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Dr. Chad Foster illustrates a technique for patients with moderate-to-severe crowding or protrusion Establishing proper labiolingual inclination of the upper anterior teeth is considered a high esthetic priority in orthodontic treatment. Significant crowding and protrusion of the upper anterior teeth are two of the more common motivating factors for patients seeking orthodontic treatment.1 The final …

A protocol for inverting upper incisor brackets Read More »

Drs. Bridgette Jones Brooks, Bryan Keith Blankenship, and Jared Stasi explore the literature regarding clear aligners as compared to traditional braces Experimental hypotheses Based on an extensive review of the literature, the experimental hypotheses state that Patients being orthodontically treated with Invisalign® experience less discomfort than patients being treated with traditional fixed appliances. Patients being …

Evaluation of adverse physiological events during Invisalign® treatment: part 1 Read More »

JoAn Majors, RDA, CSP, discusses how technology and outsourcing can improve efficiencies during COVID-19 times and beyond Recently on a call, a team member explained, “I don’t have the time to chat with my patients. With reviewing a screening form, recording temperature, timing CaviCide™ spray for 3 minutes (wipe), plus 3 more minutes, plus a …

Practice management efficiencies to ease your team’s workload Read More »

Lea Chatham describes ways that text messages can update and connect patients Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, dentists have faced office closings and challenges to reopening. Dentists have had to work diligently to communicate with patients effectively and within HIPAA guidelines. As patients increasingly depend on technologies such as the internet and social media for …

Two-way text messaging can solve many patient engagement challenges Read More »

Drs. Fabio Oliveira Coelho, Francesca Scilla Smith, and Larry W. White discuss the evolution and efficacy of the mandibular protraction appliance (MPA) Introduction As far back as 1880, dentists have had an obsession with correcting overbites and overjets by protracting the mandible. Kingsley1 was one of the first to describe his vulcanite plate for “jumping …

The MPA 5 Read More »

Dr. David Alpan discusses evolving treatment plans in the wake of COVID-19 Abstract Is clear aligner treatment more effective than braces? What about during a pandemic? Evidence-based research statistically finds that clear aligner treatment facilitates improved oral hygiene compared to braces and creates fewer negative side effects.7,12 Research shows that the gingival health with clear …

A comparison of efficacy and efficiency of clear aligners versus braces post-COVID-19 Read More »