Medical & Educational Disclaimer

Educational Purpose Only

All content provided by Shapiro Orthodontic Academy, including video modules, live coaching calls, and community discussion, is intended solely for educational and continuing-education purposes for licensed dental professionals.

Not Medical or Clinical Advice

Nothing in this course constitutes medical, dental, or clinical advice for any specific patient. Course content reflects general principles and the instructor’s own clinical approach, which may not be appropriate for every case, patient, or practice setting.

No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Participating in this course, including submitting a case for feedback or discussing cases in the community, does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you, your patients, and the instructor or Academy staff.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for licensed dental professionals who are responsible for exercising their own independent clinical judgment. It is not intended for use by patients or the general public to self-diagnose or self-treat any condition.

Individual Results Vary

Case examples, outcomes, and testimonials shared in the course or community reflect individual results and are not a guarantee of similar outcomes in your own practice.

Case Discussions & Patient Privacy

When discussing patient cases in our community or with instructors, you are solely responsible for complying with HIPAA and any other applicable patient privacy laws. Do not share identifiable patient photos, names, or other protected information without proper de-identification and, where required, patient consent.

Your Professional Responsibility

You remain fully responsible for your own clinical decisions, for complying with the standards of your licensing board and jurisdiction, and for determining whether any technique discussed in this course is appropriate for a given patient.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this disclaimer, contact us at support@shapiroacademy.com.