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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Relating to Pediatric Dentists
Volume 50 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 2016
I recently ran into one of my orthodontic graduate students at the University of Southern California after we had completed our morning workouts in the gym. I have known this promising young man since his days as a dental student, but before this encounter, he had always been rather shy, never daring to strike up a conversation with me. There was obviously something different in his demeanor this time, since he actively sought me out and began an enthusiastic dialogue. It seems he had recently signed a contract for an associateship following his graduation, and it was located in my old hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico. At first, his line of conversation focused on the city itself. What did I think of it as a place to raise a family? What were my impressions of the local economic prospects? How is the cultural scene? What is there to do outside of work? I answered him as best I could. Albuquerque is a wonderful place both to live and practice. I indicated to the student that if there had been a dental school where I could teach, I would have been proud to stay and raise my family there. But when I asked him who the senior partner would be in his associateship, since I know many of the orthodontists in New Mexico, he suddenly returned to his customary reticence. He averted his eyes and sort of mumbled under his breath a name I had never heard. On further questioning, it turned out the reason for his reluctance was that the senior partner was not an orthodontist at all but, rather, a pediatric dentist with multiple offices who wanted to offer “in-house ortho”.
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COMMENTARY Air-Rotor Stripping
Volume 51 : Number 9 : Page 540 : Sep 2017
When this article on air-rotor stripping (ARS) by Dr. Jack Sheridan was published in the January 1985 issue of JCO, it raised more than a few eyebrows due to its radical departure from the prevailing ...
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COMMENTARY The Pendulum Appliance for Class II Non-Compliance Therapy
Volume 51 : Number 9 : Page 564 : Sep 2017
Four years ago, I was attending an orthodontic study group with several visiting orthodontists. Following our spirited morning session, I was lucky enough to be seated at lunch next to a doctor who ha...
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COMMENTARY Complex Orthodontic Treatment Using a New Protocol for the Invisalign Appliance
Volume 51 : Number 9 : Page 610 : Sep 2017
This seminal article by Dr. Robert Boyd appeared in JCO’s 40th Anniversary Issue, September 2007. As the commentator, Dr. Bob Fry, points out, the author assessed the early challenges of Invisalign treatment while pointing the way toward new possibilities for addressing more difficult cases with clear aligners.
2785.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 52 : Number 12 : Page 664 : Dec 2018
As I write this column, I have just returned from the biennial Invisalign Summit in Las Vegas. I have attended most of these meetings over the years, and I have to say that they just get better and be...
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The Biocreative Strategy Part 3: Extraction Treatment
Volume 52 : Number 8 : Page 388 : Aug 2018
Biocreative Strategy utilizes light, continuous forces while avoiding long-term posterior brackets and minimizing skeletal anchorage devices. Drs. Kim, Iskenderoglu, Kook, Chung, and Nelson demonstrate two versions of the C-wire used for en-masse retraction, along with adjustable mechanics for anterior torque control.
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Drawing the Line on Antibiotics
Volume 53 : Number 11 : Page 633 : Nov 2019
The editor of any clinical or scientific journal is routinely barraged by news releases that may or may not be relevant to the theme of the publication. I get a substantial number of announcements reg...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 54 : Number 6 : Page 324 : Jun 2020
The COVID-19 global pandemic has been a phenomenon the likes of which no one alive today has ever experienced. Nothing has ever caused the issuance of global shelter-in-place orders and closure of the...
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PEARLS
A Segmental Molar Uprighting Technique
Volume 55 : Number 2 : Page 131 : Feb 2021
Several force vectors are required to upright a horizontally impacted lower second molar. In this Pearl, a twin bracket is bonded to the impacted tooth, and a sectional nickel titanium wire is inserted to successively apply forces from different directions.
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PEARLS
Posterior Functional Bite Turbos for Sagittal Correction
Volume 54 : Number 7 : Page 435 : Jul 2021
This Pearl describes the application of functional resin turbos on the upper and lower premolars to help correct a Class II malocclusion. When used in conjunction with fixed appliances and elastics, their effect is similar to that of a Twin Block.
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 56 : Number 4 : Page 205 : Apr 2022
Homer’s The Odyssey is considered to be the world’s first novel. This epic poem, written around the 8th century BCE, tells the story of King Odysseus’s tumultuous 10-year journey home following the 10...
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DIGITAL ORTHO LAB
New Intraoral Scanning Technique for a Replacement Miniscrew-Assisted Appliance
Volume 56 : Number 11 : Page 678 : Nov 2022
In this month’s installment, the authors describe a fully digital workflow for adding expansion capacity to a boneborne palatal expander (MARPE). The replacement expander is virtually designed before removing the original appliance, allowing the new MARPE to be delivered without a delay.
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Understanding "Flip, Don't Switch"
Volume 59 : Number 10 : Page 674 : Oct 2025
Drs. Kravitz, Miller, Valverde, Weissheimer, and Akyalçin clarify the frequently misunderstood mnemonic for reversing a bracket’s torque and show how it can be applied to add labial root torque to palatally displaced upper lateral incisors, improve lower incisor root positions, and adjust canine torque.
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JCO ROUNDTABLE
Volume 60 : Number 1 : Page 7 : Jan 2026
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.
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Orthodontics Aboard the S.S. Hope
Volume 2 : Number 5 : Page 240 : May 1968
Project HOPE is an independent, nonprofit corporation whose operating revenue comes from private individuals, groups, business and organized labor. The S.S. HOPE is a former Navy hospital ship which i...
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JCO Interviews Morton Cohen and Elliott Silverman on Indirect Bonded Practice
Volume 8 : Number 7 : Page 384 : Jul 1974
384-jco-img-10.jpg 384-jco-img-11.jpg Completely Indirect Bonded Practice GOTTLIEB Is it correct that both of you are using an indirect technique and bonding all your attachments? SILVERMAN With the...
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Volume 24 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1990
This month's topics are laboratory work and moving molars distally.1. What percentage of your laboratory work is done in your office ? While less than 8% of those responding reported doing all their l...
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A Fixed-Removable Approach to Presurgical Orthodontic Treatment
Volume 24 : Number 5 : Page 0 : May 1990
Orthodontic treatment is usually required prior to orthognathic surgery to coordinate the arches and optimize the occlusion. Orthodontic aims often include relief of crowding, alignment within the arc...
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Volume 26 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1992
This month's topics are positioner appliances and employee embezzlement.1. In what percentage of your cases do you use a positioner appliance?Although 77% of the respondents said they used positioners...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Management Consultants: Do They Really Help?
Volume 28 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1994
Dr. Ronald Mackley decided to hire a management consultant after reading in the 1981 JCO Orthodontic Practice Study that practices using consultants had above-average patient starts and income.1 It sh...
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