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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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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
The Orthodontic Staff Shortage
Volume 37 : Number 8 : Page 401 : Aug 2003
Over the last 22 years, I have had the great good fortune to work with some of the best assistants in the world. I actually count my current staff as friends and family more than I consider them emplo...
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BOOK REVIEWS
The Orthodontic Treatment of Impacted Teeth
Volume 43 : Number 6 : Page 400 : Jun 2009
ADRIAN BECKER, BDS, LDS, DDO 2nd edition. 352 pages. $269. 2007. Thieme Medical Publishing, 333 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10001. (800) 782-3488; www.thieme.com. The first edition of Adrian Becker's ...
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THE READERS' CORNER
Molar Rotations and Orthodontic Books
Volume 31 : Number 1 : Page 41 : Jan 1997
Do you routinely correct molar rotations? The readers were unanimous in routinely correcting molar rotations. The most common technique involved preadjusted appliances that incorporated distal molar r...
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BOOK REVIEWS
Orthodontic Treatment of Impacted Teeth
Volume 48 : Number 1 : Page 46 : Jan 2014
ADRIAN BECKER, BDS, LDS, DDO 3rd edition. 446 pages. $166.99. 2012.Wiley-Blackwell, John Wiley & Sons, 10475 Crosspoint Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46256.(877) 762-2974; www.wiley.com. The third editi...
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CASE REPORT
Hypnosis in Orthodontic Treatment
Volume 14 : Number 9 : Page 628 : Sep 1980
While the use of hypnosis in dental treatment has a long established and well-documented history, there is little or no mention of its application in orthodontics. This is probably due to the fact tha...
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Orthodontic Associateships: How to Succeed
Volume 26 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 1992
This month's article is a bit unusual. The subject is how to establish successful orthodontic associateships. Dr. Thomas Surber accepts as a given that contracts, salaries, and other agreements will h...
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THE CUTTING EDGE
The SureSmile System in Orthodontic Practice
Volume 43 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 2009
(Editor's Note: This quarterly column is compiled by JCO Technology Editor Ronald Redmond. To help keep our readers on The Cutting Edge, Dr. Redmond will spotlight a particular area of orthodontic tec...
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THE EDITOR'S CORNER
Volume 38 : Number 12 : Page 641 : Dec 2004
Whenever I do a case presentation for a young patient and his or her parents, three questions invariably come up. The parents always ask, "How much is this going to cost?" and, "How long will it take?...
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