Back to DPA Annual Conference 2026 - Shifting Perception
Speaker
Dr. Elvis Mutai
Founder, Partner, and Principal Dental Surgeon at Smile Studio Dental Practice
About
After earning a dental degree from the University of Nairobi, this practitioner advanced their training by completing a Master’s degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in Australia. In 2013, they established a high-end, cutting-edge private dental clinic in Nairobi, focusing on comprehensive, breath-conscious care that emphasizes the relationship between facial growth, alignment, and airway health.
A leading voice in modern orthodontics, their career highlights include:
• Clear Aligner Expertise: A highly experienced, certified Invisalign provider who significantly accelerated their clinical mastery in 2022 through specialized, elite development programs.
• Global Faculty & Product Development: As an official member of the Align International faculty, they provide direct clinical feedback to shape the future development of aligner tools and products according to specific market needs.
• International Educator: Beyond their private practice, they travel both locally and internationally to lecture and train fellow clinicians in advanced clear aligner mechanics, championing sleek, health-focused, and airway-conscious orthodontic care worldwide.
A leading voice in modern orthodontics, their career highlights include:
• Clear Aligner Expertise: A highly experienced, certified Invisalign provider who significantly accelerated their clinical mastery in 2022 through specialized, elite development programs.
• Global Faculty & Product Development: As an official member of the Align International faculty, they provide direct clinical feedback to shape the future development of aligner tools and products according to specific market needs.
• International Educator: Beyond their private practice, they travel both locally and internationally to lecture and train fellow clinicians in advanced clear aligner mechanics, championing sleek, health-focused, and airway-conscious orthodontic care worldwide.