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THE READERS' CORNER
Volume 51 : Number 5 : Page 303 : May 2018
JCO readers respond to questions about their use of temporary anchorage devices. Topics include miniscrew preferences, insertion procedures, mechanics, clinical situations, and potential complications.
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Strategies for Bracket Placement Based on Smile Esthetics
Volume 53 : Number 6 : Page 326 : Jun 2019
Our concept of facial beauty has evolved in recent years. In this article, Drs. Balut, Sarver, and Popnikolov propose a method of bracket positioning that accounts for such characteristics as gingival contour, smile height, smile width, and smile arc accentuation from premolar to premolar.
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Back-to-Work Coronavirus Infection Control
Volume 54 : Number 5 : Page 268 : May 2020
Jackie Dorst, a noted expert on infection control, discusses implementation of the ADA’s “Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit” in orthodontic practices. Topics covered include welcome back reassurance, pre-appointment screening, patient registration, reception area preparation, chairside procedures, and staff protection.
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MASTER CLINICIAN
David B. Kennedy, BDS, MSD, FRCD(C)
Volume 55 : Number 6 : Page 327 : Jun 2021
In this interview, Dr. Kennedy describes his diagnostic and mechanical principles for early treatment. Numerous case histories illustrate crossbite correction, slow maxillary expansion, management of ectopic canines and crowding, serial extraction, and preferred appliances.
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Tongue Tamers for Rapid Open-Bite Closure
Volume 56 : Number 6 : Page 326 : Jun 2022
Dr. Voudouris presents a habit-breaking protocol to overcome the anterior tongue positioning that can lead to open bite. His Aligner Tongue Tamers are perforated, unfilled lingual attachment wells. A bonded version, Tongue Stars are lingual metal buttons with rounded protrusions.
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2023 AAO CONVENTION
Volume 57 : Number 2 : Page 126 : Feb 2023
JCO presents its annual preview of the AAO convention city. Chicago weather, transportation, architecture, tours, attractions, cultural and sporting events, restaurants, and nightlife are all covered. Telephone numbers and addresses are provided, and links to appropriate websites are included.
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Attracting Patients to Your Practice
Volume 44 : Number 1 : Page 47 : Aug 2010
Originally published in January 2010 Orthodontists have always accepted the challenges of keeping abreast with advances in the profession and perfecting new techniques to better serve their patients. ...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Operating Principles for Orthodontic Practices
Volume 58 : Number 12 : Page 758 : Dec 2024
Drawing on over 40 years of experience as a consultant, Joan Garbo presents eight key operating principles essential to managing an orthodontic practice, covering how to communicate effectively, hire employees who share your practice’s values, and successfully handle patient complaints.
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Volume 30 : Number 8 : Page 428 : Aug 1996
Preformed molar bands have been used by orthodontists for nearly half a century. Early stainless steel bands were anatomically crude and difficult to adapt to the teeth without creating cement lines. ...
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Volume 31 : Number 8 : Page 503 : Aug 1997
The acid-etch technique introduced by Buonocore in 1955 dramatically altered the practice of orthodontics.1 Composite bonding adhesives, however, have disadvantages that include decalcification around...
3151.
Clinical Use of the Churro Jumper
Volume 32 : Number 12 : Page 731 : Dec 1998
Creekmore recently noted that the easiest task for orthodontists is to align the teeth correctly within the individual jaws.1 This can be done with or without extractions, with or without favorable gr...
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Criteria Used by General Dentists To Choose an Orthodontist
Volume 33 : Number 2 : Page 87 : Feb 1999
Orthodontists have always relied heavily on referrals from general practitioners for the majority of their patients.1 However, recent changes in the management of dental and orthodontic practices have...
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Ideal Appliance Placement with APC Brackets and Indirect Bonding
Volume 33 : Number 9 : Page 516 : Sep 1999
Today's orthodontic appliances are engineered to minuscule tolerances, with tip, torque, and rotation measured in increments of single degrees, using powerful technical equipment and computer-aided de...
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Fiber-Reinforced Composites in Orthodontics
Volume 34 : Number 5 : Page 271 : May 2000
We are entering a new era of orthodontics in which fiber-reinforced composites can change the concept, mechanics, and application of fixed appliances through the use of a preimpregnated material or "...
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OVERVIEW
Intra-Arch Maxillary Molar Distalization Appliances for Class II Correction
Volume 38 : Number 9 : Page 505 : Sep 2004
About a third of all orthodontic patients are treated for Class II malocclusions.1,2 These patients represent a heterogeneous population, with many different etiologies accounting for similar intraora...
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The Anterior Biteplane Nightguard for Neuromuscular Deprogramming
Volume 42 : Number 2 : Page 84 : Feb 2008
Referring dentists often consult orthodontists about the appropriate types of nightguards for patients with TMJ dysfunction. The standard full-coverage, flat-plane splint is often found to be ineffect...
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ROUND TABLE Owning, Planning, and Equipping an Orthodontic Office, Part I
Volume 6 : Number 4 : Page 220 : Apr 1972
JCO is grateful to the members of this group who devoted one full meeting of their study club to a round table discussion with the editor on owning, planning and equipping an orthodontic office. GOTTL...
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The Centric Relation Tooth Positioner: Its Use as a Finishing Appliance for Modern Orthodontics
Volume 12 : Number 1 : Page 24 : Jan 1978
Occlusion is the Medium of Dentistry, the central hub of the wheel, from which radiates all of the fields of dentistry. Its understanding is basic and application of its principles is essential, if we...
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A Light Force Edgewise Technique to Control Anterior Overbite by Prior Cuspid Positioning
Volume 13 : Number 7 : Page 457 : Jul 1979
This is an edgewise technique which uses light forces to retract and position the cuspids with zero frictional resistance, and control anterior overbite, while conserving anchorage. Extraoral anchorag...
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The Short Face Patient: Surgical-Orthodontic Treatment Options
Volume 16 : Number 10 : Page 668 : Oct 1982
The clinical and cephalometric radiographic characteristics of individuals with a short face have been mentioned in the literature (Schudy, 1966; Sassouni, 1969; Willmar, 1974; Bell, 1977). Recently, ...
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