Dr. Lisa Alvetro has been a solo, orthodontic practitioner in Sidney, Ohio for over 27 years. She received her D.D.S. summa cum laude from Ohio State University in 1991 and completed her orthodontic residency at Case Western Reserve University in 1993. She continues to be involved with CWRU orthodontic department as an associate clinical professor teaching both management strategies and digital orthodontic workflow and technologies. Considered an early adopter of technology she and her team established Alvetro 3D lab over 6 years ago. In her practice she utilizes the latest technological advances, such as digital imaging, 3D printing, digital indirect bonding, an inhouse aligner system, 3D printed orthodontic brackets and digital workflows to provide her patients with the most effective care possible. She enjoys sharing her digital experience with colleagues and students and is often a requested speaker on 3D workflow at conferences and webinars. A firm believer in the importance of giving back Dr. Alvetro founded Smiles of Hope, a recognized NGO operating in Tarime, Tanzania. Where they support the people of the Gamasara region with agriculture and employment opportunities. She and her team also donate their resources and talents through their foundation St. Jude Dental cooperative in St Lucia.
Michael is a Health Science major at the Ohio State University. He currently is a senior with aspirations of pursuing a career in dentistry. At Alvetro Orthodontics; he has been an integral part of the implementation of new technologies within the office. Michael focuses on digital workflow, robotic automation and 3D print technology.
Graduating in Dentistry in 2017, Dr. Elisa Praderi worked at the Catholic University of Uruguay’s emergency service and in private dental practice for the last three years. She conducted a research study in the area of esthetic dentistry which she presented in the 96th General Session and Exhibition of the IADR as a Unilever Hatton Award Competitor. In 2019 Elisa joined Formlabs as the Clinical Protocols & KOL Manager where she focuses on clinical workflows integrating 3D printing technology, new dental materials, dental research and education and connecting with experts in the field.