Driving Orthodontic Efficiency: Leveraging Technology and Leading Change with Confidence
Daniel Bills, DMD, MS
Dr. Dan Bills is an avid (yet barely competent) golfer, boater and skier who enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wife Emily and his daughter Caroline. Dr. Bills received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Lafayette College and his dental degree from Harvard University, both with Honors, after which he completed a three-year orthodontic residency at the University of Illinois. He is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. He founded and maintains a state-of-the-art practice, Innovative Orthodontics, with three locations in Southern New Jersey, just outside of Philadelphia. He is on Faculty at Harvard University and at the University of Pennsylvania, where he has been honored as "Teacher of the Year". He lectures regularly at academic institutions and orthodontic meetings, both stateside and abroad, and gives in-office courses about a variety of clinical topics as well as how to better utilize technology in the orthodontic office. One of his greatest passions is teaching his colleagues how to work smarter and, consequently, live better.
Lecture Description
Achieving clinical excellence has always been, and should always be, our number one priority as Orthodontists. However, clinical efficiency, as long as it does not come at the expense of clinical excellence, is equally as important and all too often ignored. As is true in all professions and industries, today's Orthodontic patients expect technology based, personalized conveniences. And as labor and material costs continue to rise in our profession, eliminating unnecessary appointments is essential to maintaining profitability without significant fee increases. Simply put, if we can treat a patient in fewer visits in less time, while at the same time achieving optimal levels of clinical excellence, everybody wins — patient, parents, and Orthodontist. New Orthodontic technologies are emerging daily. Some of these innovations are merely hype and may actually increase the workload of the Orthodontist, while others are incredibly powerful tools to improve the quality of our clinical care as well as our clinical efficiencies and effectiveness. This lecture will focus on technology based orthodontic solutions that will allow you to work smarter and live better. It will dive deep into the incredible power of clinical efficiency and how it relates to patient experience, clinical excellence, and practice profitability. Finally, it will give you powerful tips and pearls on change management, so that you can help your colleagues and teammates implement these transformative lessons with confidence when you get back to the office!
Lecture Learning Objectives
- Learn the fundamental formula to evaluating the efficiency of your current clinical systems
- Discuss proven, technology-based clinical strategies to improve clinical efficiency while also improving clinical excellence
- Review fundamental change management concepts to allow for easy implementation of new and exciting technologies
From Artificial Intelligence to Human Excellence: Using AI to Elevate Your Team
Dr. Aaron Christopher
Dr. Aaron Christopher is the founder of Walla Walla Orthodontics, La Grande Orthodontics, and Christopher Orthodontics, with five locations serving families across Washington and Oregon. A graduate of Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the University of Washington Graduate Orthodontics Program, Dr. Christopher combines clinical excellence with a passion for people, culture, and thoughtful integration of emerging technologies like AI. His practices are built on the belief that orthodontics goes far beyond straight teeth and that, at its heart, it is about confidence, connection, and transformation. Drawing from his own personal and professional experiences of challenge and growth, he has cultivated a team culture grounded in authenticity, love, and continual improvement. Dr. Christopher regularly teaches and mentors within his own practices and local communities on leadership, mindset, and the human side of orthodontics. He lives in Walla Walla with his wife, Brianne, and their four children.
Lecture Description
In an era where AI is often positioned as a tool for doing more with less, Dr. Aaron Christopher offers a fundamentally different vision—using artificial intelligence to unlock human excellence.
This presentation shares real-world applications of AI that his practices use to build lasting team knowledge, capture and replicate the "secret sauce" of top performers, accelerate leadership development, and strengthen systems—all in service of elevating people, not replacing them. Attendees will leave with practical ideas for leveraging AI to make growth, mastery, and culture truly "sticky" within their own teams.
Mastering Clear Aligner Technique: From Precision Setup to Finishing Excellence
Dr. Sean Holliday
Dr. Sean Holliday earned his dental degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and his orthodontic certification and master's degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Holliday is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a published author, and a public lecturer. He is a contract advisor for Align Technology, and Holliday Orthodontics is an Invisalign® Diamond Plus Apex provider, and has treated over 12,000 clear aligner cases and is involved in various clinical research in digital orthodontics. He is a Journal of Clinical Orthodontics Clinical Advisory Council Member, serves on the boards of several dental organizations, leads and operates four orthodontic offices on the island of Oahu.
Lecture Description
In this interactive session, Dr. Sean Holliday shares advanced, real-world strategies for achieving predictable results with clear aligners. Participants will explore how to minimize refinements through optimized digital setups, effectively manage additional aligners, and integrate emerging appliances such as the lnvisalign palatal expander and mandibular advancement device. The session concludes with proven techniques for finishing excellence combining smile design principles, posterior setting strategies, and hybrid treatment approaches to elevate both efficiency and clinical outcomes.