“Confidence breeds success”

This month alone Gerard started seven Invisalign cases. So what changed? He has just completed a new post-graduate qualification for Orthodontists; European Masters of Aligners (EUMAA).  He also asserts that he is confidently anticipating starting 20 further Invisalign cases during his first year after graduation (a staggering increase of 1,333 per cent).

Before starting his EUMAA qualification Gerard had a number of reservations about Invisalign, but was increasingly placed in a dilemma, with more patients demanding the clear aligner treatment. On several occasions he conceded, but was very conservative about the outcome, just saying that he would, “Try but couldn’t guarantee any major improvements”. In Gerard’s view, the product results did not achieve the wow factor and were not worth the commitment. The technical and clinical support was available from Align, but initially he did not want to admit he needed help.  All in all, it was an initial struggle for him. In that time, most of the Invisalign cases he undertook were simple, with only five per cent of a more complex nature.