Daniel Ramos

Specialist in orthodontics focused on facial aesthetics, airways and TMJ functions. Since 2002, he has a Master's degree in Orthodontics (PUCRS, Brazil) and is actively involved in the development of interdisciplinary therapy with digital teeth alignment and aligners.

He is a Clinical Manager at the DSD Planning Center (Digital Smile Design) and – through a series of online sessions and podcasts – promotes the integration of facial aesthetics and respiratory functions into orthodontic planning. As the host of the Expand podcast, he discusses current topics in orthodontics: from Class I approaches to artificial intelligence in aligner therapy planning and airway-driven concepts.

Dr. Ramos speaks at the Beyond Perio-Ortho Limits 2026 (iHDS) course, where he and Dr. Todd Scheyer present the module "Facially, Airway and TMJ Driven Interdisciplinary Digital Therapy (IDT)," an approach that takes orthodontics beyond standard aligner protocols to include periodontics, implantology, surgery, and prosthetics.

He conducts hands-on trainings on digital alignment therapy planning (3D Diagnosis & Case Setup), as well as live workshops on interdisciplinary IDT protocols, regularly training colleagues around the world.

Key achievements and awards
— Clinical Manager at DSD Planning Center
— Host of the Expand (DSD) podcast — discussion of aligner therapy, airway, Class I approaches
— Speaker at the iHDS conference (2026) — Facially, Airway & TMJ Driven Digital Therapy
— Author of educational courses on aligner planning (3D Diagnosis & Case Setup)

Accomplishments
– Integration of facial aesthetics, respiratory function and TMJ into the aligner therapy protocol
— Active dissemination of IDT methods through courses, podcasts, and live training
– Creation of a community of specialists working in interdisciplinary digital orthodontics

Skills taught
– Digital aligner planning with analysis of the face, respiratory tract and TMJ
– Interdisciplinary Approach to Treatment (IDT) involving different dental specialties
– Digital Smile Design workflows for complex cases
– Practical skills in 3D Diagnosis & Case Setup for aligner therapy

For specialists, Otexe.com courses and presentations by Dr. Daniel Ramos provide access to the modern paradigm of digital orthodontics: the combination of facial aesthetics, gnathofunction and airway in aligner therapy. His expertise is key to increasing the predictability and effectiveness of treatment in practice.