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Tips to dealing with stress.

Are You Feeling Stressed? Here’s 5 Quick Tips to Help Dentists Decompress

By American Orthodontic Society | January 23, 2025

5 ways to recalibrate yourself during the workday. In the midst of all the work you do, you may not have stopped to consider how stress can affect your ability to provide quality care as a dentist and effectively manage your practice.  Managing your feelings of stress will help you achieve long-term success while ensuring…

Donate to the AOS Institute.

Feeling Generous? 5 Reasons to Donate to the AOS Institute

By American Orthodontic Society | January 16, 2025

Top reasons to invest in advanced orthodontic continuing education. The American Orthodontic Society (AOS) provides support in advancing orthodontic education for dental professionals around the globe through the AOS Institute. This nonprofit organization relies on the philanthropy of AOS members to provide cutting-edge training, foster research, and expand access to continuing education. 1. Supporting Advanced…

Straight wire braces vs. clear aligners

Why AOS Suggests Straight Wire Braces Over Clear Aligners

By American Orthodontic Society | January 9, 2025

Reasons straight wire braces are often the top choice. Straight wire braces and clear aligners are two of the most commonly used orthodontic treatment options used today. While they both have their uses, the American Orthodontic Society (AOS) recommends the use of traditional braces in many applications. Here’s what you need to know about the…

Create a continuous learning culture in your practice.

Top Tips to Create a Culture of Continuous Learning in Your Dental Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | January 2, 2025

Importance of Continuing Education in Dentistry Continuous learning is an essential element of any dental career, whether you’re a dentist or part of a dental practice staff. Not only is continuing education necessary to maintain your licensing, but it also provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.  Here’s what you should know about creating a…

Taking your first orthodontics course.

3 Things To Expect in Your First Orthodontics Course: A Dentist’s Perspective

By American Orthodontic Society | December 24, 2024

What You’ll Get With Orthodontic CE Courses Pursuing orthodontics courses as a general dentist opens the door to new opportunities for your practice and your career. However, many first-timers have concerns regarding what to expect. Here’s how things will likely go when you first start out in an orthodontic continuing education course. 1. Hands-On Training…

Address patient concerns about orthodontic treatment.

Top Tips To Address Common Patient Concerns When Offering Orthodontic Treatment

By American Orthodontic Society | December 17, 2024

Overcoming Patients’ Orthodontic Objections Orthodontic treatment provides effective solutions for problems affecting the function, health, and beauty of patients’ smiles. Be that as it may, patients are often apprehensive about receiving such care, much more so than other types of dental treatment.  Addressing the following concerns can be a challenge, but it is an integral…

Boost your employee engagement and morale.

5 Ways To Boost Employee Engagement and Morale in Your Dental Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | December 10, 2024

Motivating Your Team Toward Practice Growth According to research and consulting firm Gallup, only 33% of the U.S. workforce are truly “engaged” in their day-to-day work. But instead of a concrete measure of productivity or skill, the idea of employee engagement refers to how passionate and excited people are about the work they do. In…

Help your team create a better patient experience.

How To Create a Stress-Free Patient Experience by Supporting Your Dental Team

By American Orthodontic Society | December 3, 2024

The Secrets To an Exceptional Patient Experience Many dental practice owners believe that the secret to providing the best patient care is to focus on the patient. Indeed, catering to patient needs can often be effective. However, you may be surprised to learn that one of the most effective ways to create a better patient…

Orthodontics boosts patient satisfaction.

Why Adding Orthodontics to Your Dental Practice Can Boost Patient Satisfaction

By American Orthodontic Society | November 23, 2024

Giving Dental Patients the Orthodontic Care They Are Looking For There is little doubt that the orthodontic industry is growing rapidly. Recent projections suggest that the clear aligners alone make up a $4.66 billion sector globally, and it is forecasted to grow to $28.15 billion by 2032. Some believe that such resounding growth can be…

Modern marketing techniques for your practice.

3 Modern Marketing Techniques To Boost Your Dental Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | November 16, 2024

Upgrading Your Marketing Strategy for a Wider Reach In the past, effective dental practice marketing was all about designing and sending the right print materials or paying for expensive radio or television commercial spots. While these techniques still work, other marketing methods have emerged that allow for enhanced targeting and a wider reach. These key…

Attract new orthodontic patients.

Local Strategies to Attract More Orthodontic Patients to Your Dental Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | November 9, 2024

Getting the Word Out About Your Orthodontic Services Offering orthodontic treatment options opens the door to substantial growth for your practice. However, it’s important to market them the right way to appeal to both existing and new patients. These local strategies will help you effectively target the patient base in your area to best leverage…

Bring orthodontics to your dental practice.

The Role of a Great Leader in Bringing Orthodontics to Your Dental Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | November 2, 2024

Becoming the Leader Your Team Needs Dentists who run their own practices are more than just medical professionals. They’re also business owners and team leaders with a wide variety of responsibilities. As your practice moves to implement orthodontics, your leadership is key to achieving long-term success. Here’s what you can do to become a great…