Orthodontist Dr. Rooz Khosravi practices in Sammamish and Bellevue, WA where he leads two fully digital clinics called PORTH, Personalized Orthodontics. Rooz is widely recognized for embracing cutting-edge aligner technologies and innovative digital workflows to advance patient-centered care.
On this episode, you will discover:
- Rooz’s global journey from his early days in his mother’s dental practice to becoming an Associate Professor at the University of Washington.
- The creation of the Digital Orthodontics Hub platform and his Digital Orthodontics Mindset newsletter.
- Rooz’s thoughts on in-house vs. outsourced aligners, dental-specific vs. generic 3D printers, and direct printing aligners vs. traditional vacuum forming.
- How 3D printing can revolutionize the customization of both brackets and archwires.
- His commitment to interdisciplinary care and fostering global connections through the European Aligner Society.
Recorded November 1, 2024 at the Lotte Hotel in Seattle, WA.
Generous support for this podcast comes from The Aligner Intensive Fellowship & Shimmin Consulting.
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Musical Tributes:
- 'The Christmas Song' by Nat King Cole
- 'Give Love on Christmas Day' by the Jackson 5
- 'Tossed Salads & Scrambled Eggs' - Theme to 'Frasier'
- 'It's Christmas in New York' by John Wesley Shipp
- 'Winter Wonderland' by Felix Bernard
- 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus' by the Jackson 5
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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.
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