Orthotown Magazine - April 2026

Articles
A Voice in the Arena: From Scans to Simulations Dr. Chad Foster explores AI’s growing role in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning and what it means for the orthodontist of the future.
by Dr. Chad Foster
Dr. Chad Foster explores AI’s growing role in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning and what it means for the orthodontist of the future.
The Tostado Take: Burnout in Orthodontics Dr. Julia Tostado addresses the triggers, warning signs, and practical strategies for building a more sustainable career in orthodontics.
by Dr. Julia Tostado
Dr. Julia Tostado addresses the triggers, warning signs, and practical strategies for building a more sustainable career in orthodontics.
Soft Diets, Small Jaws, and Crowded Teeth Modern soft diets and reduced chewing in childhood may be a key environmental driver of malocclusion, shifting it from a genetic inevitability to a preventable developmental issue.
Modern soft diets and reduced chewing in childhood may be a key environmental driver of malocclusion, shifting it from a genetic inevitability to a preventable developmental issue.
Post-COVID Orthodontics Post-COVID orthodontics has permanently shifted toward more digital workflows, flexible scheduling, and patient expectations for convenience, reshaping how modern practices operate and communicate.
Post-COVID orthodontics has permanently shifted toward more digital workflows, flexible scheduling, and patient expectations for convenience, reshaping how modern practices operate and communicate.
When a Transfer Case Becomes a Different Problem Entirely A complex transfer orthodontic case highlights how early treatment decisions can compound over time, leaving clinicians to choose between attempting canine eruption or planning for a more predictable implant-based outcome.
A complex transfer orthodontic case highlights how early treatment decisions can compound over time, leaving clinicians to choose between attempting canine eruption or planning for a more predictable implant-based outcome.
Surgery Off the Table A misdiagnosed skeletal open bite case underscores the limits of orthodontic camouflage when surgery isn’t feasible, forcing clinicians to balance realistic outcomes against long-term stability.
A misdiagnosed skeletal open bite case underscores the limits of orthodontic camouflage when surgery isn’t feasible, forcing clinicians to balance realistic outcomes against long-term stability.
From Average to Individual Dr. Mehdi Peikar makes the case for fully custom bracket systems that close the gap between precise digital planning and physical execution.
by Dr. Mehdi Peikar
Dr. Mehdi Peikar makes the case for fully custom bracket systems that close the gap between precise digital planning and physical execution.
The Architects of the Lips: Part 4 Dr. Chad Foster presents a case where modest incisor proclination improved both lip aesthetics and smile projection for a retrognathic patient with thin lips.
by Dr. Chad Foster
Dr. Chad Foster presents a case where modest incisor proclination improved both lip aesthetics and smile projection for a retrognathic patient with thin lips.
The Power of Pre-Gaming Dr. Zachary Varble shares how integrating remote monitoring into a pre-appointment workflow transforms clinic efficiency and the orthodontist ’s role at chairside.
by Dr. Zachary Varble
Dr. Zachary Varble shares how integrating remote monitoring into a pre-appointment workflow transforms clinic efficiency and the orthodontist ’s role at chairside.
Thinking Outside the Aligner Dr. Anita Bhavnani walks through a Phase I case using Angel Aligner KiD to correct a Brodie bite in the mixed dentition with cross-elastic mechanics.
by Dr. Anita Bhavnani
Dr. Anita Bhavnani walks through a Phase I case using Angel Aligner KiD to correct a Brodie bite in the mixed dentition with cross-elastic mechanics.
Treating Bimaxillary Dentoalveolar Protrusion with a Fully Custom Braces System Dr. Mehdi Peikar presents a 16-month extraction case using the Celebrace system, demonstrating how custom bracket prescriptions supported precise incisor retraction and improved facial balance.
by Dr. Mehdi Peikar
Dr. Mehdi Peikar presents a 16-month extraction case using the Celebrace system, demonstrating how custom bracket prescriptions supported precise incisor retraction and improved facial balance.
Measuring What Matters in the Orthodontic Patient Experience Jessica Bryson explains how moving from intuition to structured patient experience metrics drives stronger compliance, referrals, and growth.
by Jessica Bryson
Jessica Bryson explains how moving from intuition to structured patient experience metrics drives stronger compliance, referrals, and growth.
Building the Brand Before the Bricks Dr. Ashley Kisling shares the real-world lessons behind designing and building her pediatric dentistry and orthodontic practice from the ground up.
by Dr. Ashley Kisling
Dr. Ashley Kisling shares the real-world lessons behind designing and building her pediatric dentistry and orthodontic practice from the ground up.
Dr. Scott Morita and the Spirit of Aloha A profile of the Oahu-based orthodontist, whose career reflects a deep commitment to community outreach, organized dentistry, and giving back.
A profile of the Oahu-based orthodontist, whose career reflects a deep commitment to community outreach, organized dentistry, and giving back.
Departments
Industry News The latest updates shaping the orthodontic profession: AAO innovation awards, new partnerships, emerging aligner materials, and rising student leaders shaping the future of orthodontics.
The latest updates shaping the orthodontic profession: AAO innovation awards, new partnerships, emerging aligner materials, and rising student leaders shaping the future of orthodontics.
Poll: Office Technology Orthotown’s monthly poll helps see how other practices operate. This month Townies weigh in on office technology.
Orthotown’s monthly poll helps see how other practices operate. This month Townies weigh in on office technology.
Company Profile: Solventum A new name. A stronger focus on solving.
A new name. A stronger focus on solving.

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