Orthotown Magazine - September 2018

Articles
Office Visit: Dr. Jason M. Hartman Townie orthodontist Dr. Jason M. Hartman now has nearly a dozen Spark Orthodontics practices in Pennsylvania; we tour one of his newest to get a sense of the products and principles he installs to maximize the chain’s clinical and commercial success.
by Arselia Gales, assistant editor, Orthotown magazine
Townie orthodontist Dr. Jason M. Hartman now has nearly a dozen Spark Orthodontics practices in Pennsylvania; we tour one of his newest to get a sense of the products and principles he installs to maximize the chain’s clinical and commercial success.
Key Factors When Considering CBCT Machines Orthotown editorial board member Dr. Ed Lin discusses the seven key factors to be examined when considering the purchase of a CBCT machine, including radiation levels and price.
by Dr. Ed Lin
Orthotown editorial board member Dr. Ed Lin discusses the seven key factors to be examined when considering the purchase of a CBCT machine, including radiation levels and price.
Clear Aligners in Phase 1 Treatment Orthotown editorial board member Dr. Donna Galante shares a case study and discusses Invisalign First, clear aligners for Phase 1 patients who need space creation in early to middle mixed dentition.
by Dr. Donna Galante
Orthotown editorial board member Dr. Donna Galante shares a case study and discusses Invisalign First, clear aligners for Phase 1 patients who need space creation in early to middle mixed dentition.
Strike a Balance Dr. Thomas Ziegler of Ziegler Practice Transitions discusses the importance of contracts receivable when determining the valuation of an orthodontic practice.
by Dr. Thomas Ziegler
Dr. Thomas Ziegler of Ziegler Practice Transitions discusses the importance of contracts receivable when determining the valuation of an orthodontic practice.
Message Boards
Missing UL2, Peg UR2, Yet Feeling Like This Is an Implant Case To place implants or not to place implants? That is the question for this Townie.
To place implants or not to place implants? That is the question for this Townie.
Timing on Submerged E’s  and Missing 5s Townie “charlestonbraces” gets some helpful advice on a tricky transfer case involving submerged E’s and missing 5s. Should he extract or refer out?
Townie “charlestonbraces” gets some helpful advice on a tricky transfer case involving submerged E’s and missing 5s. Should he extract or refer out?
Unusual Red Gingival Patch Townie “str8nerinva” encounters a strange red gingival patch and asks for advice on how to continue treatment.
Townie “str8nerinva” encounters a strange red gingival patch and asks for advice on how to continue treatment.
In This Issue
Embrace Progress: Don't Be Just Another Bracket in the Wall Orthotown Editorial Director Dr. Daniel Grob highlights the importance of taking CE, joining online groups and being open to new ideas.
by Dr. Daniel Grob
Orthotown Editorial Director Dr. Daniel Grob highlights the importance of taking CE, joining online groups and being open to new ideas.
Industry News Take a look at some of the latest happenings in the dental industry.
Take a look at some of the latest happenings in the dental industry.
New Products Take a look at some of the newest products hitting the market.
Take a look at some of the newest products hitting the market.
POLL With our monthly poll you can see how other practices operate, what works, what doesn’t and how dentistry is evolving. The information we gather each month helps us measure trends in the profession. Take a look at this month’s topic and results.
With our monthly poll you can see how other practices operate, what works, what doesn’t and how dentistry is evolving. The information we gather each month helps us measure trends in the profession. Take a look at this month’s topic and results.
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