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A dental journal and publication for orthodontists

Current Issue

The critical need for business and leadership excellence in the dental industry: empowering the future through Serendequity Education

Current Issue, Practice Management

Scott S. De Rossi, DMD, MBA, discusses two new programs that develop business and leadership excellence The modern healthcare landscape ...

10 metrics that define a healthy orthodontic practice

Current Issue, Product Profile

Key performance indicators for practice growth and long-term stability Orthodontic practices rarely fall behind all at once. Small signs — ...

Guided growth: how Angel Aligner™ KiD simplifies complex Phase 1 cases with compassion and precision

Current Issue, Orthodontic Experts

Dr. Tara Emerick with a patient Dr. Tara Emerick tailors treatment to children’s individual needs In my orthodontic practice, I ...

Beating burnout

Columns, Current Issue

Lisa MolerFounder/Publisher,MedMark Media The ADA cites that “more than 82% of dentists report feeling major stress about their careers.” In ...

Supercharging orthodontics with DentoAI

Current Issue, Product Profile

In today’s orthodontic landscape, balancing efficiency with personalized care has become increasingly challenging. As administrative burdens grow, and patients expect ...

The importance of controls in research and implications for clinical practice

Concepts, Current Issue

Figures 1A-1C: Severe dental protrusion for a 3-year-old-child caused by the long-term use of a pacifier Drs. Dara L. Rinchuse ...

DentalMonitoring — the future is now

Current Issue, Product Profile

Orthodontics is at a pivotal moment. Technological advancement is no longer just an option — it’s a necessity. As patient ...

Your clinic vibe: the patient experience beyond customer service

Columns, Current Issue

Dr. Farah Kar Your office vibe is talking. The real question is — what’s it saying about you? You can ...

Insight to impact: how LightForce is redefining digital orthodontics

Current Issue, Technology

Left: Enhanced LightBracket; Right: Personalized LightTray In today’s rapidly evolving orthodontic landscape, delivering truly personalized care can feel more complex ...

A new generation of aligners designed for effortless compliance and predictability

Current Issue, Product Profile

OrthoFX™, a leading innovator in clear aligners, is redefining clear aligner therapy with a portfolio of products designed to deliver effortless ...

Anaphylaxis preparedness in dental practices: what to know to be prepared

Current Issue, Product Profile

J. Wesley Sublett, MD, (left) and Donald Cohen, DMD (right) Wesley Sublett, MD, MPH, Board-Certified Allergist in Louisville, Kentucky, and ...

Breaking the bonding barrier: a new era with Ormco™ EtchFree Bonding

Current Issue, Orthodontic Experts

Dr. Jennifer Messenger Dr. Jennifer Messenger explores a new bonding system that improves the patient and doctor experience My orthodontic ...

Orthodontic Clinical Studies

An OMD assessment with TMD muscle pain: a case study

Clinical

Judith Dember-Paige, BSOHP, COM®, discusses how transformation sometimes takes years, but it’s worth the effort Stan was referred to my ...

The synergy of orthodontics and myofunctional therapy

Clinical

Dr. Maria Sokolina discusses a game-changer in long-term stability and sleep apnea treatment Abstract Orthodontic treatments often face challenges related ...

Conservative approach of fortuitously found odontoma in a child with severe autism

Clinical

Dr. Gabriela Aurora Asensi discusses treatment of a special needs patient Abstract A case of an unexpectedly found compound odontoma ...

Dental Mental Network

Clinical

Dr. Brett E. Gilbert and Sue Jeffries discuss the importance of providing a safe space in support of dentists’ mental ...

Practitioner perceptions of the link between orthodontics and temporomandibular disorders (TMD): a survey of dentists, orthodontists, and oral and maxillofacial surgeons

Clinical

Drs. Chadwick Augusty, Shadbeh Taghizadeh, Vincent Graves, John Stockstill, and Courtney McCracken (biostatistics) study the perceived association between orthodontics and ...

Examining the dental canon

Clinical

Drs. Francesca Scilla Smith and Larry W. White discuss centric occlusion, centric relation, and the role of canines Canines Prior ...

Into the unknown: emerging evidence regarding risks of aerosols in the dental office

Clinical

Dr. Maria L. Geisinger discusses likely modes of transmission for the virus that causes COVID-19 Aerosols created during dental procedures ...

Next-generation treatment planning

Clinical

Editor’s intro: Using combination treatment plans allows Dr. Adam Schulhof to approach appliances like menu options — let him whet your appetite ...

CEREC Ortho software — where do you send your scans?

Clinical

Editor’s intro: Dr. Patrik Zachrisson shows how CEREC Ortho is a very versatile software that has many uses apart from the popular ...

Let the celebrities help

Clinical

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

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 ortho-dontic ...

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 lower ...

Orthodontic Case Studies

Treatment length comparison between DIBS AI digital bonding and traditional direct bonding: a preliminary assessment

Milan Detweiler, senior vice president of OrthoSelect, LLC, discusses the results of a study comparing two bonding methods Introduction Direct ...