The Future of Orthodontics (w/Dr. Tom Pitts) [Ep.57]

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: How Art Dugoni influenced Dr. Pitts’ career from the very beginning.What Dr. Pitts learned from industry legends such as Ricketts, Harvold, Roth, Damon, and others.How Ricketts approach to slow maxillary expansion changed Dr. Pitts’ perspective on early treatment and arch development.Possible reasons why residents aren’t learning about the benefits of early treatment.Why general and pediatric dentists are more open to the benefits of early treatment.How to successfully achieve and maintain Class II correction in the mixed dentition.How to best retain Phase I arch development.The amazing benefits of disocclusion in both interceptive and comprehensive treatment.How the use of light, short Class II elastics is a complete game changer to achieve early and predictable sagittal correction.The 5 key components to Dr. Pitts’ vision for orthodontic treatment.How Dr. Pitts is treating full comprehensive cases in 9-13 months.The impact of extractions on lip fullness over time.The benefits of using square (versus rectangular) wires.Which arch forms to use to develop/expand the arches.The reason why Dr. Pitts developed an .021 x .026 bracket (versus the standard .022 x .028).The dates and locations of upcoming Pitts 21 Seminars.What Dr. Pitts sees as his legacy in the profession of orthodontics.*We also review various cases treated with the Pitts philosophy, so be sure to check out the YouTube link to this episode!LINKS:VISIT OUR EPISODE SPONSOR – Retainers for Life!  Visit www.AfterOrthoRevenue.com and use code ‘DOC2024’ to get $2500 off your enrollment fee!Link to Video on DOC YouTube Channel (to view Dr. Pitts cases): https://youtu.be/NyLDNqGIsp0?si=Briqt0ud379_NcGlLink to enroll in the Pitts Seminars: [email protected] to the DOC courses on Phase I: https://theorthocoach.com/ce-courses/Links to the YouTube videos on Ph I:-Part I: https://youtu.be/AsqQDiwVn0Y?si=-glbQCLg0gnj-a73-Part II: https://youtu.be/kXZxuMiO3iE?si=YBbG1N56F6VrBbPSLinks to OrthoTown articles:-Part I: https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/orthotown/orthotown-june-2023/index.php?startid=54#/p/54-Part II: https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/orthotown/orthotown-november-2023/index.php?startid=52#/p/52