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Office Visit: Hinsdale Ortho Dr. Susan Blair is credentialed in both pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, while Dr. Nick Riccio has a single specialty as well as the energy of a dozen doctors. We tour their orthodontic practice and learn how they balance multiple practices with parenthood and partnership, and their secrets to getting more done every day.
Office Visit: Hinsdale Ortho
by Sam Mittelsteadt, editor and creative director
Dr. Susan Blair is credentialed in both pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, while Dr. Nick Riccio has a single specialty as well as the energy of a dozen doctors. We tour their orthodontic practice and learn how they balance multiple practices with parenthood and partnership, and their secrets to getting more done every day.
October 2022
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Showcase Spotlight: PSL Bracket Systems Passive self-ligating brackets: Love them or hate them, for more than 20 years they’ve been one of the most polarizing appliances in the world of orthodontics. In this special showcase, we asked some of the main players in the field to differentiate the specifics of their products and unique characteristics of each brand.
Showcase Spotlight: PSL Bracket Systems
Passive self-ligating brackets: Love them or hate them, for more than 20 years they’ve been one of the most polarizing appliances in the world of orthodontics. In this special showcase, we asked some of the main players in the field to differentiate the specifics of their products and unique characteristics of each brand.
October 2022
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TAD Systems A Townie asks: Who can recommend a good system that still uses a contra-angle handpiece?
TAD Systems
A Townie asks: Who can recommend a good system that still uses a contra-angle handpiece?
October 2022
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VME With Severe Gummy Smile A Townie asks for advice on how to treat a challenging case.
VME With Severe Gummy Smile
A Townie asks for advice on how to treat a challenging case.
October 2022
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Class II—Excessive OJ, Premolars Already Extracted A Townie who’s been tasked with a tricky bit of treatment planning gets some welcome advice.
Class II—Excessive OJ, Premolars Already Extracted
A Townie who’s been tasked with a tricky bit of treatment planning gets some welcome advice.
October 2022
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Mission Impossible? Retention of This Anterior Tooth This Townie seeks advice after a patient’s long history of treatment still hasn’t brought satisfaction.
Mission Impossible? Retention of This Anterior Tooth
This Townie seeks advice after a patient’s long history of treatment still hasn’t brought satisfaction.
October 2022
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New Products Take a look at some of the newest products hitting the orthodontic market.
New Products
Take a look at some of the newest products hitting the orthodontic market.
October 2022
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Industry News Take a look at some of the latest happenings in the orthodontic industry.
Industry News
Take a look at some of the latest happenings in the orthodontic industry.
October 2022
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Townie Poll: Aligners and Aesthetics With our monthly poll, you can see how other practices operate, what works, what doesn’t and how orthodontics is evolving. The information we gather each month helps us measure trends in the profession. Take a look at this month’s results on aligners and aesthetics.
Townie Poll: Aligners and Aesthetics
With our monthly poll, you can see how other practices operate, what works, what doesn’t and how orthodontics is evolving. The information we gather each month helps us measure trends in the profession. Take a look at this month’s results on aligners and aesthetics.
October 2022
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Product Profile: Scheduling Institute Gold Membership and 5-Star Telephone Certification New patient generation, simplified
Product Profile: Scheduling Institute Gold Membership and 5-Star Telephone Certification
New patient generation, simplified
October 2022
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Set Them Off on the Right Path Taking extra time up front with patients to really discuss and explain the logistics behind clear aligner treatment can boost their trust and compliance. Dr. Vanessa Peterson shares the top conversations she has with patients about attachments, hours worn, proper aligner seating, trays that don’t “feel tight” and more.
Set Them Off on the Right Path
by Dr. Vanessa Peterson
Taking extra time up front with patients to really discuss and explain the logistics behind clear aligner treatment can boost their trust and compliance. Dr. Vanessa Peterson shares the top conversations she has with patients about attachments, hours worn, proper aligner seating, trays that don’t “feel tight” and more.
September 2022
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An Expanded View of Excellence Dr. Ilies Tibaoui dives into microaesthetics—the transformations that can be achieved just by changing the shape and color of teeth, a segment many orthodontists overlook. He explains aesthetic principles behind this level of treatment and shares systematic approaches doctors can use in their own practices.
An Expanded View of Excellence
by Dr. Ilies Tibaoui
Dr. Ilies Tibaoui dives into microaesthetics—the transformations that can be achieved just by changing the shape and color of teeth, a segment many orthodontists overlook. He explains aesthetic principles behind this level of treatment and shares systematic approaches doctors can use in their own practices.
September 2022
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Impacted Mand Canine An old case gets a fresh update as Townies continue to add tips to help future docs learn from a tricky situation.
Impacted Mand Canine
An old case gets a fresh update as Townies continue to add tips to help future docs learn from a tricky situation.
September 2022
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Super Severe Class II in a 9-Year-Old A Townie posts a potential case and other docs help chart a possible path to treatment.
Super Severe Class II in a 9-Year-Old
A Townie posts a potential case and other docs help chart a possible path to treatment.
September 2022
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Product Profile: 3M APC Flash-Free Adhesive Coated Appliance System Adhesion—only where you need it
Product Profile: 3M APC Flash-Free Adhesive Coated Appliance System
Adhesion—only where you need it
September 2022
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Product Profile: DentalMonitoring and ScanBox Pro Innovative solutions for better outcomes
Product Profile: DentalMonitoring and ScanBox Pro
Innovative solutions for better outcomes
September 2022
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New Products
Take a look at some of the newest products hitting the orthodontic market.
September 2022
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Industry Insights: DynaFlex Systems = Efficiency. Education = Empowerment.
Industry Insights: DynaFlex
by Dr. Robert (“Tito”) Norris
Systems = Efficiency. Education = Empowerment.
September 2022
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Townie Choice Awards Product Showcase Preview Be sure to consider the products and services profiled in this special section when you vote in Orthotown's 2022 Townie Choice Awards!
Townie Choice Awards Product Showcase Preview
Be sure to consider the products and services profiled in this special section when you vote in Orthotown's 2022 Townie Choice Awards!
July/August 2022
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Townie Treatment Case: A Team Approach Dr. David R. Boschken treats a complex Class III case with segmented clear aligners, elastics, high-frequency vibration and virtual visits.
Townie Treatment Case: A Team Approach
by Dr. David R. Boschken
Dr. David R. Boschken treats a complex Class III case with segmented clear aligners, elastics, high-frequency vibration and virtual visits.
July/August 2022
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Office Visit: Dr. Jessica Cohen This Townie won a 2021 American Dental Association Design Innovation Award for the orthodontic practice she opened on a historical corner in Highland Park, Illinois. In this month’s cover story, we tour the practice, discover what she learned by studying beauty pageant queens during her orthodontic residency, and how she applies what she learned in business classes to practice ownership.
Office Visit: Dr. Jessica Cohen
by Sam Mittelsteadt, editor & creative director
This Townie won a 2021 American Dental Association Design Innovation Award for the orthodontic practice she opened on a historical corner in Highland Park, Illinois. In this month’s cover story, we tour the practice, discover what she learned by studying beauty pageant queens during her orthodontic residency, and how she applies what she learned in business classes to practice ownership.
July/August 2022
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Conventional or Aligners A case sparks an interesting conversation centered around this question: Are older patients more or less compliant with aligner therapy than younger patients?
Conventional or Aligners
A case sparks an interesting conversation centered around this question: Are older patients more or less compliant with aligner therapy than younger patients?
July/August 2022
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Class II Div I Starting To Grow but Not Enough Teeth A Townie shares a story of an 11-year-old patient who is years away from fully erupted adult dentition, but her parents still push for treatment.
Class II Div I Starting To Grow but Not Enough Teeth
A Townie shares a story of an 11-year-old patient who is years away from fully erupted adult dentition, but her parents still push for treatment.
July/August 2022
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Industry News Take a look at some of the latest happenings in the orthodontic industry.
Industry News
Take a look at some of the latest happenings in the orthodontic industry.
July/August 2022
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A Voice in the Arena: A Warm Home Dr. Chad Foster, Orthotown’s editorial director, discusses the importance and effects of having an orthodontic practice where doctors and team members feel free to be their authentic selves.
A Voice in the Arena: A Warm Home
by Dr. Chad Foster
Dr. Chad Foster, Orthotown’s editorial director, discusses the importance and effects of having an orthodontic practice where doctors and team members feel free to be their authentic selves.
July/August 2022
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