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Ali Oromchian, JD, LL.M., discusses the process of hiring and welcoming a new team member Abstract This article presents a few essential requirements in the hiring process for a dental practice. It discusses the pros and cons of a working interview versus a nonworking interview based on legal considerations as well as practical. In addition, […]
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Editor’s intro: Dr. Bryan Lockhart’s solution to the many challenges to treatment for this patient involved a multi-faceted approach to treatment. Dr. Bryan Lockhart addresses this patient’s skeletal Class III malocclusion, while correcting the anterior crossbite and obtaining positive overjet Introduction The adult orthodontic patient often presents a special set of complexities that requires careful analysis and
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Editor’s intro: Dr. Cory Costanzo uses clear aligners to treat a patient with an implant, crowded lower teeth and a narrow smile. Read about the steps needed to provide this patient with positive results. Dr. Cory Costanzo describes clear aligner therapy for a patient with an implant Over the past decade, we have witnessed a dramatic
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Dr. Thomas Sealey says it is essential to identify what cases are suitable for “cosmetic” alignment and which fall into the scope of practice of the specialist orthodontic practitioner Figures released by the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) reveal the rising number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in the United Kingdom. A survey conducted in June
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Dr. Ricky E. Harrell examines reasons for relapse following completion of active orthodontic treatment Background Retention — the 800 lb. gorilla in the orthodontic room. If you want opinions on retention, ask 10 orthodontists, and you will probably hear several differing views on effective retention protocol. Orthodontic relapse and posttreatment problems have existed since the
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Editor’s intro: With DIY aligners using SureSmile software as the treatment for a patient’s generalized spacing issue, Dr. Edward Y. Lin provided an affordable and effective treatment plan. Dr. Edward Y. Lin discusses the steps to an affordable clear aligner treatment option As the old saying goes, “With age comes wisdom.” This is most certainly true with
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Drs. Larry W. White, Reginald W. Taylor, and Matt Brown discuss diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy for Class II malocclusions that rely on a blend of techniques Introduction First impressions often endure far beyond their usefulness, and that seems particularly true with professional preferences. Orthodontics’ first and only instrument for treating protruded maxillary incisors and
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Dr. Robert Kaspers discusses the effect that the musculature and the occlusion have on the condylar position For years, orthodontists have utilized two-dimensional radiographs to treatment plan their orthodontic treatment. Fortunately, the advent of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) allows an orthodontist to take a “functional” radiograph, so the condylar position can be evaluated, and an
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