“Importantly, I do not believe that any one system is superior in all cases. What CandidPro changed for my practice was how I think about making aligner therapy as streamlined and frictionless as possible for both my office and patients.” chair-time recapture becomes a real practice development tool. The monitoring platform also serves a patient communication func-tion. Patients feel engaged and super-vised. They submit scans, receive feedback and stay accountable to their treatment. In my experience, compliance in monitored CandidPro cases is excellent. The monitoring acts as an accountability partner. Importantly, I do not believe that any one system is superior in all cases. What CandidPro changed for my practice was how I think about making aligner therapy as stream-lined and frictionless as possible for both my office and patients. Many of our patients need a well-engi-neered, clinician-friendly workflow that produces excellent results with-out overburdening the practice. CandidPro fills that space effectively, and in a GP setting, that is exactly the kind of system that enables you to grow your aligner volume with-out growing your overhead. increases patient confidence, rather than raising concerns. Most patients interpret it as attentive follow through, rather than reduced access. From a client presentation standpoint, CandidPro is my preferred platform for cases only in its ideal range. I do not lead with the brand name. I lead with the outcome, timeline and moni-toring protocol. The system sells itself when the clinician under-stands how to position it. Ten years into aligner therapy, I have learned that the best system is the one that fits the case, serves the patient and respects the realities of your prac-tice. CandidPro earns its place in the GP’s aligner armamentarium, not by trying to be everything, but by doing its specific job well. Reduced attach-ments, reliable tracking and a monitor-ing platform that genuinely returns chair time to the practice—for the right cases, those benefits make it a strong clinical choice. Patient Acceptance & the Practice Conversation Patients respond well to Candid-Pro. The aesthetics of the trays are clean, comfort is consistently positive, and the monitoring system gives many patients a sense of connected care that they appreciate. I have found that explaining the remote monitoring component actually This journal contains articles eligible for PACE and CERP Continuing Education Credits. Scan the QR code to the left to complete the CE quiz and purchase your CE credits. AGD Credits will be uploaded to your member portal automatically. orthodontics.com Spring 2026 9
Journal of the American Orthodontic Society Spring 2026: Page 9
