Orthodontic Practice US - Dental Journal and Online Dental CE

Abstracts
Dr. Shalin Shah presents the latest literature, keeping you in touch with the latest studies and evolving technologies Accuracy of clear aligners: A retrospective study of patients who needed refinement Charalampakis O, Iliadi A, Ueno H, Oliver DR, Kim KB. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (2018) 154(1):47-54. Abstract Aims: The purpose of this […] Continue Reading...
Inaugural 3Shape Community Symposium
3Shape kicked off its Inaugural Community Symposium on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, in Phoenix, Arizona. The beautiful weather and Squaw Peak Terrace were an ideal complement to the outdoor evening welcome reception. Attendees were treated to a formal welcome Friday morning by 3Shape co-founders co-CEO Tais Clausen […] Continue Reading...
Let the celebrities help
Editor’s Intro: Even Tom Cruise flashes an imperfect smile. Model wide-raging smile esthetics with celebrity photos. Dr. Donald J. Rinchuse discusses showing famous smiles to illustrate orthodontic variations The great Hall of Fame football coach Vince Lombardi said, “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” This author has been in […] Continue Reading...
Importance of design in the strength and function of 3M ceramic brackets
Editor’s Intro: Ceramic bracket design combines form and function. Armineh Khachatoorian discusses the advantages of 3M ceramic brackets The top trend in the orthodontic industry today is esthetic treatment. The growing significance of dental esthetics, awareness of such procedures among the general population, and increasing disposable income in developing countries have allowed numerous patients to undergo treatments […] Continue Reading...
Damon™ Q2
Editor’s Intro: Damon™ Q2 — Ormco’s passive self-ligating bracket system with 2x rotation 2x the rotation control For several decades, the orthodontic industry has undergone rapid and significant change, especially when it comes to the evolution and growth of passive self-ligating (PSL) bracket systems. Over the years, with each bracket advancement, manufacturers have kept one goal consistent: […] Continue Reading...
Patients don’t know how good they have it today — because no one is telling them
Tom Owens offers tips about how to effectively spread the word about your practice’s technologies Dentistry is going through a major transformation being driven by technology, which makes the dental profession more efficient, fun, and profitable. Practices that embrace this technological revolution see the positive results on a daily basis. Their use has reinvigorated the […] Continue Reading...
Keep learning!
During my formative years, I was always amazed at how my father kept learning at his profession. He was a business executive and was one of the first executives to implement a computer into his business. It was a huge piece of equipment, and I remember a picture of him standing next to the computer […] Continue Reading...
The importance of an independent cybersecurity audit in the orthodontic practice
Editor’s Intro: Cybersecurity alert — safeguard your patients and practice from data breaches. Gary Salman and Justin Joy discuss ways to keep patients’ records safe An independent cybersecurity audit to analyze your current security posture is one of the most important things you can do to protect the confidentiality of your patient records. As an owner or […] Continue Reading...
Engaging wires, engaging employees: how employee engagement in the orthodontic office is tied to productivity and profit – part 1
Editor’s Intro: Employee engagement boosts your practice’s key business outcomes. Manon D. Newell, JD, discusses the first step in the orthodontist’s journey toward excellent business practices As an orthodontist, you know that you must engage the archwire to achieve tooth movement. Clinically, measurements play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of your patients. You measure […] Continue Reading...
Esthetics in orthodontic treatment: helping patients understand what they really want
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 […] Continue Reading...
Symetri™ Clear’s esthetic and clinical benefits
Editor’s Intro: The Symetri™ Clear ceramic bracket system features state-of-the-art technology. Dr. Mark N. Coreil discusses a new ceramic bracket system For just about as long as I’ve been a practicing orthodontist — 30 years — we’ve witnessed the orthodontic industry undergo a relatively significant evolution, especially when it comes to ceramic bracket systems. Historically, when ceramic […] Continue Reading...
Having the AcceleDent® conversation with patients
Editor’s Intro: Walk patients through the steps of Acceledent’s low pulsatile forces. Dr. Michael Woods discusses motivating patients about the benefits of low pulsatile forces My first experience with AcceleDent® was not as a clinician, but actually as a patient. While working as an associate for my mentor, Dr. Amy James (Haddonfield, New Jersey), I decided […] Continue Reading...
What do gossip and gum disease have in common
Editor’s Intro: End workplace drama with teamwork. Cynthia Goerig discusses achieving an office environment based on teamwork Dentists want to look forward to going to the office. And although they wish they could just perform dentistry and not have to deal with all of the business aspects of running a practice, they realize that a typical […] Continue Reading...
Planmeca Group
Editor’s Intro: The Planmeca Group—a leader in health care technology — heads into the future, designing and manufacturing high-end digital products that will transform dentistry. A global leader in health care technology Shiny white design and devices with colors from metallic silver to lime green, 3D-printed skulls of humans and pets in illuminated glass display cabinets, touchscreens […] Continue Reading...
How digital dreams become a reality
Editor’s Intro: Digital workflow brings exciting advancements to both your patients and practice. Dr. Andrew Nalin discusses his journey to a digital office I’ve always dreamed of having an all-digital office since first purchasing my practice 11 years ago. I took the first step toward going fully digital with an intraoral scanner, the CS 3500 (Carestream Dental), […] Continue Reading...
A tri-dimensional diagnosis and treatment planning guide
Editors Intro: Orthodontic therapy is built upon a precise diagnosis and treatment plan. Dr. Larry White examines some foundations of orthodontic therapy Educational aims and objectives This clinical article aims to examine how correct diagnosis and treatment planning continue to be the foundation of orthodontic therapy. Expected outcomes Orthodontic Practice US subscribers can answer the CE […] Continue Reading...
Employee-driven performance metrics: If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it
Editor’s Intro: Use performance metrics to measure your employees’ work and to gather, analyze, and manage employee data. Ali Oromchian, JD, LLM, discusses how to effectively achieve targeted business objectives Educational aims and objectives The aim of this article is to explore employee-driven performance metrics, including gathering data, implications of data, and managing data. Expected outcomes Orthodontic Practice […] Continue Reading...

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Importance of design in the strength and function of 3M ceramic brackets

Patients don’t know how good they have it today — because no one is telling them

The importance of an independent cybersecurity audit in the orthodontic practice

Engaging wires, engaging employees: how employee engagement in the orthodontic office is tied to productivity and profit – part 1

Esthetics in orthodontic treatment: helping patients understand what they really want

Symetri™ Clear’s esthetic and clinical benefits

Having the AcceleDent® conversation with patients

What do gossip and gum disease have in common

A tri-dimensional diagnosis and treatment planning guide

Employee-driven performance metrics: If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it

Welcome to Orthodontic Practice US
A dental journal and publication for orthodontists

Current Issue: Orthodontic Practice US

Abstracts

Columns, Current Issue

Dr. Shalin Shah presents the latest literature, keeping you in touch with the latest studies and evolving technologies Accuracy...

Inaugural 3Shape Community Symposium

Columns, Current Issue

3Shape kicked off its Inaugural Community Symposium on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria...

Let the celebrities help

Clinical, Current Issue

Editor’s Intro: Even Tom Cruise flashes an imperfect smile. Model wide-raging smile esthetics with celebrity photos. Dr. Donald J. Rinchuse...

Orthodontic CE Articles

A tri-dimensional diagnosis and treatment planning guide

CE Articles, Current Issue

Editors Intro: Orthodontic therapy is built upon a precise diagnosis and treatment plan. Dr. Larry White examines some foundations of...

Employee-driven performance metrics: If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it

CE Articles, Current Issue

Editor’s Intro: Use performance metrics to measure your employees’ work and to gather, analyze, and manage employee data. Ali Oromchian, JD, LLM,...

New concepts in aligner therapy with the Orthocaps® system

CE Articles

Dr. Wajeeh Khan discusses an alternative clear aligner technique Educational aims and objectives The aim of this article is...

Orthodontic Case Studies

Let the celebrities help

Clinical, Current Issue

Editor’s Intro: Even Tom Cruise flashes an imperfect smile. Model wide-raging smile esthetics with celebrity photos. Dr. Donald J. Rinchuse...

The physics of Class II correction

Clinical

Dr. James J. Jasper discusses the efficacy of the Jasper Vektor® Appliance Introduction From the beginning of the modern...

Fixed and removable orthodontic appliance case study

Clinical

Dr. Andrew Wallace uses the principles of “smile design” for a patient seeking cosmetic improvement of his upper and...

Orthodontic Product Profiles

Importance of design in the strength and function of 3M ceramic brackets

Current Issue, Product Profile

Editor’s Intro: Ceramic bracket design combines form and function. Armineh Khachatoorian discusses the advantages of 3M ceramic brackets The top trend...

Damon™ Q2

Current Issue, Product Profile

Editor’s Intro: Damon™ Q2 — Ormco’s passive self-ligating bracket system with 2x rotation 2x the rotation control For several decades, the...

Ormco’s Insignia™ Twin Now Available

Industry News, Practice Management, Press Releases, Product Profile, Products, Technology

Ormco’s Insignia™ Twin Now Available Conventional Options Now Accessible via the Company’s Award-Winning Comprehensive Digital Design and Customized Appliance...

Orthodontic Industry News

ORMCO CORPORATION CELEBRATES A MILESTONE YEAR AT ITS INSIGNIA GLOBAL USERS MEETING IN AMSTERDAM

Events, Industry News, Press Releases

ORMCO CORPORATION CELEBRATES A MILESTONE YEAR AT ITS INSIGNIA GLOBAL USERS MEETING IN AMSTERDAM Insignia Thought Leaders Gathered to...

3M™ Oral Care Portal Integration with Carestream and 3Shape Intraoral Scanners

Industry News, Press Releases, Products

3M™ Oral Care Portal Integration with Carestream and 3Shape Intraoral Scanners New automated process for submitting digital scans ST....

Carestream Dental Intraoral Scanners Offer New Integration with 3M™ Oral Care Portal

Industry News, Press Releases, Products

Carestream Dental Intraoral Scanners Offer New Integration with 3M™ Oral Care Portal ATLANTA—Doctors using Oral Care Portal to plan...

Abstracts

Inaugural 3Shape Community Symposium

Let the celebrities help

Importance of design in the strength and function of 3M ceramic brackets

Damon™ Q2

Patients don’t know how good they have it today — because no one is telling them

Keep learning!

The importance of an independent cybersecurity audit in the orthodontic practice

Engaging wires, engaging employees: how employee engagement in the orthodontic office is tied to productivity and profit – part 1

Esthetics in orthodontic treatment: helping patients understand what they really want

Symetri™ Clear’s esthetic and clinical benefits

Having the AcceleDent® conversation with patients

What do gossip and gum disease have in common

Planmeca Group

How digital dreams become a reality

A tri-dimensional diagnosis and treatment planning guide

Employee-driven performance metrics: If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it

Welcome to Orthodontic Practice US
A dental journal and publication for orthodontists

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Online Dental CE

Welcome to Orthodontic Practice US A dental journal and publication for orthodontists

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Welcome to Orthodontic Practice US
A dental journal and publication for orthodontists