Orthotown Magazine - November 2026

Articles
A Voice in the Arena: The Outside-In Template: Part 3 In the final part of his series, Dr. Chad Foster shows how he uses the Outside-In Template in treatment planning, patient consultations, chairside adjustments, and evaluating final results.
by Dr. Chad Foster
In the final part of his series, Dr. Chad Foster shows how he uses the Outside-In Template in treatment planning, patient consultations, chairside adjustments, and evaluating final results.
The Tostado Take: The Waiting Years Dr. Julia Tostado explains why the observation period between Phase I and Phase II is active clinical care, and how to monitor eruption, protect early corrections, and talk with parents about timing.
by Dr. Julia Tostado
Dr. Julia Tostado explains why the observation period between Phase I and Phase II is active clinical care, and how to monitor eruption, protect early corrections, and talk with parents about timing.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Orthodontics The small, repetitive movements of orthodontics add up. Here is how orthodontists can recognize carpal tunnel symptoms early and reduce strain through positioning, instruments, scheduling, and microbreaks.
The small, repetitive movements of orthodontics add up. Here is how orthodontists can recognize carpal tunnel symptoms early and reduce strain through positioning, instruments, scheduling, and microbreaks.
Can Compromised Incisors Survive Open Bite Closure? A 27-year-old with a severe open bite, mobile incisors, and apparent root resorption was treated with slowed aligner movements, raising questions about how much compromised teeth can tolerate.
A 27-year-old with a severe open bite, mobile incisors, and apparent root resorption was treated with slowed aligner movements, raising questions about how much compromised teeth can tolerate.
Why I Keep Coming Back to .022 MBT Dr. Jonathan Dzingle explains why he prefers the .022 MBT prescription and shares 15 clinical pearls for more efficient, predictable finishing.
by Dr. Jonathan Dzingle
Dr. Jonathan Dzingle explains why he prefers the .022 MBT prescription and shares 15 clinical pearls for more efficient, predictable finishing.
Clinical Profile: Ormco Digital Solutions Connecting clinical excellence through Spark and Ormco Digital Bonding
Connecting clinical excellence through Spark and Ormco Digital Bonding
The Three Ms of a Pediatric-Orthodontic Practice: Part 1 Dr. Daniel Grob outlines the marketing, mechanics, and management of a combined pediatric-orthodontic practice, starting with how to attract young patients and the clinical concepts behind early treatment.
by Dr. Daniel Grob
Dr. Daniel Grob outlines the marketing, mechanics, and management of a combined pediatric-orthodontic practice, starting with how to attract young patients and the clinical concepts behind early treatment.
Should I Adopt a New Technology or Treatment Workflow? Dr. Keith Nicholson uses contribution margins, implied utilization, and bottleneck analysis to show how orthodontists can evaluate whether digital indirect bonding would improve practice profitability.
by Dr. Keith Nicholson
Dr. Keith Nicholson uses contribution margins, implied utilization, and bottleneck analysis to show how orthodontists can evaluate whether digital indirect bonding would improve practice profitability.
The Production You’re Overlooking Consultant Stacey Bybee shows how pending patients, observation patients, missed exams, and unconverted leads can become year-end treatment starts with the right systems and accountability.
by Stacey Bybee
Consultant Stacey Bybee shows how pending patients, observation patients, missed exams, and unconverted leads can become year-end treatment starts with the right systems and accountability.
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Product Profile: AirFlex with PrecisionFinish A new standard for aligner performance
A new standard for aligner performance
Service Profile: The Real Reasons Orthodontists Get Sued Why it matters who’s in your corner
by AAOIC Staff
Why it matters who’s in your corner

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