Orthodontics

Managing Missing U2s With Clear Aligners

Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis discusses the “ain’t my problem” technique he has used to address missing upper 2s while treating patients with clear aligners.

by Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis

June 2023

Solutions To Help Your Practice Thrive in Today's New Reality

In today’s new reality, providers are reevaluating how they interact with their patients to ensure safe yet exceptional treatment outcomes. During this 90-minute presentation, Dr. Regina Blevins will...

Dr. Regina Blevins

CE Credits: 1.5

A Clear View of the Future

Dr. Jeffrey Miller, who’s world-renowned for his use of CBCT in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning, reviews how the information derived from CBCT will change the way doctors evaluate...

by Dr. Jeffrey Miller

April 2023

Slop-py Work: Calculating Theoretical Torque Loss Utilizing Rectangular and Square-Shaped Archwires

This course describes a method to simply calculate theoretical “slop,” assuming that absolute archwire stiffness, perfect archwires and bracket slot geometry exist. It explores the relative slop...

Dr. Elizabeth R. Michalczyk, Dr. Noam Green and Dr. Alise Senderak

CE Credits: 1.5

Micro-Osteoperforation: Orthodontic Acceleration Becomes Mainstream

The science behind micro-osteoperforation is well-established and its clinical usefulness has also been well-studied and confirmed. It is now at the Tipping Point of becoming a mainstream, routine...

Dr. Bruce McFarlane

CE Credits: 1.5

Poll: Bonding, Brackets and Wires

Orthotown members weigh in on wire-bending, indirect bonding, preferred bracket type and more.

March 2023

A Wonderful Site To See

Dr. Kyle Fagala, who’s both an owner/orthodontist and the co-founder of a digital marketing agency, discusses five ways that a high-performing website can grow an orthodontic practice, with a special...

by Dr. Kyle Fagala

March 2023

Intermaxillary Edgewise Mechanics

This course will teach you how to utilize free energy from the face muscles to produce curved edgewise vectors that eliminate overjet in 6 months.

Dr. J.J. Jasper

CE Credits: 1.5

It's a Vibe

Dr. Courtney Barry walks readers through the steps she took when designing her Manhattan orthodontic practice to ensure it would have the right “vibe” even before patients set foot inside the front...

by Dr. Courtney Barry

March 2023

Orthodontics in the Multidisciplinary Treatment of Complex Cases

Orthodontics sets up the foundation for future prosthetics in cases with periodontal, surgical and restorative dentistry requirements. Adult orthodontics simplifies complex clinical situations....

Dr. Miguel Hirschhaut

CE Credits: 2

Bonding Rituals

Paul Gange Jr. shares a collection of tips to ease the learning curve of the indirect bonding process, including information about the etching, primer/adhesive interface, tray delivery and removal,...

by Paul Gange Jr.

March 2023

Sweeping Away the Myths in Orthodontics: The Extraction/Non-Extraction Debate by Dr. Richard A. Litt

It is time to hear the facts! If you are presently practicing orthodontics or intend to incorporate orthodontics into your practice, you owe it to yourself and your patients to find out the truth and...

Dr. Richard A. Litt

CE Credits: 2

Showcase Spotlight: Intraoral Scanners

With so many intraoral scanners coming to market, how can readers determine which product makes the best fit for their practice? Our special roundup compares and contrasts scanners from some of the...

March 2023

Treatment by Twelves

Treatment by Twelves is a method to describe caring for patients with malocclusions of all ages with the express intention of treating to the new aesthetic demands. Based on recent published...

Daniel J. Grob, DDS, MS

CE Credits: 1.5

Asymmetric Dental Class II

A Townie gets backup from seasoned docs on a tricky case.

January/February 2023

Orthodontics and Restorative Triumphs

Cases done well utilizing effective interdisciplinary approaches yield stunning smiles and occlusal harmonies. This presentation celebrates great smile outcomes with a team approach and goes step by...

Duane Grummons, DDS, MSD

CE Credits: 2

2022 Orthotown Townie Choice Award Winners

A full decade after the inception of the Townie Choice Awards, members of Orthotown still take time to cast their ballots each year for their favorite orthodontic services and products. After...

January/February 2023

Office Visit: Dr. Todd Wesslen

Dr. Todd Wesslen worked in software development for years before pivoting to orthodontics. His background in computer science means he’s not afraid to adopt new technology: He’s a beta tester for...

by Kyle Patton, associate editor

January/February 2023

Earned Placement: Clinical Efficiency With ‘True Straight Wire’

Dr. Frank Bogdan presents clinical cases featuring Ormco's Damon bracket system.

by Dr. Frank Bogdan

January/February 2023

Passive Self Ligation

An orthodontist shares a finished non-extraction case and his fellow Townies get a look at all the records.

January/February 2023

Poll: CE and Networking

Orthotown members weigh in on building professional networks, study clubs, attending seminars and trade shows in 2023, and more.

January/February 2023

Second Opinion: Delusions of Grandeur

Drs. Adith Venugopal, S. Jay Bowman and Nikhilesh R. Vaid examine the results of dentists offering some orthodontic treatments such as clear aligners, and what orthodontists will need to do to combat...

by Drs. Adith Venugopal, S. Jay Bowman and Nikhilesh R. Vaid

January/February 2023

Board Profiles: 5 Questions With Dr. Glenn Krieger

To kick off our series of Orthotown editorial board profiles, we opted for one of the most recognizable names in the modern orthodontic industry: Dr. Glenn Krieger, who practices in the Dallas metro...

January/February 2023

A Voice in the Arena: Momentum Along Paths of Meaning

Orthotown Editorial Director Dr. Chad Foster discusses how combining your drive to improve your numbers with self-care and work-life balance will point you in the right direction.

by Dr. Chad Foster

January/February 2023

Level Up!

Dr. Glenn Krieger explains the importance of taking time and making plans for professional and personal self-improvement, and shares suggestions about how readers can develop their own plans for...

by Dr. Glenn Krieger

January/February 2023