Dr Yan Kalika delivers inspiring speech at the UCSF School of Dentistry 26th White Coat Ceremony

Dr. Yan Kalika, in a white coat, speaks at a podium flanked by clear panels. A purple banner highlights his name and professional titles.

Dr. Yan Kalika emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking, a positive mindset, and adaptive mechanisms in overcoming obstacles, drawing parallels between chess and life. He shares his transformative experience at UCSF Dental Clinic, which inspired his career in dentistry. Despite initial challenges, including language barriers, he pursued higher education at UC Berkeley, Harvard, and UCSF Dental School. Dr. Kalika highlights his innovative work with Invisalign and his current role as CEO of Image Specialty Partners with 40 locations. He encourages students to embrace digital transformation in dentistry, foster meaningful relationships, and strive for professional excellence.

Smile Direct Club Closure

A woman with curly hair in a purple sweater holds a clear dental aligner while smiling and pointing at her teeth.

At Home Aligners vs. In-Person Orthodontics Treatment The Smile Direct Club Dilemma Smile Direct Club Closure left you stranded? The shutdown of Smile Direct Club (SDC) this last week has left many frustrated patients to feel stranded by this decision. Many patients were almost done with treatment and were just waiting for their final aligners […]