{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The DOC Podcast","title":"The Future of Orthodontics (w/Dr. Tom Pitts) [Ep.111]","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/06b27855\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4319,"description":"I am SO EXCITED to bring you today’s guest, Dr. Tom Pitts.  Dr. Pitts is a true legend in the field of orthodontics who has been practicing and educating for over 50 years.  We have an amazing discussion about a variety of topics, including: \nHow Art Dugoni influenced Dr. Pitts’ career from the very beginning.\nWhat Dr. Pitts learned from industry legends such as Ricketts, Harvold, Roth, Damon, and others.\nHow Ricketts approach to slow maxillary expansion changed Dr. Pitts’ perspective on early treatment and arch development.\nPossible reasons why residents aren’t learning about the benefits of early treatment.\nWhy general and pediatric dentists are more open to the benefits of early treatment.\nHow to successfully achieve and maintain Class II correction in the mixed dentition.\nHow to best retain Phase I arch development.\nThe amazing benefits of disocclusion in both interceptive and comprehensive treatment.\nHow the use of light, short Class II elastics is a complete game changer to achieve early and predictable sagittal correction.\nThe 5 key components to Dr. Pitts’ vision for orthodontic treatment.\nHow Dr. Pitts is treating full comprehensive cases in 9-13 months.\nThe impact of extractions on lip fullness over time.\nThe benefits of using square (versus rectangular) wires.\nWhich arch forms to use to develop/expand the arches.\nThe reason why Dr. Pitts developed an .021 x .026 bracket (versus the standard .022 x .028).\nThe dates and locations of upcoming Pitts 21 Seminars.\nWhat Dr. Pitts sees as his legacy in the profession of orthodontics.\n*We also review various cases treated with the Pitts philosophy, so be sure to check out the YouTube link to this episode!\nLINKS:\nVISIT OUR EPISODE SPONSOR – Retainers for Life!  Visit www.AfterOrthoRevenue.com and use code ‘DOC2024’ to get $2500 off your enrollment fee!\nLink to Video on DOC YouTube Channel (to view Dr. Pitts cases): https://youtu.be/NyLDNqGIsp0?si=Briqt0ud379_NcGl\nLink to enroll in the Pitts Seminars:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Wf6VIMhB_ulpfJzsJlix0BOF0i4W9yk8xxJ6-5X1Y6E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxOTI3LzE2OTg2/MzExNDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}