GC Orthodontics Exchange
GC Orthodontics Exchange
Podcast Description
A Podcast designed to provide the Orthodontic Profession with a conversational platform from industry peers on how to balance the rapid advances in technology with the mechanics of tooth movement. Take away practical operational advice that will maximize chair share profitability. Transition treatment time measurement from months and visits to hours spent in the chair. Balance is not a luxury—it’s the foundation of success.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a wide range of themes focused on orthodontic innovation and efficiency, including topics like biomechanics, fixed appliances, and the integration of digital technology. Examples of episodes include discussions with experts on orthodontic wires, such as Dr. Bob Waugh, and the exploration of the Multi-FA appliance with inventor Dr. Yoav Mazor, emphasizing the importance of balancing treatment time and maximizing chair time profitability.
A Podcast designed to provide the Orthodontic Profession with a conversational platform from industry peers on how to balance the rapid advances in technology with the mechanics of tooth movement. Take away practical operational advice that will maximize chair share profitability. Transition treatment time measurement from months and visits to hours spent in the chair. Balance is not a luxury—it’s the foundation of success.
Dr. Bryn Cooper is back for her second appearance on the GC Orthodontics Exchange. The Houston-based orthodontist, who opened her practice over a decade ago plasterless, paperless, and fully digital, joins host Michael Wilgus for a deeper dive into the world of digital orthodontics.
In this episode, Dr. Cooper shares her journey from beta-testing 3D printers before the competition existed to running two fully digital practice locations today. She breaks down the clinical realities of indirect bonding and aligners, where each modality shines, and what she’s learned from using seven different jig systems throughout her career.
Dr. Cooper also tackles the “efficiency” conversation head-on — pushing back on the idea that reducing appointments is the whole story, and making the case that patient experience has to be part of the equation.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why Dr. Cooper went 100% digital from day one and what that looked like before the technology caught up
- The real difference between planning in a digital environment vs. placing brackets chairside
- Where aligners fall short and when braces deliver more predictable results
- How to think about efficiency beyond just chair time and appointment reduction
Whether you’re just beginning to explore digital workflows or looking to refine your existing approach, this conversation is packed with honest, practical insights from a clinician who’s been doing it longer than most. And if you haven’t caught Dr. Cooper’s first episode yet, make sure to go back and give it a listen!
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