Alison Werner

Los Angeles

Chief Editor and Director at Orthodontic Products Magazine

Chief Editor and Director at Plastic Surgery Practice

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Smile Doctors Expands with Q1 Partnerships and Maryland De Novo

3 days ago | orthodonticproductsonline.com | Alison Werner

Smile Doctors announced the addition of six new affiliate practices and the opening of a de novo office in Baltimore, marking continued national growth through strategic partnerships and expansion efforts in the first quarter of 2025.
Promptly Enhances CRM, Scheduling, and Referral Tools Through Acquisitions

3 days ago | plasticsurgerypractice.com | Alison Werner

Promptly has acquired MDprospects and Patient Spectrum-including MDidentity, Referify, and Appointec-to expand its suite of practice management and patient engagement tools. Promptly announced the acquisition of MDprospects and Patient Spectrum, including MDidentity, Referify, and Appointec, in a move to bolster its existing suite of patient experience and practice management tools.
What $1.3 Billion in GLP-1 Sales Means for Plastic Surgery Practices

3 days ago | plasticsurgerypractice.com | Alison Werner

GLP-1 medications are driving revenue growth and altering patient dynamics across aesthetic practices, creating new opportunities and challenges for plastic surgery practices. GLP-1 medications, originally developed for diabetes and weight management, are rapidly changing the landscape of aesthetic medicine. With more patients turning to these treatments for weight loss, aesthetic practices are seeing both new revenue streams and shifts in patient expectations.
DentalMonitoring, Angel Aligner Announce Integration for Remote Refinements

4 days ago | orthodonticproductsonline.com | Alison Werner

DentalMonitoring and Angelalign Technology Inc announced a new integration that connects DentalMonitoring’s AI-powered remote monitoring platform with Angel Aligner’s iOrtho system. The collaboration allows orthodontists to request refinement aligners remotely—without requiring in-office appointments—streamlining treatment workflows and supporting more flexible patient care.
Angel Aligner Pledges $200K to AAO Foundation’s Faculty Endowment Campaign

4 days ago | orthodonticproductsonline.com | Alison Werner

The American Association of Orthodontists Foundation has received a $200,000 commitment from Angel Aligner to support its “For the Future” campaign, a long-term initiative aimed at strengthening funding for orthodontic research, education, and faculty. The contribution will go toward establishing an endowed fund for the AAO’s Full-Time Faculty Fellowships. These fellowships are designed to address ongoing challenges facing academic institutions in maintaining and recruiting orthodontic faculty.
Change Management: Bringing Lasting Change to Your Orthodontic Practice After the AAO

5 days ago | orthodonticproductsonline.com | Alison Werner

Attending the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) annual meeting can be a game-changer. You come back inspired, brimming with ideas, and ready to elevate your practice. But what about the team members who didn’t attend? They may not share the same excitement, and change can often feel overwhelming or unnecessary to them. If you want to implement real, lasting change in your practice, you need a plan.
Training the Treatment Coordinator to Guide the New Patient Journey

1 week ago | orthodonticproductsonline.com | Alison Werner

In the evolving world of orthodontics, the Treatment Coordinator (TC) plays a pivotal role, not as a solo act or top performer, but as a guide and team leader who inspires trust and creates momentum. The TC is the connection point between a family’s hope for a better smile and your team’s ability to deliver it. They lead the new patient journey with heart, clarity, and strategy, setting the tone for the entire experience.
Evolysse Form and Smooth Injectable HA Gels Hit Market

1 week ago | plasticsurgerypractice.com | Alison Werner

Evolus launched its Evolysse Form and Evolysse Smooth injectable HA gels on April 18, following a national webcast and early access program involving over 1,000 aesthetic practices. Evolus officially launched Evolysse Form and Evolysse Smooth, the first two products in its new collection of injectable hyaluronic acid (HA) gels, on April 18. The commercial debut marks the company's expansion beyond its neurotoxin product Jeuveau, introduced in 2019.
Running a High-Efficiency Woman-Owned Practice in an Evolving Orthodontic Industry

1 week ago | orthodonticproductsonline.com | Alison Werner

Running a high-efficiency orthodontic practice requires careful alignment between clinical tools, workflow design, and leadership strategy. In this episode of the Orthodontic Products Podcast, sponsored by Ormco, host Alison Werner talks with Nadia Nizam, DDS, MCID, FRCD (C), an orthodontist and private practice owner in Calgary, Alberta.
AAO 2025 House of Delegates Resolutions Open for Member Comment

1 week ago | orthodonticproductsonline.com | Alison Werner

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is inviting its members to comment on proposed resolutions that will come before the 2025 House of Delegates (HOD). These policies are set to be reviewed and finalized in conjunction with the AAO Annual Session taking place in Philadelphia. The HOD Reference Committees will hold public hearings on Thursday, April 24, to gather member input before presenting final resolutions for voting during the HOD’s second meeting on April 27.