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“Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.” – William Shakespeare Each of us has our own idea of greatness. While some want to stand in the spotlight, others want to aim the spotlight. It’s all a matter of perspective and how you choose …

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An editorial focus of this issue is sleep and, importantly, the comorbid consequences of sleep pathology. The most common sleep pathology is insomnia, the inability to get to sleep or to get back to sleep after arousal — the transition from deeper to lighter sleep via stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system associated with bruxism …

For optimal quality of life, treat sleep disorders Read More »

David M. Sarver, DMD, MS • 2020, Quintessence Publishing Co. • www.quintpub.com Dr. David M. Sarver has offered the dental profession a valuable tome whose esthetic premise he explains in the following three categories: Macro-esthetics, which regards the attributes of the face Mini-esthetics, which considers the several features of the smile Micro-esthetics, which reviews the …

Dentofacial Esthetics: From Macro to Micro Read More »

When preparing my first message of 2022, I was looking for inspiration. I found a quote by author Richelle E. Goodrich, which said, “Revitalized, I find the strength to battle new tomorrows.” She added, “This year, I survived. Next year, I will thrive!” Revitalization is a key to continuing to grow and prosper in the …

Don’t just survive — thrive! Read More »

Orthodontics is at a crossroads. Our patient base is growing; our clinical expertise is crucial. Research shows that around 75% of Americans could benefit from orthodontic treatment, and the long-term oral and systemic health downsides to delaying or forgoing treatment are becoming increasingly clear. Clear aligners, specifically, dramatically expanded the number of patients who are …

A new frontier in clear aligner orthodontics Read More »

“I  am a gladiator! Winter is my season. This is my time. I will not be denied. … I will add more value than anyone else. … Give me your fears, give me your limitations, and I’ll give you results. I am a gladiator!” — Tony Robbins Welcome to our winter issue! The above inspirational …

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