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FALL 2018
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTISTS
FAO Director Spotlight. . . . . . . . 1
BOD Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2017 Survey Results . . . . . . . . . . 2
Annual Session Brochure . . . 4-5
Florida Association of Orthodontists
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTISTS
President’s Message
Dear FAO members,
“What, me worry?” –Alfred E Neuman
A couple years ago (or maybe it was a few more than that), a newly graduated orthodontist told me a story that
when she informed a favorite professor of her desire to specialize in orthodontics, he replied, “ahh orthodontics, the
champagne of dentistry!” And so it was. Dr. John Beattie
Dentistry is our profession. Orthodontics is our specialty. And it’s part of our proud heritage that Orthodontics was
the first specialty in dentistry.
But if you listen to some folks now, you might get to worrying that we’ll be the first specialty to become irrelevant.
“And you may say to yourself, well, how did I get here?” (David Byrne of the Talking Heads in Life During Wartime
At our March meeting, Lysle Johnston reminded us of the three pillars that are the hallmarks of a specialty: an organization, an educational
system, and a journal. And what made our specialty so strong was that our tripod was so strong. And stable. But our tripod’s been growing legs.
And while one might suppose that more legs would mean more stable, maybe it’s not.
So now besides our good old national and regional and state organizations, we have all sorts of different sometimes more specialized groups
competing for our time. And besides national and regional and state meetings, we have corporations putting on meetings and even Facebook
groups have meetings now. And while it seems harder these days to entice our brightest to be educators, almost everyone wants to hold a
microphone in a booth at a meeting. And who has time anymore to read those fat journals that keep piling up every month? Not when some
smart KOL can sort it out for us.
I’m not saying all this stuff is bad—I’m no luddite (and some KOLs are my friends). I think a lot of it is good. But time is our most precious
limited resource and sometimes it seems like there’s just not enough to sort it out. Still it’s important that our tripod doesn’t start to seem like
some rickety table at a sidewalk café that you have to cram a pack of matches under the short leg to quit it from wobbling.
“Who’d a thunk?” (Mortimer Snerd)
I’ve been thinking lately of a story my grandfather told me about when, as a young boy, he traveled with his dad from their farm in Kentucky
to a nearby town to sell a horse or a cow or something, they got a hotel room and saw for their very first time . . . an electric light bulb. They
couldn’t figure out how to turn it off and had to cover it over with a wool sock. When I was a kid, I used to help my grandfather with running
electrical wires and such around the house. He taught me the difference between 110 and 220 volts. To think of how fast technology changed the
world in just his lifetime is staggering. And it keeps changing ever faster. In orthodontics like everywhere else.
Ever since the introduction of pre-formed stainless steel bands by Archie Brusse in 1933, we’ve worried that every technological development
that’s made it easier for us to treat our patients even better has also made it easier for someone else to treat our patients even when that someone
else is no one else!
“Isn’t anyone going to help that poor man?” (Harriet Johnson in Blazing Saddles)
And I go to a meeting and I get asked, “why aren’t we doing something?” So here’s the thing. As an association we can’t make laws (that’s the
state legislature) and we can’t make rules (that’s the state Board of Dentistry) and we can’t discipline dentists who break laws or rules (Board of
Dentistry again).
What can we do about the laws that govern the practice of dentistry (and orthodontics? Well, we do have a right to petition our government.
And we do that by lobbying our legislatures. So support your PACS on the state level (FAO and FDA) and on the national level (AAO and ADA).
And for some of us, get to know and get involved with legislators. Every legislator has a dentist (well most I suppose) and a lot them have an
orthodontist too (or at least their kids do).
What about the state board? The governor appoints them (politics again). We’ve been fortunate to have one our own serve with distinction for
the last ten years. But his tenure there has ended. Please join me in giving a hearty thanks to Dr Bill Kochenour. The workload is staggering; the
rewards are few. It is telling that at the FDA level, the Board of Dentistry liaison and the government affairs attorneys and staff were always quick
to praise Dr Kochenour’s service on all of our behalf.
The purpose of the board of dentistry is to protect patients or, perhaps more properly put, the citizens of the state of Florida. There’s nothing
in there about protecting the modality of practice or the standard of living of dentists (or orthodontists). To protect the citizens, the board of
dentistry makes rules and regulations for the practice of dentistry by dentists. An example would be some rules to guide tele-dentistry, a field that
is developing faster than the regulators can figure out what to do with it. The board is charged with enforcement of those rules and regulations.
Now what we’re told sometimes is that the enforcement of the rules is reactionary. In other words, the board acts when a patient has been
harmed and a complaint is made by the patient to the board. If the rule breaker is a dentist, the board can mete out some discipline. But what if
its dentistry performed someone who isn’t a dentist?
President’s Message (continued on page 3)FAO Director Spotlight
The satisfaction Dr. Arghavan Welch receives from orthodontic specialty training as an
developing personal relationships with her patients and the intern at the University of Florida,
professional gratification she obtains through engineering a Department of Orthodontics. She
confident, elegant smile are the reasons why she is passionate earned her advanced graduate
about the practice of orthodontics and has committed herself certificate in orthodontics from
to the utmost care and attention to detail in the treatment of Jacksonville University in 2015, Dr. Arghavan Welch
her patients. where she served as chief resident
and president of her class of fifteen residents, as well as a
Dr. Welch fulfilled her dream of opening her private practice member of the faculty/student selection committee. That same
in January of 2017 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and is year, she obtained her board certification from the American
proud to serve her community. Gardens Orthodontics is Board of Orthodontics, an honor and distinction that 1 out 3
a contemporary state-of-the-art orthodontic clinic, fully orthodontists achieve.
paperless and all-digital, equipped to deliver the latest
innovations orthodontics has to offer. She has held many Dr. Welch and her husband reside in Palm Beach Gardens,
leadership roles over the years, in academia and beyond, where they are proudly raising their daughter, Lola and
leading up to her selection as an executive board member of expecting their second daughter Christmas Day 2018. When
the Florida Association of Orthodontists. Dr. Welch devotes away from Gardens Orthodontics, Dr. Welch is an avid traveler
a great deal of her time to advance organized dentistry and and enjoys spending time with her family and friends at the
orthodontics. beach, biking, dining at amazing local restaurants and being
involved in her community.
Dr. Welch obtained her undergraduate degree in Civil
Engineering and Micro & Molecular Biology from the Dr. Welch was recently elected as FAO’s newest Director to the
University of Central Florida in 2008. She earned her Doctorate Leadership council, if you are interested in leadership, email:
of Dental Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University lissette@wcdental.org
in 2012. Upon graduating from dental school, she started her
Florida Board of Dentistry Update
Florida’s New Law on Controlled Substance Prescribing • Prescription supply limits for the treatment of acute
All licensed dentists who are registered with the DEA and pain that may not exceed 3 days or up to a 7 day
authorized to prescribe, including Teaching Permit holders, supply in special circumstances
Health Access dentists, Temporary Certificate holders, • The Florida Board of Dentistry develop guidelines for
Limited License holders and Dental Residents are impacted prescribing controlled substances for acute pain
by the changes in the Controlled Substances Bill • Mandatory requirement for all dentists to utilize the
There are four key changes in the law for all dentists. They PDMP for the prescribing or dispensing of controlled
include: substances.
• A requirement that dentists take a Board-approved
2-hour CE course on prescribing controlled For questions, contact the Florida Department of Health at
substances by January 31, 2019. Takecontrol@FLhealth.gov.
12017 FAO Annual Survey Results
1. How many years have you practiced? 12. What are your normal treatment time intervals between
0-5 = 13% 6-10 = 15% 11-15 = 8% 16-20 = 15% adjustments?
21-25 = 8% 26-30=10% >30 = 30% 4 weeks 7% 5-6 weeks 54% 8 weeks 26%
10 weeks 7% 11 weeks or more 7%
2. Describe your current practice situation.
Solo practice 85% Group owned practice 2% 13. How long does your average case take to complete?
Independent contractor for pedo or general 0% 24 months = 9%
practice 9%
14. Which of the following do you use in your office? Tissue
3. How many satellite practices do you have? laser 61% Post Tx tooth whitening 42% Accelerated
Zero 55% one 28% two 8% three 4% >3 4% ortho %50 Tads (outside) 61% Tads (in office) 36%
4. My number of case starts for 2017 15. What percent of your treatment is extraction? 0-10% =
(Full treatment only) 38% 11-25% = 53% 26-40% = 8% >40% = 0%
less than 150 18% 150-200 24% 201-250 9%
16. How many days a week do you see patients?
251-300 18% 301-350 11% >350 11% >500 9%
1-2 = 0% 3 = 30% 4 = 64% 5 = 6% >5 = 0%
5. Compared to 2016 my 2017 case starts: increased 55%
17. How many patients do you see in a day? >25 9%
decreased 18% stayed the same 27%
25-40 26% 40-55 28% 55-70 19% >70 19%
6. Compared to 2016 my 2017 net income
18. When do you plan to retire?
Increased 68% decreased 17% stayed the same 15%
This year = 0% 2-5 years = 21% 6-10 years = 23% 10-15
7. How do you feel regarding AAO CAP progam? Like it, years = 13% 16 years or more = 43%
continue 19% Like it, want changes 16% Neutral 49%
19. What percentage of your cases are clear aligner-type?
Wish to discontinue 16%
0-10% = 47% 11-20% = 32% 21-30% = 19%
8. What type of social media does your office use? 31-40% = 0% >40% = 2%
Facebook 93% Twitter 20% Instagram 47% Pintrest 7%
20. For how many insurances are you a provider?
Linked In 13% Other 9%
0 19% 1-4 19% 5-9 30% >10 32%
9. Did staff salaries change in 2017?
FAO members reported $670,330.00 in donated care for
Raised salaries 52%
2017. It is important to track your pro bono services in order
Reduced salaries (either through less hours, staff
to provide financial and statistical information to state and
reduction or salary reduction) 4%
national legislators. Tracking can be handled by you or
Remained the same 42%
your front desk and submitted to the FAO at year end or by
10. Do you use Cone Beam CT scan machine in your office? completing the next FAO survey in March 2019. Information
Yes 13% No 87% to track: ID Code, date and value of treatment.
11. Do you use an intra-oral scanner or plan to purchase one
in the next year? Yes 78% No 22%
2017 FAO Pearls
If someone else is already doing it then it’s probably possible Join a FB study group
Palatally impacted U3s w/ CAT (Clear Aligner Therapy). Treat you team members with respect and give
Bond eyelet to palatal U6s, ligate NiTi coil to gold chain so encouragement on regular basis.
patient returns every 6-8 weeks. You can cut up saliva ejectors in a few pieces and use them
Take action and be accountable. for Aligner Chewies.
Use an eyelet on severely rotated teeth for initial rotation Staff is never to say ‘No Problem’ --- only ‘My Pleasure’
before placing a normal bracket Written and memorized scripts to ensure a consistent
Stop comparing your practice to other practices and create message is given to patients and families regarding office
your own goals and benchmarks. There are no right or wrong policies or answers to common questions.
ways to run your practice, only your way. Bond 7’s early
Don’t be penny wise and dollar foolish. Who cares what you
spend on a ligature wire.
2President’s Message (continued from inside cover)
“So are you going to pull those pistols or whistle Dixie?” (Clint Eastwood in The Outlaw Josey Wales)
The responsibility to prosecute the unlicensed practice of dentistry lies with the state attorney’s office. Unfortunately, our issue hasn’t been their
issue. Or one might say they’ve been too busy to pull their pistols.
So what is our role as an organization?
Like any concerned citizen, we can make requests or give opinions and even advice.
The AAO has done that. They’ve advised 30 some state boards of dentistry that some DIY schemes of moving teeth run afoul of state regulations.
But again, the boards are sometimes not so much pro-active. The Georgia Board tried to be though and they were promptly sued by a do-it-yourself
company. And it wasn’t just the board that was sued it was the board members themselves. Because in Georgia, the same as in Florida, the state doesn’t
indemnify the board members so they can be on the hook individually. You see how this might make a board cautious. It’s like the deck is stacked.
“These cards are marked” (the dirty dealer in the M&M commercial)
In a lawsuit that a company might bring against a board or an association would, the allegation would be that the members were conspiring to
restrain fair trade. You see the anti-trust folks at Federal Trade Commission don’t want to see a multibillion dollar company held back from making
more billions. They’re all about fairness.
Anyway anybody can sue anybody but nobody but nobody likes getting sued and subpoenaed and deposed. So it is in the interest of any group
(including us) to militate against that by not colluding or conspiring to restrain anyone’s trade (even if they’re bad). We’ve got to speak to the
important issues which revolve around what’s best for patients. We’re always on safe and solid ground there. And mostly we play it safe by speaking
in general terms and by being careful what we say to each other (especially in crowds or in print) about specific companies or corporations. We talk
about clear aligner therapy; do it yourself orthodontics treatment. That sort of thing.
“My Aim is True” --Elvis Costello in Allison
We won’t find sympathy asking for things for our own interests. And we don’t really need to. We’re lucky in this. We work in a specialty, in fact, in
a profession, in which we can align ourselves with our patients’ interests and embark on a journey together. And when we do good for our patients,
we can end up doing alright ourselves.
Our right to petition the government is our ability to influence. We can increase our influence by leveraging it.
“We must hang together, or surely we will hang separately” (Ben Franklin)
Orthodontists make up about a tenth of the dental work force. So we’re the largest (real) specialty. But on the political landscape, we’re small beer
(well let’s say , the champagne of small beer, but still . . . )
We can leverage our influence and we can do that by being involved with the FDA and the ADA.
Exhibit “AB”—that’s Andy Brown. Besides everything else he does for us, Andy is on the ladder to become president for the FDA. And that’s
good for everyone. He set the standard for the MOMs events when he co-directed the Jacksonville event. He’s active, he’s involved and he brings our
interests our concerns our perspectives to a larger audience. Please also remember to thank Andy when you see him for all he that he does . . . all of
the time.
Leveraging our voice is like shouting through a megaphone. Case in point--the recent ADA public service announcement on DIY Dentistry. Yeah
I know, it took ‘em long enough, considering how much Invisalign general dentists do these days. But sometimes it seems like they starting to get. So
we need to keep at it.
What else is there?
Specialty advertising. The AAO legal team has been working in some states, and they stand ready to help in Florida should we need it, to keep
maintain specialty advertising standards. You’d be surprised (or maybe not) at who wants to call themselves what sort of “specialist” these days.
AAO Professional Advocacy Conference. After the AAO Annual Session in Washington, DC in May, a few hundred of our colleagues stayed on
after the meeting and attended presentations on governance and legislative influence. And then the next day they lobbied legislators on Capitol Hill.
Volunteers from Florida were FAO members Bruce Scarola, Billy Neale, Lan La (UFCD Ortho Resident), and me. We visited the offices of Senator
Marco Rubio, Senator Bill Nelson, and Representatives Matt Gaetz, Ted Yoho, Stephanie Murphy, and Kathy Castor. We talked about Flex accounts,
student loan reform, the medical device tax, and tax reform. And all that helps our AAO lobbying team advocate on our behalf.
“And so we beat on boats against the current, borne back ceaselessy into the past” --F Scott Fitzgerald in The Great Gatsby
What we do is good. And it matters that we do it well. It matters that we maintain our proud heritage of service to our patients by maintaining our
tripod.
And so stay involved, stay active in our organization(s)—and spend a minute on our FAO members Facebook page (if that’s your thing).
Support our schools. Support our meetings. Come and learn from our speakers and come and learn from each other. Like we did in New Orleans
at the SAO meeting (thanks to SAO President Randy Rigsby and program directort Brian Jacobus—two of our own who continue to do heavy lifting
for us all) and like we will at our own annual meeting in March in Tampa where Shreena Patel has put together an amazing program for us.
It was at just such a meeting many years ago that I shared with some recently graduated orthodontic colleagues a toast to the best damn job in
the world. All these years later I think it still is and so I invite you all to raise your glass (whether beer or champagne or the champagne of beers or
whatever is your preference) to the learned calling, the great specialty of orthodontics that is The Champagne of Dentistry! May it ever stay so.
3Join Us
79th Annual Session
March 1-3, 2019
Renaissance Tampa
International Plaza Hotel
MEETING SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019 SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2019
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 a.m. Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Preventing Medical Errors for Dentists . . . . . 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Developing a Lean Digital Practice . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FL Domestic Violence Review for Dentists . . . 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m.
Orthodontists Networking Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Bus transportation departs from hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.
DRESS CODE POLICY
**University Club of Tampa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 p.m. **Friday Formal Dinner - Professional
Located in Downtown Tampa (bus transportation provided) (Coat & tie required and ladies dress appropriately)
201 N. Franklin Street, #3800. During Annual Meeting Session and Saturday’s Dinner
Casual Professional (No shorts, sport t-shirts or jeans)
Congratulations to Dr. Brian Jocubus
2019 Distinguished Service Award Recipient
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2019
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Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Expanded Duties Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 a.m. w w w. f a
Diagnose and Tx Plan Your Business . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Are You Overworking or Underproducing?
Business Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Collaborative Round-Table Lunch:. . . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
H O T E L I N F O R M AT I O N
The Anatomy and Choreography of . . . . . . . . 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza
Same Day Starts 4200 Jim Walters Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33607
The Pub Tampa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 p.m. (813) 877-9200
Located at International Plaza 2223 North WestShore Blvd.
(No transportation needed) FAO Room Rate $216.00 + tax; Reservation Code: FAOFAOA
www.marriott.comCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS
FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST SATURDAY, MARCH 2ND
Preventing Medical Errors for Dentists Diagnosing and Treatment Planning Your Business –
Sponsored by Ormco
Dr. Michael Ragan
Despite the efforts of healthcare providers, medical error rates Drs. Jeff Kozlowski and Jamie Reynolds
in dental offices remain high. Patients and families pay for errors
through disability and death. Preventable medical errors not only
affect patients, family members and healthcare providers but also
contribute to soaring healthcare costs. This activity will explore Why Clinical Efficiency is Good Business
approaches to prevent medical errors that are both system-based Dr. Jeff Kozlowski
and human performance-based and describe The Joint Commission What does clinical efficiency have to do with the business of
National Patient Safety Goals as they pertain to medical errors in orthodontics? Everything! Dr. Kozlowski will show you how having
dental settings. a clear focus on clinical efficiency will enhance both your practice
and your business. Thorough review of the key metrics to measure
your current efficiency will highlight where you have room to
Florida Domestic Violence Review for Dentists increase your capacity without adding overhead or days worked.
Dr. Kozlowski will present novel concepts on how to re-evaluate
Dr. Michael Ragan your clinical scheduling to help ensure you are getting the most
According to the CDC’s Injury Center Division of Violence production out of your time in the office.
Prevention, intimate partner violence is a major public health
concern, with one woman in four and one man in seven age 18 and
older in the U.S. having been victims of severe physical violence by The Anatomy and Choreography of Same Day Starts
an intimate partner in their lifetime. There needs to be a focus on Dr. Jamie Reynolds
recognizing abuse and prevention, as many cases go unrecognized The one thing we know for certain about the future is that it will
even when victims seek out medical care, due to healthcare provider be different from today. And, today’s orthodontic environment is
barriers to assessing for abuse. Lack of specific training in intimate changing rapidly with many new players competing for the same
partner violence is one of the leading barriers identified by dentists. orthodontic consumer. Using insights gained from over $300
million in orthodontic production and 60,000+ new patient starts
mined from the OrthoFi database, Dr. Reynolds will share data-
driven strategies and process improvements that will help you keep
orthodontic patients where they belong—in the hands of a skilled
orthodontist—you!
SUNDAY, MARCH 3RD
Developing a Lean Digital Practice – Co-Sponsored
by Henry Schein
Dr. Scott Frey
Description: An exploration of how to leverage 3D printing
technology, clear aligners, and digital tools to increase practice
profits and treatment efficiency.
PrActice OPPOrtunities
Are you looking for an associate or employment?
On Friday, March 1st the FAO will host a Networking Mixer in conjunction
with the Annual Session. If you are looking for an associate or selling your
practice and would like to provide details, please submit information via
email to lissette@wcdental.org by February 24th. If you are looking for an
opportunity please provide a short bio and photo by February 24th.
Questions: contact Lissette (813) 903-8811.Florida Association of Orthodontists PRESORTED
P.O. Box 611 STANDARD
U.S.POSTAGE
Brandon, FL 33509
PAID
(813) 903-8811 TAMPA, FL
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F L O R I DA A S S O C I AT I O N O F O RT H O D O N T I S T S O F F I C ERS 2018 - 2019
President Directors Past Presidents FL SAO Director
Dr. John Beattie – Orlando Dr. William Neale – Fort Walton Beach Dr. John Richards – Ft. Myers Dr. Jeremy Albert – Trinity
jrbeattie2@aol.com billyneale@aol.com riversidecrew@comcast.net
AAO Delegates
Vice-President Dr. Thomas “TJ” Albert – Naples Dr. James Wortham – Clermont Dr. Brian Jacobus – Port St. Lucie
Dr. Shreena Patel – Jacksonville Beach tealbertjr@hotmail.com drjim@worthamortho.com Dr. Jim Wortham – Clermont
orthogator@gmail.com
Dr. John Metz – Land O’ Lakes Executive Director Editor
Secretary-Treasurer info@metzorthodontics.com Lissette Zuknick Dr. Ruth Berry – Largo
Dr. Henry Rozen – Coral Springs Lissette@wcdental.org rberrydmd@tampabay.rr.com
hrozen@earthlink.net Dr. Arghavan Welch – Palm Beach Gardens
drwelch@gardensorthodontics.com
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Friday Preventing Medical Errors o I will attend o I will not attend
Florida Domestic Violence Review o I will attend o I will not attend
Orthodontist Networking Mixer o I will attend o I will not attend
Bus Transportation o Yes o No
Dinner at University Club of Tampa o I will attend o I will not attend
Saturday Breakfast o I will attend o I will not attend
Diagnosing and Treatment Planning o I will attend o I will not attend
Collaborative Round-Table Lunch o I will attend o I will not attend
Dinner at The Pub Tampa o I will attend o I will not attend
Sunday Breakfast o I will attend o I will not attend
Developing a Lean Digital Practice o I will attend o I will not attendSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES
Dr. Michael Ragan is Managing Dr. Jamie Reynolds earned
Partner of a Miami based law his dental degree from the
firm with 25 years of experience University of Michigan and his
as a defense trial attorney. He master’s degree in orthodontics
received his undergraduate from the University of Detroit-
degree from Syracuse Mercy. He is a diplomate
University, a D.M.D. from the of the American Board of
University of Pennsylvania Orthodontics and the first
School of Dental Medicine, a orthodontist to include an
J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, and an Insignia case in his ABO recertification examination.
L.L.M. in Health Law from Loyola University College In private practice, he lectures nationally and
of Law. Dr. Ragan has held academic appointments internationally on the Damon System, advanced
at the University of Pennsylvania School Of Dental orthodontic technologies, soft-tissue lasers and
Medicine, the University of Florida College of aligners. His passion to make high-quality orthodontic
Dentistry, and the Georgetown University Dental treatment accessible to as many people as possible led
School. Dr. Ragan is presently Adjunct Professor in him to co-found OrthoFi for which he now serves as
the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at board chairman. OrthoFi offers comprehensive third-
the Nova Southeastern College of Dental Medicine. party financing solutions also designed to streamline
Dr. Ragan practiced dentistry for fifteen years and also onboarding and handle insurance and collections.
spent seven years supervising healthcare professional
liability claims within the insurance industry. Dr. Dr. Scott Frey attended
Ragan is a Medico-Legal Consultant to the Fortress Washington University in St.
Insurance Company. Dr. Ragan is a Fellow of the Louis, majoring in Chemistry,
American College Of Dentists, the International before his early admittance to
College of Dentists, and the American College of the University of the Pacific
Legal Medicine. Arthur A. Dugoni School of
Dentistry in San Francisco. He
Dr. Jeff Kozlowski received his graduated in the top of his class
DDS and orthodontic specialty and was inducted into the Tau
certificate from State University Kappa Omega dental honor society.
of New York at Buffalo. In
private practice, he has lectured Dr. Frey obtained his post-doctoral master’s degree
all over the world, including for and completed his certification in orthodontics at
the AAO and its constituent the University of Colorado. He is board certified
societies, for universities, in orthodontics, is a published scientific author, an
study clubs, the European international authority and lecturer on Invisalign® as
Damon Symposium and annually for The Forum. well as esthetic and digital orthodontics.
His topics include digital orthodontics, efficient
early treatment and facial esthetics. He has been
published in several orthodontic journals, including
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