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Volume 12 : Number 6 : Page 395 : Jun 1978
The most recent evidence that we have about the economics of orthodontic practice is published in this issue of JCO (Orthodontic Economic Index--1978 by Bud Schulman). Along with the AAO Manpower stud...
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Orthodontic Economic Index--1978
Volume 12 : Number 6 : Page 424 : Jun 1978
The orthodontic economic index presented here was derived from an analysis of over 200 orthodontic practices established for five years or longer. No new practices were included, and high and low extr...
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A Simplified Bonding Procedure for Metal and Plastic Brackets
Volume 13 : Number 4 : Page 256 : Apr 1979
A new bracket adhesive--Unique--bonds both mesh-base or perforated-base metal and plastic brackets. This material is self-curing, does not require the use of an ultraviolet light, and has the advantag...
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Volume 13 : Number 9 : Page 569 : Sep 1979
In the past few issues of JCO, some important observations have been made about cephalometrics. They bear repeating. Dr. McHorris in an article in this issue says: If one believes in the importance of...
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Orthodontic Scheduling and the Two-Income Family
Volume 14 : Number 6 : Page 422 : Jun 1980
One of our colleagues wanted to find out what his patients and their parents thought of his practice--what was right about it and, more importantly, what was wrong with it. So, he simply asked them vi...
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Orthodontic Economic Index--1980
Volume 14 : Number 7 : Page 459 : Jul 1980
The orthodontic economic index presented here was derived from an analysis of over 200 orthodontic practices established for five years or longer. No new practices were included, and high and low extr...
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Volume 15 : Number 4 : Page 279 : Apr 1981
Temporomandibular joint problems are more often caused by muscle spasms resulting from occlusal interferences than any other single cause. One of the accepted treatment procedures has been occlusal eq...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Is There a Functional Appliance in Your Future?
Volume 16 : Number 1 : Page 9 : Jan 1982
Is There a Functional Appliance in Your Future?Will 1982 be the year of the functional appliances? Considering the relatively small amount of hard data that has been available with regard to the effic...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Is There an "Art" of Japanese Orthodontic Practice Management
Volume 16 : Number 11 : Page 715 : Nov 1982
Is There an ''Art'' of Japanese Orthodontic Practice Management?In common with a great many other people, I have done a considerable amount of reading about what has come to be known as the art of Jap...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Is There an Orthodontic Myopia?
Volume 16 : Number 12 : Page 787 : Dec 1982
Is There an Orthodontic Myopia?In a landmark article entitled "Marketing Myopia", Theodore Levitt pointed out that the railroads in this country did not stop growing because of a decline in the need f...
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Updating the Bonded Herbst Appliance
Volume 17 : Number 2 : Page 122 : Feb 1983
A design modification of the Herbst appliance which incorporated a mandibular acrylic splint has been described recently.1 By substituting an acrylic splint for the stainless steel bands of the earlie...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 18 : Number 8 : Page 529 : Aug 1984
Room at the Top At the bottom of any profession is that small number of practitioners who are perceived by their peers to have failed to deliver acceptable standards of care. Their failure is rarely c...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
The State-of-the-Art Orthodontist
Volume 18 : Number 11 : Page 769 : Nov 1984
The State of-the-Art Orthodontist Most orthodontists would describe themselves as offering conventional orthodontic treatment to children and adults. Virtually all practices treat some adults. Possibl...
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You Never Have a Second Chance To Make a Good First Impression
Volume 19 : Number 1 : Page 62 : Jan 1985
Could your staff be better missionaries for your practice? Effective communication skills are not innate; they must be learned and practiced daily. Staff members who know how to communicate effectivel...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Reception Desk: Placement and Design
Volume 19 : Number 10 : Page 722 : Oct 1985
The shape and location of the reception desk vary greatly from office to office and can have a major effect on the size and seating arrangement of the reception room. Receptionists forced to communica...
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Overcoming Fingersucking Habits
Volume 20 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 1986
Methods advocated for controlling fingersucking habits have included intraoral appliances,1,2 plaster-of-paris thumb spica,3 and pinning or tying children's hands to their sides.4 In addition to these...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 20 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 1986
The Process of CaringThe three most important principles of a successful professional practice are availability, affability, and ability--in that order. Like most principles of life, they are easier t...
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Interchangeable Quick-Mounted Study Models
Volume 20 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1986
Orthodontists who want to mount diagnostic study models usually need several articulators-- one in the lab, one in the consultation room or private office, one at the outside lab for appliance constru...
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Volume 20 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1986
1. What is your preferred retention procedure? Have you noticed differences in relapse with or without retention? How do you handle patient cooperation in the retention period? Types of Retainers Read...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 21 : Number 4 : Page 209 : Apr 1987
The Essence of DiagnosisOne of the most valuable lessons I ever learned was from an art teacher, rather than a dental professor or orthodontic colleague. It was the only art class I ever took, and alt...
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