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This Townie, who has two practices on the central California coast, travels around the world, educating orthodontists about clear aligners as a master faculty member. We visit his new Santa Barbara office, learn why he was the first in the U.S. to adopt a 5D scanner into this practice, how new technologies have simplified his workflows, and what tips he has for making clear aligner therapies run smoothly in any office.
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Office Visit: Dr. Howard Chu
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Dr. Howard Chu and his wife, a pediatric dentist, recently built a new 2,600-square-foot partner practice in the Los Angeles area from the ground up. In our Q&A, the Harvard Dental School graduate discusses everything from ADA codes and asbestos abatement to COVID-19 protocols and why he thinks clear aligner therapy is the most exciting form of orthodontic treatment today.
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Office Visit: Dr. Ryan Pulfer
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This Townie lets us take a spin through his beautiful practice in Bozeman, Montana. Check out the office, hear about his treatment philosophy, and discover the products and services he wouldn’t practice without.
April 2018
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Too Cool for a School!
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Marc Fraga, managing director at the Georgia School of Orthodontics, discusses the school’s second Atlanta-area location, which combines a practice with classroom and office space, and explains some of the design principles that also apply to private practices.
December 2018
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Office Visit: Dr. Zulma R. Castañeda-Medina
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This American Board of Orthodontics-certified orthodontist opened her own practice in Cooper City, Florida. Discover more about her practice philosophy and the products and services this second-generation dental professional considers essentials.
April 2019
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Office Visit: Dr. Barry Glaser
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Come visit the practice of Dr. Brett Garrett, our Townie Choice Award $1,000 winner! Find out how Dr. Garrett keeps his patients smiling in the “Happiest City in America.”
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Office Visit: A Leader Inside And Outside the Practice
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Meet Dr. Massimo Verduci, a New Jersey orthodontist specializing in early orthodontic treatment, who enjoys giving back to this community.
May 2015
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Office Visit: What's Up, Doc?
by Kyle Patton, associate editor, Orthotown magazine
Take an exclusive tour inside the practice of an Orthotown editorial member who’s one of the most prolific posters on our message boards. Dr. David Harnick of Albuquerque discusses his practice philosophy, including the products and services he considers essential to his practice.
July/August 2017
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Office Visit: All Aboard!
by Kyle Patton, associate editor, Orthotown magazine
Brooklyn-based Townie Dr. Eli Halabi has been obsessed with trains for years, and his practice shows it. Go on a tour of the orthodontist’s office and discover more about his treatment philosophy, as well as the excitement and challenges of working in a such a richly multicultural environment.
September 2017
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April 2015
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Dolphin: Locking in Success with Unmatched Customer Service
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Orthotown Magazine speaks with Michael Zazucki, technical support manager for Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions, about the company and its commitment to the orthodontic community.
March 2015
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