Ep. 34: Dr. Kyle Fagala

The Illuminate Orthodontic Podcast: Shining a Light on Orthodontist Innovators

Dr. Kyle Fagala is a well-known speaker, podcast host and orthodontic thought leader who practices at Saddle Creek Orthodontics outside of Memphis, TN.

On this episode, you’ll learn about:

• Kyle’s upbringing in Arkansas and his journey into orthodontics
• How Kyle and his wife Anna established a thriving practice together
• The story behind Kyle co-founding the marketing company Neon Canvas, blending orthodontic expertise with digital strategy
• What inspired Kyle to release an orthodontic children’s book, offering a unique perspective on patient education
• Kyle’s reflections on faith, mental health considerations within the orthodontic profession, and his diverse range of hobbies and interests

Recorded March 21, 2024 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in St. Louis, MO during the Orthopreneurs RD course.

Generous support for this podcast comes from Allure Ortho & uLab Systems.

Musical Tributes:

• ’The Long and Winding Road’ by The Beatles
• ‘The Digital Orthodontist: Live!’ Theme Song

Timestamps

Side 1

[12:04] Early life in Arkansas

[29:19] How Kyle Met Anna

[33:00] Dental School in Memphis

[33:36] Specializing in Orthodontics

Side 2

[41:15] Saddle Creek Orthodontics

[47:58] Neon Canvas

[57:56] The Digital Orthodontist: Live! Podcast

[01:02:26] The Digital Orthodontist Facebook Group

Side 3

[01:07:58] All The Best Faces Wear Braces & Nothing Finer Than Aligners

[01:17:02] Mental Health

[01:23:58] Faith

Side 4

[01:32:41] The Beatles

[01:36:32] Progressive Rock

[01:40:37] Relapse

[01:43:09] Cooking

[01:44:37] Sneakers

[01:46:17] Photography