Markham Orthodontist Team Continuing Education in San Diego

Markham Orthodontist Team Learning in San Diego

MCO Orthodontics, your Richmond Hill Invisalign and Markham braces orthodontist, works hard to ensure an excellent orthodontic experience.  To this end, we continually educate ourselves in clinical techniques as well as hospitality.

In the lobby of the conference room

Last weekend, Dr. Tam and some of the administrative team flew to San Diego to attend a weekend conference to help improve our patient experience at the Dana Hotel.  It started off rocky with an unexpected diversion to LAX, but the rest of the weekend was very smooth and educational.  It was an energizing seminar and we look forward to bringing back new ways of improving our interactions with you!

Night out for dinner in Old Town, San Diego

Toronto Invisalign Specialist Speaks at Best Invisalign Meeting of the Year

As many of you know, Dr. Jason Tam is one of Invisalign's top doctors in North America.  Look to him for Invisalign in Toronto.  He has been speaking for Align Technology for several years.  Recently, he was invited to speak at the Invisalign Ortho Forum in Palm Beach, Florida.

Dr. Tam on the Invisalign Forum Program

Dr. Tam presented some of his work and theory behind using Invisalign as a technique rather than a product.  Remember that whether you are an Invisalign candidate depends on your initial malocclusion, but more on the experience and comfort level of the doctor.  Many orthodontists still have not used Invisalign for more difficult treatments, so they may tell you that Invisalign is not right for you, even though there may be doctors who are able to use it.

Dr. Jason Tam on the Invisalign Expert Speaker Panel

He recently received the feedback from the Rob Walker, the Invisalign North Director.  Here is what he had to say:

Regarding the Eastern Forum, below are the comments from the survey sent to the attendees.  I basically searched the document for “Jason” “Tam” and a few other key words to consolidate.  Below is the summary:

What do you recommend we change or improve at future Forums to make them more valuable?

·         Jason Tam worked with us at our round table on a clincheck that dr had just received from Invisalign. He was very helpful in teaching how to critically evaluate the clincheck you receive.  A round table where clincheck a not yet approved are critiqued would be very helpful in improving this skill.

Who was the most effective speaker and why?

·         All good.  Especially liked Dr Tam.  He was thorough and organized

·         Dr. Tam was very practical and easy to understand.

·         Jason Tam - his style and approach are best suited to my style, and his teaching style is the most logical.

·         Sam, tam, kotterman, celenza all great

·         Tam....easy to relate to...his practice is

As you can see the comments are in alignment with the same comments I heard from customers I spoke with personally.  I think your “real world” approach, casual presentation style and thorough clinical expertise resonated with everyone.  I greatly appreciate your efforts at the Forum and I hope to see you again soon.

Damon Bracket Advantages in Markham, Ontario? Another Study Says No...

There are still many patients who come in to see us, their orthodontist in Markham, regarding the use of self-ligating braces such as Damon, Empower, or SmartClip.  We tell that that orthodontics is a scientific profession and that we require sound evidence to show that there are differences in order to make such claims.  Unfortunately, braces manufacturers sell these braces at a premium and market direct to public.

Here is a link to another recent Randomized Control Trial about the use of self-ligating braces vs traditional braces.  Again, the study concludes that there are no differences.

Remember that the braces and appliances are simply a tool.  Your results will depend highly on the experience of your orthodontist in diagnosis, treatment planning, and the use of the appliances to properly track you treatment.

Toronto Invisalign Sales - $3495 for Invisalign - Too Good to be True?

At MCO Orthodontics, your Stouffville and Markham Orthodontist, we see hundreds of Invisalign patients in our clinic every single year.  We often hear patients ask why our fees are higher.  They will show us ads or team buys where Invisalign is a much lower price than what we are asking for.

Things to Consider When Getting Invisalign

The key thing to remember is that you are not buying Invisalign.  You are buying Invisalign treatment by the doctor.  It is a subtle but very big difference.  Align's advertising, as well as that by many dentists will have you viewing Invisalign as a commodity or as a product.  This is extremely far from the truth since the experience and skill of each doctor will produce different results.  Therefore you cannot really compare costs between offices since you are not paying for the same thing.

You can read more about Invisalign as a technique rather than as a product at the Toronto Invisalign Website.

Markham Ontario Invisalign Orthodontist Published in Invisalign's Top 2012 Treatments Book

Recently, Dr. Tam received word that one of his Invisalign Teen before and and after results would be published by Align Technologies.  It was selected as the top Class 2 malocclusion treatment with Invisalign in 2012.  This is just another one of a long list of accolades for this top Richmond Hill Invisalign Orthodontist, who has worked very hard to understand Invisalign treatment properly to treat his patients and travels internationally to teach doctors how to use Invisalign.

Dr. Tam with the 2012 Invisalign Book

Remember that Invisalign is a technique rather than a product.  The general public often believes that who they go to for their treatment does not make a difference.  This is extremely far from the truth, since it is the doctor who should be designing the force system and movement of teeth by editing the ClinCheck program, rather than leave it to non-dentist computer technicians in Costa Rica.

Top Class 2 Invisalign Treatment of 2012

Dr. Tam has been fortunate to treat hundreds and hundreds of Invisalign patients, giving him the experience and foresight to use Invisalign in situations when other doctors might not be able or willing.  Congratulations again!

Dr. Tam meets with Richard Brodie, Best-Selling Author and Creator of Microsoft Word

One of the best ways to continue to improve is to be able to learn from very successful people who have different perspectives on various aspects in life.  Dr. Tam has devoted his life to the continual improvement of his own orthodontic career as the top orthodontist in Stouffville and Markham.  He has also worked hard to enrich the lives of his highly professional team, his patients, and their families.

Dr. Tam having lunch with MS Word creator Mr. Richard Brodie

Recently, Dr. Tam was fortunate enough to secure a one-on-one lunch meeting with Mr. Richard Brodie, the creator of Microsoft Word.  Since leaving MS and becoming independently wealthy, Mr. Brodie has traveled the world and written several best-selling books including "Getting Past OK:  The Self-Help Book for People Who Don't Need Help".  It is an interesting niche for self-help for those who are already doing well in their lives.

It was a thrilling time for Dr. Tam as he bounced questions off Mr. Brodie ranging from family to investing to interpersonal relationships and more.  Dr. Tam would like to thanks his friend Kyle Ray for  introducing them and facilitating the meeting.

Toronto Invisalgn Specialist is Keynote Speaker at Calgary Invisalign Expo and His Son's 2nd Birthday!

Dr. Tam, your Stouffville Invisalign Orthodontist, is on Align Technology's Speaker's bureau, with many orthodontists eager to learn about how to use Invisalign better from him.  He recently flew out for a 12 hour trip to Calgary to deliver a lecture about how Invisalign is a braces technique rather than a commodity for this Western Canadian Invisalign Forum.  Orthodontists from British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan flew in to listen to Dr. Tam teach them how to move teeth properly with Invisalign.

Invisalign Invitation to Orthodontists featuring Dr. Tam

Many people view orthodontic treatment as the same no matter where you go.  This is particularly true with a brand like Invisalign.  The key point for potential patients to understand is that your Invisalign results depend on how your doctor plans your treatment.  You will get different results as you are paying for the orthodontist to straighten your teeth, not Invisalign.

Dr. Tam, his wife Amelia, and son Isaac at his 2nd Birthday Party!

The reason for Dr. Tam's short trip was to make it back in time for his son's 2nd birthday party the next day.  They had wonderful weather and a great celebration!