Orthotown Magazine - October 2025

Articles
The Clear Aligners Market Faces Growing Scrutiny A major aligner company faces orthodontist backlash as competition rises, patient dissatisfaction grows, and provider relations strain. Discover why braces are regaining ground, stock prices are slipping, and orthodontists are rethinking aligner loyalty.
A major aligner company faces orthodontist backlash as competition rises, patient dissatisfaction grows, and provider relations strain. Discover why braces are regaining ground, stock prices are slipping, and orthodontists are rethinking aligner loyalty.
Straight Talk: Extrusion Trauma and a Root Fracture Townies discuss managing a teenage patient’s dental trauma after a car accident, using light orthodontic mechanics and splinting to reposition extruded incisors, with emphasis on endodontic care and long-term follow-up.
Townies discuss managing a teenage patient’s dental trauma after a car accident, using light orthodontic mechanics and splinting to reposition extruded incisors, with emphasis on endodontic care and long-term follow-up.
Straight Talk: Microdontia with Delayed Development  Townies discuss an 11-year-old patient with microdontia, delayed eruption, crossbite, and a suspected supernumerary tooth.
Townies discuss an 11-year-old patient with microdontia, delayed eruption, crossbite, and a suspected supernumerary tooth.
The Evolution of Referrals Melissa Herbinko shares how appointing a relations coordinator, tracking sources, and hosting CE-driven events can help orthodontic practices stand out.
by Melissa Herbinko
Melissa Herbinko shares how appointing a relations coordinator, tracking sources, and hosting CE-driven events can help orthodontic practices stand out.
Future Smiles, Future Tech Leading a thriving practice on Guam, Dr. Paul Sauget shares how he integrates robotics, CBCT, and 3D printing while fostering a patient-first culture and mentoring future orthodontists.
Leading a thriving practice on Guam, Dr. Paul Sauget shares how he integrates robotics, CBCT, and 3D printing while fostering a patient-first culture and mentoring future orthodontists.
The Trojan Horse Dr. Chad Foster presents a nonsurgical Class III short-face case, showing how vertical changes improved both facial balance and occlusion.
by Dr. Chad Foster
Dr. Chad Foster presents a nonsurgical Class III short-face case, showing how vertical changes improved both facial balance and occlusion.
Game Changers: Systems Will Make or Break Your Orthodontic Practice Dr. Roger P. Levin explains why finely tuned systems, not luck, are what make or break orthodontic practices.
by Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin explains why finely tuned systems, not luck, are what make or break orthodontic practices.
Why this Works: SureSmile Spotlight on SureSmile Robotically Bent Wires
Spotlight on SureSmile Robotically Bent Wires
Fix Deep Bites Faster Dr. Bradley Nirenblatt highlights a young servicemember’s case completed in seven and a half months with aligners and remote monitoring.
by Dr. Bradley Nirenblatt
Dr. Bradley Nirenblatt highlights a young servicemember’s case completed in seven and a half months with aligners and remote monitoring.
4 Steps to Evaluate Metrics Dr. David A. Wank outlines four steps to evaluate marketing ROI, focusing on actionable KPIs over vanity metrics.
by Dr. David Wank
Dr. David A. Wank outlines four steps to evaluate marketing ROI, focusing on actionable KPIs over vanity metrics.
Departments
Industry News Stay updated on orthodontic innovations: uLab–Biolux bundle with OrthoPulse, Young–OrthoNu partnership, AAO 2025 Supplier Awards, Ormco’s Spark StageRx workflow tool, and Medit’s new in-suite aligner solution
Stay updated on orthodontic innovations: uLab–Biolux bundle with OrthoPulse, Young–OrthoNu partnership, AAO 2025 Supplier Awards, Ormco’s Spark StageRx workflow tool, and Medit’s new in-suite aligner solution
Poll: Treatment Planning Orthotown’s monthly poll helps see how other practices operate. This month Townies weigh in on treatment planning.
Orthotown’s monthly poll helps see how other practices operate. This month Townies weigh in on treatment planning.

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