Orthotown Magazine - July/August 2026

Articles
A Voice in the Arena: The Early and Easy Fix for Cants Dr. Chad Foster revisits his asymmetric bite turbo and elastics protocol for correcting mild anterior cants early in treatment, sharing refinements from continued clinical use.
by Dr. Chad Foster
Dr. Chad Foster revisits his asymmetric bite turbo and elastics protocol for correcting mild anterior cants early in treatment, sharing refinements from continued clinical use.
The Tostado Take: Retention Forever Dr. Julia Tostado explains why retention has shifted from a temporary final step to lifelong maintenance, covering fixed and removable options, compliance challenges, and patient communication.
by Dr. Julia Tostado
Dr. Julia Tostado explains why retention has shifted from a temporary final step to lifelong maintenance, covering fixed and removable options, compliance challenges, and patient communication.
The $1 Million Orthodontic Career Rising tuition, loan limits and delayed earnings are reshaping who enters orthodontics, where they work and whether practice ownership still makes sense.
Rising tuition, loan limits and delayed earnings are reshaping who enters orthodontics, where they work and whether practice ownership still makes sense.
Orthodontics, AI, and the Global Turf War AI, aligners and digital platforms are shifting orthodontic power toward those who control the software, data, workflows and patient relationship.
AI, aligners and digital platforms are shifting orthodontic power toward those who control the software, data, workflows and patient relationship.
Perio First, Then the Hard Choices A periodontally compromised adult retreatment forces clinicians to weigh disease control, extraction choices, space closure, and whether to treat at all.
A periodontally compromised adult retreatment forces clinicians to weigh disease control, extraction choices, space closure, and whether to treat at all.
How Much to Commit on a Growing Jaw An 11-year-old with a retrognathic mandible forces a choice between limited treatment that preserves future options and early extraction camouflage.
An 11-year-old with a retrognathic mandible forces a choice between limited treatment that preserves future options and early extraction camouflage.
Vertical Control in Clear Aligner Therapy Dr. Mike DePascale outlines staging protocols for managing open bites and deep bites with clear aligners, addressing common misconceptions about aligner limitations
compared to braces.
by Dr. Mike DePascale
Dr. Mike DePascale outlines staging protocols for managing open bites and deep bites with clear aligners, addressing common misconceptions about aligner limitations compared to braces.
The Hidden Workhorse Dr. Courtney Barry describes using lingual power chain to improve predictability of rotational tooth movement with clear aligners, a common weak point in aligner mechanics.
by Dr. Courtney Barry
Dr. Courtney Barry describes using lingual power chain to improve predictability of rotational tooth movement with clear aligners, a common weak point in aligner mechanics.
Technology Will Change Everything Mike Alan Gusching examines the gap between projected efficiency gains from new technology and what actually happens once it is implemented in a working practice.
by Mike Alan Gusching
Mike Alan Gusching examines the gap between projected efficiency gains from new technology and what actually happens once it is implemented in a working practice.
Why I Flunked Retirement Dr. Anoop Sondhi describes stepping away from practice, adjusting to retirement, and what eventually brought him back into mentoring and orthodontic involvement.
by Dr. Anoop Sondhi
Dr. Anoop Sondhi describes stepping away from practice, adjusting to retirement, and what eventually brought him back into mentoring and orthodontic involvement.
Why Online Reviews Don’t Work as Expected Tyson Downs explains why standard review request tactics produce inconsistent results and what actually motivates patients to leave feedback about their experience.
by Tyson Downs
Tyson Downs explains why standard review request tactics produce inconsistent results and what actually motivates patients to leave feedback about their experience.
Vote in the 2026 Ortho Townie Choice Awards Voting is open for the 2026 Ortho Townie Choice Awards. Check out our special section that highlights some of the products and services you’ll see on this year’s ballot.
Voting is open for the 2026 Ortho Townie Choice Awards. Check out our special section that highlights some of the products and services you’ll see on this year’s ballot.
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Industry News The latest updates shaping the orthodontic profession
The latest updates shaping the orthodontic profession
Poll: HR and Staffing Orthotown’s monthly poll helps see how other practices operate. This month Townies weigh in on HR and staffing.
Orthotown’s monthly poll helps see how other practices operate. This month Townies weigh in on HR and staffing.

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