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Editor’s intro: Myofunctional therapy can have a positive impact on the outcome of orthodontic treatment as it targets postural imbalances, proper alignment, tongue position, and adequate nasal breathing.  Nicole Cavalea, MS, discusses how strengthening and retraining the muscles and educating patients on breathing techniques can aid in maintaining orthodontists’ results Orthodontists are often the first professionals […]

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Editor’s intro: Publisher Lisa Moler notes that staying relevant in this ever-changing specialty is exhausting, challenging, awesome, and exhilarating — be a part of this positive and profitable process! Staying relevant in this ever-changing specialty is the unifying goal of all of us. Dentists, hygienists, assistants, and, yes, the team at MedMark, are constantly adjusting strategies to

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Editor’s intro: It is possible to thrive in the new orthodontic reality. Dr. Kelly Giannetti credits technological advances and science for the positive change.  My daughter is currently in dental school and aspires to become an orthodontist. She told me the other day that many of her classmates who also aspire to be orthodontists have been

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Editor’s intro: Dr. Roger P. Levin points out key ways to awaken growth in an orthodontic practice such as introducing new treatment options and services.  Introducing a new service to your orthodontic practice can be a daunting task. I often liken it to changing a tire while your car is speeding down the highway at 60 mph.

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Editor’s intro: MedMark Media’s Publisher Lisa Moler shows how Shaquille O’Neal’s philosophy for reaching out and helping people can translate to the path to fulfillment for an orthodontic practice Recently, I had the exciting experience of interviewing Shaquille O’Neal for our publications. Shaq’s sleep (and health) have been impacted over the years by his sleep apnea, and

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Editor’s intro: Dr. John L. Hayes says that 60% of malocclusions are from an unknown cause. Discovering the etiology of malocclusion will result in better final treatment results that will be easier to attain and longer lasting.   Orthodontic Practice US is the one orthodontic publication that I thoroughly enjoy reading from cover to cover. It continues

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Editor’s intro: Orthodontic Practice US Publisher Lisa Moler introduces her column with tips on building a lasting, successful business.  At a recent seminar on growing business practices, one particularly meaningful session started with the speaker asking people to stand if their business has lasted 1 to 5 years. After that group sat down, next, the 5-

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Editor’s intro: Dr. Cory Costanzo’s insightful introduction advises orthodontists to adjust to the changing environment in the dental space to keep up with changes in technology, consumer mindsets, and optimal treatment options.  “It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the

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