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Welcome to Fastbraces®, 20 years in the making

1987

Dr. Anthony Viazis (pronounced vee-ah-zee) enters the University of Minnesota Graduate Orthodontic Residency Program and realizes that in order to straighten teeth in about a year, the crown and root of the tooth must move simultaneously.

1989

Dr. Viazis joins the faculty of the University of Minnesota as Assistant Professor, and begins to work with GAC International on the clinical application of the new super elastic wires. The following year, he earns the "Teacher of the Year" award, and moves to Dallas, Texas to join the faculty at Baylor College of Dentistry.

1991

Dr. Viazis begins work on the prototype of a new type of brace that will allow the super elastic wires to move the whole tooth in one stage.

1992

The first patients, Andy and Kelly, are fitted with the new braces in Dr. Viazis’ private practice.

1993

The first clinical results are presented at the annual practice management meeting of the American Association of Orthodontists. Dr. Viazis continues to give presentations and seminars at University and Orthodontic societies in the U.S., Europe and South America. Dr. Viazis publishes his first book. It soon becomes a best-seller.

1994

The U.S. patent is issued on the orthodontic bracket that is now used at Fastbraces®. Dr. Viazis joins the faculty of the University of Southern California as Associate Professor and teaches his new system at the Graduate Orthodontic Department. In the years to come, Dr. Viazis becomes a Visiting Professor at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. …the orthodontic offices in the great state of Texas, where we straighten teeth in about a year with our patented braces system. A seminar given by Dr. Viazis.

1995

The first clinical and research results are published in the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics in the United States and the Journal STOMA in Europe, respectively. Dr. Viazis leaves academia to concentrate on his new braces system.

Technical training given by Dr. Viazis at a university.

1996

The first Fastbraces® office opens in Plano, Texas. It offers braces at about half the cost of the national average. Research at the University of Southern California confirms Dr. Viazis initial observations. Dr. Viazis makes numerous television appearances on local and national news programs.

Dr. Viazis at the opening of the first Fastbraces® location in 1996.

1997

The second Fastbraces® location opens in Lewisville, Texas near Vista Ridge Mall in the DFW area.

1998

The third and fourth Fastbraces® locations open in DFW. More confirmatory research is announced from the University of Kuopio in Finland and the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil. Dr. Viazis files an antitrust lawsuit against the American Association of Orthodontists and other defendants in Federal Court.

In 1998, Dr. Viazis published his second book, Atlas of Advanced Orthodontics: A Guide to Clinical Efficiency

1999

More research is published in Europe regarding the effectiveness of our braces in the Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics. Dr. Viazis receives the Brazilian Orthodontic Medal Award, which is given annually to one orthodontist from around the world for contributions to the advancement of orthodontics.

2000

More research is published in the U.S. regarding the effectiveness of our braces in the American Journal of Orthodontics.

2001

The U.S. District Court acknowledges evidence of the "unique and innovative" Viazis bracket: "To be sure, the record contains evidence that the Viazis bracket may be a unique and innovative new type of orthodontic device exceeding, in some senses, the quality level of competitive devices."

2002

Mr. Alef Molina
Fastbraces® begins preparations for expansion beyond the Dallas/Fort Worth area to the rest of Texas.

Dr. Alef Molina joins Fastbraces®. His background in the Restaurant Services Industry and Management Operations will prove essential in coordinating the operations of the various Fastbraces® locations.



2003

The fifth Fastbraces® office opens in Austin, Texas.

2004

The sixth Fastbraces® office opens in San Antonio, Texas. The seventh and eighth Fastbraces® offices open in Houston, in The Woodlands and in Sugarland.

2005

The ninth Fastbraces® office opens in Houston near Clearlake.

Dr. Angelo Viazis
Dr. Angelo Viazis In Europe, the first international office of Fastbraces® is opened in Athens, Greece, by the brother of the inventor, Dr. Evangelos "Angelo" Viazis. A graduate of the University of Athens Dental School, Dr. Angelo Viazis practiced general dentistry in the Greek Air Force and his private practice for seven years before deciding to focus solely on orthodontics.

2006

The Fastbraces® Orthodontic Partnership of doctors is formed in Texas.

Dr. Jake Duong
Dr. Jake Duong Dr. Jake Duong (pronounced "young") becomes the first dentist partner to join Fastbraces® after practicing general dentistry for five years. Within a year he is able to make Houston a stronghold for Fastbraces® with its three locations. His background in cosmetic dentistry and periodontics strengthened the foundation of the company. Dr. Duong received his Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences and Mathematics from the University of Alabama. He graduated from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry where he completed an extra year of training in Periodontics.

2007

Dr. Andrew McDaniel becomes the second dentist partner. In less than a year, he establishes Austin as a dynamic location for Fastbraces® and sets San Antonio on its growth curve.

Dr. Andrew McDaniel
Dr. McDaniel received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Southern Methodist University, his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Cornell University, and his Dental Degree from the University of Kentucky. He served on active duty as both a Naval Officer and Army Officer, and he practiced Dentistry for seven years before deciding to focus on orthodontics only. The Purple Heart awarded him during the Iraq War speaks to his character and leadership.

2008

Fastbraces® is strengthening its base in Texas as it prepares for its national expansion. Office No 10 opens in South Austin, No 11 in South Dallas in DeSoto, No 12 in West Houston, in Katy and No 13 in Fort Worth. Office No 14 is scheduled to open in Northwest Houston by Cypress, No 15 in the far North Dallas suburb of McKinney, No 16 in East Dallas by Town East Mall in Mesquite, and No 17 in Dallas by Northpark.