
Clear Aligner Therapy: Early Intervention and Team Integration for Long-Term Success — Dr Spodak
Up to 7 Credits Available
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This comprehensive program on clear aligner therapy is designed to equip dentists with the knowledge and skills to identify and address the often-overlooked long-term effects of malpositioned teeth and tooth wear. By understanding the critical importance of early diagnosis and intervention, you will learn how to prevent the detrimental consequences of untreated malocclusion and preserve long-term dental health for their patients.
Through this session, Dr Craig Spodak will explore the clinical signs of tooth wear and malocclusion, while helping you gain confidence in using clear aligners as an effective and minimally invasive treatment modality. He will also provide easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for mastering the clear aligner software, ensuring you have the confidence to implement this technology in your practice. You’ll learn how to use the software not only to create precise treatment plans but also to communicate these plans clearly and effectively to patients, enhancing patient understanding and engagement.
In addition to clinical strategies, he’ll delve into the vital role of team collaboration in creating a seamless, autonomous clear aligner practice. From hygienists to treatment coordinators, you’ll discover how to involve your entire team in the treatment process, streamlining workflows even when your schedule is packed. This approach not only enhances patient outcomes but also fosters practice growth and efficiency.
By the end of the session, you will be fully equipped to offer comprehensive, forward-thinking solutions that address the root causes of malocclusion and tooth wear. Whether you're looking to enhance your practice's efficiency, improve patient care, or build a thriving aligner practice, this program will provide the tools you need to succeed.
Meet the speakers

Craig Spodak, DMD
Dr Craig Spodak is a general dentist at Spodak Dental Group — his team of more than 50 doctors, clinical and business team members treats more than 7,000 active patients. He promotes the company’s compassion-based core values, which enable the team to provide patients with the highest caliber of comprehensive dental care while consistently exceeding expectations. Spodak Dental Group is an Inc5000 fastest - growing business honoree and has earned Sun - Sentinel's top workplace recognition for six years. Dr Spodak is a diamond plus provider of Invisalign® and a member of the Invisalign faculty. He was featured in Tony Robbins’ book, Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook, is co - host of the Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast, and co - author of the best - selling book by the same name. Dr Spodak lectures nationally about creating team culture and peak business performance for dental practices.
Dr Spodak is a member of Align Technology’s North American faculty receiving product and/or financial support.
The Agenda
- 7:30 am
- Registration
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Programming
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Lunch
- 1:00 pm - 4:00pm
- Programming
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