor and ambassador for the profession. These achievements were recognized in 2021 when he received the Australian Dental Association's Outstanding Young Dentist Award.
Dr. Brian Anderson
Orthodontic Pearls to Better Your Clinic, Business, and Life
Brian Anderson is originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, but has also lived in Portugal, Iowa, and Minnesota. Dr. Anderson has four beautiful children — three girls, and one boy.
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 Part I and Part II. Brian received his orthodontic specialty training at the University of Minnesota, where he also earned a Master of Science degree. He is the co-founder of Orthodontic Pearls, the world's largest and most active study group exclusively for orthodontists.
Dr. Anderson loves orthodontics and is lucky to feel what occupational psychologists call "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 Orthodontic Pearls, a continuing education group for orthodontists — one of the largest and most active in the world — where he enjoys teaching, learning from, and interacting with his orthodontist colleagues and friends. His interests include sports, exercise, art (he is a gallery-featured sculptor), foreign languages (Portuguese and some Spanish), travel, community service, and spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Cosmo Haralambidis
Warp Drive Your Office into New Dimensions of Care with the Synapse System
Dr. Cosmo Haralambidis is the inventor of the Synapse Dental Pain Eraser and maintains a private orthodontic specialty practice in Cranston, Rhode Island.
He received his education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and the Department of Orthodontics at Boston University Medical Center and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr. Cosmo has published articles in respected peer-reviewed scientific publications, served on the faculty at Boston University Department of Orthodontics from 2000-2005, and has developed a hybrid approach to clinical, research, and educational experience by creating an innovation hub in his office with many research, hospitals, and residency programs around the world through social platforms.
In addition to inventing the Synapse Dental Pain Eraser, he developed initial groundbreaking communication software for orthodontists, advised in the clinical development of 3D imaging diagnostic aids, was a test site for 3 M's self-ligating brace technology, helped establish some of the first desktop model and aligner printing platforms in the industry, and assisted with the development of new methods of measuring growth timing in children. He served as an advisor to several medical and orthodontic companies, including EnvisionTEC, 3M, and Inman Orthodontics.
Jill Allen
Be Curious, Not Judgmental: Lasso Learning Lessons
Jill Allen, founder and owner of Jill Allen & Associates, is a leading expert in orthodontic consulting, having worked with more start-ups and acquisitions than any other consultant in the field.
Jill has played a pivotal role in shaping practices at this stage, bringing critical attention to the need for consulting in the start-up space. Under her leadership, Jill Allen & Associates has become one of the most respected firms in the industry. She is also a strategic partner in multiple start-ups, serves on the advisory board for Smiles Change Lives, and regularly contributes to industry publications.
As the host of the Hey Docs! Podcast Jill has grown the show into one of the top 100 business podcasts on Apple Podcasts, providing valuable insights to thousands of listeners.
Tracy Martin
Search, Scroll, Smile: How Gen Z & Millennials Choose Their Orthodontist (With Eric Sorkow)
Tracy isn't just an expert in orthodontics—she's a master at turning more leads into starts, streamlining office efficiency, and building powerhouse teams that drive practice growth. With 18 years of hands-on experience in every role, from startups to multi-doctor practices, she knows exactly what it takes to boost case acceptance and elevate the new patient experience.
As the Founder & CEO of Straight Consulting, Tracy brings a fresh, millennial twist to practice consulting, helping orthodontists create high-performing teams and a thriving business.
Eric Sorkow
Search, Scroll, Smile: How Gen Z & Millennials Choose Their Orthodontist (With Tracy Martin)
Eric is a powerhouse in orthodontic consulting, specializing in scaling large practices and setting up startups for long-term success. With over a decade of hands-on experience in every auxiliary role, he has a deep understanding of practice operations and growth strategies. After leading orthodontic operations at an NYC-based dental startup, Eric now helps practices streamline workflows, integrate cutting-edge technology, and boost profitability.
As part of the Straight Consulting team, he's on a mission to help orthodontists turn potential into profit and build thriving, future-ready practices.
Harrison Bagdan
Beyond the Numbers: How to Turn Marketing Metrics into
Production Without Hiring Another Agency
Harrison Bagdan is the Senior Practice Advisor at HIP Creative and has become the big personality he is today from his experiences.
Harrison attended college on a lacrosse scholarship, studying Kinesiology—the study of human body movement—and Athletic Training.
During his sophomore year, at the age of 19, Harrison left college to pursue a career in the sales and marketing industry, where he gained valuable knowledge and education. After leaving school, he read more books than in his entire high school and college career combined.
Harrison has been working at HIP Creative for a little over four years now and continues to add value to orthodontists across the nation.
Gary Salman
Guardians of the Cyber Galaxy
Gary Salman is the CEO and co-founder of Black Talon Security, a leading innovator in cybersecurity solutions for healthcare. With an impressive 32-year career in healthcare technology, Gary is both a seasoned security expert and visionary. In the late 1990s, he developed one of the earliest cloud-based dental practice management systems that was acquired by a publicly traded company in 2002. Gary also has a unique background, as he is still actively involved in law enforcement as a Deputy Sheriff.
As a respected authority in his field, Gary is a frequent lecturer at major meetings of the National Dental Association. Black Talon's services are endorsed by numerous state and national associatio ns, affirming his expertise and influence. His work has been highlighted in over 100 prestigious dental and medical publications, reinforcing his status as a thought leader in healthcare cybersecurity. Gary has also trained tens of thousands of healthcare professionals on best practices for securing their practices and clinics.
Mart McClellan, DDS. MS
The Financial Moonshot! Accelerating Wealth vs. Accumulation
Dr. Mart McClellan is a board-certified orthodontist and the President of Macro Wealth Management. He has the only orthodontist-owned financial advisory firm in America that utilizes an evidence-based model for building wealth.
Dr. McClellan is a Charter Member of the Forbes Speakers Group and an Amazon Best-Selling Author ("Your Retirement Smile," "What Would the Rockefellers Do?", "Persuasive Leadership," and "Survive and Thrive"). He was also the President of the Illinois Society of Orthodontists.
He has spoken both nationally and internationally (World Economic Forum in Davos) on topics ranging from healthcare, personal finance, cryptocurrency, and the metaverse. His partner in Macro Wealth Management is Mr. Tim Streid.
Scott Hansen
The AI Optimized Orthodontic Practice: Using Agents to Create Immediate Practice Growth
Discover how AI can supercharge your new patient pipeline, turn every lead into a booked consultation, and boost your production growth like never before. Learn the secrets of using AI-driven automation to maximize profitability without sacrificing quality of care or adding extra stress to your team. Unlock the power of AI to transform your practice's growth trajectory with proven strategies that eliminate missed calls and skyrocket case acceptance rates.
Art McOmber
STOP Overpaying Your Taxes and PROTECT Your Wealth!
A law firm that once sued you is now protecting you! We will reveal the tactics trial lawyers and the IRS use to take what you earn. Discover the tax and wealth creation strategies you are missing out on.
Art was recruited by the FBI because he speaks German and was able to assist with the 9-11 investigation as ISIS was headquartered in Germany. He also arrested bank robbers, kidnappers, and major drug traffickers during his career.
After 15 years of taking very bad people out of society, Art left the Bureau and became a successful entrepreneur, sharing his expertise in Asset and Estate Protection, Tax Saving Strategies and Wealth Creation with thousands of dental and medical professionals around the country.
Art has been married to Barbara for 36 years and they have 4 kids, and three amazing grandchildren.