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CEs: Orthodontic Online Live Study Clubs – ComplimentaryI hope you guys are all safe and doing well.One thing that I have found that helps in difficult times is to keep […]
Orthodontics
Initial alignment
I have always felt that it is best not to change the initial 0.012 or 0.014-inch NiTi wire in a 4 week interval in every case. Often these wires can
Orthodontic Fixed Retainers
I often get questions about orthodontic fixed retainers. So, here is my short answer. I try to only place fixed retainers when I really need them. If a case started
Purchasing your ceph machine
One of the most important decisions you will have to make is, how you will obtain your ceph image for your patients. Many Doctors purchase a new or use Pan/Ceph
NOA Orthodontic Mini-Residency Thesis Requirement Details
NOA Orthodontic Mini-Residency Thesis Requirement Details The purpose of the thesis is to help you get familiar with article research so that in case you have a case you are
Post-Jaw Surgery Cook Books and “through a straw” meal ideas
For those of you who are in need of some ideas for post-op liquid diet tips; here are some links. Make sure to check with your doctor first. https://healthcare.utah.edu/ent/docs/jaw-surgery-cookbook.pdf http://www.dinnerthroughastraw.net/index.htm
Why do people have over-jet and class II? Is it a genetic issue, or is it due to environmental problems such as mouth-breathing?
The answer to this questions is rather complex and multifactorial. We are actually talking about skeletal class II and it’s development. It is multifactorial, and it cannot be really simplified
Does breastfeeding help to reduce orthodontic problems?
“Breastfeeding decreases the risk of malocclusions.” “Subjects who were ever breastfed were less likely to develop malocclusions than those never breastfed” “those who were exclusively breastfed presented lower risk to