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A dental journal and publication for orthodontists
Current Issue
Digital treatment planning and precision orthodontic appliances
Case Studies, Current Issue
Dr. Jacquee Schieck avoided orthognathic surgery for this high school patient Introduction Orthodontists are trained in moving teeth and improving ...
Expanding orthodontic care: the role of OrthoFX NiTime Aligners
Concepts, Current Issue
Loc X. Phan and Agnieszka Klucinska illustrate a system for treating patients with lifestyle, occupational, and condition-related challenges Abstract Orthodontic ...
Empowering your team
Current Issue, Practice Profiles
Custom orthodontics redefines efficiency in practice Staying ahead in orthodontics means adapting to innovations that enhance both patient care and ...
The new standard of care
Current Issue, Product Profile
Dr. Ryann Christensen discusses how DentalMonitoring has transformed her practice When I started using DentalMonitoring in my practice, I knew ...
Ramp up your aligner practice
Columns, Current Issue
Orthodontists everywhere are looking for ways to “ramp up” their practices with new technologies and services. If you’re one of ...
In the driver’s seat
Current Issue, Orthodontic Experts
Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar explains how Spark Aligners™ provides a cutting-edge tool that puts control back into the hands of orthodontists ...
Freedom Day USA
Columns, Current Issue
Veteran patient at Cosmetic Dentists of Houston Dr. Lou Shuman discusses how a lifetime of freedom can be repaid by ...
5 ways to help your practice reduce credit card processing fees
Current Issue, Practice Management
Matt Rej offers tips on how to mitigate the costs of accepting credit cards Credit cards are convenient for patients ...
Important updates on Spark™ Aligners and Ultima™ Hooks
Current Issue, Product Profile
Spark™ Clear Aligner System Spark’s advanced technology enables more sustained force retention and better surface contact with the tooth compared ...
2024 — appreci-8 your potential
Columns, Current Issue
Numerology is the study of numbers that deal with their mystical meaning and effect on our lives. When you think ...
Improving patient compliance and predictability with hyper-elastic aligners
Concepts, Current Issue
Dr. Neil Warshawsky and Loc X. Phan explore NiTime aligners and their “new generation” of aligner plastic Abstract Although there ...
How Gaidge Consult Manager came to life
Current Issue, Practice Profiles
A better way to manage your new patients from call to close Mary Beth Kirkpatrick, founder of Gaidge and Gaidge ...
Orthodontic Clinical Studies
The synergy of orthodontics and myofunctional therapy
Clinical
Dr. Maria Sokolina discusses a game-changer in long-term stability and sleep apnea treatment Abstract Orthodontic treatments often face challenges related ...
Conservative approach of fortuitously found odontoma in a child with severe autism
Clinical
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 & ...
Orthodontic Case Studies
Digital treatment planning and precision orthodontic appliances
Dr. Jacquee Schieck avoided orthognathic surgery for this high school patient Introduction Orthodontists are trained in moving teeth and improving ...
Case Studies, Current Issue
Pre-restorative orthodontic treatment for worn anterior teeth
Dr. Jane Wright illustrates the clinical and esthetic concerns that drove the treatment plan for this patient Growing up in ...
Case Studies, Current Issue
Whiten, align, and shine: whitening with aligners
Dr. Brigham Stoker illustrates a combination of treatment over 4 years Achieving the bright, confident smile our patients desire can ...
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
Orthodontic Industry News
Dental Education Summit 2024 explored the future of dental education
Industry News
Dental Education Summit 2024 brought together representatives from over 60 dental schools for a series of academic lectures and discussions ...
Georgia School of Orthodontics Residents Achieve 100% Passage Rate on 2024 ABO Written Exam
Industry News
ATLANTA (July 2, 2024) -- Atlanta, GA-based Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO), the largest orthodontic residency program in the world, ...
ORMCO™ TO HOST PREMIER CLINICAL EVENT FOR ORTHODONTISTS & THEIR TEAMS
Industry News
Brea, Calif. (June 26, 2024) - Ormco Corporation, a global leader in orthodontic products, solutions, and education, is pleased to ...
DentalMonitoring Sets New Standard in Orthodontic Remote Monitoring With EU-MDR Certification
Industry News
Paris, France, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DentalMonitoring is proud to announce that the DentalMonitoring Software is now certified under ...
Zeeno Robotics Joins AAO TechSelect Program to Revolutionize Orthodontic Practices
Industry News
Zeeno Robotics, https://zeenorobotics.com, a leader in robotics innovation, proudly announces its participation in the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) TechSelect ...
Smilebliss Orthodontics Grows to 30 locations
Industry News
The Operational Model Provides Practice Owners with an Alternative Approach to Success Metairie, LA - June 5, 2024 - Smilebliss ...
Harmony Health Unveils Report Highlighting Cost-Saving Benefits of Dental Membership Plans
Industry News
[Weirton, WV] Harmony Health, a national non-profit organization, today released a detailed report evaluating dental membership plans in the United ...
GC Orthodontics of America introduces: MOV Aligners an Aesthetic Custom Digital Solution
Industry News
Alsip, IL - May 2024 - GC America Inc. announces the launch of a new Aesthetic Custom Digital Aligner System ...
DentalMonitoring Sets New Standard In Orthodontic Remote Monitoring With De Novo Approval By the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Industry News
Paris, France - DentalMonitoring®, the leader in AI-powered remote monitoring for orthodontic treatment, has received De Novo approval from the ...
Andrea Cook Consulting Partners with Gaidge 360 Consulting
Industry News
Alpharetta, Ga. - Gaidge 360 Consulting, a leading provider of orthodontic practice consulting services, is proud to announce a strategic ...
SPARK™ CLEAR ALIGNERS ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED “ON-DEMAND” ORDERING PROGRAM
Industry News
- New Solution Provides Doctors More Control, Flexibility, and Cost Savings With Economical Pay-Per-Tray Model - Brea, Calif. (May 2, ...
DGSHAPE Americas Announces New 3DX Dental 3D Printer Bundle, Powered by Roland DGA
Industry News
Irvine, Calif., May 1, 2024 - Roland DGA's DGSHAPE Americas dental business group has announced the addition of the 3DX ...
