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Drs. Aaron Glick, Joseph Ryan, and Elham Abbassi offer a comprehensive overview of 3D printing and its applications Introduction to 3D Printing 3D printing is a relatively new field starting in the 1980s with the understanding of sequentially polymerizing materials with a beam of UV light or laser.1 Since its inception, there has been significant […]

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Dr. Christina Carter points out the importance of oral hygiene education for early orthodontic patients Introduction: framing the hygiene challenge in mixed dentition The mixed dentition stage represents a critical window of opportunity in a child’s oral development. Between the ages of 6 and 12, the eruption of permanent teeth alongside retained primary teeth creates

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Drs. Claudia Pinter and Stanley Liu illustrate a protocol to improve nasal breathing in orthodontic care Bestselling author James Nestor highlights in his book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art that nasal breathing has profound effects on overall health, including respiratory function, cardiovascular health, mental clarity, sleep quality, and athletic performance. Of all

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Dr. Lisa Chan and Barbara Madej, RPh, review the benefits and drawbacks of NSAID use in the dental practice Introduction Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are a widely used class of medications that effectively manage pain, inflammation, and fever by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes responsible for prostaglandin production. In dental practice, NSAIDs play a crucial role

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