Orthotown Magazine - July/August 2010

Articles
Flavio Uribe, DDS, MDS
Dr. Flavio Uribe presents information on two localized surgical procedures, corticotomies and how they can increase efficiency.
Dr. Clark Colville and Dr. David Paquette
Orthotown Magazine asked Drs. Clark Colville and David Paquette to share their thoughts and perspectives on some of the issues affecting the current state of orthodontic education.
Robert E. Ford, DMD
Dr. Robert E. Ford discusses laser surgery in orthodontics and procedures that can be performed with a minimal amount of anesthesia.
Mary Kay Miller
Mary Kay Miller connects the dots between offline, online and new mobile marketing trends.
Benjamin Lund, Editor, Orthotown Magazine
In this article Orthotown Magazine spoke with Forestadent USA's Marketing Coordinator Karri Denny about the company's new scholarship program.
Angela Weber
Angela Weber presents 10 effective ways to attract new patients.
Donald B. Giddon, DMD, PhD Clinical Professor, Developmental Biology (Behavioral Medicine) Harvard S
Dr. Donald B. Giddon discusses why orthodontists should give some consideration to management of neurophysiological and psychological processes associated with pain and discomfort related to placement of appliances and mechanical movement of teeth.
Marie Leland, Assistant Editor, Orthotown Magazine
This month we visited Dr. Randy Kunik at his practice in Austin, Texas. Dr. Kunik talks about his practice philosophy regarding aesthetic appliances, the variety of ways his office markets itself and the many rewarding events he puts together in the community each year.
Digital Imaging/CBCT
In This Issue
Wm. Randol Womack, DDS Editorial Director, Orthotown Magazine
Reflections of the 4th International Congress on 3D Dental Imaging
Message Boards
Ortho Townies discuss the rise in ortho residents, shortage of faculty and what they think the future of orthodontics holds.
How do you feel about the theory behind the principles of passive or active self-ligation? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of each type?
Check out this message board thread for advice on paying an office manager hourly vs. salary.
Townie Clinicals
Severe upper and lower crowding. This Townie is concerned about proclining the maxillary and mandibular anteriors too much, as well as expanding the cuspids.

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