Orthotown Magazine - March 2019

Articles
8 Steps to Success Orthotown editorial advisory board member Dr. Donna Galante discusses all the items that orthodontists need to double-check before they hit “Accept” on the treatment plan for a clear aligner case.
by Dr. Donna Galante
Orthotown editorial advisory board member Dr. Donna Galante discusses all the items that orthodontists need to double-check before they hit “Accept” on the treatment plan for a clear aligner case.
Beginning with the End in Mind Dr. Thomas S. Shipley discusses the use of high-frequency vibration to help seat retainers.
by Dr. Thomas S. Shipley
Dr. Thomas S. Shipley discusses the use of high-frequency vibration to help seat retainers.
Top Townie Picks We asked Townies to discuss their go-to choices when it comes to the key components of orthodontic treatment: bands, bonding agents and wires. Which brands and products do they consistently reach for, and why?
We asked Townies to discuss their go-to choices when it comes to the key components of orthodontic treatment: bands, bonding agents and wires. Which brands and products do they consistently reach for, and why?
Salary Negotiations CPA Judson Crawford discusses salary trends in dental practices, and strategies that could help get your percentage back within average rates.
by Judson Crawford, CPA
CPA Judson Crawford discusses salary trends in dental practices, and strategies that could help get your percentage back within average rates.
Finding Your Direction With Direct Mail Marketing expert Shawn Rowbotham shares which types of markets do best for print and direct mail marketing.
by Shawn Rowbotham
Marketing expert Shawn Rowbotham shares which types of markets do best for print and direct mail marketing.
Message Boards
When to Extract a Deeply (Hopelessly) Impacted Lower Canine A Townie asks for advice about whether a tooth is worth saving.
A Townie asks for advice about whether a tooth is worth saving.
Orthodontic Extrusion of Subgingivally Fractured  Maxillary Incisors Townies share their treatment suggestions on this difficult case in which the patient is searching for an aesthetic solution.
Townies share their treatment suggestions on this difficult case in which the patient is searching for an aesthetic solution.
In This Issue
Embrace Progress: Systematic Changes Orthotown Editorial Director Dr. Daniel Grob discusses the importance of systems when it comes to running your practice smoothly with minimal hiccups.
by Dr. Daniel Grob, DDS, MS, editorial director, Orthotown Magazine
Orthotown Editorial Director Dr. Daniel Grob discusses the importance of systems when it comes to running your practice smoothly with minimal hiccups.
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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