In this episode of "Inspaire," Dr. Gajanan Shanbhag shares his journey from dentistry to becoming a leading orthodontist and co-founding India’s first braces chain, Braces and Smiles. Learn about his work in cleft treatment, his passion for orthodontics, and the impact he's making in the field. Tune in for a conversation filled with insights and inspiration // ⏳ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:24 - Reunion and Background 04:27 - Career Journey in Dentistry 06:40 - Cleft Care and Specialization 11:20 - The Art and Science of Orthodontics 13:00 - Starting Brand - Braces & Smiles 16:50 - Understanding Cleft Defects 21:00 - What cause Cleft Defects? 23:34 - Post-Treatment Care for Cleft Patients 28:17 - Choosing the Right Orthodontist 31:29 - Advertising and Ethics in the Dental Industry 33:35 - Braces vs. Invisible Aligners 36:50 - Understanding Invisible Aligners: Process, Benefits, and AI Involvement 38:19 - In-House Aligners: A Personalized Approach 39:42 - Cost Comparison: Braces vs. Invisible Aligners 52:44 - Advice for Parents ------------------ // Dr. Gajanan Shanbhag - Orthodontist and Director at Bracesandsmiles Dr Gajanan is a seasoned orthodontist, recognized for his pioneering work in cleft deformity treatments. Known among his peers as the expert who transforms the lives of cleft-afflicted children, he has a robust academic and professional background, including a BDS and MDS, along with specialized training in Invisalign and cleft deformities from international institutions. Since 2004, he has been at the forefront of orthodontics in India, founding Bracesandsmiles, the country's first braces chain, and being part of the Swiss cleft team at BSES Hospital. Dr. Shanbhag is passionate about cleft awareness and the development of in-house aligners. His notable contributions include training over 700 postgraduate students and teachers, offering subsidized treatments for underprivileged families, and authoring a globally recognized book on cleft deformities. ------------------ About Pratik Pai - Host Pratik Pai is a first-generation entrepreneur, e-commerce evangelist, speaker, and podcast host at @inspaireindia To Know More, Follow Pratik Pai On ⤵︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pratikpai.in/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paipratik/ • • • #Podcast #inspaire #IndianPodcaster #PratikPai ------------------ About https://www.youtube.com/@inspaireindia We are a podcast where we inspire and empower you to be the best version of yourself. I'm Pratik, your host, and each week, I'll be talking to people from all walks of life who have accomplished extraordinary things. From entrepreneurs to artists, athletes to activists, we'll hear their stories of success, failure, and everything. Along the way, we'll learn about the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and the advice they have for anyone. But Inspaire isn't just about hearing from successful people. We'll also explore personal development, mindset, and self-improvement topics. Through interviews and solo episodes, I'll share my own experiences and insights on these topics, and provide practical tips and strategies you can use to achieve your own goals. So, if you're ready to be inspired and motivated, then be sure to subscribe to Inspaire and join me on this journey. Together, we'll learn, grow, and achieve great things!