What’s the difference between an uneventful trip to the orthodontist, and a share-worthy experience? YOU! A fantastic patient experience starts and ends in your chair. Learn more about what really matters most to your patients and leads them to look forward to their next visit. Saving the day and being a hero can be
How to treat difficult cases more easily with Invisalign Learn to treat cases we all find very challenging with fixed appliances more easily with Invisalign. We will look at skeletal open bite and high angle cases as well as looking at treating Class III cases. We will look how we can simplify treatment Class
The recipients of the Align Technology Research Award 2021 from the America’s (includes Canada, Latin America and South America) were Dr. Edwin Yen and Dr. Sharmila Arjunan. They were awarded $25,000 USD to fund the project to assess the diagnostic accuracy of Near Infra-red Imaging (NIRI) technology of the iTero 5D element digital scanners in
Consideration of Maxillary Skeletal Expansion (MSE) and Mandibular Symphyseal Distraction Osteogenesis (MSDO) The role of the transverse maxillomandibular dimension (TMMD) in OSA is not fully understood, but recent reports appear to confirm that normalizing TMMD may assist in the treatment of OSA .Bimaxillary transverse distraction osteogenesis for correction of OSA was first reported by
Attendees of this lecture will be able to easily put together a plan of action to incorporate clear aligners into their orthodontic practices. Specific strategies will be provided both from a clinical and practice management perspective that will enable the attendee to harness the power of digital orthodontics and continue to provide what patients
I used to feel that virtual orthodontic consults were simply a tool for quality orthodontic offices to provide potential patients with the convenient options they are requesting, and possibly engage these patients before they choose direct to consumer treatment — a marketing concept that has been working successfully in my practice for quite some
The rapid introduction of digital technologies into the orthodontic profession has been disruptive. For those prepared, this disruption presents a great opportunity, but for those not prepared it represents a significant threat. The goal of this lecture is to provide insight and perspective by adding science and experience together to help position your practice
This lecture will teach the audience 10 key concepts and facts, distilled from the speciality of psychiatry and made relevant to orthodontic practice, to be applied in everyday orthodontic practice. These concepts will enable audience members to have fresh frameworks to better: (1) understand the mental health of their patients and (2) intervene to support
Dr. Jae Hyun Park Installed as Secretary/Treasurer of The American Board of Orthodontics The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) installed Jae Hyun Park, D.M.D., M.S.D., M.S., Ph.D., of Phoenix, Ariz., as secretary/treasurer for the year beginning May 22, 2022. The other 2022-2023 officers of the ABO are Patrick F. Foley, D.D.S., M.S.D., of
Andrea Cook lives in your world. The “real world” of providing excellent orthodontic care for every patient. Her “clinical pearls” are polished from 20 years experience as a chair side orthodontic assistant. From the solo practice with a perfectionist doctor to the group practice with multiple locations, Andrea expertly guides orthodontic teams to “Clinical
