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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
EUGENE L. GOTTLIEB, DDS
Overcoming Resistance to Fees--Survey Results "Overcoming Resistance to Fees", which appeared in the November 1987 issue of JCO, addressed the problem of growing resistance to orthodontic fees as fees...
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CLINICAL AID
EUGENE S. SIMON, DDS, MS
The potential hazard of inhaling composite during debonding is easily solved for the orthodontist or staff member by wearing a mask. However, protection for the patient has previously been limited to ...
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PETER M. SINCLAIR, DDS, MSD
Topics are gloves and reception room materials.1. Are you and your staff currently wearing gloves in the operatory? If not, why not? If not, what is your handwashing technique? Of the orthodontists wh...
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ROBERT A. MILLER, DMD, JAMES E. MCIVER, DDS, JOHN C. GUNSOLLEY
Failure to manage plaque during orthodontic treatment can lead to early loss of tooth-supporting structures1,2 and increased incidence of decalcification and caries.3 Therefore, many orthodontists rou...
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NEVILLE M. BASS, BDS, LDS, FDS, DOrth RCS
The Bass orthopedic appliance system (Fig. 1) has been shown capable of producing significant improvement in growing patients within six to nine months (Fig. 2).1-4 An initial orthopedic phase convert...
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JUDY MARX
Professional referrals usually account for 45-65% of an orthodontist's patients. It is generally agreed that the specialist benefits by working to enhance relations with general dentists, by providing...
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PATRICK K. TURLEY, DDS, MSD, MED
The developing skeletal Class III malocclusion is one of the most challenging problems confronting the practicing orthodontist. Although treatment dates back to the 1800s,1 many practitioners continue...
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