Orthotown Magazine - October 2026

Articles
A Voice in the Arena: The Outside-In Template: Part 2 Dr. Chad Foster unpacks the 10 traits in his Outside-In Template, a 30-second tool for flagging facial and smile imbalance before diagnosing the teeth.
by Dr. Chad Foster
Dr. Chad Foster unpacks the 10 traits in his Outside-In Template, a 30-second tool for flagging facial and smile imbalance before diagnosing the teeth.
The Tostado Take: Phase I Orthodontic Treatment Dr. Julia Tostado weighs crossbite, Class III, Class II, and eruption cases to argue that better timing—not earlier treatment—should guide every Phase I decision.
by Dr. Julia Tostado
Dr. Julia Tostado weighs crossbite, Class III, Class II, and eruption cases to argue that better timing—not earlier treatment—should guide every Phase I decision.
Rethinking ‘Am I a Candidate?’ Dr. Kevin Baharvand challenges the reflexive “you’re not a candidate” verdict with aligner cases once deemed surgical or braces-only, arguing candidacy is about planning, not the patient.
by Dr. Kevin Baharvand
Dr. Kevin Baharvand challenges the reflexive “you’re not a candidate” verdict with aligner cases once deemed surgical or braces-only, arguing candidacy is about planning, not the patient.
Bad Breath in the Orthodontic Office Bad breath during orthodontic treatment is rarely caused by braces or aligners alone. Learn how to identify the true source of halitosis and treat it effectively.
Bad breath during orthodontic treatment is rarely caused by braces or aligners alone. Learn how to identify the true source of halitosis and treat it effectively.
A Moving Target at 12: Weighing treatment timing in a growing Class III A nearly 13-year-old with a significant Class III discrepancy sparks a debate over extractions, growth prediction, and whether the smartest treatment decision is to wait.
A nearly 13-year-old with a significant Class III discrepancy sparks a debate over extractions, growth prediction, and whether the smartest treatment decision is to wait.
By Failing to Plan, Are We Planning to Fail? Drs. Adith Venugopal and Can-Florian Keles compare an early-career case with a later, more thoroughly planned Class III correction using TADs, showing how rigorous planning avoids periodontal and stability complications.
Drs. Adith Venugopal and Can-Florian Keles
Drs. Adith Venugopal and Can-Florian Keles compare an early-career case with a later, more thoroughly planned Class III correction using TADs, showing how rigorous planning avoids periodontal and stability complications.
The Efficiency Equation Dr. Mike DePascale shares the treatment-planning protocols behind his practice’s low-refinement aligner outcomes, showing how better diagnosis cuts appointments without sacrificing quality.
by Dr. Mike DePascale
Dr. Mike DePascale shares the treatment-planning protocols behind his practice’s low-refinement aligner outcomes, showing how better diagnosis cuts appointments without sacrificing quality.
More Starts Won’t Save You Mike Alan Gusching argues that pushing for ever-higher case starts adds complexity without profit, urging orthodontists to get clear on what they’re building before chasing growth.
by Mike Alan Gusching
Mike Alan Gusching argues that pushing for ever-higher case starts adds complexity without profit, urging orthodontists to get clear on what they’re building before chasing growth.
Your Best Employee Quits Friday Dr. Jeffrey E. Greenberg explains how knowledge concentrated in key employees puts a practice at risk, and offers a simple way to document critical workflows before someone leaves.
by Dr. Jeffrey E. Greenberg
Dr. Jeffrey E. Greenberg explains how knowledge concentrated in key employees puts a practice at risk, and offers a simple way to document critical workflows before someone leaves.
Departments
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.
Product Profile: OrthoSYNC A smarter way to sync your orthodontic practice
A smarter way to sync your orthodontic practice
Product Profile: A New Standard in Ortho-Hygiene Bringing technique-free brushing to fixed orthodontic appliance
Bringing technique-free brushing to fixed orthodontic appliance
Company Profile: Solventum A new era for orthodontic innovation
A new era for orthodontic innovation
Product Profile: A-dec Orthodontic Solutions Efficient functionality and proven performance
Efficient functionality and proven performance

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