Clear aligners, digital workflows, and orthodontics shape the future of dental care. Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein, hosts of the Golden Age of Orthodontics podcast, explore innovations like clear aligners and lab partnerships with Darren Buddemeyer, CEO of DynaFlex. How do technology and trust-based relationships drive practice efficiency? You will hear the answer to that question and discover how labs evolve from vendors to partners, supporting orthodontists with advanced tools and collaboration to thrive in a competitive landscape.
What you will Learn in this Episode:
✅How digital orthodontic workflows enhance practice efficiency in modern orthodontics.
✅ The role of clear aligner systems and AI in overcoming corporate competition and practice consolidation.
✅ Benefits of lab partnerships with advanced 3d printing and CAD/CAM technology.
✅ Building trust-based relationships for innovation in remote monitoring.
✅ Evolving from vendors to partners using in-house printing and digital workflows.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Clear aligners, AI, and digital workflows in orthodontics
09:13 Darren's journey at DynaFlex emphasizes trust-based relationships and team growth in orthodontics
16:52 Digital orthodontic workflows driving practice efficiency amid corporate competition and DSOs
20:40 DynaFlex and proprietary product development
25:33 Lessons on adopting 3d printing, AI, and clear aligner systems ahead of the curve for lab partnerships
29:50 Trust-based relationships are key to a successful practice
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
💎 Digital workflows and clear aligners are transforming orthodontics for better practice efficiency.
💎 DynaFlex’s lab partnership leverages CAD/CAM technology and 3d printing to support orthodontics.
💎 Digital orthodontic workflows enhance practice efficiency against corporate competition.
💎 Early adoption of AI and clear aligner systems strengthens lab partnerships in orthodontics.
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Darren Buddemeyer is the CEO of DynaFlex, an orthodontic and dental sleep medicine manufacturing company bringing bright smiles and a good nights’ sleep to thousands of people worldwide. Darren took the reins of DynaFlex 30 years ago and grew it from a very small lab to a major manufacturer of orthodontic products, orthodontic appliances and dental sleep medicine devices.
Darren learned the value of hard work from a young age. He started working at DynaFlex at the young age of 14, doing odd jobs at the lab. Every week, Darren gave his next-door neighbor – who worked not too far from the company’s lab – $10 in gas money so he could get a ride to work.
Those early lessons in the value of a hard day’s work would eventually pay dividends. Today, during Mr. Buddemeyer’ s tenure, DynaFlex has become one of the leading companies in the dental industry. Its reach is worldwide.
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