Ep. 18: Dr. Blair Feldman – Orthodontic Retention, Retainer Club, Mouthguards & Patient Lifetime Value

Dr. Blair Feldman is a board-certified orthodontist, innovator, and co-founder of Retainer Club, a subscription-based service helping orthodontists simplify post-treatment care. After two decades operating successful orthodontic practices in Arizona, Blair transitioned into the world of entrepreneurship, bringing fresh innovation to the often-overlooked space of orthodontic retention.On this episode, you will discover:How Blair turned a common orthodontic challenge—retainers—into a scalable business opportunityStrategies for orthodontists to extend patient lifetime value and reduce chair timeInsights on outsourcing orthodontic lab work to improve efficiency and profitabilityHow sports mouthguards became a surprising new patient marketing toolThe value of partnerships and podcasting in orthodontic innovation and business growthRecorded January 29, 2022 at the AAO Winter Meeting in Orlando, FL.Generous support for this podcast comes from Solventum and KLOwen Custom Braces.Join the community of forward-thinking orthodontists and catch up on every episode at illuminateorthopodcast.com — where innovation meets inspiration.The Illuminate Orthodontic Podcast explores cutting-edge orthodontics and dentistry, offering orthodontists insights on innovation, patient care, custom braces, Invisalign & aligners, and 3D printing — while spotlighting leadership, practice growth, work-life balance, and the business of running a thriving orthodontic practice with creativity and entrepreneurship.