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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 31 : Number 9 : Page 547 : Sep 1997
There has been a flurry of interest among management analysts in a training method of the U.S. Army. For a long time, the Army has used field maneuvers to practice tactics and battlefield procedures. ...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 31 : Number 12 : Page 783 : Dec 1997
A friend whom I consider one of the most competent orthodontists anywhere once had a highly prosperous practice, but as time went on and competition increased, he lost more and more market share, unti...
483.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 32 : Number 6 : Page 345 : Jun 1998
Although several authors have recently explored the concept of the placebo,1-3 there is scant evidence that dentists generally or orthodontists specifically have given much heed to the topic, apart fr...
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CAD/CAM Fabrication of Occlusal Splints for Orthognathic Surgery
Volume 33 : Number 4 : Page 231 : Apr 1999
Occlusal splints used for intermaxillary positioning after orthognathic surgery require accurate positioning, stabilization, and control of the mobilized segments.1 Conventional fabrication of an oc...
485.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 33 : Number 7 : Page 369 : Jul 1999
One of my greatest professional regrets is that I never designed and built an office specifically for my orthodontic practice. For the past 30 years, I have used an office I built and occupied as a ge...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 34 : Number 4 : Page 187 : Apr 2000
Along with the hoopla attending the recent turn of the calendar from 1999 to 2000 came a debate over whether the 21st century would actually begin on Jan. 1, 2000, or Jan. 1, 2001. Although spoilsport...
487.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
The Habitual Vision of Greatness
Volume 34 : Number 5 : Page 261 : May 2000
One of my friends had the good fortune of studying with Alfred North Whitehead after the great philosopher and mathematician came from England to Harvard for a short period. One of the most enduring l...
488.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 34 : Number 6 : Page 329 : Jun 2000
From time to time, the question arises whether small is better when it comes to the size and complexity of an orthodontic practice. The arguments in favor, which are usually made by operators of small...
489.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 38 : Number 3 : Page 121 : Mar 2004
Since the mid-'90s, evidence-based decision making and its offshoots, evidence-based medicine and evidence-based dentistry, have attracted an almost cult-like following in the clinical sciences. As no...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Answering the Questions about Miniscrews
Volume 39 : Number 1 : Page 7 : Jan 2005
Over the last few years, JCO has published a number of articles dealing with skeletal anchorage, including the comprehensive treatment by Drs. Carano, Velo, Leone, and Siciliani in this issue. Most of...
491.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 40 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2006
Special congratulations are due to the planning committee for this year's annual session of the AAO. Despite the horrific tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, which necessitated a late-hour change in venue f...
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A Groove-Guided Indirect Transfer System for Lingual Brackets
Volume 41 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 2007
Precise bracket placement is even more important in lingual orthodontics than with labial appliances.1-5 New bracket systems and more flexible wires have eliminated many positioning problems; examples...
493.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Another Solution for Single-Tooth Ectopias
Volume 42 : Number 6 : Page 321 : Jun 2008
Single-tooth ectopias can be extraordinarily frustrating. Clinical problems associated with individual teeth in linguo- or palatoversion include difficulty in attaining a suitable purchase on the toot...
494.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 43 : Number 1 : Page 9 : Jan 2009
In this issue, we conclude our three-part presentation of the 2008 JCO Study of Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Procedures. Along with Parts 1 and 2, which appeared in the November and December is...
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A Patient-Classification System for Invisalign Cases
Volume 43 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 2009
The Invisalign system* offers many advantages over fixed appliances, including gentler tooth movement, fewer office visits, improved esthetics, and easier oral hygiene. Appropriate case selection is i...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 43 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 2009
The Encarta online dictionary defines a paradigm shift as "a radical change in somebodys basic assumptions about or approach to something". Our specialty is indeed in the midst of several paradigm shi...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 48 : Number 4 : Page 213 : Apr 2014
This year's annual session of the AAO was noteworthy for a number of reasons. First of all, it was great to see the recovery that New Orleans has made since I last visited--in 2006, several months aft...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 48 : Number 8 : Page 461 : Aug 2014
Like many people of my age group, I am an ardent fan of Star Trek. While I've enjoyed all four of the TV series to date (not counting the animated version), I was especially fond of the original show-...
499.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 48 : Number 10 : Page 597 : Oct 2014
Every time I attend the AAO Annual Session or one of the regional orthodontic society meetings, I make a point of informally surveying JCO readers. While we do have more structured means of keeping ou...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
An Efficient Way to Document Aligner Appointments
Volume 49 : Number 10 : Page 0 : Oct 2015
Building a solid foundation for high-quality practice management requires formalized systems, protocols, and checklists. To cite two well-known examples, McDonald's and Starbucks have built business empires out of standardized protocols for consistently delivering the same customer experience, no matter where the customers enter their locations. In this month's article, Drs. Daniel German, Michelle Furlong, and Terry Gruelle present a straightforward procedure for making chart entries that will standardize your assistant tasks and streamline doctor time when first sitting down to see clear-aligner patients. I have already started implementing this system in my office and am pleased with its simplicity.
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