THE EDITOR'S CORNERWorth Your SaltNEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MSThe word “salary” comes from the Latin salarium, derived from sal, meaning “salt”—an essential commodity in ancient Rome used to preserve food. Roman soldiers were sometimes paid in salt, a reminder t... |
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Perception of Anterior Interdental Spacing Among LaypersonsWILLIAM P. MORROW DDS, MS, DANIEL RINCHUSE DMD, MDS, MS, PhD, THOMAS ZULLO PhDAn observational cross-sectional perception study evaluates whether laypersons aged 18-34 can distinguish a true maxillary median diastema from an open gingival or incisal embrasure, and compares the esthetic ratings assigned to each configuration. |
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Adjusting Elastic Forces During Protraction Facemask TherapyKYLE MALSTROM DDS, MSD, VESNA-LEA FERRER DMD, DDS, PhD, STEPHEN YEN DMD, PhDThe authors offer several methods of adjusting facemask appliances, including adjustment of the elastics or reshaping of the frame, to maintain desired force levels as the maxilla is being protracted, and recommend checking the force at every appointment. |
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PEARLSSequential Mesialization of Posterior Teeth: A Simple, Intra-Arch TechniqueOSAMA ALALI DDS, MSD, PhDThis Pearl describes a clinical procedure combining open-coil springs and Class I elastics to achieve unilateral mesialization of posterior teeth while minimizing adverse effects on anterior anchorage without the need for temporary anchorage devices or laboratory procedures. |
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Orthodontic Treatment in Patients with Amelogenesis ImperfectaJAMES NOBLE BSc, DDS, MSc, YONA VANDERSLUIS-SOLOMON DDS, MSc, NEAL D. KRAVITZ DMD, MSThe authors review key considerations in treatment planning and provide clinical recommendations for orthodontic management of patients who present with this rare developmental disorder, including bonding protocols, treatment timing relative to skeletal maturity, and coordination with the restorative dentist. |
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ALIGNER CORNERTreatment of a Pseudo-Class III Malocclusion with Clear Aligners and Reverse Twin BlocksTIANYOU WU BDS, LI MEI BDS, MDS, DDS, PhDClear aligners incorporating reverse twin blocks are used to achieve immediate bite opening and functional correction in early interceptive treatment of a patient with a pseudo-Class III malocclusion, with the anterior crossbite corrected in five months. |
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Robots Are Real—and They're Here Now: A Clinician's Perspective on Emerging Robotics in OrthodonticsMARC S. LEMCHEN DMDDr. Lemchen describes how his search for an orthodontic practice robot led him to found a company offering robotic solutions for escorting patients, delivering supplies, automating sterilization, and conversing with patients and parents and offers a return-on-investment analysis based on his own practice. |
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DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGE #16Part 2: TreatmentEHAB BENNASIR DDS, MSD, SHAWN L. MILLER DMD, MMScIn this monthly column, Contributing Editors Gayle Glenn, DDS, MSD, and Shawn L. Miller, DMD, MMSc, present a case to challenge your diagnosis and treatment-planning skills. The initial records for th... |
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DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGE #17Part 1: PresentationSUMITRA REDDY BDS, MDS, POOJA HARISH BDS, MDS, PGDBEME, PGDCEIn this monthly column, Contributing Editors Gayle Glenn, DDS, MSD, and Shawn L. Miller, DMD, MMSc, present a case to challenge your diagnostic and treatment-planning skills. Review the initial record... |
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Continuing Education from the August 2026 (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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Product News in the August 2026 IssuePRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO. |
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CASE REPORTMaxillary Expansion with the Invisalign Palatal ExpanderWADDAH SABOUNI DDS, PhD, SILVIA CARUSO DDS, MDSOpening of the midpalatal suture is demonstrated in early treatment of a growing patient, using a series of Invisalign Palatal Expanders followed by Invisalign Palatal Holders. |
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The word “salary” comes from the Latin salarium, derived from sal, meaning “salt”—an essential commodity in ancient Rome used to preserve food. Roman soldiers were sometimes paid in salt, a reminder t...
An observational cross-sectional perception study evaluates whether laypersons aged 18-34 can distinguish a true maxillary median diastema from an open gingival or incisal embrasure, and compares the esthetic ratings assigned to each configuration.
The authors offer several methods of adjusting facemask appliances, including adjustment of the elastics or reshaping of the frame, to maintain desired force levels as the maxilla is being protracted, and recommend checking the force at every appointment.
This Pearl describes a clinical procedure combining open-coil springs and Class I elastics to achieve unilateral mesialization of posterior teeth while minimizing adverse effects on anterior anchorage without the need for temporary anchorage devices or laboratory procedures.
The authors review key considerations in treatment planning and provide clinical recommendations for orthodontic management of patients who present with this rare developmental disorder, including bonding protocols, treatment timing relative to skeletal maturity, and coordination with the restorative dentist.
Clear aligners incorporating reverse twin blocks are used to achieve immediate bite opening and functional correction in early interceptive treatment of a patient with a pseudo-Class III malocclusion, with the anterior crossbite corrected in five months.
Dr. Lemchen describes how his search for an orthodontic practice robot led him to found a company offering robotic solutions for escorting patients, delivering supplies, automating sterilization, and conversing with patients and parents and offers a return-on-investment analysis based on his own practice.
In this monthly column, Contributing Editors Gayle Glenn, DDS, MSD, and Shawn L. Miller, DMD, MMSc, present a case to challenge your diagnosis and treatment-planning skills. The initial records for th...
In this monthly column, Contributing Editors Gayle Glenn, DDS, MSD, and Shawn L. Miller, DMD, MMSc, present a case to challenge your diagnostic and treatment-planning skills. Review the initial record...
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.
PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.
Opening of the midpalatal suture is demonstrated in early treatment of a growing patient, using a series of Invisalign Palatal Expanders followed by Invisalign Palatal Holders.
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