Ep. 8: Dr. John Pham – Orthodontic Innovation, Smart Wire Tech, Blue Ocean Strategy & InBrace

The Illuminate Orthodontic Podcast: Shining a Light on Orthodontist Innovators

Dr. John Pham is a trailblazing orthodontist, tech entrepreneur, and co-founder of InBrace. With a background in aerospace engineering and a deep commitment to innovation, Dr. Pham shares how he’s reshaping orthodontics by challenging outdated methods and expanding access to care. His story is a powerful example of how orthodontic innovation can transform not just treatment modalities—but the profession itself.

On this episode, you will discover:

• How Dr. John Pham’s immigrant journey and engineering background fueled his path as an orthodontic innovator.
• What makes InBrace fundamentally different from traditional lingual braces—and why it’s not just about location.
• How Blue Ocean Strategy thinking is helping orthodontists attract untapped patients and grow the overall market.
• Why 'smart wire' technology is redefining force application and orthodontic treatment efficiency.
• The importance of embracing change and avoiding commoditization in today’s orthodontic landscape.

Recorded May 27, 2021 at the Glenn Hotel Autograph Collection in Atlanta, GA.

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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.