About Dr Theo
In 1990 Theo Baisi graduated with a Masters of Dental Science (Orthodontics) University of Sydney. He opened The Ortho Practice, which grew to 3 clinics in Sydney CBD, Maroubra and Central Coast NSW.
For 30 years, since 1988, Theo has been a lecturer and tutor at the University of Sydney to undergraduate and post graduate students.
Highly regarded by his peers, Theo is an active member in the orthodontic community. He has held various board positions at both a National and State level of the Australasian Orthodontic Board and the Australian Society of Orthodontists.
Theo’s aligner journey started when Invisalign came to Australia in 2003. He remembers sitting with colleagues where they mused that aligners could significantly impact orthodontics.
Theo introduced Aligner therapy into The Ortho Practice with Invisalign in 2003 and today is a Black Diamond Invisalign Provider. He also uses SureSmile Aligners, Angel Aligners and has treatment planned with Clear Correct and SmileStyler, as well as understanding Spark and the new 3M aligner systems.
Today, Theo is a respected and knowledgeable presenter in this field and is a key note speaker for many of the top aligner companies.
Theo has kept abreast of various aligner systems and is confident with most popular systems. His aim is always to get the best results and great patient outcomes. Theo’s vast knowledge and experience with sequential plastic aligners will assist the Dental community to successfully undertake Aligner cases with professional support.
The Ortho Practice has treated in excess of 2500 aligner cases involving the correction of Class I, Class II and Class III cases, as well as complex extractions and combined aligner and surgical cases. Currently aligners represent over 65% of all patients at The Ortho Practice.
Over the years Theo has been a friend and mentor to many in the general dental field who have benefitted from his expertise.
Theo now wants to share his knowledge with the wider dental community to ensure they gain greater understanding and proficiency in the aligner field.
He thinks it’s a great move to include the general dental community in an area that was once the sole domain of Orthodontists. This will give Dentists an opportunity to use available ‘chairs’ to increase the profitability of their clinics, in the knowledge that they can do aligners with assurance and confidence.
‘Watching Theo plan a case, is like getting a driving lesson from Lewis Hamilton’.
I’ve been getting Theo to set up my aligner cases for the last year, and what a revelation it’s been.
Like most general dentists, I started my aligner journey with a few accreditation courses and then relying on a rep to help me fine-tune things until I felt confident. Watching Theo plan a case, however, is like getting a driving lesson from Lewis Hamilton. There are so many nuances he sees that I don’t and that translates into faster, better, more straightforward treatment. My improved efficiency more than makes up the cost of his services plus I’m doing more cases because Theo can instantly tell me what’s achievable with aligners and what’s not. I’m so grateful this service exists. It is even transforming how I treatment plan my restorative cases.
Five stars, three hats and two thumbs up.