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In 1959, Dr. Cecil C. Steiner in his classic article, “Cephalometric in Clinical Practice” asked, “Do you really want to know what you are doing to your patients, or are you afraid to find out?” This question reflects the resistance to cephalometric analysis 63 years ago. The same argument could be made today about the […]
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Dr. Robert Kaspers notes that interaction between dentists and orthodontists can result in more effective treatment Unfortunately, dental schools do not educate general dentists on why certain patients need orthodontists. And aligner companies’ marketing has done a phenomenal job in informing general dentists about how easy it is to move teeth with aligners. Unfortunately, the
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Dr. Alfred Griffin III discusses how digital technologies blend to benefit patients and practitioners “Change is the only constant.” – Greek philosopher Heraclitus During current post-COVID-19 days, the above quote represents both the frustration and the resilience in the orthodontic office. After 7.9 million reported cases of COVID-19 (by October 16),1 shutdowns, reopening, and new
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As I write this message, COVID-19 is still driving many of the operational aspects of the dental office, and dentists are trying to navigate the challenges and restrictions related to maintaining safety and health. Recently, I attended the ADA’s press conference on reopening — a meeting that gathered dental leaders to discuss CDC guidelines, dentists’
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Drs. Laura Nicolas, Alberto Teramoto, and Manuel Hinojosa discuss how segmentation can provide an essential diagnostic function Introduction An adequate treatment plan for resolving impacted teeth could be very difficult if the necessary information is not available. It is mandatory to know the exact location and, more importantly, the immediate relationships of the impacted teeth
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Dr. John L. Hayes discusses the importance of discovering the why before treatment Abstract The “scientific method” was promoted by Francis Bacon (1561-1626) as a way to help move the society of his day away from old beliefs and superstitions. He believed that nothing was discovered without the scientific method and that scientists attempt to
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In the category of billing in the dental field, gone are the days of simple cases and one type of coding. As each practice becomes more of a wellness and total oral healthcare provider, dentists are providing treatment plans for a wide array of patients. Orthodontic care is just one of these specific examples.
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