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Board Profiles: Tech and Travel Talk with Dr. Jeffrey Miller

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Board Profiles: Tech and Travel Talk with Dr. Jeffrey Miller

Dr. Jeffrey Miller’s CBCT expertise has carried him all around the world. When he’s not globetrotting to present and lecture on the tech, he’s directly assisting other doctors by interpreting and reading scans for tough cases. Miller’s passion for perfecting outcomes and fine-tuning treatments—with CBCT often at the forefront—can be found in this issue, in his article “A Clear View of the Future.” Here, Miller shares tips on getting the most out of CBCT and some travel reminders from a man who has seen a fair share of flying.
1. Your practice, Orthodontic Associates, has 13 locations in the Baltimore area and three in Florida. What does your average practice week look like?
Currently, I work three clinical days and one administrative day per week. (The Florida locations are owned and operated by my son, Adam.) After 39 years, I still look forward to working in the office! I believe it’s a blessing to be able to do what we do, and I try to remind myself each day not to take it for granted.

2. The most popular video on your YouTube channel, “What Invisalign Won’t Tell You,” has been viewed more than 47,000 times and discusses how ClinCheck software ignores the root/bone relationship. How have things changed since 2016, when that video was posted?
Invisalign now has the option of using a CBCT overlay for the virtual model, which I believe makes us much more mindful of the root/bone relationship. For me, this is a step in the right direction. If nothing else, it makes the provider more aware of the limitations to orthodontic tooth movement that can easily be ignored using only a clinical crown-based virtual simulation. I applaud Invisalign for incorporating this technology.

3. As an in-demand speaker and presenter, you’re a frequent traveler. What are your favorite tips or hacks to make flying and business travel less of a slog?
For the past few years, I have lectured all over the world without leaving my home via Zoom (or similar), so I’m excited that in-person, live lectures seem to be coming back. I mostly fly Southwest Airlines, because Baltimore is a hub and makes it very easy to fly most anywhere in the country. Here are a few tips:
  1. If the trip is less than five days, use off-site airport parking that has continuous shuttle busing. The last thing you want is to have to wait for a shuttle bus at either end of the trip.
  2. Park in the row where the shuttle bus stops first when returning home. This can easily save 10 minutes or more, especially if other travelers on the bus have significant luggage.
  3. If the trip is more than five days, Uber to the airport.
  4. Avoid checking bags at all costs.
  5. For Southwest, early B boarding is best if the flight is full. Although I get to board early as a frequent traveler, if the flight is full—and most are—I prefer to pick the person I sit next to.
  6. Being one of the first people to get off the plane helps save time, especially if you need to pick up a rental car. Get to the rental car desk before the crowd.
  7. Get your frequent traveler card.
  8. Join all the free traveler clubs. Example: Save significant time by being a preferred rental car customer. The membership is free.
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