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Straight Talk - The AOS Orthodontic Podcast

Straight Talk - The AOS Orthodontic Podcast

By: American Orthodontic Society
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 As an organization we provide courses, resources and support for General and Pediatric Dentists wanting to offer Orthodontic Treatment on another level. This podcast offers everything from emerging technologies, debates about best practices, stories of doctor journeys and more.Copyright 2026 Straight Talk - The AOS Orthodontic Podcast Economics Education Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Straight Talk Podcast - Episode 7 Johnny Quinn - US Olympian and NFL Wide Receiver

    Straight Talk Podcast - Episode 7 Johnny Quinn - US Olympian and NFL Wide Receiver
    Apr 29 2026
    From NFL Cut to Olympian: Johnny Quinn on Failure, Belief, and Building Resilient Teams Straight Talk host Nathan interviews Johnny Quinn—US Olympian, former NFL wide receiver, and one of only three athletes to play pro football and compete in the Winter Olympics—who will keynote their September annual meeting. Quinn shares his Texas sports roots, going undrafted but signing an NFL free agent deal, then being cut multiple times, losing $2.6 million, and blowing out his knee. He explains how he transitioned into bobsled through football and Division I track, and describes the difficult four-year gap from NFL exit (2010) to making the 2014 Olympic team, using reading and reframing failure as a circumstance rather than identity. They discuss avoiding burnout by managing energy, strengthening teams through the “platinum rule,” competing against bigger rivals through belief, and Quinn’s book PUSH (Prepare, Understand, Serve, Harness), including being benched during an Olympic year before ultimately making it. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:05 NFL Dream and Setback 02:49 Competitive Mindset 03:59 Draft Day to Getting Cut 06:16 From Football to Bobsled 08:40 The Four Year Gap 11:15 Redefining Failure 13:43 Leadership and Burnout 16:18 Building Teams Through Change 17:57 Belief Over Resources 21:00 Push Framework Book 22:50 Closing and September Event
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    23 mins
  • Straight Talk Podcast - Episode 6 Nick Greenfield - CEO of Candid Pro

    Straight Talk Podcast - Episode 6 Nick Greenfield - CEO of Candid Pro
    Dec 15 2025
    Candid Pro CEO Nick Greenfield on Clear Aligners, AI Monitoring & Building Ortho in General Practice On the AOS Straight Talk podcast, host interviews Nick Greenfield, co-founder and CEO of Candid, about his path from startups (including helping launch Lyft) into dentistry and how dental practices resemble startups. Greenfield explains Candid’s evolution from a direct-to-consumer model with retail shops to Candid Pro, driven by the insight that most patients prefer starting ortho with their dentist. They discuss post-COVID industry trends, the shift to digital dentistry (intraoral scanning, simulations, AI diagnostics), and how AI-powered monitoring can reduce visits and improve compliance. Greenfield outlines a roadmap for adding clear aligners—education, clinical confidence, workflow and hygiene-driven case sourcing, financing options—and highlights AOS training with Dr. Matt Standridge, orthodontist oversight in Candid Pro, service responsiveness, and provider offers like status matching. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:38 Nick’s Startup to Dental Path 01:39 Dentistry as a Startup 02:39 Candid Origins and COVID 04:22 Pivot to Candid Pro 07:19 Digital Workflow and Ortho Growth 09:59 AOS Training and Ortho Oversight 14:50 Compliance and Remote Monitoring 17:54 Bootcamp Invite and 2026 Roadmap 22:45 AI and the Future of Aligners 26:55 Same Day Starts Explained 28:55 Why Switch to Candid Pro 32:01 Service Culture and Wrap Up
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    35 mins
  • Straight Talk Podcast - Episode 5 Dr. Williams & Dr. Elizondo

    Straight Talk Podcast - Episode 5 Dr. Williams & Dr. Elizondo
    Nov 18 2025
    Understanding Orthodontic Standards of Care with Dr. Avio and Dr. Williams Join us in this episode as Dr. Avio and Dr. Brad Williams discuss their extensive dental backgrounds and dive deep into the critical standards of care in orthodontics. They share insights on the importance of cephalometric analysis, the evolution of orthodontic practices, and the legal implications for orthodontists and general dentists. This discussion highlights the nuances and challenges in the orthodontic field, making it a must-watch for dental professionals. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Backgrounds 00:48 Journey into Orthodontics 04:20 Changes in Orthodontics Over the Years 05:13 Importance of Cephalometrics in Orthodontics 10:08 Challenges and Solutions in Orthodontic Practices 21:54 Aligner Therapy and Diagnostic Records 34:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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    35 mins
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