Smile Doctors Off Mute is a video podcast hosted by Dr. Scott Law, co-founder of Smile Doctors, the largest and fastest-growing Orthodontic Service Organization in the United States. Join us as he delves deep into the ever-changing world of orthodontics with an all-star roster of industry leaders. Each episode is packed with open, unscripted conversations that cover a wide range of topics from clinical innovations and how to create exceptional patient experiences to practice management and personal development.
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EP2603 | LIFTING WHILE CLIMBING: MY JOURNEY THROUGH THE MENTORSHIP LOOP
Mentorship has the power to shape not just careers, but entire lives. Few people understand that better than Dr. Jackie Zimmer.
Inspired by the intentional mentorship of the late Dr. Tom Sperry, Dr. Zimmer of Prairie View Orthodontics in Illinois has built a career rooted in paying that guidance forward. Today, she’s one of the experienced mentors behind the Smile Doctors Doctor Fellowship, where she helps rising orthodontists grow as both doctors and leaders.
In this episode, Dr. Zimmer joins Dr. Scott Law to explore the impact of generous leadership — what unlocks when practice ownership evolves into delegation, how experienced doctors can make the path easier for the next generation, and why passing wisdom forward is one of the most rewarding parts of the profession.
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13 Feb 2026
EP2602 | Orthodontics Saved My Life
At 13 years old, Dr. George Bork told his local newspaper that he was going to become a Harvard-trained orthodontist.
After seeing a friend suffer from harsh bullying about her smile, he examined his mediocre grades and decided to make a change that would set him on a lifesaving journey.
As he puts it, orthodontics became his North Star.
What began as a middle school dream eventually brought him to the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where a standard residency project led to a critical discovery that quite literally saved his life.
Today, he joins Dr. Scott Law on the Smile Doctors Off Mute Podcast to discuss some of the highest and lowest points of his life — and how his orthodontic dream and a heart fixed on faith is the wire running through it all.
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14 Jan 2026
EP2601 | Best of 2025
What Ideas Resonated the Most in 2025?
Let’s take a step back to revisit the conversations that meant the most to our listeners.
This special “Best of 2025” episode features five standout moments — from honest reflections on perfectionism and leadership growth, to stories of partnership, mentorship, and building practices that are both efficient and deeply patient-centered.
These aren’t highlight reels for the sake of nostalgia. They’re conversations that sparked reflection, challenged assumptions, and reminded us that the most meaningful progress often comes from clarity, trust, and intention.
Whether you’re revisiting these ideas or hearing them for the first time, this episode offers perspective worth carrying into the year ahead:
1. Letting Go of Perfection Without Lowering the Bar
A candid conversation with Dr. Jacquee Schieck about how perfectionism shows up in orthodontics and how learning to prioritize progress over flawlessness can improve leadership, well-being, and results.
2. Rethinking Adult Aligner Treatment in Modern Orthodontics
Dr. Law leads a candid conversation with four Smile Express® leaders — Dr. Zach Casagrande, Dr. Amanda Gallagher, Dr. David Jones, and Dr. Jessica Itani — on the real impact of adult aligner care on modern orthodontics.
3. Efficiency That Puts Patients First
Dr. Damon DeArment and Dr. Dan Lill are redefining efficiency using technology and systems thoughtfully to improve outcomes for patients, teams, and practices alike.
4. Partnership Built on Trust, Not Convenience
A powerful story featuring Dr. Glenn Krieger, exploring what makes a true partnership work: mutual respect, shared sacrifice, and a belief that the other person is the better half of the relationship.
5. Mentorship That Changes the Course of a Life
Dr. Dan Keith on an unforgettable moment that illustrates how a single conversation — and a mentor willing to invest five minutes — can completely redirect a career and a future.
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EP2508 | What 10,000 Smiles Taught Us About Treating Adults
Published 22 Apr 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And so as we're thinking about the society that we live in with instant gratification, we do have to educate them that there is an option, shorter treatment, 20 weeks, let's get it as far as we can get. And then you could do those things if you absolutely need to. But once you do any of these other things to your teeth, it's, it's irreversible. And then you have to maintain it for the course of the rest of your life. And again, I think it important to say here that this treatment is for adults. This is not for children. We're not talking about treating children or teens with this. This is 18 and up. […]
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