The Digital Orthodontist: Live!

Ortho Takes Ep. 1: Airway Orthodontics is the Essential Oil of Dentistry w/ Dr. Zach Pitcher

The first episode of our new series Ortho Takes is here!! Board-certified orthodontist Dr. Zach Pitcher (University of Pittsburgh, Jolley Smiles Orthodontics) joins Ortho Takes to share his spiciest opinions on the field. From calling airway orthodontics the “essential oil of dentistry” to questioning trends that overpromise and underdeliver, Dr. Pitcher opens up about what really matters in patient care, how the specialty gets distracted, and why critical thinking is more valuable than hype.

Ortho Takes Ep. 2: Aligners Suck! w/ Dr. Maz Moshiri

Board-certified orthodontist Dr. Maz Moshiri (University of Missouri–Kansas City, Moshiri Orthodontics) joins Ortho Takes to share his spiciest opinions on the field. From declaring that “aligners suck” (kind of) to reflecting on the pendulum swing away from their once-unquestioned popularity, Dr. Moshiri breaks down where aligners still work, where they fall short, and why more patients seem hesitant to choose them. It’s a conversation about hype, biomechanics, and getting back to what works.

 

 

Ortho Takes Ep. 3: Most Orthodontic Social Media Is Terrible w/ Dr. Grant Collins

Orthodontist Dr. Grant Collins (University of Minnesota, Collins Orthodontics) joins Ortho Takes to share his spiciest opinions on the field. Known to millions as @TheBracesGuy, Dr. Collins doesn’t hold back when it comes to the state of orthodontic content online. From calling most ortho social media “terrible” to questioning the copy-paste trends that miss the mark, he dives into the tension between education and entertainment—and what actually builds trust with patients in 2025.

51: Joy in Orthodontics: Why Success Isn't Enough w/ Luke Infinger (Audio)

In this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live!, hosts Dr. Kyle Fagala and Luke Infinger unpack the central idea behind their book Joy in Orthodontics—and why success alone isn’t enough. Through an honest, reflective conversation, they explore the paradox facing many orthodontists today: outward achievement paired with internal exhaustion. From the realities of burnout and reaction-mode leadership to the deeper distinction between happiness and joy, this episode challenges the achievement-driven mindset baked into dental training. Kyle and Luke introduce practical frameworks—including the Values–Vision alignment and the J.O.Y. Decision Framework—to help doctors move from survival to intentional living. With real-world examples, hard data, and encouragement rooted in empathy, this episode offers a clear path toward sustainable leadership, healthier ambition, and rediscovering joy in both practice and life.

51: Joy in Orthodontics: Why Success Isn't Enough w/ Luke Infinger (Video)

In this episode of The Digital Orthodontist: Live!, hosts Dr. Kyle Fagala and Luke Infinger unpack the central idea behind their book Joy in Orthodontics—and why success alone isn’t enough. Through an honest, reflective conversation, they explore the paradox facing many orthodontists today: outward achievement paired with internal exhaustion. From the realities of burnout and reaction-mode leadership to the deeper distinction between happiness and joy, this episode challenges the achievement-driven mindset baked into dental training. Kyle and Luke introduce practical frameworks—including the Values–Vision alignment and the J.O.Y. Decision Framework—to help doctors move from survival to intentional living. With real-world examples, hard data, and encouragement rooted in empathy, this episode offers a clear path toward sustainable leadership, healthier ambition, and rediscovering joy in both practice and life.