The Secrets Behind Running a 99% Aligner-Based Practice w/ Dr. Steven Semaan

The Orthopreneurs Podcast with Dr. Glenn Krieger

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Steven Semaan, an Australian orthodontist who runs a practice that's 99% aligner-based.
He shares how he transitioned into a full aligner model in a country where aligner adoption is still relatively low. Steven also shares the tools he uses, like dental monitoring and remote response, to run his practice more efficiently and create more time for himself and his patients.
At one point, he got an award for being the #1 doctor in the world using dental monitoring.
Not only that, but Steven is the mastermind behind iChew®, an innovative aligner accessory that patients absolutely love. It solves a lot of the issues with traditional chewies, and his patients can’t stop asking for more!
If you have issues with aligner patient compliance or scaling your practice efficiently, Steven drops some golden nuggets you don’t want to miss.
Ready to rethink how you run your practice and get inspired to innovate? Click play, and let’s go!
Key Takeaways
Introduction (00:00)
Dr. Steven Semaan's background and early career (00:58)
Transition to orthodontics and early adoption of aligners (07:51)
Transitioning to aligner-based practice (14:36)
Embracing dental monitoring and remote response (21:15)
Using AI tools like ChatGPT in daily workflows (28:38)
Addressing compliance in aligner treatments (36:43)
Importance of delegation in practice management (39:35)
iChew® and its benefits (45:54)
Additional Resources
- Order The iChew®: https://www.chewly.com.au/
- Remote Response: https://www.remoteresponse.com/
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