Today, as we celebrate Veterans Day, let us take a minute and salute all who have served and honor the sacrifices made by members of the U.S. armed forces and their families to preserve our freedom. Veterans Day gives us an opportunity to acknowledge
Many “innovators” create specific MARPE designs and claim superiority over current products currently available on the market. They present a lot of positive results claiming expansion cures all sleep apnea/OSA; however, there are numerous side effects of mini-screw assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) and many of the failure cases are ignored and discarded. There
Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) offer a practical way to provide anchorage for various types of tooth movement. To aid in the proper placement of TADs and to facilitate orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning, treatment simulation, and assessment of skeletal and dental changes, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is an invaluable tool. In this presentation, TADs
Dr. Bill Dischinger builds his practices around his patients, and in doing so, strengthens his ability to efficiently treat patients through transformative AI-powered solutions. Now, he’s sharing what he’s learned about modern patient care through DentalMonitoring. Engaging patients is one of the surest ways to increase treatment compliance, and better engagement starts with better
Delivering a World-Class Patient Experience: Lessons From The Mouse Patients have more choices than ever, with the result that most products and services are increasingly seen as commodities. So, in today’s market, what can an organization do to stand out from the crowd? Differentiating your service is the key to attracting and retaining patients
Understanding the mechanical loading conditions within the TMJ could improve orthopedic therapies to modify jaw growth. Human studies where the magnitude and frequency of TMJ loading were measured to distinguish dentofacial phenotypes and predict longitudinal TMJ change will be highlighted. These measurements are being applied to understand better the mechanisms involved with condylar growth
As technology evolves, strategies to create effective and efficient workflows are essential to the success of any busy orthodontic practice. Dr. Wu has found a balance between in-office aligner production and outsourcing. He will share his latest in digital workflow including the role of the digital orthodontic assistant and seamless chairside treatment planning. 1.
The ability to navigate through and resolve conflict is one of the most basic skills a practice must have to create an open and trusting environment where team members feel a true sense of belonging and can thrive in the workplace. Hence, increasing production. 1. Attendees will be able to recognize how different temperaments
Join LeeAnn and Tony Peniche in a target training focusing on how to attract, start and retain multi generations. This workshop will focus on the Peniche way to: 1. Create spectacular Case Acceptance 2. Develop a multi-generational brand 3. Build a team of executives with a culture of excellence and a vibe of fun
Clear aligners have their strengths and weaknesses. Understanding these nuances, along with proper consideration in the digital treatment planning phase, will have a significant influence on the predictability and quality of final outcomes. Join us as we review important recommendations to provide improved efficiency and predictability of clear aligner outcomes. Have an improved understanding
