Welcome to Orthodontic Practice US
A dental journal and publication for orthodontists
Current Issue
Gone are the days of “spray and pray” marketing for new patients
Current Issue, Practice Management
JoAn Majors, RDA, CSP, CVP, advises practices to get actively involved in their communities Since my career in dentistry has ...
Anatomy of a dental malpractice action
Current Issue, Practice Management
Kristin Tauras, JD, defines the various complex parts of a malpractice claim Today’s reality is that most dental and medical ...
Is social media placing your personal privacy or your small business at risk?
Current Issue, Practice Management
Mark Pribish offers guidance on minimizing risks of social media Some critics of social media say our addiction to apps ...
A taxing situation
Current Issue, Practice Management
Justin Maxwell offers suggestions for maximizing your tax strategy Senators, CPAs, and tax attorneys have long stated that most American ...
All The Best Faces Wear Braces
Columns, Current Issue
Kyle Fagala DDS, MDS; Neon Canvas: Memphis, Tennessee; 2022; neoncanvas.com In this book, Dr. Kyle Fagala waxes poetic about some ...
Be the lotus
Columns, Current Issue
In an array of colors, blue, white, purple, red, or pink, lotuses are touted as symbols of peace, beauty, and ...
Conservative approach of fortuitously found odontoma in a child with severe autism
Clinical, Current Issue
Dr. Gabriela Aurora Asensi discusses treatment of a special needs patient Abstract A case of an unexpectedly found compound odontoma ...
Reduction of patient visits without the expensive lab fee
Current Issue, Product Profile
Norris 20/26 System As orthodontists strive for clinical excellence with fewer patient visits, customizable braces have emerged as a popular ...
Spark™ Clear Aligners & Damon Ultima™
Current Issue, Product Profile
Two systems from Ormco™ designed to meet the needs of orthodontists Spark™ Clear Aligner System Designed for the needs of ...
Technology inspires
Columns, Current Issue
Whether you’re an early adopter or follow a more conservative approach, it’s an exciting time to be in orthodontics. Fueled ...
Delivering a quality patient experience in Guam
Current Issue, Orthodontic Experts
Dr. Paul Sauget describes how he takes his experience practicing in the U.S. mainland to the island of Guam and ...
Orthodontic Clinical Studies
Conservative approach of fortuitously found odontoma in a child with severe autism
Clinical, Current Issue
Dr. Gabriela Aurora Asensi discusses treatment of a special needs patient Abstract A case of an unexpectedly found compound odontoma ...
Dental Mental Network
Clinical
Dr. Brett E. Gilbert and Sue Jeffries discuss the importance of providing a safe space in support of dentists’ mental ...
Practitioner perceptions of the link between orthodontics and temporomandibular disorders (TMD): a survey of dentists, orthodontists, and oral and maxillofacial surgeons
Clinical
Drs. Chadwick Augusty, Shadbeh Taghizadeh, Vincent Graves, John Stockstill, and Courtney McCracken (biostatistics) study the perceived association between orthodontics and ...
Examining the dental canon
Clinical
Drs. Francesca Scilla Smith and Larry W. White discuss centric occlusion, centric relation, and the role of canines Canines Prior ...
Into the unknown: emerging evidence regarding risks of aerosols in the dental office
Clinical
Dr. Maria L. Geisinger discusses likely modes of transmission for the virus that causes COVID-19 Aerosols created during dental procedures ...
Next-generation treatment planning
Clinical
Editor’s intro: Using combination treatment plans allows Dr. Adam Schulhof to approach appliances like menu options — let him whet your appetite ...
CEREC Ortho software — where do you send your scans?
Clinical
Editor’s intro: Dr. Patrik Zachrisson shows how CEREC Ortho is a very versatile software that has many uses apart from the popular ...
Let the celebrities help
Clinical
Editor’s Intro: Even Tom Cruise flashes an imperfect smile. Model wide-raging smile esthetics with celebrity photos. Dr. Donald J. Rinchuse discusses ...
The physics of Class II correction
Clinical
Dr. James J. Jasper discusses the efficacy of the Jasper Vektor® Appliance Introduction From the beginning of the modern ortho-dontic ...
Fixed and removable orthodontic appliance case study
Clinical
Dr. Andrew Wallace uses the principles of “smile design” for a patient seeking cosmetic improvement of his upper and lower ...
Myofunctional therapy plays a key role in the orthodontic practice
Clinical
Dr. Daniel Klauer uses MFT for his patients on a daily basis for malocclusion and OSA The TMJ & ...
A new type of fixed retainer
Clinical
Dr. Patrik Zachrisson describes a tooth-colored milled bonded retainer in PEEK Abstract Following all types of active orthodontic treatment, ...
Orthodontic Case Studies
Strategic extraction patterns based on alveolar housing considerations using CBCT imaging: a case study
Drs. Jeffrey Miller and Claire Miclat show how CBCT can help an orthodontist plan more strategically Introduction When treating patients ...
Case Studies
Treatment of an adult Class II malocclusion with a hyperdivergent mandible and an open bite
Drs. Emad Hussein, Sari Amer, Yazan Ashhab, Khaled Qattawi, Mohammad Abo Mowais, Nezar Watted, Zuhir Anani, and Manal Samarah treat a ...
Case Studies
The power of choice
Dr. Manika Agarwal discusses relying on our strengths to develop a versatile approach The choice The prevalence of social media, ...
Case Studies
Pushing the limits
Dr. Jeffrey M. Heinz illustrates a clinical case study treated with Spark™ Clear Aligners In my practice, I have traditionally ...
Case Studies
Katelyn’s story
Figure 1: Katelyn Dr. Todd Rankin shares a story of extraordinary teamwork and the stunning transformation of a young woman ...
Case Studies
Anterior open bite correction in skeletal Class I patient
Dr. Diego Peydro demonstrates treatment for an open bite in seven appointments Introduction Over the years, there have been many ...
Case Studies
Using Spark™ Clear Aligners in open bite closure with TADs
Dr. Bill Dischinger illustrates treating a patient’s narrow arches and anterior open bite with clear aligner therapy My orthodontic training ...
Case Studies
Class II Division I, 9 mm overjet
Dr. Aron Dellinger discusses treatment with the Roncone PhysioDynamic System (PDS) application of the 20/20 molar bracket Initial impressions utilizing ...
Case Studies
Idiopathic condylar resorption: a case report
Dr. Bradford Edgren illustrates a patient with dysfunctional remodeling of the condyle A healthy 16-year 10-month-old female presented for a ...
Case Studies
Simple treatment mechanics for a highly esthetic result
Drs. Todd Bovenizer and Christopher Baker discuss brackets that offered precise control for efficient treatment As we reopen our offices, ...
Case Studies
Simple treatment mechanics for with a highly esthetic result
Drs. Todd Bovenizer and Christopher Baker discuss brackets that offered precise control for efficient treatment As we reopen our offices, ...
Case Studies
Fewer office visits using high-frequency vibration to close an anterior open bite
Dr. Esther Feldman ponders what came first, the open bite or the habit? Which came first, the chicken or the ...
Case Studies
Orthodontic Industry News
LightForce Hires New Chief Financial Officer, Gene Fetisov
Industry News
Tech CFO joins LightForce after the announcement of Series D funding. BURLINGTON, MA. (Sept. 2023) - In an exciting development, ...
Clear Blue Smiles™ and TerraCycle® Partner to Recycle Clear Aligners and Keep Plastic Out of Landfills
Industry News
Brand Commits to Sustainability by Launching Free Recycling Program through TerraCycle TRENTON, N.J., September 20, 2023 – Clear Blue Smiles, the ...
Cellerant Announces the 2023 Best of Class Technology Award Winners
Industry News
Washington, DC; September 18, 2023 — Cellerant Consulting Group is pleased to announce the 2023 Cellerant Best of Class Technology ...
Ormco Announces the Launch of its Latest Innovation – Ormco™ Digital Bonding, Powered by Spark™ Technology
Industry News
Digital treatment planning and digital bracket placement interface with Spark Approver Software provides one easy-to-use software platform for your Spark ...
Ultradent Named One of PEOPLE Magazine’s Companies That Care
Industry News
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah August 23, 2023. Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is honored ...
Dolphin Management announces integration with Zeeno Robotics
Industry News
Chatsworth, CA August 2023—Dolphin Management’s newest integration is with Zeeno Robotics, the pioneering robotic office assistant. This integration enables patients ...
SPARK™ CLEAR ALIGNERS ANNOUNCES KEY CLINICAL UPDATES & DOCTOR-DRIVEN INNOVATIONS IN RELEASE 14
Industry News
Comprehensive Technology and Clinical Improvements Continue to Support the Treatment of Orthodontic Patients Brea, Calif. (Aug. 8, 2023) – Ormco ...
LightForce Orthodontics Secures $80 Million Series D Funding Led By Ally Bridge Group, Opens Second Digital Factory
Industry News
LightForce Orthodontics will expand its manufacturing capabilities to advance production and further, its custom orthodontic treatments using AI and 3D ...
SoftSmile Unveils VISION Web Portal to Improve Aligner Production Efficiency and Optimize Workflow
Industry News
The new portal is an interactive project management tool empowering manufacturers and doctors to better manage their caseload, easily collaborate, ...
DentalMonitoring Reinvents The Scan Experience
Industry News
PARIS and AUSTIN, Texas, June 27, 2023 — DentalMonitoring announces their latest innovation, ScanAssist, the only AI-guided scan process available ...
DSO TECH SOLUTIONS Provides Transformational Growth Through DSO Relationships
Industry News
Two industry leaders join forces to offer strategic collaboration and growth for DSOs. WASHINGTON, D.C. – DSO Tech Solutions, a ...
Planmeca’s donation reaches Ukraine as five mobile dental clinics arrive at their destination
Industry News
TUE, JUN 27, 2023 11:16 CET Finnish healthcare technology manufacturer Planmeca has donated five fully furnished mobile dental clinics to ...
