For years, the idea of “sales” in orthodontics has been looked upon with a bit of a taboo label, but the truth is that every day we “sell” to our patients when we present care. Are you deliberate in the way you market (and sell) to prospective new patients? There IS a science to
Dr. Huang will review findings from ongoing openbite studies at the University of Washington. They include projects on the MEAW technique, molar intrusion with aligners, and additional results from the National Adult Anterior Openbite study conducted in the NDPBRN. Understand the mechanism of openbite correction with the MEAW technique. 2. Gain knowledge on the
Complex Orthodontic Treatment Planning and Aligner Bio-Mechanics The ideal orthodontic treatment plan for an orthodontic patient does not always mean a finish in ideal occlusion. The job of the clinician is to plan an orthodontic plan that is customized to the individual patient under their circumstances. In complex cases that have skeletal dysplasia, the
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
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
