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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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2023 Eugene L. Gottlieb JCO Student of the Year: Dr. Bianca Lau
Volume 57 : Number 4 : Page 232 : Apr 2023
The eighth winner of this award is a student from the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at the University of the Pacific. Here, Dr. Lau answers questions about her background, her academic experience, and her orthodontic treatment philosophy.
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JCO INTERVIEWS
Dr. Marco Rosa on Dental Agenesis and Dentofacial Esthetics
Volume 59 : Number 1 : Page 9 : Jan 2025
In this interview with Dr. James Noble, the world expert on missing lateral incisors gives his best advice for performing canine substitutions, optimizing gingival esthetics and improving soft-tissue management in daily practice, and managing common clinical situations.
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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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Orthodontic Camouflage vs. Surgical-Orthodontic Treatment of Skeletal Class II Malocclusions
Volume 51 : Number 4 : Page 209 : Apr 2017
One of two basic approaches can be used in skeletal Class II cases with no growth remaining: orthodontic camouflage or surgical-orthodontic treatment.1-3 The aim of camouflage treatment is to mask the...
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Multi-Directional 3D Functional Class II Treatment
Volume 21 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1987
Mandibular posturing and increases in interbicuspid width are possible with a variety of functional appliances. However, the size and shape of some appliances result in poor cooperation, and other app...
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CLINICAL AID
A Light-Focusing Tool for Bonding Fiber-Reinforced Composite Retainers
Volume 40 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2006
When a deep bite cannot be completely corrected, the lower incisors may contact the upper incisors in the middle of the clinical crowns. In this situation, a maxillary lingual retainer must be bonded ...
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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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Volume 15 : Number 1 : Page 52 : Jan 1981
It has been reported that only about 2% of private dental offices have in-house computers and that another 30% use a computer service bureau, usually for billing, recalls, and accounts receivable. For...
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JCO ROUNDTABLE
Volume 52 : Number 3 : Page 157 : Mar 2018
JCO Editor Robert Keim moderates a panel of experts on the pros and cons of opening a new orthodontic practice. Important considerations including demographics, location, financing, office design, equipment, staff hiring, and marketing are all discussed.
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MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Organizing an Office Construction Project
Volume 53 : Number 6 : Page 335 : Jun 2019
Dr. Robert Haeger guides the reader through a step-by-step process of documenting computer equipment, specifying common designer items, developing a contractor checklist, creating a construction budget, and adding the payments to a personal expense model. Useful Excel worksheets are provided with the online version.
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Volume 54 : Number 1 : Page 32 : Jan 2020
Experienced American orthodontists offer practical tips for maximizing the impact of key social media. Dr. Sheldon Salins covers Yelp; Dr. Amanda Gallagher, Facebook; Dr. Grant Collins, YouTube; Dr. Dovi Prero, Instagram; and Dr. Greg Jorgensen, Google My Business.
753.
JCO ROUNDTABLE
Volume 52 : Number 3 : Page 157 : Aug 2018
JCO Editor Robert Keim moderates a panel of experts on the pros and cons of opening a new orthodontic practice. Important considerations including demographics, location, financing, office design, equipment, staff hiring, and marketing are all discussed.
754.
Organizing an Office Construction Project
Volume 53 : Number 6 : Page 335 : Aug 2019
Dr. Robert Haeger guides the reader through a step-by-step process of documenting computer equipment, specifying common designer items, developing a contractor checklist, creating a construction budget, and adding the payments to a personal expense model. Useful Excel worksheets are provided with the online version.
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Volume 3 : Number 4 : Page 167 : Apr 1969
April is traditionally the silly season. I am succumbing to a long-standing urge to classify some of the patient types that I have observed over the years. You undoubtedly have some of your own. The t...
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CLINICAL AID
Volume 4 : Number 2 : Page 108 : Feb 1970
A ligature holder is a great convenience and can either obviate the need for an assistant to hand ligatures to the operator or free the assistant for other duties. A simple ligature holder can be made...
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An Approach to Incisor Retreatment
Volume 10 : Number 2 : Page 115 : Feb 1976
One of the most disconcerting events in the practice of orthodontics is the return of a beautifully treated patient of yesteryear, with severely crowded mandibular incisors. It is exceedingly nice to ...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Mechanical Mixing of Glass Ionomer Cement
Volume 25 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 1991
Mixing glass ionomer cement on a glass plate can be time-consuming, especially when instrument preparation and cleanup are taken into account. The ratio of powder to liquid can also be inconsistent. M...
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TECHNIQUE CLINIC
Micro-Implant Positioning Guide
Volume 46 : Number 1 : Page 37 : Jan 2012
We have developed a Multi-loop Wire Guide that can be used to determine the safe zone for interradicular microimplant placement, thereby minimizing the risk of root injury and implant failure. This ar...
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PEARLS
An Alternative for Placing Drop-In Hooks in Bracket Systems with Vertical Slots
Volume 58 : Number 11 : Page 689 : Nov 2024
In this Pearl, Dr. Deshpande introduces a chairside method of bending simple, economical hooks that can be used in brackets with vertical slots, eliminating reliance on costly manufacturer-provided drop-in hooks.
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