We speak with Dr. David Sarver, an orthodontist with his own practice in Alabama, author of multiple books on the industry including a new release coming out February 2020, and a prolific speaker with over 400 engagements under his belt in the United States, Europe, Australia and the Middle and the Far East. He also played Division 1 basketball in college. Dr. Sarver talks to us about his unique take on building trust in a practice for both the young clinician and the established orthodontist.

Topics covered also include:

• Thoughts on differentiating a practice based on quality and trust
• Considering the aging smile in your treatment plan
• The value both clinically and as a marketing tool of bringing patients back over the years for follow up appointments
• Personal growth and knowledge needed to bring the highest quality care to your patients

About Our Guest:

Dr. Sarver received his DMD from The University of Alabama School of Dentistry and M.S. in Orthodontics from the University of North Carolina in 1979. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a member of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists, a Fellow in both the International and American Colleges of Dentists and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.

In addition to his private practice, Dr. Sarver’s book, "Esthetics in Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery" was published in September 1998. He is also co-author (with Dr. Proffit and White) of the surgical text “Contemporary Treatment of Dentofacial Deformity), and is co-author the 4th and 5th editions of Proffit’s classic textbook “Contemporary Orthodontics”. He has given more than 300 professional presentations in the United States, Europe, Australia and the Middle and the Far East.

Resources:

https://sarverortho.com/