Invisalign for the General Dentist: Insight from the World's #1 Solo Provider Dr. Ryan Molis
Release Date: 03/12/2025
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info_outlineJoin us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Ryan Molis, the world's leading solo practitioner Invisalign provider with over 7,800 cases completed. Learn how he transformed his practice from $500K to $5M annually through Invisalign, and discover his practical approach to implementing clear aligner therapy in your practice.
Episode Navigation
- 00:02 - Introduction and welcome
- 01:02 - Dr. Molis's journey from dental school to Invisalign success
- 03:04 - Practice growth and case numbers
- 04:16 - Building a successful practice in a low-income area
- 05:48 - The importance of patient experience and referrals
- 07:36 - Practice workflow and team organization
- 09:12 - Marketing strategies and patient conversion
- 13:05 - The Molis Coaching approach
- 31:01 - Future of clear aligners and dental technology
Key Takeaways
Practice Success Strategies
- Focus on procedures you enjoy - happiness translates to patient experience
- Implement systems for team efficiency and patient flow
- Convert Invisalign patients to comprehensive care patients
- Leverage insurance benefits to increase case acceptance
- Price strategically for practice growth
Clinical Excellence
- Understand attachment design and biomechanics
- Utilize the Molis Template for predictable outcomes
- Offer refinements to achieve optimal results
- Focus on comprehensive patient experience
Meet Your Guest
Dr. Ryan Molis: The world's leading solo practitioner Invisalign provider with over 7,800 cases completed. Creator of Molis Coaching, providing simplified approaches for general dentists to achieve Invisalign success. Practice owner who transformed his business from $500K to $5M annually through clear aligner therapy.
Featured Discussion Topics
- Practice transformation through Invisalign
- Team training and delegation
- Clinical systems and protocols
- Insurance benefits optimization
- Patient experience and referrals
- Technology integration
- Practice pricing strategies
Connect With Simplify Dentistry
- Website: simplifydds.com
- Facebook Group: Simplify Dentistry Community
- Podcast: Available on major platforms
Topics: Invisalign, clear aligners, dental practice management, orthodontics, dental technology, practice growth, dental coaching, patient experience, team training, insurance benefits, clinical excellence