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The Orthopreneurs Podcast with Dr. Glenn Krieger
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The Orthopreneurs Podcast with Dr. Glenn Krieger
How AI and Robotics Will Transform Orthodontics w/Dr. Mehdi Peikar
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I’ve seen a lot of innovation in this space over the years—but every once in a while, something comes along that makes you stop and think, “Okay… this actually changes things.” In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mehdi Peikar—orthodontist, physicist, and one of the most fascinating minds you’ll ever meet—to talk about where orthodontics is heading and what happens when you combine AI, biomechanics, and true customization.
Mehdi walks us through his journey—from studying quantum mechanics and biomechanics at some of the top institutions in the world to building award-winning orthodontic technologies—and now launching Celebrace, a fully customized 3D-printed bracket system that flips traditional orthodontics on its head. We’re not talking about “low, medium, high torque” anymore… we’re talking about precision-built prescriptions for every single tooth, for every single patient.
But this episode goes deeper than just a product. We get into the future—AI, robotics, and yes… even the possibility of orthodontics being automated someday. Whether that excites you or terrifies you, one thing is clear: the doctors who understand where things are going are the ones who will thrive.
Celebrace is a 100% digital, AI-driven, fully custom metal braces system, designed to bring greater precision and consistency to finishing. If you’re interested in seeing how it works in practice, LEARN MORE and get started.
Quotes
“Nobody’s really MBT or Roth—every case is unique. Now we finally have the tools to treat patients that way.”
— Dr. Mehdi Peikar
“You approve the treatment plan… and we reverse engineer the bracket to match it exactly.”
— Dr. Mehdi Peikar
Key Takeaways
Intro (00:00)
Mehdi’s journey: ortho → physics → innovation (01:13)
Why quantum mechanics thinking shapes innovation (03:54)
AI vs. quantum computing—what’s actually impacting us now (07:12)
Will AI replace orthodontists? (09:08)
The future: robots, automation, and orthodontics at home (11:54)
Why traditional prescriptions (MBT/Roth) are outdated (26:26)
What makes Celebrace different from other “custom” systems (33:03)
How fully custom brackets improve efficiency and finishing (29:31)
Reverse-engineering treatment plans into exact prescriptions (34:16)
Digital orthodontics: where braces are heading next (32:48)
Additional Resources
If you’re even remotely curious about where orthodontics is heading—and how to stay ahead of it—this is one you don’t want to ignore.
👉 Learn more about Celebrace at: https://celebrace.com
👉 Or reach out directly: info@celebrace.com
And if you’re heading to AAO, make sure to check them out in person—you’ll want to see this technology up close.
Register for the Make More Money Meeting: https://ortho4m.com/home
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