Dr. Jane Wright illustrates the clinical and esthetic concerns that drove the treatment plan for this patient Growing up in the orthodontic world, I have had a front-row view of our industry and watched the evolution of bracket styles, patient requests, and product innovation. In this exciting, ever-changing field, we help people achieve a beautiful ..read more

I’ve worked for over 2 decades as an orthodontist. These have been great years. I was able to work with my father and hope that someday I will be able to work with one of my four sons in the practice. In a sense, orthodontics is my life. Treating patients has given shape to my ..read more

Protecting your practice from hackers We are all experiencing constant dangerous threats in our digital lives with ongoing attempts to phish for login credentials, personal details, banking information, and more. These threats come in the form of email scams, suspicious texts, payroll and wire fraud, etc. Think about how many you receive personally. Now multiply ..read more

Dr. Mike Ragan explains how dynamic scheduling helps him treat patients like family Dr. Mike Ragan operates Ragan Orthodontics in Dallas, Texas with a simple philosophy: treat them like family. “When a kid walks in the door, I treat them just like I would treat my kids.” In the past year, Dr. Ragan has led ..read more

I’m sitting at my computer on a beautiful day, writing my winter message, and Billy Joel’s song, “Keeping the Faith” started playing. It started me thinking of the past and the future and how sometimes, it seems easier to stay “lost in let’s remember” than move forward and face an often scary unknown. One of ..read more

Oliver Gelles offers reliable metrics to gauge production and efficiency In today’s challenging economic landscape, marked by factors like inflation and increased competition, the orthodontic industry faces unprecedented hurdles. Gaidge numbers show that 2022 starts retracted by 6%, with year-to-date 2023 showing a continued decrease of 3.5%. Maximizing your production and efficiency will allow you ..read more

Khamzat Asabaev talks about combining technologies that can transform orthodontic workflows Incorporating AI and gamer technology in orthodontic treatment planning software will usher in a new era of care and drastically improve how patients receive treatment. What will it mean to marry these two technologies? Let’s break it down. AI presents the capability to automate ..read more

Claire Szewczyk discusses “the silent battleground” When we think of our brave military veterans, we often visualize valiant soldiers fighting battles on distant shores. Yet, there’s another battle many veterans face at home, in the silence of the night — sleep apnea. Dental practices can provide a beacon of hope to our military heroes. Sleep ..read more

Jeff Slater discusses how automation can keep your on-line presence active In today’s digital age, where social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram dominate our daily lives, orthodontic practices must adapt to stay competitive and thrive. Leveraging automation in your marketing strategies is one of the keys to success, as it can save time and ..read more

Dr. Brigham Stoker illustrates a combination of treatment over 4 years Achieving the bright, confident smile our patients desire can often take a combination of treatments to attain. In this case, the patient was seen over the course of roughly 4 years — he initially sought teeth whitening and eventually embraced aligners to get the ..read more