Dr. Christian Groth is a Detroit-area orthodontist and innovator helping lead the charge in digital orthodontics. As co-founder of <a href="https://www.motorcitylabworks.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Motor City Lab Works</a>, he’s made waves in 3D printing, aligner therapy, and lab–practice integration — all while maintaining an independent approach to innovation.On this episode, you will discover:<ul><li>How a forward-thinking group practice model shaped Christian’s approach to “high tech, high touch” care</li><li>The origin story and scaling of Motor City Lab Works — from one printer to an advanced digital orthodontic lab</li><li>Why breaking free from aligner brand dependency gives orthodontists more flexibility in patient treatment</li><li>A proven protocol for treating deep-bite cases with aligners using Solventum's Force vs. Flex plastics</li><li>The promise and limitations of direct 3D printed aligners — plus what the AAO’s C-TECH Committee is watching next</li></ul> Recorded April 25, 2025 at the AAO Annual Session in Philadelphia, PA.Generous support for this podcast comes from <a href="https://www.get-grin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grin</a> and <a href="https://klowenortho.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">KLOwen Ortho</a>.Illuminate Spotlight: <a href="https://www.alignerfellowship.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">THE Aligner Intensive Fellowship</a>Musical Tributes:<ul><li>‘I Can’t Help It’ by Michael Jackson</li><li>‘Double Vision’ by Foreigner</li><li>‘Ghostbusters’ by Ray Parker Jr.</li></ul> Join the community of forward-thinking orthodontists and catch up on every episode at&nbsp;<a href="https://illuminateorthopodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">illuminateorthopodcast.com</a>&nbsp;— where innovation meets inspiration.The Illuminate Orthodontic Podcast explores cutting-edge orthodontics and dentistry, offering orthodontists insights on innovation, patient care, custom braces, Invisalign & aligners, and 3D printing — while spotlighting leadership, practice growth, work-life balance, and the business of running a thriving orthodontic practice with creativity and entrepreneurship.

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Ep. 47: Dr. Christian Groth – Orthodontist on Lab Innovation, Deep Bites & Aligner Brand Agnosticism

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