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From treating class I, II, or III malocclusion to the power of expansive ortho, Candid Academy is where you’ll learn how to bring the future of orthodontics into your practice. Our full-scale educational platform empowers CandidPro partners to hone their clinical expertise, stay on top of the latest technology, and learn directly from the brightest minds in clear aligner therapy.

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Meet our distinguished faculty

From orthodontists, dentists, and hygienists to technologists, marketers, and airway pioneers, our faculty offers a broad range of expertise to help you grow yours. 

Airway

Geoffrey Skinner, DDS, D-ABDSM, D-ASBA,

Geoffrey Skinner, DDS, D-ABDSM, D-ASBA

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Airway

Geoffrey Skinner, DDS, D-ABDSM, D-ASBA,

Geoffrey Skinner, DDS, D-ABDSM, D-ASBA

Faculty at Candid Academy

Dr. Geoffrey Skinner has built a reputation for excellence in the dental community. He’s a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, a Diplomate of the American Sleep Breathing Academy, a former board member of the American Academy of Clear Aligners, and a caring, compassionate practitioner. At Candid Academy, Dr. Skinner focuses on sharing his airway health and treatment planning knowledge with CandidPro doctors.

Airway + Pediatric Expansion

Kalli Hale, DDS, MPH,

Kalli Hale, DDS, MPH

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CLINICAL + TECHNOLOGY

John Flucke, DDS,

John Flucke, DDS

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CLINICAL + TECHNOLOGY

John Flucke, DDS,

John Flucke, DDS

Faculty at Candid Academy

Dr. John Flucke is in private practice in Lee’s Summit, Missouri where he spends four days per week in direct patient care. He also serves as Technology Editor for Dental Products Report magazine as well as Chief Dental Editor where he writes, edits, and does video demos of products featured in his “Technology Evangelist” columns. Doctor Flucke has one of the most popular dental blogs on the Internet “Ramblings of Dentistry’s Technology Evangelist” [https://blog.denticle.com/], featuring daily updates on technology in healthcare and technology in general. He lectures extensively on all aspects of clinical dentistry as well as technology in dentistry and has been featured at every major dental meeting in the U.S. and internationally.

RESTORATIVE + IMPLANTOLOGY

David Little, DDS,

David Little, DDS

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RESTORATIVE + IMPLANTOLOGY

David Little, DDS,

David Little, DDS

Faculty at Candid Academy

David A. Little, DDS, received his doctorate degree in dentistry at UT Health San Antonio Dental school and now maintains a multidisciplinary, state-of-the-art dental practice in San Antonio, Texas. An accomplished national and international speaker, professor, and author, Dr. Little also serves the dental profession as a clinical researcher focusing on surgical placement and restoration of dental implants and technology integration. He also shares his expertise on emerging technologies including CBCT, planning software, surgical guides, digital workflow, and restorative techniques.

SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING

Kevin Goles, Diplomate, ABSB,

Kevin Goles, Diplomate, ABSB

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SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING

Kevin Goles, Diplomate, ABSB,

Kevin Goles, Diplomate, ABSB

Faculty at Candid Academy

Dr. Kevin Goles has been immersed in dental sleep medicine since the beginning of his career and is recognized as an expert in the field. He focused his research during his dental residency on Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the substantial negative effects it can have on one’s health and quality of life. He is a Vivos Clinical Advisor and teaches doctors throughout the country in the field of Sleep Dentistry. Dr. Goles is a Diplomate with the American Board of Sleep and Breathing.

Orthodontics + IPR

David Gates, DDS,

David Gates, DDS

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Orthodontics + IPR

David Gates, DDS,

David Gates, DDS

Faculty at Candid Academy

Dr. David Gates graduated from the Marquette University Dental School in 1986 and trained at the Dawson Center from 1993–1999. He has lectured internationally for over 20 years, earning a reputation as one of dentistry’s top thought leaders along the way. Dr. Gates has a particular interest in managing IPR for his patients and for doctors and his lectures on the topic are among his most requested.

SLEEP + AIRWAY

Lindsay Williams, DDS, D-ASBA,

Lindsay Williams, DDS, D-ASBA

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SLEEP + AIRWAY

Lindsay Williams, DDS, D-ASBA,

Lindsay Williams, DDS, D-ASBA

Faculty at Candid Academy

When Dr. Lindsay Williams began treating her patients for sleep and airway, she quickly realized she had found her passion. In 2018, she decided to hang up her drill and has been dedicated to solely treating patients for sleep and airway ever since. In addition to treating adults and children at The Vivos Center, Dr. Williams shares her knowledge of healthy airways at dental conferences and with our CandidPro doctors at Candid Academy.

Learn on your own terms

Through Candid Academy, you learn all about advanced, clear aligner orthodontics, and the power of high-tech remote monitoring. Best of all, you can do it in a way that fits your schedule and your needs—from webinars with the experts to convenient Continuing Education credits to in-person events with industry leaders.

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Select the right cases

The Faculty at Candid Academy collectively has over a century of clear aligner expertise, and they can teach anyone how to identify cases they are comfortable treating, regardless of experience.

Confidently treat clear aligner cases

Learn how the experts in Candid Academy have treated thousands upon thousands of their own patients with clear aligners.

Integrate the latest tech

Remote monitoring, our leading software platform, and CandidPro's top-tier treatment planning tech are all on the syllabus, keeping you on the cutting edge of dental technology.

Achieve predictable outcomes

The refinement rate in CandidPro aligners is just 26%1. Go into granular detail on how you can achieve such strong finishes and happy patients.

1. Based on refinement rates of patients who started treatment between 11/1/2020 and 7/1/2021.