Dr Thomas Drechsler is a specialist orthodontist with over 20 years speaking experience with Invisalign. After earning his degree as a Certified Dental Technician in 1986 and graduating in dentistry from the University of Mainz in 1991, he pursued advanced orthodontic training at the University of Kiel, Tufts University, and the University of Connecticut, completing his specialization in 1996.
Since 1997, he has run a private orthodontic practice in Wiesbaden, Germany, focusing on innovative treatment approaches. He has held leadership roles in various orthodontic societies, including serving as Vice President of the German Society for Lingual Orthodontics (DGLO), President of the European Society of Lingual Orthodontics (ESLO), and President of the Dentist Scientific Society Wiesbaden (ZWGW).
Dr Drechsler has collaborated with Align Technology EMEA as a Clinical Speaker since 2004 and he has been on the board of the German Society of Aligner Orthodontics (DGAO) since 2009. His work has earned multiple research awards, including Align Technology in 2014, 2016, and 2019.
Recognized as one of Germany’s top doctors with the Annual Focus Award from 2012 to 2020, he continues to push boundaries in orthodontic innovation. In 2021, he achieved Invisalign Apex Diamond Doctor status, and in 2024, he joined the Align EMEA Orthodontist Advisory Board. With over 3,500 successful Invisalign treatments, he remains a leading expert in the field.