Orthotown Magazine - July/August 2012

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by Alan A. Curtis, DDS, MS, Online Editorial Director, Orthotown.com

Identifying and Solving Threats to Your Orthodontic Practice

by Benjamin Lund, Editor, Orthotown Magazine

In celebrating its 30-year anniversary, we take a quick look back at the influence OrthoTrac has had on the orthodontic profession and what’s in store for the future.

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Office Visit: Small Practice Producing Big Smiles

by Krista Houstoun, Assistant Editor, Orthotown Magazine

We visit Orthotown.com Townie Dr. Tuhina Roy’s 550-square-foot orthodontic practice and learn that confident smiles can be created no matter the size of the office.

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Angry Patients and Parents Frequently Lead to Bad Things

by Donald E. Machen, DMD, MSD, MD, JD, MBA, CFA and Hollie A. Machen, Esq.

Dr. Donald Machen and Hollie Machen explain why it’s vital that orthodontists make every effort to resolve conflicts or complaints before they escalate into negative patient comments and/or lawsuits.

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You Should Know: OrthoEssentials

by Benjamin Lund, Editor, Orthotown Magazine

We sat down with OrthoEssentials, a relatively new orthodontics distributor, to find out what options it provides its clients.

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Case Presentation: Fixing an Occlusal Cant

by Wm. Randol Womack, DDS, Board Certified Orthodontist, Editorial Director, Orthotown Magazine
This case by Dr. Wm. Randol Womack demonstrates the versatility of TADs to avoid what is commonly achieved by a two-jaw surgical procedure.

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Would You Treat with This Resorption?

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Six Month Ortho

Should the ADA or AAO take action to ensure patients are not being harmed when they sign up for the controversial six-month braces treatment option?

Fixed Retainer Wire

This Townie wants to know what bonded lingual retainers other Townies are using for long-term success.

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