Ep. 34: Dr. Kyle Fagala – Digital Marketing for Orthodontists, Creativity & Mental Health

Dr. Kyle Fagala is an orthodontist, speaker, and innovator, known for his expertise in digital marketing and his contributions to orthodontic practice growth. He is the co-founder of Neon Canvas, a marketing company that merges orthodontic expertise with cutting-edge digital strategies. Outside of his professional endeavors, Kyle also practices at Saddle Creek Orthodontics in Memphis, TN, where he and his wife Anna have built a thriving practice.

On this episode, you will discover:

• How Kyle combined his orthodontic knowledge with digital marketing to grow his practice
• The story behind Neon Canvas and how it helps orthodontists with their marketing strategies
• Kyle's innovative approach to orthodontic patient education, including his orthodontic children's book
• Insights into how Kyle balances mental health and faith with a demanding orthodontic career
• Kyle’s personal interests, including his creative hobbies and his role as the drummer for the band Relapse

Recorded March 21, 2024 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in St. Louis, MO during the Orthopreneurs RD course.

Generous support for this podcast comes from Allure Ortho & uLab Systems.

Musical Tributes:

• ’The Long and Winding Road’ by The Beatles
• ‘The Digital Orthodontist: Live!’ Theme Song

Timestamps

Side 1

[12:04] Early life in Arkansas

[29:19] How Kyle Met Anna

[33:00] Dental School in Memphis

[33:36] Specializing in Orthodontics

Side 2

[41:15] Saddle Creek Orthodontics

[47:58] Neon Canvas

[57:56] The Digital Orthodontist: Live! Podcast

[01:02:26] The Digital Orthodontist Facebook Group

Side 3

[01:07:58] All The Best Faces Wear Braces & Nothing Finer Than Aligners

[01:17:02] Mental Health

[01:23:58] Faith

Side 4

[01:32:41] The Beatles

[01:36:32] Progressive Rock

[01:40:37] Relapse

[01:43:09] Cooking

[01:44:37] Sneakers

[01:46:17] Photography

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The Illuminate Orthodontic Podcast explores cutting-edge orthodontics and dentistry, offering orthodontists insights on innovation, patient care, custom braces, Invisalign & aligners, and 3D printing — while spotlighting leadership, practice growth, work-life balance, and the business of running a thriving orthodontic practice with creativity and entrepreneurship.