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Bell’s Oral and Facial Pain
Seventh Edition; 2014 by Jeffrey P. Okeson, DMD Quintessence Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois The seventh edition of this book gives evidence of its importance to the profession and its relevance to teachers, researchers, and clinicians. For good reason, Bell’s Oral and Facial Pain has become the most used text on this subject, not only in […] Continue Reading...
Adult perceptions of orthodontic appliances
Drs. Richard Patterson, Daniel Rinchuse, Thomas Zullo, Lauren Sigler Busch, and Kay Youn, MFA, study the connection between braces and positive perceptions Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate adults’ perception of adults who are wearing braces or clear aligners. Materials and methods: A pilot cross-sectional study was conducted on eight photos […] Continue Reading...
“The secret sauce” — more than the golden rule: part 2
Dr. Donald J. Rinchuse discusses the many facets of a customer service-oriented practice Abstract Part 2 of this essay discusses the importance of WOW customer service, which is the “secret sauce” in orthodontics. Financial profits are an outcome of incredible patient/customer service, so clinicians must serve the customer to find success. Companies such as the […] Continue Reading...
Correcting the least emphasized feature of orthodontic therapy
Dr. Larry White relates the quality of oral hygiene and tooth-brushing regimens to orthodontic outcomes Abstract Dental plaque often gains unusual vigor throughout orthodontic therapy and has the ability to damage the teeth and gingiva irreversibly, which often cancels the esthetics of optimal alignment. Orthodontists have applied several strategies to minimize the destructive effects of […] Continue Reading...
Risk management: supplemental informed consent documents
Drs. Donald J. Rinchuse and Dara L. Rinchuse suggest some helpful information on informed consent The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has many patient “release” forms that are available to members. Examples include Medical and Dental History Forms, Consent for Treatment, Patient Informed Consent, Patient Declines Treatment, Transfer Form, Refunds, Mouth Guard Release Waiver, Photo […] Continue Reading...
Staging clear aligners
Dr. John Wise shares his strategies for creating clear aligners in-office Albert Einstein once said that the most powerful force in the universe was the time value of money. It was powerful because of the nature of exponential growth. Double anything over a long period of time, and you will have something pretty powerful. The […] Continue Reading...
Integrated Marketing Strategy
Our Integrated Marketing is a proven marketing strategy that focuses on key components of importance. We have mastered this and the results are consistent, seamless, and create a multi-dimensional brand experience for the consumer. This means that each branding effort – across webinars, DocTalk Dental, print, Internet, and in person – is presented in a […] Continue Reading...
Insignia™ Advanced Digital Orthodontic Solution
Your vision, customized Insignia™ is a comprehensive digital design and treatment system that empowers you to achieve the ideal finish for each patient efficiently and consistently. Invented by orthodontist and engineer, Dr. Craig Andreiko, Insignia was developed based on traditional orthodontic principles and was designed to elevate the treatment experience of doctors and patients. Dr. […] Continue Reading...
New software enhancements improve workflow in orthodontic offices
Perhaps the only thing a member of a modern orthodontic practice looks at more than teeth is a computer. Scrolling, clicking, and navigating between screens has become as much a part of the day-to-day practice workflow as an adjustment appointment. When software is intuitive and streamlines the most tedious tasks in a practice, it gives […] Continue Reading...
3Shape Ortho System™ 2017 software for orthodontics
3Shape Indirect Bonding workflow receives FDA 510(k) market clearance The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) USA market clearance for 3Shape Ortho System™ 2017 software for orthodontics. This clearance includes 3Shape’s innovative digital indirect bonding placement and transfer media application (IDB), as well as appliance design and production workflows. With 3Shape’s new […] Continue Reading...
The times, they are a-changin’
As specialists, we lead. We lead in innovative diagnosis and therapeutics, implementation of state-of-the-art technology and, most importantly, quality of patient care. I say that as much as a reminder to myself as I do to my specialist colleagues. Because, to paraphrase Bob Dylan’s song, “The times they are a-changing.” Continue Reading...
Dr. Tom Mulligan
An interview by Dr. Larry White Dr. Tom Mulligan Dr. Tom Mulligan came to the attention of the orthodontic community in 1980 when he published a series of articles in the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics entitled “Common Sense Mechanics,” which he subsequently published in a book that has undergone three editions. Common Sense Mechanics has […] Continue Reading...
A modification of the Wits appraisal is proposed for patients with high FMA or with long lower face height — a supplementary assessment
Dr. John L. Hayes discusses an alternative to the Wits appraisal for certain types of patients Abstract The proposed Wits modification uses a newly constructed “normal” occlusal plane-mandibular plane angle (NOP-MP) of 17 degrees (15 degrees for patients less than 12 years old) to replace a patient’s actual occlusal plane-mandibular plane angle (OP- MP) […] Continue Reading...
Micro-osteoperforation as an adjunct to Carriere® Motion 3D™
Dr. Dave Paquette discusses a combination treatment that reduces time in orthodontic treatment The concept of “accelerated orthodontic treatment” has gained much notoriety lately. Although patients of all ages want to stay in orthodontic treatment for the shortest time possible, adults are particularly sensitive to their treatment duration before committing to start the process. For […] Continue Reading...
Accelerated orthodontics using photobiomodulation
Dr. Bill Kottemann examines the process of photobiomodulation to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement Educational aims and objectives This article aims to discuss acceleration of orthodontic treatment using photobiomodulation. Expected outcomes Orthodontic Practice US subscribers can answer the CE questions with this quiz to earn 2 hours of CE from reading this article. Correctly answering the […] Continue Reading...
An alternate approach: closing anterior open bites with low pulsatile forces without relying on vertical elastics
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A conversation with Dr. Carl F. Gugino
Dr. Rohit C.L. Sachdeva discusses the revitalization of the ZeroBase Contemporary Bioprogressive Philosophy with today’s dental practices in mind Carl, you have reframed ZeroBase Orthodontics. What triggered this change? We are revisiting, rethinking, and revitalizing the Contemporary ZeroBase Bio-progressive Philosophy. Many years of teaching around the world have given me the opportunity to be […] Continue Reading...
Expanding the possibilities: Using suresmile® aligner design therapy to enhance patient care
Dr. J. Peter Kierl discusses how his practice incorporates aligner therapy As suresmile® users since 2005 with over 4,000 finished suresmile cases, we first incorporated suresmile elemetrix aligner therapy into our practice in 2013. We are a multi-doctor practice since 2011, with three locations. My co-practitioners are Dr. Philip Kierl and Dr. Heather Kierl. Getting […] Continue Reading...
Air-Free 90º from Medidenta
Dr. David A. Chenin discusses a handpiece that is beneficial to the orthodontic practice Continue Reading...
Is your retirement plan tax savvy?
Tom Zgainer discusses the impact of taxes on your financial future Continue Reading...

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Adult perceptions of orthodontic appliances

“The secret sauce” — more than the golden rule: part 2

Correcting the least emphasized feature of orthodontic therapy

Risk management: supplemental informed consent documents

Insignia™ Advanced Digital Orthodontic Solution

New software enhancements improve workflow in orthodontic offices

3Shape Ortho System™ 2017 software for orthodontics

A modification of the Wits appraisal is proposed for patients with high FMA or with long lower face height — a supplementary assessment

Micro-osteoperforation as an adjunct to Carriere® Motion 3D™

Accelerated orthodontics using photobiomodulation

An alternate approach: closing anterior open bites with low pulsatile forces without relying on vertical elastics

Expanding the possibilities: Using suresmile® aligner design therapy to enhance patient care

Welcome to Orthodontic Practice US
A leading publication and journal in Orthodontics

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Bell’s Oral and Facial Pain

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Seventh Edition; 2014 by Jeffrey P. Okeson, DMD Quintessence Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois The seventh edition of this book...

Adult perceptions of orthodontic appliances

Columns, Current Issue

Drs. Richard Patterson, Daniel Rinchuse, Thomas Zullo, Lauren Sigler Busch, and Kay Youn, MFA, study the connection between braces...

“The secret sauce” — more than the golden rule: part 2

Current Issue, Practice Management

Dr. Donald J. Rinchuse discusses the many facets of a customer service-oriented practice Abstract Part 2 of this essay...

CE Articles

Accelerated orthodontics using photobiomodulation

CE Articles, Current Issue

Dr. Bill Kottemann examines the process of photobiomodulation to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement Educational aims and objectives This article...

An alternate approach: closing anterior open bites with low pulsatile forces without relying on vertical elastics

CE Articles, Current Issue

8 HR resolutions to protect your practice in 2018

CE Articles

Ali Oromchian, JD, LLM, discusses taking preventative measures to avoid costly HR issues Educational aims and objectives The purpose...

Clinical Articles

A modification of the Wits appraisal is proposed for patients with high FMA or with long lower face height — a supplementary assessment

Clinical, Current Issue

Dr. John L. Hayes discusses an alternative to the Wits appraisal for certain types of patients Abstract The...

A survey of orthodontists’ perceptions of smile esthetics

Clinical

Drs. Alys M. Murdoch, Daniel Rinchuse, Thomas Zullo, and Daniel DiBagno explore a survey and literature to define the...

Effect of surgical corticotomy versus low level laser therapy (LLLT) on the rate of canine retraction in orthodontic patients

Clinical

Drs. Noha Ali El-Ashmawi, Mohamed Abd El-Ghafour, Shaimaa Saeed Nasr, Mona M. Salah Fayed, Amr Ragab El-Beialy, and Essam...

Product Profiles

Insignia™ Advanced Digital Orthodontic Solution

Current Issue, Product Profile

Your vision, customized Insignia™ is a comprehensive digital design and treatment system that empowers you to achieve the ideal...

New software enhancements improve workflow in orthodontic offices

Current Issue, Product Profile

Perhaps the only thing a member of a modern orthodontic practice looks at more than teeth is a computer....

3Shape Ortho System™ 2017 software for orthodontics

Current Issue, Product Profile

3Shape Indirect Bonding workflow receives FDA 510(k) market clearance The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k)...

Industry News

OrthoDots® CLEAR Sets New Standard for Dental Wax Quality, Safety and Compliance

Industry News, Press Releases

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – May 22, 2018 – OrVance LLC, a developer of proprietary orthodontic products, today announced that...

DynaFlex® Announces the Launch of the EZ-Align® Treatment Review Software (TRS)

Industry News, Press Releases

St. Louis, MO (May 21, 2018) – DynaFlex® is proud to announce the launch of its proprietary software for...

Dentsply Sirona Announces Acquisition of Technology Solutions Provider OraMetrix

Industry News, Press Releases

Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company™, announced that it signed an agreement to acquire OraMetrix, an industry provider of...

Bell’s Oral and Facial Pain

Adult perceptions of orthodontic appliances

“The secret sauce” — more than the golden rule: part 2

Correcting the least emphasized feature of orthodontic therapy

Risk management: supplemental informed consent documents

Staging clear aligners

Integrated Marketing Strategy

Insignia™ Advanced Digital Orthodontic Solution

New software enhancements improve workflow in orthodontic offices

3Shape Ortho System™ 2017 software for orthodontics

The times, they are a-changin’

Dr. Tom Mulligan

A modification of the Wits appraisal is proposed for patients with high FMA or with long lower face height — a supplementary assessment

Micro-osteoperforation as an adjunct to Carriere® Motion 3D™

Accelerated orthodontics using photobiomodulation

An alternate approach: closing anterior open bites with low pulsatile forces without relying on vertical elastics

A conversation with Dr. Carl F. Gugino

Expanding the possibilities: Using suresmile® aligner design therapy to enhance patient care

Air-Free 90º from Medidenta

Is your retirement plan tax savvy?

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Welcome to Orthodontic Practice US A leading publication and journal in Orthodontics

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Welcome to Orthodontic Practice US
A leading publication and journal in Orthodontics