Message from the Online Community Manager

Not Just a Magazine
Orthotown is not just a magazine. Orthotown is an online community where orthodontic professionals from all across the world meet to share, read and comment on cases, take continuing education courses, post and search in the classified ads, network with others and more. In the magazine you can read a case or two that you would find in our message boards, but without being a member of Orthotown.com you are missing out on the active conversation and camaraderie that takes place on a minute-by-minute basis. Plus, cases are not the only subject to be found on our message boards! There are topics ranging from regulations to retirement, phases to photography, finance to front office staff and even fantasy football, just to name a few.

Although I am still somewhat new as the Online Community Manager, I have heard from so many Townies that they do not know how they ever practiced before joining Orthotown.com. On Orthotown.com you can gain and give valuable insights, earn CE credits, seek for employment or employees, and become part of a family, because Townies are just that - family. If you are not already a part of our online community at Orthotown.com, we invite you to join us by creating a free online account today! With Orthotown, you will never practice alone again.

Meet you on the message boards!

Ashley Harris
Online Community Manager

If you have questions, call me at 480-445-9718 or e-mail me at: ashley@farranmedia.com


Online Features

Feature of the Month
Find Friends or Search to Make Some
Not sure if your friends, colleagues, or fellow alumni are members of Orthotown? You can search for Townies from their public profile using our Member Search by their names, locations, or by the schools they attended. This feature makes it easy for you to find and keep in touch with Townies.

Video Tutorial
How to Use the Member Search
Go to the Media Center and click on the Tutorial section to watch a short video with step-by-step instructions on how to use our Member Search.


Case Presentation

Class III, Severe Crowding, Impacted #6, Ectopic #11
An 11-year-old female presents with many issues and the doctor is kicking around several options. What would you do?



Message Boards

Lean and Mean Ortho: Cost Saving Measures in an Orthodontic Practice?
This Townie is collecting tips and tricks on how to cut costs and practice smart ortho.

Interesting Skeletal Issue - But Is There Anything I Need to Worry About?
Patient with diagnosis of unilaterial micotia was told it was an isolated defect, however Townie argues it's affected the condyle, ramus and fossa on that side. Should he worry about anything in particular during treatment?


Features

Virtual Study Club
Do you know about Orthotown's Virtual Study Club? This is a great place to post your progressive cases, get feedback from others, help residents and orthos new to the profession and make friends, all in one place!


Comments
At Orthotown Magazine, we do "Letters to the Editor" a little differently. Log on to Orthotown.com and view the digital edition of the magazine. Post your comments below each article and tell the editors and other Townies what you think.

Online CE
Associates, Partnerships, Acquisitions, Oh My!
- Jason Wood, Esq.

This course is for young professionals who are looking at entering into an associate agreement, purchasing an interest in a practice and forming a partnership, attempting a startup or purchasing a practice to be the sole owner. Check out this practice management course and earn 1.5 CE credits.

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Sally Gross, Member Services Specialist
Phone: +1-480-445-9710
Email: sally@farranmedia.com
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