Invisalign for General Dentists: IPR, Refinements & DIY Aligners | Dr. David Galler
August 16, 2021
Why do so many general dentists start Invisalign and then give it up? Dr. David Galler, known as "the Wolf of Invisalign," explains the step-by-step system he teaches GPs, how he keeps refinements low, what he does himself instead of delegating, and how to talk patients out of DIY aligners. In this episode: - How he started Invisalign in Manhattan in 2001 - Why aligners change patients' lives in a way fillings never did - AACA study clubs, and why dentists should be each other's best friends - What a young dentist needs before starting clear aligners - A step-by-step system for GP aligner cases - What to delegate to assistants, and what to do yourself - Keeping refinement rates low by checking tracking at every visit - The "would you build your own roof?" talk for DIY aligner patients Plus 2021 dental news: a bill to require adult dental Medicaid in every state, and whether long COVID could become a protected disability for employees. Dr. David Galler is a third-generation dentist who practiced for 20 years in downtown Manhattan, where he became one of the busiest general-dentist Invisalign providers in the country. He teaches the ReEngage clear aligner course and is part of the American Academy of Clear Aligners (AACA). Chapters: 0:00 Intro 7:19 News 7:27 News: a bill to require adult dental Medicaid 9:38 News: could long COVID become a protected disability? 17:14 Introducing Dr. David Galler 19:29 The "Gallerites" 22:40 AACA study clubs 24:58 Dentists should be dentists' best friends 27:42 How he started Invisalign in 2001 29:23 Why aligners change lives 31:22 How National Align Your Teeth Day started 34:17 The Wolf of Invisalign 37:14 The first step for a young dentist 38:38 Why moving teeth with plastic isn't easy 39:43 Getting trained: the ReEngage course 41:08 Why GPs give up on aligners 43:00 A step-by-step system for GP cases 45:31 Viewer question: what to delegate to assistants 47:39 Keeping refinements under 20% 50:00 DIY aligners 51:06 The roof analogy for patients 53:01 State boards vs DIY companies 56:33 Who makes the best aligner students 57:14 Closing 🎧 Listen to the podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dentists-in-the-know/id1543254763 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Elfj6LX0hCUyp0AgdTsij 📺 Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8pm ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟 Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends when you follow the DINKs: https://fanflet.com/dinks/social-2
