{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Orthodontic Products Podcast","title":"Aligners in Practice: Dr Ricky Caples on What Works for His Patients and Team","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1181,"description":"👤 Guest: Ricky Caples, DDS, MSSponsored by: Ormco📌 Episode Overview:In this episode of the Orthodontic Products Podcast, sponsored by Ormco, host Alison Werner talks with Dr Ricky Caples of Caples and Robinson Orthodontics in Monroe, La, about his transition to Ormco’s Spark Aligners and how clear aligners have reshaped his approach to treatment. He shares insights on patient comfort, workflow efficiency, and the benefits of using both Spark Aligners and the Damon Ultima System under the Ormco umbrella.⏱️ Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dr. Ricky Caples and His Practice02:57 Evolution of Orthodontics: Clear Aligners and Digital Tools06:00 The Spark Aligner Experience: Workflow and Patient Comfort09:02 Complex Cases and Versatility of Spark Aligners11:58 Comparing Spark Aligners with Competitors15:11 The Ultima Bracket System: A Game Changer17:54 Embracing Change in Orthodontics✅ Key Takeaways:▪️ Spark Aligners have improved treatment predictability and reduced refinements in his practice.▪️ Patient comfort and support from Ormco were key factors in making the switch.▪️ Having both Spark Aligners and the Ultima bracket system under one company has streamlined workflows and support.▪️ Staying open to change allows orthodontists to evolve with technology while maintaining quality patient care.👤 Guest Bio: Dr Ricky Caples has been a practicing orthodontist in Monroe, La, since 1993. He received his DDS degree and his MS in orthodontics from Louisiana State University. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and an active member of the American Association of Orthodontics, the Southwestern Association of Orthodontics, and the past president of the Louisiana Association of Orthodontics. He is also a member of the American Dental Association and received the Distinguished Service Award from the Louisiana Dental Association. He is also a member of the Cleft Palate Team of Northeast Louisiana. Caples is a collector of vintage convertible cars and rare...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/X7NlGtFJvqHBgyo4lxMYZd0wh7HWxd6v1dPEuUfTRFA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ0MjcwLzE2OTI2/NzUzNjYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}