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OVERVIEW
The Microplastic Footprint of Orthodontics
Volume 60 : Number 6 : Page 402 : Jun 2026
The authors review the growing body of evidence for the release of micro- and nanoplastics from common orthodontic polymers—including clear aligners, composite attachments, and removable appliances—and offer practical, clinically actionable strategies for minimizing patient exposure during treatment.
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JCO ROUNDTABLE
Volume 26 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 1992
DR. KEIM What functions do you use the computer for in your offices?DR. ECONOMIDES We use it for appointments, recalls, appointment cards, correspondence, treatment records, insurance filing and billi...
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THE HOT SEAT
Volume 50 : Number 4 : Page 0 : Apr 2016
This regular column is compiled by JCO Contributing Editor John W. Graham, DDS, MD. Selected participants are asked for brief replies to a series of questions on a single topic. Your suggestions for f...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 44 : Number 1 : Page 0 : Jan 2010
Like most other practicing orthodontists, I have seen some rather frightening injuries to my patients who have participated in sports while undergoing orthodontic treatment. Football, hockey, and the ...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Volume 12 : Number 9 : Page 627 : Sep 1978
There are three basic types of delivery systems: 1. Front Delivery--one or more working surfaces required 2. Split Delivery--two or more surfaces required (front, side, behind) 3. Behind Delivery--onl...
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What Influences a Pediatric Dentist to Refer to a Particular Orthodontist?
Volume 50 : Number 4 : Page 231 : Aug 2016
While orthodontists have traditionally relied heavily on referrals from general and pediatric dentists, an increasing number of patients have been receiving orthodontic care from non-orthodontic providers. As far back as 1981, Dugoni and colleagues reported that 55% of the orthodontic treatment provided through prepayment programs in California was delivered by non-orthodontists. In 1984, Moorrees noted an increase in the number of general and pediatric dentists offering orthodontic services.
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Volume 26 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1992
How many orthodontists would want to treat someone who fit this profile? Cooperative Loyal; strong referrer Willing to pay above-average fee Pays on time This profile happens to describe the typical a...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Volume 33 : Number 1 : Page 35 : Jan 1999
Any orthodontist should easily be able to save 30 seconds per patient of doctor time simply by upgrading and rearranging the equipment in the operatory. This may allow scheduling at least two more pat...
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The Need for Regional Orthodontist Manpower Reports: A Virginia Study
Volume 29 : Number 8 : Page 487 : Aug 1995
Past government policies and funding practices produced a perception that there was a surplus of graduating dental students in the United States. As a result, dental school enrollments declined, and s...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Volume 24 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1990
In the following question-and-answer session, we will address the topics most often raised by orthodontists who are thinking about working with architects on designing their offices.DR. HAMULA Frank, ...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Volume 28 : Number 9 : Page 547 : Sep 1994
The delivery system selected by an orthodontist affects the design of the operatory, the efficiency of chairside working patterns, and the productivity of office space. Efficiency can translate into i...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Volume 11 : Number 12 : Page 802 : Dec 1977
There is no such thing as an ideal floor plan. The ideal is always changing because a practice is a living, changing thing. An efficient floor plan for a new graduate will be outdated when he has a st...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Volume 29 : Number 6 : Page 361 : Jun 1995
Several orthodontists have recently purchased and renovated older buildings of historic significance for their offices. With perseverance and the approval of the appropriate government agencies, this ...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Volume 26 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 1992
An ongoing concern of every orthodontist is the selection and retention of competent staff members. In seeking out employees, however, many orthodontists overestimate the attractiveness of salaries an...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Volume 29 : Number 2 : Page 101 : Feb 1995
Frank Lloyd Wright gained his early fame from his external treatments of homes and office buildings, but he also introduced dramatic interior changes.1 By refining the engineering techniques of his da...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Volume 14 : Number 10 : Page 724 : Oct 1980
While some orthodontists do their initial examinations in the main operatory, this has many drawbacks as the practice increases and patient volume is greater. To conduct an examination in an open styl...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Volume 28 : Number 5 : Page 273 : May 1994
Designing an exciting orthodontic office requires a subtle combination and coordination of several major elements, including colors, lighting, and surface treatments. Often overlooked, however, is wha...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Volume 17 : Number 1 : Page 50 : Jan 1983
The on-deck patient area has not been widely accepted until recent years. In the last decade, however, most of the offices we have designed have incorporated the concept, and doctors who have observed...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Volume 24 : Number 9 : Page 0 : Sep 1990
The importance of a good lighting environment is evident in the statistic that 85 percent of the information we acquire is visual. 1 Three factors must be considered in any discussion of orthodontic o...
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ORTHODONTIC OFFICE DESIGN
Volume 25 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 1991
With today's emphasis on proper sterilization and disinfection techniques, orthodontists have responded in a variety of ways. Some conscientious doctors have gone so far as to provide locker facilitie...
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