Welcome to Orthodontic Practice US
A dental journal and publication for orthodontists
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The custom approach to digital IDB
Current Issue, Product Profile
(And how it saves time and money) When Dr. Paul Trotter took over his father’s practice, he faced a big ...
Occlusal harmony: the final frontier in orthodontic excellence (Part 2)
Concepts, Current Issue
Dr. Gregori M. Kurtzman offers ways to preserve orthodontic outcomes Occlusion plays a pivotal role in determining the long-term success ...
Orthopreneurs Summit At Sea
Current Issue, Product Profile
A floating orthodontic think tank This past September, spared by the weather gods, orthodontists met on the high seas for ...
Precision with Spark™ Aligners
Current Issue, Orthodontic Experts
Dr. Claudia Pinter in her practice Dr. Claudia Pinter discusses an essential tool in her orthodontic practice As a young ...
“By changing nothing, nothing changes.”
Columns, Current Issue
Change is hard — some days it feels like fate is not satisfied with any stable situation that makes us ...
An OMD assessment with TMD muscle pain: a case study
Clinical, Current Issue
Judith Dember-Paige, BSOHP, COM®, discusses how transformation sometimes takes years, but it’s worth the effort Stan was referred to my ...
LightForce
Current Issue, Product Profile
Why personalization matters in orthodontics Who is LightForce? LightForce Orthodontics’ CEO and co-founder, Dr. Alfred Griffin III, has set a ...
Innovative same-day clear aligners and retainers
Current Issue, Product Profile
Leading dental professionals adopt LuxCreo’s 3DP solutions LuxCreo engineered from scratch an end-to-end 3D-printing system to solve the problems of ...
What’s got brackets, wires, and plaque all over?
Current Issue, Product Profile
Kristin Sheridan, RDH, explains how OrthoProtect’s key ingredients improve orthodontic patient’s oral health There’s no riddle here; it’s your patients’ ...
Why the largest U.S. orthodontic practices have quietly partnered with IDSOs
Current Issue, Product Profile
Chip Fichtner discusses how orthodontists can add liquidity and a strong growth partner to their practices Over the last 10 ...
SureSmile® Clear Aligners
Current Issue, Product Profile
A discreet treatment modality that addresses form and function Clear aligners play an important role in the treatment of malocclusion. ...
Gaidge 360 Consulting: Practice growth needs more than numbers
Current Issue, Product Profile
Transforming data into tangible practice growth In business, data is king — but interpreting the data often requires expert insight. ...
Orthodontic Clinical Studies
An OMD assessment with TMD muscle pain: a case study
Clinical, Current Issue
Judith Dember-Paige, BSOHP, COM®, discusses how transformation sometimes takes years, but it’s worth the effort Stan was referred to my ...
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 ...
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
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
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
Light Force Orthodontics Ranked 47th Fastest Growing Company in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™
Industry News
Achieves remarkable 2,985% growth, driven by commitment to personalized orthodontic care BURLINGTON, MA, November 21, 2024 - LightForce Orthodontics, makers ...
Solventum launches first 3D printed aligner attachments to revolutionize aligner treatment
Industry News
Clarity Precision Grip Attachments are fully cured, pre-loaded and precisely resemble the digital treatment plan after bonding (ST. PAUL, Minn.) ...
SureSmile Marks 30 Years of Innovation in Orthodontics
Industry News
As Dentsply Sirona's SureSmile celebrates its 30th anniversary, the journey of transforming orthodontics continues. SureSmile's pioneering innovations in hardware and ...
Georgia School of Orthodontics Honors Graduates of World’s Largest Orthodontics Residency Program
Industry News
Three-term Georgia Senator and renowned healthcare provider addresses graduates ATLANTA, GA (September 2024) -- Atlanta-based Georgia School of Orthodontics ...
Beautiful occlusion and stabile results with Early Orthodontic Treatment
Industry News
Early orthodontic treatment aims to detect malocclusions at an early stage and stop their development. The silicone eruption guidance appliance ...
New Study Explores the Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy in Adolescents Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment
Industry News
Lund, Sweden - A groundbreaking clinical study titled "Efficacy of Regular Home Use of Dual-Light Photodynamic Therapy on Oral Health ...
Ultradent Announces Majority Stake in i-dental
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah August 20, 2024. Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is announcing ...
Digital Health Hub Foundation – Digital Health Awards at HLTH Debut First-of-a-Kind Dental Health Award
Industry News
Las Vegas, NV; August 12, 2024 - The Digital Health Hub Foundation, in partnership with HLTH, is proud to introduce ...
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 ...
