The DOC Podcast

In this episode of The DOC Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jack Fisher, an esteemed orthodontist with decades of experience in both clinical practice and education. Dr. Fisher shares his journey, from overcoming dyslexia and ADD to becoming a pioneer in the use of temporary skeletal anchorage devices (TSADs) and CBCT imaging for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment. 
 
The discussion dives into various topics, including the future of orthodontic education, the necessity of early intervention, the use of 3D imaging, evidence-based practice, and the importance of addressing the why in orthodontics. Dr. Fisher emphasizes the need for the orthodontic community to adopt new technologies and approaches to truly improve patients' health, rather than just straightening teeth.
 
00:27 Meet Dr. Jack Fisher: Orthodontic Pioneer
02:56 Dr. Fisher's Early Life and Challenges
05:14 The Journey to Orthodontics
08:23 Innovations in Orthodontics
12:34 The Importance of CBCT Imaging
16:44 Orthodontic Education and Challenges
24:55 The Future of Orthodontics
40:28 The Financial Realities of Orthodontic Practice
40:45 Critique of Orthodontic Organizations
41:43 Orthodontic Residency Programs and Their Shortcomings
43:24 The Importance of CBCT in Orthodontics
45:28 Aligners and Their Limitations
48:08 The Role of Early Intervention in Orthodontics
49:32 Challenges in Orthodontic Research and Evidence-Based Practice
53:04 The Future of Orthodontics and Patient Care
59:38 The Importance of Nasal Breathing in Orthodontics
01:12:10 Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action
 
LINKS:
Dr. Mike’s Orthotown Articles: 
-Part I: https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/orthotown/orthotown-march-2025/index.php?startpage=36#/p/34
-Part II: https://www.orthotown.com/magazine/article/9575/beyond-osapart-2
Sleep Breathe and Thrive: https://www.drshereenlim.com.au/book/
Howard Stupak’s Book: https://a.co/d/iPD8SUt
Contact Dr. Fisher:  Jack.fisher@mac.com

What is The DOC Podcast?

The DOC Podcast brings you unique educational content taught by Dr. Mike DeLuke, a Board Certified Orthodontist with over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. Dr. DeLuke built his orthodontic practice from scratch in the early 2000s and grew it into a multimillion-dollar enterprise in less than 10 years. He was able to retire from his private practice at the age of 46 years old, and now devotes his energy to teaching his colleagues how to succeed both personally and professionally. He also provides locum tenens coverage for colleagues in South Florida.

Dr. DeLuke has served as a faculty member at numerous hospitals and orthodontic residency programs around the country, including as the cleft craniofacial orthodontist at Albany Medical Center in New York, and as a clinical professor at The University of Connecticut in the Department of Orthodontics. He is presently an adjunct professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Healthcare Network and a Visiting Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at Montefiore Einstein Hospital in the Bronx.

The DOC Podcast will bring you in-depth discussions and interviews with industry leaders and experts on a variety of topics, including clinical excellence, practice management, finance and wealth creation, health and wellness, taxes and accounting, fitness, and much more!