Ep. 7: Dr. Alfred Griffin III

Written By Dr. Chris Cetta

Revolutionizing Orthodontics: Dr. Alfred Griffin III and the Journey to 3D-Print Custom Braces

Dr. Alfred Griffin III is an orthodontist who created the world’s first fully customized, 3D-printed ceramic brackets.

On this episode, you will learn about:

  • His educational background including a combined DMD/PhD program

  • The founding of LightForce Ortho during his residency at Harvard

  • His key partnership with orthodontist & entrepreneur Dr. Lou Shuman

  • Their adoption during the pandemic & subsequent growing pains

  • A sneak peek of some new LightForce features

Recorded March 12, 2021 at the new LightForce Headquarters in Boston, MA

 
 

Generous support for this podcast comes from:

Dr. Chris Cetta

Dr. Christopher Cetta is a board-certified orthodontist practicing with Blue Wave Orthodontics in Bradenton, FL. Dr. Cetta is the co-inventor of Precision Aligner Buttons™ by DynaFlex. He has authored several journal articles and speaks on orthodontic product development and innovation. Dr. Cetta is the host of The Illuminate Orthodontic Podcast. Dr. Cetta also plays bass for two rock bands, including the all-orthodontist group Relapse.

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