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Orthodontic Demonstration- Separators and Understanding Placement
Separators- Understanding Placement Basic Course Purpose: To show different techniques placing separators To show different types of separators Instruments & Materials Needed to Place Separators in Office: Brass or Niti Separating Wire Elastic Separating Plier...
How Orthodontics Can Help You Through a Pandemic
Increase production and patient loyalty with orthodontics. No matter where you live, the COVID-19 pandemic has likely impacted your daily life and practice in both small and significant ways. According to an ongoing survey of over 19,000 dentists by the American...
Your Patients Need You to Offer Orthodontics
Why Straightwire Orthodontics Is a Worthy Investment for Your Patients and Your Practice In the age of social media and selfies, you won’t be surprised to learn that patients of all ages want solutions to correct minor and significant cases of malocclusions. What may...
“Fast” Orthodontic Treatments—Do Aligners Cost Less Than Braces? Part Three
The Claim That Aligners Cost and Hurt Less Than Braces In the last blog, I explored the claim that aligner therapy is faster than braces. In this final part of my three-part rant, I delve into the other two popular claims of the “fast and easy orthodontics” aligner...
“Fast” Orthodontic Treatments—Are Aligners Faster Than Braces? Part Two
The Claim That Aligners Work Faster Than Braces In the last blog, I introduced the subject of fast and easy orthodontics, and the issues I have encountered with them. In this diatribe, my vituperation is focused on clear aligners and their ilk because of the magnitude...
“Fast” Orthodontic Treatments—Are Aligners a Good Thing for the General Dentist? Part One
Are aligners a reliable fast-track treatment plan? As a general dentist in practice for over 37 years, I have witnessed many fad dental trends come and go in dentistry. The latest greatest “dental whatever” bursts on the scene, always with a ton of hyperbole, then an...
6 Ways Adding Orthodontics Will Benefit Your Practice
Up-level your general or pediatric practice with orthodontics. From increasing revenue to infusing your practice with fresh energy, here are six ways adding orthodontics will benefit your general or pediatric practice immediately. 1. Give your patients more options...
9 Facts About Orthodontics That General Dentists Should Know
Orthodontics could make a valuable addition to your practice. As a dentist, you know that your patient’s mouth tells a story about them. Your goal as the family dentist is to provide your patients with the best in comprehensive dental care. You do this by keeping...
6 Ways Adding Orthodontics to Your Practice Will Benefit Your Patients
Ensure your patients receive the best dental care. As a dentist, your main job is to detect tooth decay, fix it, and advise your patients on how to take good care of their teeth and gums for better overall health. Over the years, as you've seen countless patients,...
5 Tips to Serving Your Patients’ Long-term Health Better
Gain loyal customers by protecting their long-term oral health. In many ways, the success of your dental practice relies on your ability to care for your patients’ long-term oral health well. Using your resources to better protect your patients’ long-term oral health...
Orthodontic Demonstration – Carriere Motion Appliance
Carriere Motion Appliance Intermediate Course Purpose: Correction of Class II Malocclusion Distalization of Maxillary Molar, premolars & canine en masse Instruments & Materials Needed (Prior to Start of Class): Band Pusher/Scaler 5-in-1 Bracket Placer Aligner...
Orthodontic Demonstration – D2 Appliance
D2 Appliance Intermediate Course Purpose: Simplify Class II treatment during the initial stage of treatment Distalization of Maxillary Molar, premolars & canine en masse Instruments & Materials Needed (Prior to Start of Class): Arch Markers Band Pusher/Scaler...