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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
How Does Your Garden Grow? I recently received an advertisement in the mail that, at first, I assumed to be a metaphoric put-on because it was so applicable to orthodontic practice. The ad had a title...
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J.E. BUCKTHAL, DDS, M.J. MAYHEW, DDS, MS, R.P. KUSY, BS, MS, PHD, J.J. CRAWFORD, BA, MA, PHD
Recent dental literature abounds with recommendations for sterilization and disinfection.1-7 The increased concern about prevention of cross-infection probably stems in large part from reports of AIDS...
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MICHAEL WOODS, MDSC, LDS, FRACDS, DORTHRCS
The curve of Spee is frequently included in the assessment of lower arch length. It is widely accepted that leveling the lower arch, when there is an excessive curve of Spee, increases arch length req...
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STANLEY M. SOKOLOW, DDS
Orthodontists who want to mount diagnostic study models usually need several articulators-- one in the lab, one in the consultation room or private office, one at the outside lab for appliance constru...
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DEAN C. BELLAVIA, PHD
Marketing an orthodontic practice is simply the process of attracting patients to the practice. It consists of: 1. Identifying the sources of patients 2. Making those sources aware of your services 3....
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PETER K-J YEN, DMD
In 1982, Paige introduced a lingual lightwire technique with a horizontally slotted unipoint combination bracket and both round and ribbon wires (JCO 16:534-544). We have developed an alternative ling...
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PETER M. SINCLAIR, DDS, MSD
1. What is your preferred retention procedure? Have you noticed differences in relapse with or without retention? How do you handle patient cooperation in the retention period? Types of Retainers Read...
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