I’m doing aligners… but it still feels random


A lot of docs start offering aligners… and then hit a wall.

Some months you start a case. Some months you don’t.

It feels reactive — not strategic.

That was me for a while.

Until I built in a simple system I called “Aligner Day.”

One dedicated day a quarter for consults and case starts.

It changed everything.

How to build your own Aligner Day system:

  • Pick 1 day/quarter (usually a light Friday or late-start morning)
  • Promote it internally — tell hygiene, front desk, assistants to mention it to patients
  • Schedule 30-40 consults from your hygiene list or past scan leads
  • Track outcomes: how many said yes, how many need follow-up

It doesn’t take a big event — just a consistent workflow.

I map out the steps in this video: Watch it here🎥


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Struggling to understand how clear aligner attachments really work?

In this video, I break down everything you need to know about Invisalign attachment types, including when to use horizontal vs vertical attachments, how to place them properly, and which ones help with retention, rotation, extrusion, and intrusion.

You’ll learn how to avoid common mistakes, the difference between optimized vs conventional attachments, and how to apply G5, G6, and G8 attachments for better results in your clear aligner cases.

-Dr. Avi


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