Senior Vice President Orthodontic Support
CurrentAspen Dental® announced that Dr. Payam Ataii has joined Aspen Dental as Senior Vice President of Orthodontic Support. Dr. Ataii will be responsible for educating and supporting doctors and staff about the benefits of clear aligners to patients and develop improved strategies, processes, and procedures to deliver clear aligners. This will include development of an interactive, customized, end-to-end learning journey for doctors across the Aspen Dental network to stay up to date on the latest technology, clinical approach, and practical integration into office and patient care processes.“Aligner therapy is a key pillar of Aspen’s digital transformation and investment in innovation in the dental industry. We are prioritizing training and resources for doctors and teams, so they feel empowered to maximize the impact for patients.”Dr. Ataii has more than 20 years of experience in the clear aligner space and is regarded as an innovator and thought leader amongst his peers, having led on more than 3,600 clear aligner cases. He spent more than 15 years training general dentists across the country in aligner technology before he began teaching and consulting for other clear aligner companies.“As we continue to expand our family of brands and offerings, the model and vision remain the same – to equip local providers to provide quality, affordable and accessible care to patients,” said Bob Fontana, chairman & CEO of TAG – The Aspen Group. Dr. Ataii earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and completed his dental externship at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He is also a patent holder of an FDA-cleared oral device and continues to innovate and create health solutions to help patients receive the quality care they deserve.
