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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
The State-of-the-Art Orthodontist
Volume 18 : Number 11 : Page 769 : Nov 1984
The State of-the-Art Orthodontist Most orthodontists would describe themselves as offering conventional orthodontic treatment to children and adults. Virtually all practices treat some adults. Possibl...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Deming's Fourteen Points for Orthodontists
Volume 26 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1992
Deming's Fourteen Points for Orthodontists In 1947, as Gen. Douglas MacArthur reconstructed war-ravaged Japan, he called on an obscure U.S. government statistician to help with the census. Thus began ...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
The Orthodontist and Sleep Apnea
Volume 45 : Number 9 : Page 481 : Sep 2011
Over the last several years, the orthodontist's role in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has expanded. The subject was never mentioned in my dental school or orthodontic graduate school,...
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OVERVIEW
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Orthodontist
Volume 56 : Number 1 : Page 9 : Jan 2022
Dr. Louis Chmura provides a comprehensive review of current diagnosis and treatment procedures for patients with sleeping disorders. Topics include medical and behavioral protocols, orthodontic screening, oral appliances, and the effects of mandibular anterior positioning, transverse expansion, extractions, and orthognathic surgery.
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
The Orthodontist and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Volume 56 : Number 1 : Page 8 : Jan 2022
Over the past quarter-century or so, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment has become a more and more integral part of routine orthodontic practice. Prior to that, little was mentioned about sleep d...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Is There an Orthodontic Myopia?
Volume 16 : Number 12 : Page 787 : Dec 1982
Is There an Orthodontic Myopia?In a landmark article entitled "Marketing Myopia", Theodore Levitt pointed out that the railroads in this country did not stop growing because of a decline in the need f...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Volume 32 : Number 12 : Page 727 : Dec 1998
(Editor's Note: This quarterly lCO column is compiled by Contributing Editor Howard Iba. Every three months, Dr. Iba presents a successful approach or strategy for a particular aspect of practice mana...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 18 : Number 6 : Page 385 : Jun 1984
Orthodontic Hangover Many years ago, an orthodontist named Bercu Fisher looked at his practice one day and found that he had more cases paid up and unfinished than paying ones. Dr. Fisher's solution w...
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Orhodontic Economic Index -- 1986
Volume 20 : Number 7 : Page 0 : Jul 1986
Our 1985 statistics indicate no consistent trend in profitability levels. Orthodontics, the specialty on which we have the most information, continues to show an increase in gross income. We are again...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 39 : Number 6 : Page 345 : Jun 2005
The AAO annual session is always one of the highlights of my year. Outside of Christmas and Thanksgiving, no other event generates as much anticipation for me as the Big Meeting every spring. The venu...
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MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING
What Influences a Pediatric Dentist to Refer to a Particular Orthodontist?
Volume 50 : Number 4 : Page 231 : Apr 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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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Factors Involved in Choosing an Orthodontist in a Competitive Market
Volume 45 : Number 6 : Page 333 : Jun 2011
(Editor's Note: This quarterly JCO column is compiled by Contributing Editor Robert Haeger. Every few months, Dr. Haeger presents a successful approach or strategy for a particular aspect of practice ...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Today's Top Challenges for Orthodontists, Part 1
Volume 33 : Number 9 : Page 505 : Sep 1999
The next two editions of this column will be a change of pace. I thought it might be interesting to see what a variety of orthodontic consultants consider the most common problems they face in serving...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Today's Top Challenges for Orthodontists, Part 2
Volume 33 : Number 12 : Page 715 : Dec 1999
This month's column is a continuation of a theme begun in the September issue. Three management consultants were asked to identify the most common challenges they encounter in working with orthodonti...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
A Farewell to Two Orthodontic Giants
Volume 39 : Number 5 : Page 277 : May 2005
Two key figures in our specialty have died within the past few months: Ronald H. Roth on Jan. 24 and John H. Hickham on Sept. 25. Both Ron and Jack were major contributors to JCO and to the advancemen...
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BOOK REVIEWS
Practical Guide to Orthodontic Appliances
Volume 38 : Number 10 : Page 549 : Oct 2004
BRIAN D. WILLISON, CDTSTEPHEN P. WARUNEK, DDS, MS619 pages. $195. 2004.Great Lakes Orthodontics, Ltd.P.O. Box 5111, Tonawanda, NY 14151(800) 828-7626; www.greatlakesortho.com This book uniquely combin...
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BOOK REVIEWS
Orthodontic Concepts and Strategies
Volume 38 : Number 11 : Page 589 : Nov 2004
FRANS P.G.M. VAN DER LINDEN, DDS, PHD304 pages, 2,300 illustrations. $186. 2004.Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc.551 N. Kimberly DriveCarol Stream, IL 60188(800) 621-0387; www.quintpub.com. Dr. Van de...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
The Evolution of Orthodontic Radiography
Volume 55 : Number 6 : Page 326 : Jun 2021
The use of radiographs in orthodontics, and in almost every dental and medical field, is pretty much taken for granted nowadays. It is difficult for us even to imagine orthodontic, medical, or dental ...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Orthodontic Stability: An Elusive Goal
Volume 22 : Number 8 : Page 0 : Aug 1988
Orthodontic Stability: An Elusive Goal From its earliest beginnings, orthodontics has attempted to achieve several goals: good function and occlusion, good dental and facial esthetics, stability, and ...
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BOOK REVIEWS
Optimization of Orthodontic Elastics
Volume 36 : Number 1 : Page 30 : Jan 2002
MICHEL LANGLADE, DCD, DSO, DUO224 pages, 159 illustrations. $125. 2000.GAC International, Inc.185 Oval DriveCentral Islip, NY 11722(800) 645-5530; www.gacintl.com Rubber bands--elastics--are ubiquitou...
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