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3041.
JCO ROUNDTABLE
Clinical Practice in the Pandemic Era
Volume 54 : Number 6 : Page 325 : Jun 2020
An international panel of JCO editors discusses their modifications of orthodontic treatment methods since reopening after the COVID-19 shutdown. Topics include personal protective equipment, scheduling changes, retention protocols, virtual visits, remote monitoring, patient communications, and the financial impact of the pandemic.
3042.
THE CUTTING EDGE
Design and Manufacturing of a Fully Digital Palatal Expander Without Physical Models
Volume 54 : Number 8 : Page 445 : Aug 2020
Dr. Battista and colleagues describe a fully digital workflow for computer-aided fabrication of a rapid palatal expander. Steps include design of the anchorage structure, placement of a virtual attachment, positioning of the expansion screw, addition of auxiliaries, 3D printing by the laboratory, and delivery to the patient.
3043.
MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Volume 54 : Number 3 : Page 171 : Mar 2021
Dr. Fred Fink reviews the advantages and disadvantages of “phasing out” a practice for retirement, based on his own recent experience. A phase-out checklist and sample spreadsheet for keeping track of patient balances and finish dates are provided.
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OVERVIEW
Volume 57 : Number 1 : Page 9 : Jan 2023
Hybrid aligner mechanics utilize the advantages of clear aligners while accounting for their limitations in producing certain tooth movements. Drs. Kravitz, Miller, Bowman, and Wilmes review applications of clear aligners in combination with fixed appliances, laboratory-fabricated devices, and various auxiliaries.
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 1 : Number 10 : Page 5 : Aug 2019
The Journal of Clinical Orthodontics is about much more than excellent treatment results; it’s also about practice management and the business of orthodontics. With that in mind, JCO editors have gath...
3046.
Flexible, Translucent 3D-Printed Models for Indirect Bonding
Volume 58 : Number 3 : Page 190 : Mar 2024
Dr. Kalange presents a reliable digital workflow for indirect bonding with 3D-printed models. Instead of the standard resin, he uses a customized mixture to produce translucent working models. Bracket placement, transfer trays, and bonding procedures are also reviewed and illustrated.
3047.
Orthodontic Treatment of an Adult Patient with Cleft Lip and Palate
Volume 58 : Number 8 : Page 20240801 : Aug 2024
The surgical correction of a cleft lip and palate can affect subsequent jaw growth and tooth alignment, necessitating future orthodontic treatment. In this article, the authors outline the treatment of an adult patient with a surgically repaired unilateral transforaminal cleft.
3048.
JCO INTERVIEWS
Dr. Bill Layman on Corporate Orthodontics Part I
Volume 58 : Number 9 : Page 553 : Sep 2024
Dr. Layman has a unique perspective on the recent emergence of corporate orthodontics, having completed a Master of Business Administration degree at the University of Pennsylvania. The first part of this three-part interview covers the role of private equity in orthodontic service organizations.
3049.
THE READERS' CORNER
Volume 59 : Number 3 : Page 196 : Mar 2025
In the second half of this two-part survey of retention protocols, Dr. Kazmierski reviews JCO readers’ answers to questions about fixed retainers and common practices for supervising retention.
3050.
MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Ask an Expert: Increasing Referrals from General Dentists
Volume 59 : Number 5 : Page 341 : May 2025
Dr. Levin, the CEO of Levin Group, a leading orthodontic management consulting firm, outlines the most effective approaches to building relationships with general dentists to increase patient referrals.
3051.
Versatility of Elastomeric Ligatures with Occlusal Guards
Volume 60 : Number 4 : Page 264 : Apr 2026
Elastomeric ligatures with occlusal guards, originally designed to protect maxillary incisors from ceramic bracket contact in deep-bite cases, are reintroduced with updated clinical indications and techniques. The authors illustrate their utility across bracket materials and patient presentations, including bite disocclusion, anterior crossbite correction, and soft-tissue protection, positioning these simple auxiliaries as practical, underutilized tools for contemporary clinical practice.
3052.
New Edgewise Bracket with Rounded Slot and Variable Ligation
Volume 29 : Number 6 : Page 398 : Jun 1995
One of the most important issues in edgewise treatment is the friction between bracket and archwire. In sliding mechanics, such as distal movement of a canine into a first premolar extraction site, me...
3053.
THE READERS' CORNER
Maxillary Molar Distalization and Staff Salaries
Volume 28 : Number 6 : Page 361 : Jun 1994
How often do you attempt to distalize maxillary molars? More than half of the respondents (57%) reported attempting molar distalization "frequently" in their practices. The remaining 43% said they did...
3054.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 28 : Number 2 : Page 69 : Feb 1994
Nothing so challenges a professional as to learn that a principle once accepted as absolute may no longer have relevance, practicality, or validity. Twenty-five years ago, I felt behaviorism might hol...
3055.
THE READERS' CORNER
Oral Hygiene and OSHA Compliance
Volume 27 : Number 12 : Page 687 : Dec 1993
What do you do if a new patient presents with poor oral hygiene? Virtually all the orthodontists responded that they would not start treatment. They would first show concern and explain to the patient...
3056.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 27 : Number 7 : Page 357 : Jul 1993
This past winter a huge storm of a scope greater than the blizzard of 1888 lashed the entire East Coast of the United States with cyclonic winds and buried it under mountains of snow. Hundreds of peop...
3057.
'Animated' Orthodontic Treatment Planning
Volume 27 : Number 7 : Page 361 : Jul 1993
Vast amounts of time and energy have been devoted to developing analyses that will help orthodontists decide how best to improve patients' facial appearance and balance. Most of this effort has been d...
3058.
Simultaneous Torquing and Intrusion Auxiliary
Volume 27 : Number 6 : Page 305 : Jun 1993
Several different orthodontic approaches have evolved for intrusion of the maxillary incisors.1-4 Whatever method is used, the control and stabilization of posterior anchorage is imperative, since inc...
3059.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 27 : Number 3 : Page 121 : Mar 1993
As we grow older, we become less and less sure of many things. So when we come to the end of a professional career, as I have, and still feel strongly about certain concepts, there is a good possibili...
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Shear Bond Strengths and Effects on Enamel of Two Ceramic Brackets
Volume 27 : Number 2 : Page 83 : Feb 1993
Because ceramic brackets will not bond chemically with adhesives, manufacturers must use mechanical undercuts, a coating of silica and a silane coupling agent, or both to bond these brackets to enamel...
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