The collaboration will deploy an aligner training and implementation platform across the dental support organization’s 120 practices.
Clear Aligner Advisor, a dentist-led aligner training platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Smile Partners USA, a dental support organization with more than 120 practices nationwide.
Following a pilot program, Smile Partners USA will deploy the platform’s structured aligner education and implementation framework to support its associate dentists, increase clinical production, and improve doctor retention.
Platform Focuses on Implementation
Clear Aligner Advisor’s enterprise programs provide education, clinical support, standardized workflows, and accountability measures. The platform is designed to help DSOs increase aligner case starts by providing doctors with the training and operational systems needed for execution.
According to the company, doctors participating in pilot programs increased aligner case starts by an average of three additional cases per month. Partner organizations also reported associate retention rates of approximately 97% during active participation, according to a press release from Clear Aligner Advisor.
“This partnership with Smile Partners USA is incredibly meaningful to me. I was once the dentist who didn’t have access to structured mentorship or clinical support, and I know firsthand how much that impacts confidence, fulfillment, and long-term growth,” says Dr Avi Patel, founder of Clear Aligner Advisor, in a release.
Supporting Clinical Growth and Consistency
Through the partnership, participating doctors will receive access to a customized education portal with on-demand training, live coaching, and ongoing support. The collaboration aims to function as an extension of Smile Partners USA’s clinical leadership team.
“Investing in our doctors is essential to delivering long-term success for our practices and our patients. Clear Aligner Advisor brings a level of structure, accountability, and clinical expertise that allows our doctors to grow with confidence while maintaining high standards of care,” says Dave Gaspar, CEO of Smile Partners USA, in a release.
Dr John Poczatek, chief dental officer of Smile Partners USA, adds that the platform helps bridge the gap between education and clinical execution. “Their ability to combine clinical training, operational support, and ongoing accountability allows doctors to confidently diagnose and start cases while maintaining consistency across the organization,” Poczatek says in a release.
Industry-Aligned Collaboration
The partnership was facilitated by Invisalign’s special markets team.
“When I was introduced to Clear Aligner Advisor, it was immediately clear that Dr Avi and his team had built something different. They weren’t just focused on education, but on execution, accountability, and real-world results for doctors and DSOs,” says Chris Ambrose, business development manager, special markets at Invisalign, in a release. “Making the connection with Smile Partners USA felt like a natural fit because of their shared commitment to investing in clinicians and building scalable, sustainable aligner programs.”
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