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Ep. 44: Dr. Clarke Stevens – WildSmiles Braces, Disney Licensing & Advice for Orthodontist Inventors

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Dr. Clarke Stevens is an innovative orthodontist from Omaha, Nebraska, and the creator of WildSmiles Braces. Clarke turned a creative spark into a patented bracket system that blends treatment with self-expression—and most recently collaborated with Disney. His career reflects a unique intersection of clinical excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and imaginative leadership.

On this episode, you will discover:

  • How Clarke built a fun, patient-centered orthodontic practice from the ground up
  • The origin story behind WildSmiles Braces and how a young patient’s necklace sparked the idea
  • Clarke’s advice for aspiring orthodontist inventors navigating patents, prototypes, and product development
  • The unexpected chain of events that helped secure a Disney licensing deal
  • How OrthoVoice laid the groundwork for many of today’s orthodontic meetings

Recorded January 24, 2025 at the AAO | AAPD Winter Conference in Marco Island, FL.

Generous support for this podcast comes from Solventum and LightForce Orthodontics.

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Musical Tribute: ‘Tea for Two' by Vincent Youmans

Join the community of forward-thinking orthodontists and catch up on every episode at illuminateorthopodcast.com — 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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Dr. Clarke Stevens is an innovative orthodontist from Omaha, Nebraska, and the creator of WildSmiles Braces. Clarke turned a creative spark into a patented bracket system that blends treatment with self-expression—and most recently collaborated with Disney. His career reflects a unique intersection of clinical excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and imaginative leadership.

On this episode, you will discover:

  • How Clarke built a fun, patient-centered orthodontic practice from the ground up
  • The origin story behind WildSmiles Braces and how a young patient’s necklace sparked the idea
  • Clarke’s advice for aspiring orthodontist inventors navigating patents, prototypes, and product development
  • The unexpected chain of events that helped secure a Disney licensing deal
  • How OrthoVoice laid the groundwork for many of today’s orthodontic meetings

Recorded January 24, 2025 at the AAO | AAPD Winter Conference in Marco Island, FL.

Generous support for this podcast comes from Solventum and LightForce Orthodontics.

Illuminate SpotlightSynapse Dental Pain Eraser

Musical Tribute: ‘Tea for Two' by Vincent Youmans

Join the community of forward-thinking orthodontists and catch up on every episode at illuminateorthopodcast.com — 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.

  continue reading

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