THE EDITOR'S CORNERWhat's a Meta For?LARRY W. WHITE, DDS, MSDWhat's a Meta For? This month's article by Drs. Cusimano, McLaughlin, and Zernik challenges one of orthodontics' most cherished metaphors-- that of the occlusal wedge. The wedge was a simple, understa... |
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Checkout Cubicles for Improved CommunicationJOE H. CRAIN, DDS, MSHow often has this scenario been acted out in your practice? As a patient is leaving the office after you have had a lengthy discussion about treatment, the parent asks, "What did the doctor say?" The... |
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Effects of First Bicuspid Extractions on Facial Height in High-Angle CasesCHRISTIAN CUSIMANO, DDS, RICHARD P. McLAUGHLIN, DDS, JOSEPH H. ZERNIK, DMD, PHDSome disagreement exists concerning the effect of bicuspid extractions on the vertical dimension. It has been suggested that orthodontic forward movement of the posterior teeth after bicuspid extracti... |
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1993 JCO Orthodontic Practice Study, Part 3: Practice GrowthEUGENE L. GOTTLIEB, DDS, ALLEN H. NELSON, PHD, DAVID S. VOGELS IIIPrevious articles in this series covered the distribution and methodology of the seventh biennial JCO survey of U.S. orthodontists, analyzed trends in orthodontic economics and practice administration... |
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New Torquing Turret for TMA WireRAYMOND E. SIATKOWSKI, DMDTitanium Molybdenum Alloy (TMA) has a modulus of elasticity approximately 40% that of stainless steel.1 A loop formed in TMA wire will have 40% of the load-deflection rate and 2.2 times the range of a... |
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EDITORIAL RESPONSE"Truth in Orthodontic Beliefs"ROBERT M. RICKETTS, DDS, MS, DR. FRED F. SCHUDYEditor's Note: The following article is a response to the Editor's Corner, "Concepts to Live By", by Dr. Fred F. Schudy (JCO, March 1993).The Editor's Corner contained many statements and concepts pre... |
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETINGEffective Conflict ManagementMELVIN MAYERSON, DDS, MSD, MARK W. ZALKIN, MED, MSWThis month's column is a follow-up to Dr. Roger Levin's article on team building (JCO, August 1993). Although it is the first contribution I have used from anyone other than a dentist, it was inspired... |
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TECHNIQUE CLINICRemoving Convertible Caps from Buccal TubesSTEVEN L. CURETON, DMD, MSBuccal tubes can usually be converted with ease. However, depending on the band manufacturer and the tooth position, removing the cap can sometimes be a problem. For example, if a molar is rotated mes... |
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What's a Meta For? This month's article by Drs. Cusimano, McLaughlin, and Zernik challenges one of orthodontics' most cherished metaphors-- that of the occlusal wedge. The wedge was a simple, understa...
How often has this scenario been acted out in your practice? As a patient is leaving the office after you have had a lengthy discussion about treatment, the parent asks, "What did the doctor say?" The...
Some disagreement exists concerning the effect of bicuspid extractions on the vertical dimension. It has been suggested that orthodontic forward movement of the posterior teeth after bicuspid extracti...
Previous articles in this series covered the distribution and methodology of the seventh biennial JCO survey of U.S. orthodontists, analyzed trends in orthodontic economics and practice administration...
Titanium Molybdenum Alloy (TMA) has a modulus of elasticity approximately 40% that of stainless steel.1 A loop formed in TMA wire will have 40% of the load-deflection rate and 2.2 times the range of a...
Editor's Note: The following article is a response to the Editor's Corner, "Concepts to Live By", by Dr. Fred F. Schudy (JCO, March 1993).The Editor's Corner contained many statements and concepts pre...
This month's column is a follow-up to Dr. Roger Levin's article on team building (JCO, August 1993). Although it is the first contribution I have used from anyone other than a dentist, it was inspired...
Buccal tubes can usually be converted with ease. However, depending on the band manufacturer and the tooth position, removing the cap can sometimes be a problem. For example, if a molar is rotated mes...
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