Q&A Dr. Yan Kalika

Published on: 06/06/2025

Dr. Yan Kalika, DMD, MS is a certified specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, and the founder and CEO of Image Orthodontics—a leading destination for technology-driven treatment and personalized care. A graduate of Harvard School of Dental Medicine and UC Berkeley, he also holds a Master’s in Oral Biology from UCSF, where he now serves as an Associate Clinical Professor. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Kalika is known for blending AI-powered innovation with strategic growth. He has completed two private equity transactions, expanded into multi-specialty models, and developed systems that make orthodontics more efficient and scalable. A chess master and national lecturer, he brings a rare mix of clinical excellence and entrepreneurial insight to everything he does. At OP Summit 2025, he’ll share how to build the future-forward practice—one smart move at a time.

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Q&A Dr. Sean K. Carlson

Published on: 06/06/2025

Respected worldwide for his contributions to CBCT, 3D imaging, and airway-focused orthodontics, Dr. Sean K. Carlson is now focused on something entirely different: simplifying success. A graduate of Harvard University and UCSF, Dr. Carlson has spent over 25 years in practice, pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. In 2023, he introduced Ortho 3.0—a next-generation model built on customization, automation, and outsourcing. After two decades in a traditional setup, he launched Simple Orthodontics, a bold new venture redefining what a lean, future-ready practice can be. At OP Summit 2025, his session “Do Less, Achieve More: Zen and the Art of Outsourcing” is designed to challenge everything you thought you knew about how a modern ortho practice should operate—and offer a better way forward.

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Q&A Dr. Stuart Frost

Published on: 06/06/2025

Dr. Stuart Frost, known around the world as the “Artist Orthodontist,” is renowned for delivering stunning smile transformations through a unique blend of clinical precision and aesthetic vision. With over 25 years of experience, he has pioneered progressive techniques that consistently produce world-class finishes—and shares those protocols with orthodontists across the globe. At OP Summit 2025, Dr. Frost brings his signature passion and artistry to the stage with “Clinical Mastery: Hitting Blackjack with Every Case,” a high-impact session designed to help you elevate outcomes, increase efficiency, and build a reputation for results that speak for themselves.

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Dr. Ron Roncone Q&A

Published on: 06/06/2025

Dr. Ron Roncone has been redefining orthodontic excellence since 1973, with a career spanning clinical innovation, business strategy, and thousands of successfully treated adult and TMD cases. He is the creator of the widely adopted Roncone PhysioDynamicSystem (PDS)—a streamlined approach to orthodontics focused on efficiency, biomechanics, and simplicity. A graduate of Marquette University, Dr. Roncone completed his orthodontic training at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the Forsyth Dental Center. He is a sought-after global lecturer and consultant, known for helping practices cut down appointments, reduce stress, and run smarter—not harder. At OP Summit 2025, he’ll share decades of tested systems that transform chaos into clarity—and burnout into growth.

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