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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
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