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Volume 29 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 1995
New technology used in manufacturing orthodontic wires and brackets has allowed clinicians to reduce the forces used to move teeth and thus to achieve a more biocompatible intervention with less patie...
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Class II Correction with Weekly Changes of Computer-Generated Aligners: Distalize or Jump?
Volume 52 : Number 12 : Page 684 : Dec 2018
Pros and cons of the two default staging protocols for Invisalign Class II treatment are discussed by Drs. Vicki Vlaskalic and Hiroshi Samoto. As seen in two typical patients, the sequential distalization program is probably more appropriate than the elastic simulation program for severe discrepancies.
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OVERVIEW
Indications and Management Protocol for the Use of Splints with the "Surgery First" Approach
Volume 55 : Number 8 : Page 463 : Aug 2021
Dr. Pelo and colleagues review the functions and wear duration of four different types of occlusal splints for use in “surgery first” cases. Two clinical cases demonstrate their approach to splint management, which allows them to treat even complex malocclusions.
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JCO ROUNDTABLE
Volume 58 : Number 12 : Page 734 : Dec 2024
This Roundtable brings together panelists with differing opinions on the indications and protocols for maxillary expansion in early treatment. Participants discuss the appropriate ages for treatment and debate whether expansion should be prescribed for sleep-disordered breathing or to avoid future extractions.
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JCO Interviews Dr. Homer W. Phillips on Computers in Orthodontic Practice, Part 2
Volume 17 : Number 12 : Page 819 : Dec 1983
DR. GOTTLIEB Is it hard to make a mistake in buying hardware, provided that you've taken care of language capability and bought programs that suit your practice? DR. PHILLIPS I'd say it is extremely e...
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A Technique for Early Class II Treatment, Part II: Fine Points and Pitfalls in the Use of MED
Volume 2 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1968
Part I of this series (JPO, February 1968) outlined a technique which is useful in the reduction of Class II malocclusions in the mixed dentition. The technique employs an edgewise appliance in conjun...
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Wanted: Method for Increasing Orthodontist Potential
Volume 3 : Number 6 : Page 290 : Jun 1969
290-jco-img-0.jpgAt this moment, we find an orthodontist, with four years college, four years dental school, two years armed forces dentistry, two years postgraduate orthodontic training and eight yea...
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A Reappraisal of Cephalometrics, Part II
Volume 4 : Number 3 : Page 134 : Mar 1970
Explanation of the Advantages of the Relaxed Cephalogram (Continued) (B) An accurate and dependable bite opening inventory for the patient is immediately obvious. The predictability of the conventiona...
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Bio-Progressive Therapy, Part 3: Visual Treatment Objective or VTO
Volume 11 : Number 11 : Page 744 : Nov 1977
(CONTINUED FROM PART 2) A Visual Treatment Objective (VTO) is like a blueprint used in building a house. It is a visual plan to forecast the normal growth of the patient and the anticipated influences...
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The Vari-Simplex Discipline, Part 5: Practice Management
Volume 17 : Number 10 : Page 680 : Oct 1983
Many orthodontists, because of their training or personal inclinations, believe they must develop an authoritarian environment to manage their practices. My opinion, however, is that to survive in tod...
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What To Do When a Management Service Organization Comes Calling
Volume 31 : Number 7 : Page 433 : Jul 1997
The following article is reprinted by permission from The Blair/McGill Advisory, a monthly dental practice management and financial newsletter published by Blair, McGill & Company, 4601 Charlotte ...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING Communicating with Young Patients: Look, Listen, Learn, and Lead
Volume 41 : Number 12 : Page 751 : Dec 2007
(Editor’s Note: This quarterly JCO column is compiled by Contributing Editor Robert Haeger. Every three months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for a particular aspect of practic...
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PRACTICE PROFILE
George Souris, DDS, MSD, Braces by Souris
Volume 54 : Number 11 : Page 715 : Nov 2020
Dr. Souris operates a medium-size solo practice in North Olmsted, Ohio. In this interview, he discusses his treatment philosophy and application of technology, focusing on the use of Rhinogram, a text-messaging platform that has transformed his patient communication and scheduling.
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Ask Ann Marie: How Can I Improve My Employees' Performance
Volume 58 : Number 8 : Page 498 : Aug 2024
Dr. Gorczyca, JCO’s Management & Marketing Editor, offers tips for keeping employees motivated and improving their performance. In this article, she explains how to provide effective feedback, make the best use of team meetings, and conduct the annual review.
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PRACTICE PROFILE
Jeremy Fry, DDS, MS Fry Orthodontic Specialists
Volume 51 : Number 3 : Page 167 : Mar 2017
In this issue of JCO, we are reintroducing a feature that dates back to the 1970s, when it was called “JCO Visits”. Now under the heading of “Practice Profiles”, these articles are intended to give ou...
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JCO Interviews Robert M. Ricketts
Volume 4 : Number 5 : Page 253 : May 1970
253-jco-img-3.jpgDR. BRANDT: I want to turn to something else now. As you know, there is an ever-growing number of prepayment plans, insurance programs, federal, state, welfare projects that will incr...
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Volume 5 : Number 12 : Page 670 : Dec 1971
Some orthodontic techniques rely on cooperation more than others, but all of them fail without it. Yet, while the orthodontist is well trained in techniques of mechanotherapy, relatively little time i...
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Concept and Commentary: Current Status of Bonding Attachments
Volume 7 : Number 7 : Page 425 : Jul 1973
Let's talk about the various systems themselves, beginning with the OIS system which I believe was the first one, was it not? OIS system The OIS system was the first bonding system commercially availa...
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JCO Interviews Roger L. Rusley on Practice Stimulation
Volume 15 : Number 2 : Page 124 : Feb 1981
GOTTLIEB Roger, Is there a general slowdown in orthodontic practices across the country?RUSLEY Yes. I believe that right now there is-a deferral of services. People are putting off having orthodontic ...
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JCO ROUNDTABLE
Volume 26 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 1992
DR. SHERIDAN What physiologic, mechanical, and diagnostic criteria affect the stability of orthodontic results?DR. KOKICH This is a difficult question to answer. We are all aware that a given malocclu...
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