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.
Patricia Mitchell has been working for Dr. Alvetro at Alvetro Orthodontics in Sidney, OH since 2019. Patricia has worked as a Clinical Assistant and is now the Digital Specialist at Alvetro Orthodontics. Patricia is experienced in 3D printing and has experimented with a variety of 3D printers and 3D printer materials. Patricia designs and prints indirect bonding trays, aligner case series, and models for appliances for the patients of Alvetro Orthodontics.
Sam Wainwright has been in the dental industry for 10 years helping labs and dentists increase efficiency with new technology. He most notably has worked for Custom Automated Prosthetics (CAP), Henry Schein, and 3M as they expanded their presence in the industry.