Advanced Practice with Invisalign™ Treatment course (API)

Dr. Brian Amy has been providing Invisalign^® treatment since being certified in 2000 during his residency at Temple University in Philadelphia. A Sapphire provider, he has taken a special interest in the efficiencies of Invisalign treatment for patients and doctors, and enjoys using this technology to successfully treat virtually any type of case. He has an appreciation for patient motivation and cooperation, and the vital role they play in successful orthodontic treatment. As a member of the Align faculty since 2015, he has lectured nationally and internationally to share advances on Invisalign First™ treatment, teen treatment, surgical cases, iTero™ scanner incorporation, ClinCheck^® treatment planning efficiencies, and the digital practice.

Dr. Marta Baird runs a vibrant boutique orthodontic practice in Pleasanton, CA where she relentlessly pilots new workflows and clear aligner techniques. Beyond her private practice, she energizes students in the ways of clear aligners as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of the Pacific’s Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. As the Course Director for ‘Clear Aligner Treatment’ and ‘Principles of Orthodontics,’ she brings enthusiasm and clinical evidence to her lessons. Her mission is to craft systems that deliver stunning results with consistency and efficiency.

Dr. Regina Blevins attended the University of Michigan, where she received her degree in dentistry. Her love and appreciation for the fine art of the cosmetic side of dentistry led her to pursue her orthodontic graduate training at the University of Minnesota, where she received her MS and certificate in orthodontics. In addition to her ongoing education to provide the best care in the most efficient manner, Dr. Blevins strives to be at the top of technology and uses the most advanced products and procedures available. She is a Top 1% Invisalign^® provider. Dr. Blevins is also passionate about giving back to the community and supports after-school programs for underprivileged children, as well as Smiles Change Lives, an organization that serves families for whom braces pose a financial hardship. She is a busy, working mother of four wonderful children and knows the challenges families face in pursing orthodontic care.

Dr. David R. Boschken was certified as an Invisalign^® provider in 1999, during his residency at the University of Pennsylvania, and has been treating Invisalign patients in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2000. Dr. Boschken was one of two original speakers for Align starting in 2000. Dr. Boschken later co-founded ClinReview, a treatment planning company geared toward assisting general dentists and orthodontists with Invisalign treatment planning. He has developed one of the largest Invisalign study clubs and provides assistance to dentists nationwide. Dr. Boschken is Align's longest-tenured faculty member and Invisalign lecturer for more than 24 years, and has trained thousands of dentists and orthodontists throughout North and South America, Europe, and APAC. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a double major in biochemistry and anthropology. He received his dental degree and orthodontic training from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and spent a year in England for a hospital residency at Guy’s and St. Thomas Hospital. He has two private practices in Los Altos and San Jose, CA.

Julie Branscum started her career in orthodontics in 1990. She is a vital part of the Orthodontic Associates team, which is now a 5-doctor practice with four locations. Julie has been a treatment coordinator for 11 years, and has assisted her practice in reaching and maintaining the highest tier available as providers of Invisalign^® treatment.

Dr. Adriana Da Silveira maintains a private practice in orthodontics in Austin, TX, and has been the Chief of Orthodontics at the Dell Medical Center for the last 15 years. She specializes in treating patients with craniofacial syndromes, patients with special needs, and those who have complex medical problems. She loves treating young kids, and Phase 1 is a big part of her practice. Dr. Da Silveira has spoken at many national and international meetings, including the AAO annual meeting and the Invisalign^® Ortho Summit.

Brianna Fuentes has over 20 years of orthodontic experience in private and corporate practices, through roles such as director of operations, treatment coordinator, clinical assistant, marketing, and leadership. Brianna has been an Align faculty member and speaker since 2018 and has been involved with numerous Immersion courses for orthodontists since 2015. Alongside Dr. Sean Holliday, she was also a key team member and manager of Holliday Orthodontics for nearly 10 years in Hawaii. Brianna has been an orthodontic consultant based out of Florida for the last four years for practices throughout the United States, helping teams create a positive culture, customize efficient systems, increase new patient conversion, and overall improve practice morale and goals.

Dr. Donna Galante is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where she received both her dental degree and her specialty certification in Orthodontics. For eight years, Dr. Galante was a clinical instructor at the University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthodontics where she was twice voted ’Instructor of the Year.’ An Align faculty member and speaker since 2011, she has lectured both nationally and internationally to more than 15,000 doctors and their teams, sharing her expertise with Invisalign^® clear aligners and her passion for digital orthodontics. Dr. Galante and her husband, fellow orthodontist Dr. Paul Cater, have 3 practices in California and Nevada. She is also an Ivy League guest lecturer and published author, helping educate other orthodontists about Invisalign techniques and applications.

Dr. Graham Gardner loves creating smiles. His passion is figuring out how to treat people most effectively and efficiently with Invisalign^® clear aligners, and then sharing these techniques with others. After attending Wake Forest University, he attended dental school at VCU and finished his orthodontic residency at NYU in 1998. Dr. Gardner has been teaching at the VCU Orthodontic Residency as adjunct faculty since 2000. His lecturing has taken him throughout the United States as well as to Canada, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Dr. Barry Glaser earned his DMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his orthodontic training at Boston University. Dr. Glaser has a thriving orthodontic practice in Westchester, New York, where he has been shaping confident smiles for over 30 years. With more than 400 lectures and seminars across five continents, Dr. Glaser is also a respected author. As a Sapphire provider and a dedicated Align faculty member for over 15 years, he remains at the forefront of clear aligner innovation.

Dr. Sean Holliday earned his dental degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and his orthodontic certification and MS degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Holliday is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a published author, a public lecturer, and an active member of many leading dental organizations. He has been teaching colleagues on the Invisalign^® System since 2008 and teaches regularly on practice development, clinical techniques, digital workflow, and the latest advancements in clear aligner therapy. Dr. Holliday is an Align faculty member and a Sapphire tier provider. He is the lead educator at orthomasterclass.com and co-founded the Orthocosmos group. Dr. Holliday leads and operates four orthodontic offices and practices full-time on the island of Oahu.

Dr. Bart Iwasiuk has been using Invisalign^® treatment since his residency training and in private practice since 2002. He received his DDS from the University of Toronto and his certification in orthodontics from the University of Rochester. His interest in multidisciplinary dentistry stems from spending two years at the University of Washington and being influenced by the Seattle Study Club. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Rochester, as well as a personal instructor on YourOrthoCoach.com. He is an international keynote speaker and a key opinion leader for Align. With advancements of aligner products aimed at growing patients, he is also a member of the Global Growing Patient Speaker Group and the North American Mandibular Advancement Clinical Expert panel. He is a Blue Diamond Invisalign provider practicing in the Greater Toronto area.

Dr. Farah Kar is one of the top Invisalign^® providers in the Southeast and has won multiple awards for her excellence in orthodontics and customer service. She attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry where she earned her DDS degree and graduated with honors. During her time at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Kar founded the Women’s Dental Association and served as class president. After completing dental school, Dr. Kar continued her training by specializing in craniofacial orthodontics. During her residency, she earned her second MS degree and certificate of orthodontics. She is a proud member of the American Association of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, Give Kids a Smile, and The Royal College of Dentists of Canada. Dr. Kar is passionate about new technologies and techniques in orthodontics that allow treatment times to be shorter and more comfortable for patients.

Dr. Shiva Khatami is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a member of the Angle Society of Orthodontics. She received her certificate in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics from the University of Rochester, NY, and her PhD in craniofacial biology from the University of British Columbia. After completing her PhD program, Dr. Khatami moved to Fort Lauderdale and joined the Department of Orthodontics at Nova Southeastern University to serve as an associate professor. Upon leaving her university position and opening her private practice, ART Orthodontics, Dr. Khatami continued her teaching activities by establishing the Advanced Restorative Treatment (ART) study club, mentoring dentists and dental specialists. Dr. Khatami joined Align as a faculty member to develop and deliver educational programs.

Debbie Khedoo, treatment coordinator, began her career as a Level II Certified Dental Assistant, where she worked for a large orthodontic practice in Mississauga, Ontario. Over the years, she has acquired extensive experience in different aspects of the field, such as purchasing and marketing before joining Dr. Bart Iwasiuk at Discover Orthodontics, as his treatment coordinator. Her experience and passion for orthodontics has inspired her to join Align's education team, where she has spoken at various venues and study clubs on Invisalign^® marketing strategies and locally and in North America.

Dr. Samuel Lee graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, and worked as a general practitioner. He then went on to complete his orthodontic residency and Masters in Oral Biology at the University of Southern California’s Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. Upon graduation of his orthodontic residency program, Dr. Lee went on to become a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He is a North American faculty member Advisory Board member for Align. He was a clinical assistant professor in the Graduate Orthodontic Department at USC’s Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, with an emphasis on clear aligner certification and education for the orthodontic residents. Currently, he is a Blue Diamond Invisalign^® provider, while also maintaining two private practices with his partner, Dr. Trang Nguyen.

Dr. Maz Moshiri has dedicated his career to orthodontics, with a particular expertise in clear aligners and Invisalign. He holds a Doctorate, Masters in Oral Biology, and Certificate of Advanced Training in Orthodontics from the University of Louisville, and is both a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists.

A Clinical Assistant Professor at Saint Louis University's Center for Advanced Dental Education, Dr. Maz oversees the clear aligner curriculum and lectures on Invisalign. He also serves as a featured lecturer and "Ask the Expert" speaker for Align Technology, traveling internationally to train orthodontists. He is co-founder of the Aligner Intensive Fellowship, an online residency that has educated thousands of doctors worldwide.

Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis has been treating Invisalign^® patients at his private practice in Princeton, NJ, since 1999 and reached the level of Diamond provider in 2005. He has taught Invisalign courses, conducted regional study clubs, and lectured at Invisalign Ortho Summits. Dr. Nicozisis earned his DMD at the University of Pennsylvania and his MS and certificate in orthodontics from Temple University. He is a member of the Angle Society of Orthodontics.

Dr. Christos Papadopoulos earned his DDS degree from Dalhousie University in 2013 and received the Canadian Dental Association’s Student Leader Award. He was then accepted into a general practice residency, with an emphasis in pediatric dentistry, at the University of British Columbia. In Vancouver, he worked as a dentist at BC Children’s Hospital and throughout the province delivering regular and emergency dental care to patients of all ages but mostly served children with disabilities and inpatient children in the hospital. Subsequently, Dr. Papadopoulos was accepted into Western University's Graduate Orthodontic program where he earned his MS degree in orthodontics. He is the President of the Atlantic Orthodontists Association (AOA), is on the board of the Canadian Association of Orthodontists, and voluntarily serves as the Atlantic Regional Chair for Smiles4Canada, a national non-profit foundation whose mission is to provide complimentary orthodontic treatment to children in need.

Shannon Patterson is a leader and advisor in the orthodontic industry, serving as a partner at Bentson Copple Patterson & Associates. With a nationwide client base, Shannon advises orthodontists on the business and operational aspects of their practices, with a particular focus on practice and career transitions. A Kolbe Certified Consultant, Shannon specializes in using the Kolbe suite of assessments to foster strength-based relationships and build highly functional teams. Her expertise helps orthodontists better understand their natural strengths and align them with strategic goals.

Dr. H. Derick Phan earned his DDS degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, followed by a prestigious residency at the Loma Linda VA Medical Center, where he trained in treating complex dental cases and surgical extractions, including wisdom teeth. Dr. Phan began his career in the Salinas/Monterey Bay area as a family and cosmetic dentist and later completed an additional year of training in pediatric dentistry. He then pursued his orthodontic specialty at Jacksonville University. Today, Dr. Phan is recognized as one of the nation’s top Invisalign^® providers. As a Sapphire provider, he lectures across the U.S. and internationally, educating peers and collaborating with the world’s leading orthodontists. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Phan is known for combining cutting-edge orthodontic techniques with compassionate, patient-centered care.

Dr. Alyssa Ricci graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florida with her BS Degree. She earned her DDS degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she graduated first in her class and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. As a board-certified orthodontist with commitment to excellence, Dr. Ricci loves to share her knowledge, expertise, and passion for creating beautiful smiles by offering each of her patients an experience like no other. Dr. Ricci started her boutique, concierge-like private practice in Miami, FL, in order to elevate the standard of care in the community.

Nicole Pruitt is currently the director of operations for Boschken Orthodontics located in Northern California. In 2011, she began working for Dr. David Boschken as a treatment coordinator. Nicole's significant contributions have brought the practice to 98% new patient starts with Invisalign treatment. Nicole brings the same enthusiastic and personal approach to the new patient consultation as she does when she is speaking to a crowd.

Petra Putnam has dedicated over 20 years to orthodontics. She is currently the treatment coordinator for the most successful private practice in treating with Invisalign First™ in Texas. Her vast experience comes from clinical assisting, marketing, office management, and sales. Petra’s passion is education: educating patients, parents, and orthodontic teams everywhere. Her favorite subject is Phase 1 treatment using the highest level of advanced digital technology with Invisalign First treatment and the Invisalign^® Palatal Expander System.