Orthotown Magazine - December 2024

Articles
Conservative Correction A case study by Dr. Bilal Koleilat highlighting how strategic biomechanics and early intervention
transformed a 13-year-old patient’s smile, showcasing personalized treatment and lasting results.
by Dr. Bilal Koleilat
A case study by Dr. Bilal Koleilat highlighting how strategic biomechanics and early intervention transformed a 13-year-old patient’s smile, showcasing personalized treatment and lasting results.
A Smiling Future Dr. Cory Costanzo, in partnership with Smiles Change Lives, addresses impactions, transpositions and financial barriers to care to transform the smile of a young patient in need.
by Dr. Cory Costanzo
Dr. Cory Costanzo, in partnership with Smiles Change Lives, addresses impactions, transpositions and financial barriers to care to transform the smile of a young patient in need.
‘Short-Face’ Patients—Part 2 In this second installment on treating “short-faced” patients, Dr. Chad Foster presents a case study highlighting aesthetic improvements achieved through bite turbos and elastic strategies to increase lower facial height.
by Dr. Chad Foster
In this second installment on treating “short-faced” patients, Dr. Chad Foster presents a case study highlighting aesthetic improvements achieved through bite turbos and elastic strategies to increase lower facial height.
Critical Hits Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar shares three essential strategies for enhancing orthodontic practices: mindset, leadership and referral marketing. He emphasizes the importance of overcoming complacency, strong leadership through core values and building genuine relationships with referring dentists.
by Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar
Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar shares three essential strategies for enhancing orthodontic practices: mindset, leadership and referral marketing. He emphasizes the importance of overcoming complacency, strong leadership through core values and building genuine relationships with referring dentists.
6 Steps of Effective Expectations Angie Menendez outlines a practical guide for enhancing productivity, alignment and accountability in the team by setting clear expectations.
by Angie Menendez
Angie Menendez outlines a practical guide for enhancing productivity, alignment and accountability in the team by setting clear expectations.
Columns
To Be a Colleague Editorial director Dr. Chad Foster shares Dr. Gary Brigham’s legacy of compassion and support.
by Dr. Chad Foster
Editorial director Dr. Chad Foster shares Dr. Gary Brigham’s legacy of compassion and support.
Departments
by Lecksi Shuster
A spotlight on some of the people who helped make this month's Orthotown possible
Poll: Practice Finance Orthotown’s monthly poll helps see how other practices operate. This month Townies weigh in on practice finance.
Orthotown’s monthly poll helps see how other practices operate. This month Townies weigh in on practice finance.
Message Boards
Boss/Employee Relations Townies share their experiences navigating workplace conflicts
Townies share their experiences navigating workplace conflicts
What Do You Do for This Transfer Case? A discussion between Townies on whether to extract in a Class II case
A discussion between Townies on whether to extract in a Class II case

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