Ep. 4: Dr. Tito Norris – Orthodontist Work-Life Balance, Bracket Innovation & Practice Efficiency

Dr. Tito Norris is a leading orthodontist, innovator, and entrepreneur based in San Antonio, Texas. He is the founder of Stone Oak Orthodontics and the creator of the Norris 20/26 System, a passive self-ligating bracket system designed to enhance treatment efficiency and clinical outcomes. Known for his inventive thinking and commitment to work-life balance, Dr. Norris brings a fresh perspective to modern orthodontic practice.On this episode, you will discover:How this orthodontist structured his practice to take a full week off every month—without sacrificing growthThe clinical advantages of the Norris 20/26 System and the rationale behind reducing bracket slot sizeHow orthodontic creativity is sparked by slowing down and disconnecting from the daily grindWhat orthodontists can learn from personal loss, purposeful mentorship, and engineering-driven innovationUnique business ventures outside the operatory—from fog-free dental mirrors to flatulence-filtering underwearRecorded August 28, 2020 in downtown St. Petersburg, FL.⁣Generous support for this podcast comes from LightForce Orthodontics and HIP Creative.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.