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Vladimir Lucenko, director of operations, IT, for Exact Invest OU, addresses precision bracket placement The importance of precise bracket placement in fixed-appliance orthodontics cannot be overstated. Inaccurate positioning can lead to inadequate clinical results, additional re-bonding, as well as archwire adjustment appointments and prolonged treatment cycles.  However, in the absence of any cost-effective alternative, most […]

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Dr. Ron Roncone explains the PhysioDynamic System (PDS) As orthodontists, we are very aware of the incredible changes that have occurred in the profession. Yet even though these changes have occurred, many issues are still debated.  Case (extraction) versus Angle (non-extraction); Wuerpel could not draw the “ideal” face as Angle had requested. It is too

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Ali Oromchian examines some changes that can affect practices As we welcome another new year, there are many changes and updates to employment laws across the United States that are important and relevant to your practice. 2013 saw a reduction of more than 30% in the number of labor and employment bills enacted as compared

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Orthodontic practice management leader Ortho2 has announced the release of Practice Connect, an office-specific app that facilitates patient communication, adds powerful marketing features, and greatly expands orthodontists’ practice community. This Android and iPhone app is uniquely branded for each office and allows practices to customize the information seen by their patients, responsible parties, and prospective patients. The app includes many exciting

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Drs. Rohit C.L. Sachdeva, Takao Kubota, and John Lohse discuss additional care management strategies to treat Class 2 patients Introduction In a previous article,1 a framework for managing patients presenting with a Class 2 malocclusion enabled by SureSmile® Technology was discussed. The purpose of this paper, with the aid of selected patient histories, is to discuss

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Dr. Thomas S. Shipley discusses increasing the bone remodeling rate for more rapid aligner progression The use of clear aligners has gained broad acceptance as an alternative way to orthodontically move the dentition. As the orthodontic community becomes more familiar with this modality of treatment, questions arise as to best clinical practices to achieve optimal

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Dr. Colin Gibson presents a case that previously would need fixed-appliance therapy A 32-year-old female presented with Class I impinging deep bite and moderate to severe crowding. The crowding existed in the maxillary and mandibular anterior segments and was the cause of a maxillary anterior occlusal cant that bothered the patient esthetically (Figures 1-9). Due to

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Drs. Colin M. Webb and Donald J. Rinchuse delve into functional occlusal schemes Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to survey orthodontists to investigate if and why they preferred certain functional occlusal schemes. Methods:   An email invitation from the American Association of Orthodontists, AAO Partners in Education, was sent to a random

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