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Daniel S. German is the founder and Chief Orthodontist at orthobrain, a digital orthodontic advisory system. Before orthobrain, Dr. German was a 5-day-a-week clinician at his private practice in Dayton, OH.

Background
Dr. German was born in Columbus, OH in 1961. His father, Bill German, was a two-sport athlete at The Ohio State University, where he played baseball and football.

Dr. German attended the University School for high school, located on the east side of Cleveland, OH. After high school, he attended Case Western Reserve University for undergraduate studies and continued his education at the Case School of Dental Medicine. After Dr. German's training, he became a faculty member for post-doctoral students at The Ohio State University.

German Orthodontics
In 1987, Dr. German founded his private practice, German Orthodontics, located in Beavercreek, OH. At his practice, Dr. German used "the most advanced technologies and diagnostic techniques." German Orthodontics treated early, adolescent, and adult patients, offering traditional braces and aligner treatments. He valued treating his patients with the highest level of care, adhering to his motto "we don't treat teeth, we treat people."

orthobrain®
Dr. German founded orthobrain in 2016. orthobrain provides an orthodontic advisory platform for dentists that offer orthodontic care to their patients. While working at his private practice, Dr. German discovered a large gap between the number of people who needed orthodontic care and those who received it. This inspired him to develop orthobrain.

As an online platform, dentists upload case files and information to orthobrain using a website portal. Orthodontic specialists at orthobrain create custom treatment plans and schedules for each patient and develop guides for the dentists to follow. orthobrain states they can address any questions or concerns that their clients may have.

In addition to the advisory services, orthobrain offers educational programs that provide hands-on learning experiences. The Academy of General Dentistry certifies these programs. Programs include orthodontic topics such as braces, clear aligners, dental impressions, and more.

Professional Affiliations
Dr. German is an active member in many dental and orthodontic boards and groups. His current affiliations include:


 * Ohio Dental Board
 * Wyoming Dental Board
 * Arizona Dental Board
 * Utah Dental Board
 * American Association of Orthodontists
 * American Dental Association
 * University of Louisville Orthodontic Alumni Association
 * World Federation of Orthodontists

Presentations and Publications
During his career, Dr. German’s original works and research have been published in various dental and orthodontic journals, including The Journal of Clinical Orthodontics and The American Journal of Orthodontics. In addition to having original works published, Dr. German travels the world as a keynote speaker to share his research and publications in public presentations.