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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.
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Volume 58 : Number 9 : Page 567 : Sep 2024
High-frequency neuromodulation is the use of an electrical stimulus to modify nerve function. Drs. Haralambidis and Nicozisis summarize the science behind this technique and provide instructions for using the Dental Pain Eraser, a device that uses neuromodulation to relieve patient pain during orthodontic procedures.
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Cantilever Mechanics for Treatment of Impacted Canines
Volume 34 : Number 11 : Page 647 : Nov 2000
In the total force system produced by a set of brackets and continuous archwires, the forces placed on each individual tooth cannot be measured by the orthodontist.1 The major drawback of such a forc...
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Orthognatic Surgery Combined with Clear Aligner Therapy
Volume 55 : Number 1 : Page 44 : Jan 2021
Drs. Lou and Caminiti provide recommendations for surgical-orthodontic treatment with clear aligners, including a typical workflow for presurgical orthodontics, tips for prescribing aligners, effective methods of temporary maxillomandibular fixation, and techniques for postoperative management.
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Clinical Consequences of Splint-Induced Malocclusions
Volume 58 : Number 11 : Page 680 : Nov 2024
Drs. Greene and Ditmarov review the historical beliefs behind splint therapy in TMD treatment, recount several cases of iatrogenic changes caused by improper splint use, and discuss current evidence-based protocols for managing TMD with oral appliances.
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Overhead Reduction: Is Bigger Always Better?
Volume 28 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 1994
Businesses all over the world, and especially in the United States, are attempting to downsize, streamline, and reduce the number of their employees and the size of their plants. One company after ano...
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Volume 29 : Number 7 : Page 401 : Jul 1996
Managed care is a combination of big-business management and health care, created primarily by insurance companies. In the past, insurance offered protection against catastrophic accidents, fires, and...
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CASE REPORT
Orthodontic Eruption of an Impacted and Dilacerated Maxillary Central Incisor
Volume 54 : Number 12 : Page 201201 : Dec 2020
Impacted upper incisors in the early mixed dentition are challenging to treat, especially when associated with dilaceration. This case is managed by orthodontic space opening, followed by traction of the impacted incisor into the arch and then conventional four-second-premolar extraction treatment.
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Volume 32 : Number 1 : Page 35 : Jan 1998
When orthodontists discuss the practice of the future, the conversation usually turns to the problem of eliminating paper from daily operations. In a busy practice, trying to keep track of patient fil...
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Volume 2 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 1968
Appointments The proper use of the appointment book will create an efficient, well-run office and pleasant relationships with patients. I have designed a loose-leaf appointment book which, when open, ...
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The Use of the Chin Cap in Class III Therapy
Volume 2 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 1968
172-jco-img-0.jpgA review of the literature shows a diversity of opinion about the effectiveness of extraoral anchorage in the management of the Class III malocclusion. On the basis of long-time clini...
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Volume 5 : Number 3 : Page 170 : Mar 1971
Management Hints--Intra-Office CommunicationCommunication is the key to a smoothly functioning office where the status of each patient is constantly monitored and any communication concerning a patien...
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Volume 8 : Number 2 : Page 73 : Feb 1974
There have been a number of unrelated news stories in the past few months each of which has a special implication for the future of dentistry in this country. Not too long ago, the Federal government ...
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Volume 14 : Number 3 : Page 176 : Mar 1980
Every orthodontist must confront the problem of the uncooperative patient. Many will use their experiences as parents as their model for the management of the problem. Others may use their recollectio...
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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 16 : Number 7 : Page 431 : Jul 1982
There is a great deal of euphoria these days about a decline in the Consumer Price Index which orthodontists need to put in some perspective. While some economists have reservations with regard to the...
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Volume 16 : Number 8 : Page 501 : Aug 1982
Approximately 1600 orthodontic auxiliaries attended the annual meeting of the American Association of Orthodontists in Atlanta this year and there was an excellent program especially for them. The siz...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Are Your Treatment Guidance Systems On "GO"?
Volume 17 : Number 1 : Page 9 : Jan 1983
Are Your Treatment Guidance Systems on "GO"? Treatment monitoring is an essential management tool in orthodontics for the control of treatment flow. It is a calendar of expectations with regard to the...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 18 : Number 2 : Page 77 : Feb 1984
Watch Those BAs, CAs, and EsBroken appointments (BAs), cancelled appointments (CAs), and emergency appointments (Es) create multiple problems in keeping the appointment schedule on time and finishing ...
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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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