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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
EUGENE L. GOTTLIEB, DDS
This Suit Could Take You to the Cleaners Many orthodontists are leaving themselves exposed to malpractice suits by not using procedures that have been proven to be effective defenses. It is folly to e...
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ROBERT G. CASH, DDS
A great deal of attention has recently been devoted to the spread of the hepatitis B and AIDS viruses. In 1986 a New Hampshire oral surgeon reportedly passed hepatitis B to 10 of his patients, two of ...
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L. COLIN RESS, DDS
Initial bracket placement is one of the most time-consuming and important steps in treatment with edgewise preadjusted appliances. The effectiveness of the Straight-Wire Appliance depends on perfect b...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
WARREN HAMULA, DDS, MSD
My previous article, "Acoustical Surface Treatments" (JCO, August 1987), dealt with methods and products to increase sound absorption within a room. These surface treatments, however, will not relieve...
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CLINICAL AID
DR. J.-P. JOUETTE
39-jco-img-0.jpgA simple adaptation enables one to place an entire arch of elastic ligatures without changing position, thus saving time and motion. Recontour the interior of an ophthalmic plier (4mm ...
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CASE REPORT
ANTHONY A. GIANELLY, DMD, PHD, MD, ALGIRDAS S. VAITAS, DMD, WILLIAM M. THOMAS, DDS, DEBI G. BERGER, DDS
Class II malocclusions, which are the most numerous among orthodontic cases,1 can be resolved by several procedures. One involves the distal movement of the maxillary molars to establish Class I molar...
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KAREN MOAWAD
From the outside, Dr. John Wirebender's orthodontic office doesn't look much different from its competitors. But there is something going on inside that has attracted attention from referring dentists...
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