With the rapid advancements in 3D printing in recent years, the potential applications to dentistry and orthodontics have exploded. Using this technology, independent orthodontists can draw up prescriptions, print their own models, and manufacture aligners and other devices right in their own offices – an unprecedented degree of flexibility.

The challenge practices face in making the most of the opportunities present is managing the production and treatment process effective. For every patient, a provider must collect and store each patient’s information, track custom devices through a multistage production process, and monitor their use in treatment. When 3D printing first emerged as a driving force in the industry, many offices expected to make a few simple devices and manage their workflow with a whiteboard and perhaps a spreadsheet. Because of the large quantity of unique data required to create each patient’s device and treatment plan, however, it soon became clear that there was an urgent need for tools to structure and streamline production.

That’s why Brian decided to create a software product to help fellow orthodontists in the US and Canada manage every aspect of in-house, custom device manufacture and delivery. Armed with expert knowledge of the needs of orthodontic patients and providers, he partnered with Integrio to build the solution. The result of this collaboration is CAStrack, a multifunctional dashboard by orthodontists, for orthodontists.