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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Volume 57 : Number 6 : Page 336 : Jun 2023
This chapter is excerpted from Dr. Gorczyca’s new book, One Team, One Score: Leadership and Teamwork for a Successful Dental Practice. Topics include advance planning, cash flow, collections vs. production, controlled spending, and 10 acts of exceptional leaders.
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Volume 7 : Number 2 : Page 77 : Feb 1973
The contribution that orthodontic diagnostic x-rays may make to the overall hazards of radiation and the precautions to be taken to protect patients and personnel are usually included in a general dis...
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Volume 28 : Number 8 : Page 473 : Aug 1994
My orthodontic practice is like many others in that we have gradually improved our quality of management over the past 20 years. Through information from journals, consultants, and other offices, we h...
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Mandibular Widening by Distraction Osteogenesis
Volume 35 : Number 3 : Page 165 : Mar 2001
Distraction osteogenesis is a simple osteotomy procedure and gradual distraction of callus that results in an increase in bone. Multiple variables (biological, technical, and mechanical) interact in ...
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Lingual Orthodontics Redefined with Automation and Friction-Free Mechanics
Volume 53 : Number 4 : Page 214 : Apr 2019
The INBRACE system simplifies lingual bracket design by using zero prescription and building full three-dimensional customization into the archwires, as explained by Dr. Hongsheng Tong and colleagues. The automated system relies on nonsliding, friction-free mechanics to move teeth with light, continuous forces.
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Volume 11 : Number 5 : Page 330 : May 1977
JCO Orthodontists have to know more about the surgical considerations in orthognathic surgery and, on the other hand, surgeons have to know more about the orthodontic considerations. Hopefully, the tw...
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Adaptability of the Twin-Wire Appliance to Modern Day Orthodontics, Part 1
Volume 10 : Number 7 : Page 546 : Jul 1976
This is a demonstration of the twin-wire appliance and its adaptability to modern day orthodontics. The appliance components of the twin-wire mechanism are as developed by Dr. Joseph E. Johnson: the t...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Volume 59 : Number 11 : Page 758 : Nov 2025
Dr. Kazmierski summarizes U.S.-based JCO readers’ answers to questions about the indications for which they prescribe Phase I treatment, the appliance types and retention methods they prefer, possible effects on subsequent Phase II treatment, and more.
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The Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device
Volume 40 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2006
Devices commonly used for the correction of Class II malocclusions can be classified as extraoral (headgear), intra-arch, or interarch. The intra-arch devices are either removable (Cetlin or sagittal ...
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Clinical Applications of Superelastic Nickel Titanium Wires
Volume 25 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1991
Nickel titanium wires are used extensively today in clinical orthodontics. Thorough research into the unique properties of these wires and satisfactory initial results have opened new horizons in both...
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JCO ROUNDTABLE
Volume 54 : Number 1 : Page 11 : Jan 2020
A panel of experts discusses the advantages and problems associated with digital technology in managing the orthodontic practice. Topics include the patient entry process, office workflow, measurements of success, data acquisition, remote access, and staff engagement.
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Apical Treatment Planning: A Paradigm Shift in Orthodontic Diagnosis
Volume 60 : Number 4 : Page 231 : Apr 2026
The authors introduce Apical Treatment Planning (ATP), a diagnostic framework that incorporates root apex positions to guide extraction decisions and mechanical sequencing. Case examples illustrate how accounting for root angulation can simplify treatment, reduce unnecessary root movement, and improve efficiency across a variety of clinical presentations.
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JCO Interviews Robert J. Schulhof on Functional Appliance Results
Volume 17 : Number 2 : Page 125 : Feb 1983
GOTTLIEB Bob, in your article in the September issue of JCO entitled "Results of Class II Functional Appliance Treatment", you presented an analysis of the results of treatment with four functional ap...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Mounting Models and Practice Management Software
Volume 35 : Number 7 : Page 423 : Jul 2001
Do you mount models? About a quarter of the respondents reported that they routinely mounted models, while 44% said they mounted models occasionally. On the other hand, 35% indicated that they never m...
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Volume 48 : Number 11 : Page 710 : Nov 2014
Last month's report analyzed trends in orthodontic practice over the nearly three decades from 1986, when the first JCO Study of Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Procedures was conducted, until the...
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Clinical Efficiency of LightForce 3D-Printed Custom Brackets in Diverse Practice Settings
Volume 58 : Number 5 : Page 273 : May 2024
In this retrospective study, Drs. Wheeler, Garvan, Waldman, and Ford compare the efficiency of LightForce brackets to that of conventional brackets across four practices with different treatment philosophies, patient demographics, levels of experience, educational backgrounds, and appliance preferences.
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
The Patient Incentive Program Grows Up
Volume 33 : Number 6 : Page 361 : Jun 2000
Orthodontists have attempted to modify patient behavior through positive reinforcement for decades. Rewards such as T-shirts, stickers, fast-food coupons, and movie passes have been used to recognize ...
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Volume 53 : Number 2 : Page 84 : Feb 2019
Drs. Jerrold, Schulte, and Isaacs Henry review the advantages and disadvantages of photographs compared with study models in routine clinical evaluation. Five cases are judged by 13 qualified examiners to determine the reliability of measurements taken from photos.
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Managing for Success in Orthodontics
Volume 15 : Number 5 : Page 319 : May 1981
When orthodontists are asked to describe what their job is, some will say, "I am an orthodontist. My job is to straighten teeth." Others will say, "I am a dentofacial orthopedist." Still others will s...
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Effectiveness of Composite Attachments in Controlling Upper-Molar Movement with Aligners
Volume 50 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2016
In nonextraction treatment, upper-molar distalization is often the method of choice to gain 2-3mm of arch space and obtain a Class I relationship. To achieve bodily movement, either the applied force must pass through the tooth’s center of resistance or a sophisticated equivalent system of forces and moments must be applied to the molar crown.
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