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Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security, discusses the reasons for protecting against cyberattacks to your patient files Over the past 20 years, an evolution in computer technology has taken place in the orthodontic practice. Computers were previously used only for basic recordkeeping and billing. Then came the progression from billing to appointment scheduling, digital […]

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  It’s the rare orthodontist who isn’t interested in attracting more patients. As treatment times are generally reduced and capacity increased, this is of greater significance for the ongoing health and growth of our practices. What we really should have written is that those of us who seek more patients do so with the commitment

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Dr. Joel C. Small offers a technique for creative problem solving I often encounter doctor clients who are frustrated by their team’s lack of ability to achieve a pre-defined, desired result. The scenario goes something like this: Coach: I hear that you are frustrated. Give me more detail. Doctor: Okay. Well, no matter how many

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  Two years ago in July, I was sitting in the sand with my family in Newport Beach, California. I was enjoying the sun when my nephew, Jesse, approached my twin brother, Steve, and I with a very concerned look on his face. He told us both that he just spoken to a lady who

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Seventh Edition; 2014 by Jeffrey P. Okeson, DMD Quintessence Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois The seventh edition of this book gives evidence of its importance to the profession and its relevance to teachers, researchers, and clinicians. For good reason, Bell’s Oral and Facial Pain has become the most used text on this subject, not only in

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Drs. Richard Patterson, Daniel Rinchuse, Thomas Zullo, Lauren Sigler Busch, and Kay Youn, MFA, study the connection between braces and positive perceptions Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate adults’ perception of adults who are wearing braces or clear aligners. Materials and methods: A pilot cross-sectional study was conducted on eight photos

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As specialists, we lead. We lead in innovative diagnosis and therapeutics, implementation of state-of-the-art technology and, most importantly, quality of patient care. I say that as much as a reminder to myself as I do to my specialist colleagues. Because, to paraphrase Bob Dylan’s song, “The times they are a-changing.” So, what’s happening? In the

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  Besides reading and editing clinical articles and working with the best authors and practitioners in the orthodontic world, my favorite pastime is playing with my 4-year old granddaughter, Emma. After careful deliberation, about a year ago, she announced that she had decided to become a dentist. I would expect nothing less from a child

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