Orthotown Magazine - July/August 2025

Articles
The Pivot Point Dr. Chad Foster shares real-world strategies and two case studies illustrating how and when to pivot treatment plans in borderline non-extraction orthodontic cases.
by Dr. Chad Foster
Dr. Chad Foster shares real-world strategies and two case studies illustrating how and when to pivot treatment plans in borderline non-extraction orthodontic cases.
Tooth vs. Tray Drs. Chris Cetta and Rooz Khosravi share biomechanics and outcomes of elastic buttons bonded to teeth versus those integrated into aligners.
by Drs. Chris Cetta and Rooz Khosravi
Drs. Chris Cetta and Rooz Khosravi share biomechanics and outcomes of elastic buttons bonded to teeth versus those integrated into aligners.
The Magic and Mayhem of Mergers Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar explores the rewards and pitfalls of orthodontic mergers and acquisitions, offering strategies for growth without financial or brand chaos.
by Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar
Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar explores the rewards and pitfalls of orthodontic mergers and acquisitions, offering strategies for growth without financial or brand chaos.
A Career-Changing Conversation Dr. Christos Papadopoulos shares how a single conversation sparked his journey into advocacy, leadership and community-building within organized orthodontics.
by Dr. Christos Papadopoulos
Dr. Christos Papadopoulos shares how a single conversation sparked his journey into advocacy, leadership and community-building within organized orthodontics.
More Than a Smile Dr. Trevor Nichols and Alec Gallego share a practical road map for crafting an orthodontic brand that connects clinical excellence with powerful patient experiences.
by Dr. Trevor Nichols and Alec Gallego
Dr. Trevor Nichols and Alec Gallego share a practical road map for crafting an orthodontic brand that connects clinical excellence with powerful patient experiences.
From the Inside Out Jaclyn Nona reveals how internal systems from review responses to team culture shape patient trust and build a resilient, reputation-driven orthodontic brand.
by Jaclyn Nona
Jaclyn Nona reveals how internal systems from review responses to team culture shape patient trust and build a resilient, reputation-driven orthodontic brand.
The 2025 Ortho Townie Choice Awards Product Showcase Townie Choice Award season is upon us! Check out our special section that highlights some of the products and services you’ll see on this year’s ballot. Make your voice count, cast your vote and support your favorite orthodontic products and services, and you could win $1,000 and the chance to be featured in Orthotown.
Townie Choice Award season is upon us! Check out our special section that highlights some of the products and services you’ll see on this year’s ballot. Make your voice count, cast your vote and support your favorite orthodontic products and services, and you could win $1,000 and the chance to be featured in Orthotown.
Departments
Poll: HR and Staffing Orthotown’s monthly poll helps see how other practices operate. This month Townies weigh in on HR and staffing.
Orthotown’s monthly poll helps see how other practices operate. This month Townies weigh in on HR and staffing.
Message Boards
Financials of a Transfer Patient Townies weigh in on whether transfer patients should receive prorated refunds or be held to full-case fees when switching practices mid-treatment
Townies weigh in on whether transfer patients should receive prorated refunds or be held to full-case fees when switching practices mid-treatment
Re-establishing Torque in Class II Cases Townies share tips for regaining anterior torque in Class II cases using wire progression, bends, and strategic extractions
Townies share tips for regaining anterior torque in Class II cases using wire progression, bends, and strategic extractions
Product Profile
Game Changers: Why do Orthodontic Practices Decline or Fail? Dr. Roger P. Levin analyzes why orthodontic practices decline or fail today and how remote monitoring, marketing and updated systems can help practices thrive.
by. Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin analyzes why orthodontic practices decline or fail today and how remote monitoring, marketing and updated systems can help practices thrive.

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