THE EDITOR'S CORNERYou Have No Enemies, You Say?NEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MSEvery January issue of JCO focuses on a single, pressing topic. In recent years, we’ve explored airway orthodontics, tooth substitution, and treatment failures. This year’s issue examines the rise of ... |
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JCO ROUNDTABLEManaging Erroneous CareNEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MS, GAYLE GLENN DDS, MSD, BILL LAYMAN DMD, MBA, BJÖRN LUDWIG DMD, MSD, RAVINDRA NANDA BDS, MDS, PhD, JAE HYUN PARK DMD, MSD, MS, PhD, VISHNU RAJ BDS, MSFS, MSLeaders in orthodontics examine how diagnostic failures, aligner misuse, airway-driven treatment claims, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence can contribute to iatrogenic outcomes. The discussion emphasizes clinical responsibility, decision-making limits, and practical strategies for recognizing and managing erroneous care. |
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The Mewing TrendNICKY STANFORD BSc (Hons), BDS, MSc, MFDS RCS, MOrth RCS, FDS RCS, FHEAThe evolution of mewing is traced from a fringe orthodontic concept to a widely promoted social media phenomenon. The article critically reviews the scientific evidence behind claims of facial growth modification, while offering guidance for clinicians faced with patient misconceptions. |
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PEARLSPremature Implant Placement and Prolonged Orthodontic TreatmentBJÖRN LUDWIG DMD, MSD, PhD, NIKOLAS WILHELM DMD, MSc, LEVENTE SZEGEDI DMDA compromised anterior implant case illustrates the long-term consequences of premature implant placement and inadequate interdisciplinary coordination. Through diagnostic reassessment, digital setup, and carefully controlled mechanics, this demonstrates how a stable and acceptable outcome can still be achieved. |
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Treatment of Complications Associated with Advanced Lightwire Functional Appliance Therapy in Adult PatientsSEONG-HUN (SUNNY) KIM DMD, MSD, PhD, JUNG JIN PARK DDS, MSD, PhDDocumented adult cases are used to analyze severe clinical complications associated with functional “growth appliance” therapy. The authors highlight biologic limitations, treatment instability, and the challenges of retreatment when appliances are promoted beyond their orthodontic indications. |
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Detrimental Effects Associated with the Anterior Growth Guidance ApplianceNEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MS, CLAIRE SHULTS DDS, MSD, JEFFREY C. MILLER DDS, KELTON T. STEWART DDS, MSThrough a detailed patient history and clinical documentation, the authors explore the biomechanics of AGGA therapy and clarify why toothborne appliances cannot produce skeletal growth in adults. The article underscores how misinterpretation of treatment effects can result in irreversible periodontal and dental damage. |
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The Fallacy of "Extraction Regret Syndrome"JEFFREY C. MILLER DDS, GRACE E. HUTCHINSON, COLIN RICHMAN DMD, BDS, LDS RCS, HDDThe concept of extraction regret is examined as a cultural and clinical phenomenon influenced by misinformation. Using CBCT-based assessment, the authors focus on alveolar boundary conditions, biologic constraints, and the periodontal risks associated with orthodontic tooth movement. |
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Product News in January 2026 IssuePRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO. |
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Continuing Education from January 2026 Issue (questions only)Click here to download a PDF of the printed questions from the journal for reference. CE tests must be taken online. When you are ready, go here to take the quiz. |
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Every January issue of JCO focuses on a single, pressing topic. In recent years, we’ve explored airway orthodontics, tooth substitution, and treatment failures. This year’s issue examines the rise of ...
Leaders in orthodontics examine how diagnostic failures, aligner misuse, airway-driven treatment claims, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence can contribute to iatrogenic outcomes. The discussion emphasizes clinical responsibility, decision-making limits, and practical strategies for recognizing and managing erroneous care.
The evolution of mewing is traced from a fringe orthodontic concept to a widely promoted social media phenomenon. The article critically reviews the scientific evidence behind claims of facial growth modification, while offering guidance for clinicians faced with patient misconceptions.
A compromised anterior implant case illustrates the long-term consequences of premature implant placement and inadequate interdisciplinary coordination. Through diagnostic reassessment, digital setup, and carefully controlled mechanics, this demonstrates how a stable and acceptable outcome can still be achieved.
Documented adult cases are used to analyze severe clinical complications associated with functional “growth appliance” therapy. The authors highlight biologic limitations, treatment instability, and the challenges of retreatment when appliances are promoted beyond their orthodontic indications.
Through a detailed patient history and clinical documentation, the authors explore the biomechanics of AGGA therapy and clarify why toothborne appliances cannot produce skeletal growth in adults. The article underscores how misinterpretation of treatment effects can result in irreversible periodontal and dental damage.
The concept of extraction regret is examined as a cultural and clinical phenomenon influenced by misinformation. Using CBCT-based assessment, the authors focus on alveolar boundary conditions, biologic constraints, and the periodontal risks associated with orthodontic tooth movement.
PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.
Click here to download a PDF of the printed questions from the journal for reference. CE tests must be taken online. When you are ready, go here to take the quiz.
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