We're excited to welcome Philippe Salah, a dental industry innovator, to the show today. He is the CEO of DentalMonitoringⓇ, a company leading the way in transforming orthodontic care. Their groundbreaking Smart STL solution is changing the game in digital orthodontics, from creating retainers to managing adjustments during treatment. This Smart STL technology has the potential to revolutionize the future of orthodontics. Philippe and his team recognized the current system's inefficiency for both treatment and the environment, and their goal was to create a more streamlined process. Take advantage of this episode to improve your practice's efficiency and patient satisfaction. Please note: Product availability, claims and regulatory status may differ across countries depending on local regulations. Contact your local DentalMonitoringⓇ representative for further information. IN THIS EPISODE: [5:19] Dr. Leon expresses his excitement about AI[5:58] Philippe discusses what is new and changing over the last ten years, and he explains how the next innovation, Smart STL, works for your practice[10:45] Philippe explains the impetus for the creation of Smart STL[15:57] Intraoral scanners and stage files are still needed[18:23] Discussion of the time saved with Smart STL and communicating the procedure to the patient[25:34] Philippe addresses other changes and innovations coming in the future[28:39] Philippe describes the quality management platform developed a year ago, which would be an asset to any practice KEY TAKEAWAYS:  The future of orthodontics lies in not having patients in your chair; instead, they will be in the comfort of their own homes with the doctor using an updated STL file corresponding to their teeth’s exact position.  Innovation comes in increments. Smart STL will require input from the doctor regarding the anatomy of the patient's teeth and cooperation from the patient who takes a DentalMonitoringⓇ scan with their smartphone.   Smart STL will improve the doctor's workflow, saving time and convenience for the patient, who will not have to make an unnecessary trip to the dental office. RESOURCE LINKS People + Practice  - Website Leon - Email Amy - Email People + Practice - Email Dental Monitoring - Website