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Anaphylaxis preparedness in dental practices: what to know to be prepared

Wesley Sublett, MD, MPH, Board-Certified Allergist in Louisville, Kentucky, and Donald Cohen, DMD, from New York State, inform dentists on how to approach this dangerous allergic reaction One of the most dangerous emergencies you may encounter in a dental office is anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction that can happen within minutes and can be fatal […]

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Breaking the bonding barrier: a new era with Ormco™ EtchFree Bonding

Current Issue, Orthodontic Experts

Dr. Jennifer Messenger explores a new bonding system that improves the patient and doctor experience My orthodontic journey began in 2011. After moving back to my hometown and practicing general dentistry for a few years, I decided to pursue my true dream of becoming an orthodontist. That decision meant packing up my family — my

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Clinical applications of 3D printing in orthodontics and future technologies

CE Courses, Events and Webinars, Current Issue

Drs. Aaron Glick, Joseph Ryan, and Elham Abbassi offer a comprehensive overview of 3D printing and its applications Introduction to 3D Printing 3D printing is a relatively new field starting in the 1980s with the understanding of sequentially polymerizing materials with a beam of UV light or laser.1 Since its inception, there has been significant

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Early orthodontic intervention: enhancing oral hygiene compliance in the transitional dentition

CE Courses, Events and Webinars, Current Issue

Dr. Christina Carter points out the importance of oral hygiene education for early orthodontic patients Introduction: framing the hygiene challenge in mixed dentition The mixed dentition stage represents a critical window of opportunity in a child’s oral development. Between the ages of 6 and 12, the eruption of permanent teeth alongside retained primary teeth creates

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Shaping the future

Columns, Current Issue

I am Dr. Chris Teeters, a board-certified orthodontist dedicated to advancing the field of orthodontics through innovation, education, and collaboration. As the co-founder of the Mother of Pearls Orthodontic Conference (MOPC), I have helped create one of the most influential continuing education events in the industry. This annual conference brings together top experts from around

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Making the world a better place

Columns, Current Issue

Every day, in newspapers, on TV, and social media we see humanitarian efforts across the world. Whether it’s for saving endangered animals, survivors of natural disasters, cures for diseases, or other causes closer to home, we all try as much as possible to open our hearts and wallets for those who could use a boost

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Treatment length comparison between DIBS AI digital bonding and traditional direct bonding: a preliminary assessment

Case Studies, Current Issue

Milan Detweiler, senior vice president of OrthoSelect, LLC, discusses the results of a study comparing two bonding methods Introduction Direct bonding to enamel has been the traditional method of placing brackets in orthodontic treatment since the 1960s.1 As indirect bonding methodologies have appeared on the market, controversy has arisen over the preferability of either direct

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LightForce Orthodontics — breaking the mold

Current Issue, Technology

Dr. Anthony Serrano discusses how the LightForce personalized IDB system, LightTray, changed his practice Remember the first time you tried indirect bonding (IDB) with stock brackets? Me too. The concept sounded like a game-changer — greater efficiency, better bracket placement — but the reality was anything but. I spent hours manually placing brackets on models

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Orthodontic Current Issue

Anaphylaxis preparedness in dental practices: what to know to be prepared

Breaking the bonding barrier: a new era with Ormco™ EtchFree Bonding

Clinical applications of 3D printing in orthodontics and future technologies

Early orthodontic intervention: enhancing oral hygiene compliance in the transitional dentition

Shaping the future

Making the world a better place

Treatment length comparison between DIBS AI digital bonding and traditional direct bonding: a preliminary assessment

LightForce Orthodontics — breaking the mold

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