

Dr. Salvatore Lotardo and Dr. Marina Ambridge have collaborated for many years on complex cosmetic cases, combining extensive training in orthodontics and implant dentistry. Through this collaboration, they identified a common challenge among cosmetic dentists: apprehension around orthodontics often limits ideal cosmetic and restorative outcomes. To address this gap, they developed practical, in-house orthodontic techniques using braces—specifically tailored for cosmetic dentists—that are straightforward, efficient, and immediately applicable without requiring formal orthodontic training or referrals.
These techniques will be taught in an upcoming two-day course taking place June 12–13, 2026, in Roslyn, NY.
If you want it tighter, more academic, or more marketing-forward, I can tune it like a classic handpiece—steady and precise.

Learn essential orthodontic principles to better understand diagnostics, treatments, and prognoses for effective patient communication and implementation for interdisciplinary care.
Learn to evaluate, select, and treat case types that would benefit from adjunctive orthodontics to ensure optimized outcomes.
Learn a simplified diagnostic system combining orthodontic and esthetic design and protocols.
Learn the Straight Wire Appliance concept and its applicability.
Learn to place brackets, wires, and auxiliaries to begin treating limited fixed orthodontic cases.
Learn how combining fixed (braces) with removable (aligner) treatments can lead to more predictable and profitable results.
Learn proper record taking for diagnostics, and photography techniques to market your practice.
Learn retention and how to fabricate bonded fixed lingual retainers.

