Renewed energy in 2021

So here we are in 2021. While the challenges of 2020 have not completely disappeared, we can definitely see healing and hope on the horizon. Personally, I am energized — looking forward to seeing all of you at in-person conferences and meetings, setting new goals, and finishing some that were put on hold.

What does this mean for MedMark and all of its publications? Since we thrive when you thrive, it means that we need you to share all of your thoughts with us. During the pandemic shutdowns, what ideas did you have for improving your office procedures and your clinical protocols when you returned? What are you doing to make those plans into actions? How are you focusing your renewed energy into more thriving practices? What were your challenges, and how are you going to make your practices more resistant to future forces that can get in the way of forward movement?

We want to be the publication that brings you new techniques, cutting-edge technologies, innovative products, and articles that start conversations about how your dental talents can change lives for the better. Because of our readers, people overcome life-threatening sleep disorders, teenagers can smile without being self-conscious, and adults can obtain some orthodontic, implant, and endodontic treatments that weren’t even an option when they were teens. As we discover and spotlight new products and techniques, patients will not think of their dentist as just doing a root canal or implant but as being synonymous with healing and overall good health.

In this issue of Orthodontic Practice US, Dr. Chad Foster’s CE explores a protocol for inverting upper incisor brackets. Part 1 of our CE by Drs. Bridgette Jones Brooks, Bryan Keith Blankenship, and Jared Stasi compares physiological effects of Invisalign^® and traditional braces on patients. Subscribers can take the quizzes to obtain 2 credits each! “A Conversation with…” column features Drs. Alfred Griffin and Maz Moshiri discussing their views on how technologies like LightForce’s 3D-printed tooth-moving tools and aligners fit into the contemporary orthodontic practice. Our article by Dr. Chris Cosse on virtual patient monitoring is especially relevant in these times when virtual consultations and virtual exams have already received so much attention.

We greet 2021 with so much hope, ideas, and energy. The MedMark team is ready to help you reach positive goals that exceed your expectations. With articles written by experienced and knowledgeable dental leaders and advertisements from technology and service leaders that involve all areas of dentistry, we aspire to be part of your healing, a source of your inspiration, and a vehicle for your success!

All the best,
Lisa Moler
Founder/Publisher
MedMark Media