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Dr. Sabrina Dragan discusses an innovative tool with multiple benefits for the orthodontist and the multidisciplinary practice Modern technology has perfected the instrument that has become almost synonymous with minimally invasive dentistry — the dental laser. While lasers have been utilized in dentistry for over 40 years, their use has been limited in orthodontics. Within […]

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Dr. Melissa D. Shotell discusses factors that should be considered before adding 3D printing to the orthodontic office Orthodontics has long been on the cutting edge of digital technology in the dental field, and 3D printing is rapidly becoming an integral part of many orthodontic practices. There are many questions to be asked prior to

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Dr. David E. McCarty offers a collaborative patient-centered problem-solving tool for a complex world The complexity of sleep apnea Because it arises from multiple overlapping anatomic, physiologic, and functional deviations from optimum, with variable representation of obstructive versus central apnea processes, the entity known as “Sleep Apnea” is best characterized as a complex phenomenon1 for

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Dr. Sunny Jisun Lee outlines how 3D printing can benefit the orthodontic practice The utilization of 3-dimensional printing in dental settings has experienced significant growth in recent years. In particular, its implementation in orthodontic offices has gained attention due to its extensive and versatile range of applications. The extent to which an orthodontist incorporates 3D

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Drs. Tyler Orehek and Troy Roeder discuss the reasons for maintaining diligent air quality standards in the office Three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, most industries and professions have undergone significant long-term changes. As more Americans resume their lives, each with a different definition of normalcy, all industries must adapt. New safety protocols, guidance, and

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Drs. Ryan Robinson and Carly Jacobs discuss how myofunctional therapy can help in treating the root cause of some complicated dentitions to minimize relapse Introduction The history of myofunctional therapy in conjunction with orthodontic treatment dates to as early as 1906 with the publication of American orthodontist Alfred Rodgers’ “Living Orthodontic Appliance.” Rodgers presumed that

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Wiyanna K. Bruck, PharmD, and Jessica Price continue their discussion of concepts surrounding antibiotic prophylaxis in dentistry Introduction Use of antimicrobials in the field of dentistry is not limited to treating active dental infections. Many dentists prescribe antibiotics as a onetime dose prior to performing procedures. In fact, in the United States, general and specialty

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Drs. Chung How Kau, John Grant, Rene Myers, Kathlyn Powell, Nathaniel H. Robin, and Cassi Smola discuss a condition that can affect children from birth to teen years Introduction Orthodontists play an important role in the diagnosis and management of dentofacial anomalies and craniofacial malformations. Careful evaluation of facial growth, development of the dentition, and

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