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October 2009
Volume 43, Issue 10

THE EDITOR'S CORNER

A Shift in Paradigm

ROBERT G. KEIM DDS, EdD, PhD

The Encarta online dictionary defines a paradigm shift as "a radical change in somebodys basic assumptions about or approach to something". Our specialty is indeed in the midst of several paradigm shi...

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2009 JCO Orthodontic Practice Study, Part 1: Trends

ROBERT G. KEIM DDS, EdD, PhD, EUGENE L. GOTTLIEB DDS, ALLEN H. NELSON PhD, DAVID S. VOGELS III

This article describes trends in the economics and administration of U.S. orthodontic practices over the quarter-century since the first biennial JCO Orthodontic Practice Study was conducted in 1981. ...

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2009 JCO ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE STUDY: ECONOMICS AND PRACTICE ADMINISTRATION (complete tables)

ROBERT G. KEIM DDS, EdD, PhD, EUGENE L. GOTTLIEB DDS, ALLEN H. NELSON PhD, DAVID S. VOGELS III

Click here to download the complete tables for the 2009 Practice Study.

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Biomechanics and the Paradigm Shift in Orthodontic Treatment Planning

S. JACK BURROW DDS, MS

The current trend in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment is toward an increasing emphasis on the soft-tissue relationships that affect display of the teeth, accompanied by a declining emphasis on the ...

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Clinical Implications of the University of Washington Post-Retention Studies

ROBERT M. LITTLE DDS

Dr. Robert Little began his teaching career at the University of Maryland after graduating from the University of Washington orthodontic program in 1970. Later he returned to UW to teach and work towa...

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A New Approach to Indirect Bonding

AKHTER HUSAIN MDS, TARIQ ANSARI BDS, MDS, ROHAN MASCARENHAS MDS, SANDEEP SHETTY MDS

In addition to being a highly technique-sensitive procedure, indirect bonding has two significant disadvantages. First, the occlusogingival insertion of a transfer tray causes the adhesive-coated brac...

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CASE REPORT

Maxillary Expander for Treatment of Unilateral Posterior Crossbite with Anterior Open Bite

ANKUR AGGARWAL BDS, MDS, NANDAKISHORE P. BDS, MDS, U.S. KRISHNA NAYAK BDS, MDS

Anterior open bite is one of the most difficult malocclusions to treat because it is often caused by multiple interacting factors and is frequently associated with other anteroposterior, transverse, a...

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PEARLS

Modification of a Cheek Retractor for High-Volume Evacuation

ROOPAK D. NAIK BDS, MDS, HARSHAVARDHAN KIDIYOOR BDS, MDS, AMEET V. REVANKAR BDS, MDS, SANJAY V. GANESHKAR BDS, MDS, MDO RCPS

Simultaneous cheek retraction and high-volume evacuation are desirable for many moisture-sensitive tasks such as bracket bonding, but generally require a chairside assistant. We have modified a standa...

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