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Get ready for a masterclass, because today we’re talking to an absolute legend in the orthodontic world, Dr. Marta Baird.
Dr. Baird is a powerhouse: a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a successful practice owner at Baird Orthodontics, and an icon with Align Technology, serving as both a Consultant/Educator and a North America Faculty Member. She’s also seriously giving back to the field as the Course Director for Clear Aligner Education at the University of the Pacific (UOP), where she earned her DDS and MSD.
Dr. Baird’s expertise is evident—she’s confident, knowledgeable, and fantastic at breaking down complex concepts. She is the perfect person to help us dive into both the business and clinical sides of private practice success.
We've structured this episode in two essential parts:
Whether you need actionable advice on how to run a successful practice or you’re looking to seriously level up your Invisalign skills, this episode is for YOU.
Plus, stick around to the end, as Dr. Baird shares details on her exciting new venture, SMARTA, designed to provide specialized resources for orthodontists!
Time Stamps:
00:00- Pre-game Talk with Kylie and Michael/Dr. Baird Intro
03:23 - Journey to Private Practice and Align Partnership
06:34 - Balancing Teaching and Clinical Practice
09:51 - Developing a Digital Workflow
13:22 - Patient Acquisition Strategies
17:37 - Building Relationships with Dentists
19:19 - Becoming an Invisalign Consultant
22:22 - The Role of Orthodontists vs. General Dentists
25:49 - Future of Orthodontics and AI Integration
35:56 - Case Review: Distalization and Extractions
https://www.bairdorthodontics.com/
https://www.smartaorthosolutions.com/
By Kylie and Michael SchlesingerGet ready for a masterclass, because today we’re talking to an absolute legend in the orthodontic world, Dr. Marta Baird.
Dr. Baird is a powerhouse: a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a successful practice owner at Baird Orthodontics, and an icon with Align Technology, serving as both a Consultant/Educator and a North America Faculty Member. She’s also seriously giving back to the field as the Course Director for Clear Aligner Education at the University of the Pacific (UOP), where she earned her DDS and MSD.
Dr. Baird’s expertise is evident—she’s confident, knowledgeable, and fantastic at breaking down complex concepts. She is the perfect person to help us dive into both the business and clinical sides of private practice success.
We've structured this episode in two essential parts:
Whether you need actionable advice on how to run a successful practice or you’re looking to seriously level up your Invisalign skills, this episode is for YOU.
Plus, stick around to the end, as Dr. Baird shares details on her exciting new venture, SMARTA, designed to provide specialized resources for orthodontists!
Time Stamps:
00:00- Pre-game Talk with Kylie and Michael/Dr. Baird Intro
03:23 - Journey to Private Practice and Align Partnership
06:34 - Balancing Teaching and Clinical Practice
09:51 - Developing a Digital Workflow
13:22 - Patient Acquisition Strategies
17:37 - Building Relationships with Dentists
19:19 - Becoming an Invisalign Consultant
22:22 - The Role of Orthodontists vs. General Dentists
25:49 - Future of Orthodontics and AI Integration
35:56 - Case Review: Distalization and Extractions
https://www.bairdorthodontics.com/
https://www.smartaorthosolutions.com/