Concepts

Editor’s intro: Dr. Klifford Kapus discusses the pros and cons of two-phase treatment and the importance of taking the parent’s and child’s circumstances into account.  Dr. Klifford T. Kapus discusses a case presentation Perhaps the most dramatic change in my practice philosophy since I achieved my orthodontic certification in 1999 has been my stance on early interceptive

Editor’s intro: To achieve ultimate patient satisfaction, offering a variety of esthetic choices can help to attain excellent results and compliance.  Dr. Jeremy D. Smith discusses a human approach to winning with patients People don’t walk into an orthodontist’s office without a reason. They typically seek out orthodontic treatment, so the patients I see tend to

Editor’s intro: Tongue posture is just one aspect of myofunctional therapy.  During all phases of treatment, myofunctional therapists work with orthodontists as a multidisciplinary team to achieve long-term orthodontic stability.   Sarah Hornsby, RDH, discusses the benefits of myofunctional therapy as a multidisciplinary part of the orthodontic practice Most patients assume that the results of their

Editor’s intro: The distinction between inspiratory flow limitation and obstructive sleep apnea calls for different approaches to treatment for the conditions as well as for adult or pediatric patients. Read all about these two airway-related issues. Drs. Barry Raphael and Mark Cruz explain how “Airway” goes well beyond Obstructive Sleep Apnea Introduction Whether you have a deep

Editor’s intro: Aveolar-focused orthodontics emphasizes the importance of root position for long-term case stability. Read Dr. Jeffrey Miller’s article to find out how CBCT facilitates this process.  Dr. Jeffrey Miller discusses the importance of considering the position of the roots within the alveolar housing After 34 years of orthodontic practice, I have seen and participated in

Editor’s intro: Dr. Terry Sellke’s three principles of delegation, technology, and systems can help orthodontists to continually evolve in this complex and competitive market. Read his perspective, and have a great career! Dr. Terry Sellke discusses methods to help orthodontists go beyond surviving and get back to thriving Background I have been in practice for a long

Editor’s Intro: Clear aligners vs. ceramic brackets: Which esthetic option should patients choose? Dr. Anoop Sondhi discusses patients choices between clear aligners and ceramic brackets In recognizing where we are with esthetic orthodontic treatment, I typically discuss three approaches with patients. First, esthetic appliances can refer to ceramic brackets, which are much less visible than