Orthotown Magazine - July/August 2020

Articles
What’s the Hurry? Dr. Neil Warshawsky shares 3 case studies that involved sequential treatment plans—using both fixed and removable appliances and augmentive tools like manual osteoperforation and high-frequency vibration technology to help finish treatment faster and in fewer visits.
by Dr. Neil Warshawsky
Dr. Neil Warshawsky shares 3 case studies that involved sequential treatment plans—using both fixed and removable appliances and augmentive tools like manual osteoperforation and high-frequency vibration technology to help finish treatment faster and in fewer visits.
Financial Lessons Learned  From COVID-19 Certified public accountants and valuation analysts Tim Lott and Mike Bark discuss the income tax-related aspects of recent COVID-19 relief bills, and how orthodontists can best prepare their practices to develop cash reserves and improve cash flow.
by Tim Lott and Mike Bark
Certified public accountants and valuation analysts Tim Lott and Mike Bark discuss the income tax-related aspects of recent COVID-19 relief bills, and how orthodontists can best prepare their practices to develop cash reserves and improve cash flow.
Juggling Aerosol Reduction With Acceptable Bond Strength Paul Gange Jr. discusses bonding protocols that can help reduce aerosols in an orthodontic practice during the pandemic.
by Paul Gange Jr.
Paul Gange Jr. discusses bonding protocols that can help reduce aerosols in an orthodontic practice during the pandemic.
The Virtual Blockbuster As practice management consultant LeeAnn Peniche explains, a virtual consultation isn’t just a “screen test”— it’s a real, very important appointment that likely will remain long after the COVID-19 pandemic has passed. These tips can help put your team on the path to success.
by LeeAnn Peniche
As practice management consultant LeeAnn Peniche explains, a virtual consultation isn’t just a “screen test”— it’s a real, very important appointment that likely will remain long after the COVID-19 pandemic has passed. These tips can help put your team on the path to success.
Special Section: Townie Choice Awards  Product Showcase It’s time to cast your vote for the most dependable, user-friendly, can’t-live-without products and services offered in the orthodontic industry. Our special section highlights some of the products you’ll see on the ballot and should help make your decision easier.
It’s time to cast your vote for the most dependable, user-friendly, can’t-live-without products and services offered in the orthodontic industry. Our special section highlights some of the products you’ll see on the ballot and should help make your decision easier.
Continuing Education: New PPE Considerations for Dental Professionals Dr. Sophia G. Saeed and Orthotown editorial board member Dr. Edmund Khoo provide a brief summary of personal protective equipment and the CDC’s COVID-19 guidelines for dental settings.
by Dr. Sophia G. Saeed and Dr. Edmund Khoo
Dr. Sophia G. Saeed and Orthotown editorial board member Dr. Edmund Khoo provide a brief summary of personal protective equipment and the CDC’s COVID-19 guidelines for dental settings.
Departments
Embrace Progress: A Good Day at Golf Is Like a Good Day at Work Orthotown editorial director Dr. Daniel Grob discusses the parallels between picking up a new sport and practicing orthodontics.
by Dr. Daniel Grob
Orthotown editorial director Dr. Daniel Grob discusses the parallels between picking up a new sport and practicing orthodontics.
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.
Message Boards
Bend or Repo After receiving advice from his mentor, a Townie wonders about the best way to handle brackets.
After receiving advice from his mentor, a Townie wonders about the best way to handle brackets.
Proclinodontics This Townie shares the downside of treating every case as a non-extraction case.
This Townie shares the downside of treating every case as a non-extraction case.

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