Message from the Online Community Manager

 
Letters to the Editor

We often get asked the question: “Why doesn’t Orthotown have a Letters to the Editor section?” Well, the fact is, we do – we just do things a little differently around here.

Your opinion is important and since we don’t want to be the only ones who get to hear it, we’ve made our “Letters to the Editor” of sorts, a permanent fixture on our Web site. We want your feedback to be the start of a conversation because Orthotown prides itself on bringing you quality content, much of which is derived from these online exchanges. This transparency ensures our magazine includes the relevant topics you and your peers are talking about.

If what you read in the magazine leaves you intrigued and you want to ask questions, you can ask them directly of the author at the end of the online version of the article. If you have a specific interest in the topic or case, or maybe are struggling with a technique, you can even upload your own case images and ask specific questions regarding your practice.

Maybe you want to validate an opinion or practice by sharing an example of how you use the same strategies. Maybe you want to caution a treatment technique because of a personal experience you had in your practice. Regardless of your motivation, collaborative feedback is what makes the Orthotown community the best community for orthodontic professionals.

At the end of each online article in the magazine section of Orthotown.com, you’ll find an “add comment” link. By clicking that, you can share your thoughts and questions with all the readers of Orthotown… and of course, the editor.

If you have questions about the site, call me at 480-445-9696 or e-mail me at kerrie@farranmedia.com.


Online Features

Press Releases
Extra! Extra! – Orthotown.com is a great place to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in the industry. Check out the News section at the bottom of the home page.

Refer a Colleague
The More the Merrier – We have online members from all over the world, but some orthodontists still haven’t joined our growing community. If you know of someone who should become an official Townie, you can use the “Refer a Colleague” link to let him or her know.


Virtual Study Club - Case of the Month

Class II Progress Case…
This Townie needs suggestions on how to proceed.




Message Boards

Cameras
This month, Orthotown.com Online Editorial Director Dr. Alan Curtis talks about cameras in his column “Wired for Success.” Here is a thread discussing intra-oral cameras specifically.

Just a Case I Am Proud Of
Orthotown is a sounding board for cases you need help with or cases you’re proud of. We hope this thread inspires you to post one of your own!


Features

Monthly Poll
Wires
How many wires are in your typical wire sequence?


Comments
Orthotown Magazine is based on an interactive publishing model. After you read this magazine, jump online to Orthotown.com and post your comments and feedback about the articles.


Online CE
Orthodontics and Restorative Triumphs –Duane Grummons, DDS, MSD
The same doctor who wrote the article on page 50, brings this CE course to Orthotown.com. Grummons’ presentation celebrates great smile outcomes with a team approach and goes step by step on how to achieve this. Many clinical examples of treatment approaches and cases are shown.
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Townie® Poll
Do you have a dedicated insurance coordinator in your office?
  
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