Meet the Master Growth Academy Instructors
Learn from experts leading the way to orthodontic excellence.
Sean Holliday
DDS, MSDr. Sean Holliday is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a published author, a public lecturer, and an advocate for leading dental organizations. Since 2008, he has been educating professionals on the Invisalign® system and regularly shares his expertise on practice development, clinical techniques, digital workflows, and the latest innovations in clear aligner therapy. As an Align faculty member and Invisalign Blue Diamond Plus Apex provider, Dr. Holliday has treated over 10,000 clear aligner cases while contributing to clinical research in digital orthodontics.
Samuel Lee
DDS, MSDr. Samuel Lee graduated from UCLA and completed his orthodontic residency and Master’s in Oral Biology at USC’s Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a global Align faculty member, and a North American advisory board member for Align. Dr. Lee has taught Invisalign courses nationwide and lectured globally, focusing on Invisalign First, Teen, and digital workflows. He was a clinical assistant professor at USC, specializing in clear aligner certification and education for orthodontic residents.
Shannon Patterson
CPR, CMSRShannon Patterson, a partner with Bentson Copple Patterson & Associate, is a leading advisor and frequent guest lecturer in the orthodontic industry. She works with orthodontists nationwide regarding the business aspects of their practice and specializes in practice and career transitions. Shannon is a Kolbe Certified™ Consultant and expert in the Kolbe suite of assessments focusing on strength-based relationships. She is a member of the American Academy of Medical Management (AAMM) and currently serves as a committee member with the AAO.
Brianna Fuentes
Consultant and EducatorBrianna has over 20 years of orthodontic experience in private and corporate practices, expanding from many roles such as director of operations, treatment coordinator, clinical assistant, marketing, and leadership. She is an Align faculty member and is involved in teaching immersion courses for orthodontists alongside Dr. Sean Holliday. Brianna remains an orthodontic consultant in Florida for practices throughout the United States, helping teams create a positive culture, customize efficient systems, increase new patient conversion, and improve practice morale and goals.