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4 Reasons the AOS Annual Meeting Should Be on Every Dentist’s Calendar

By American Orthodontic Society | August 8, 2026

The American Orthodontic Society (AOS) Annual Meeting is set for September 17 to 19, 2026. For many dentists, this meeting represents more than just an event; it’s an opportunity to grow both clinically and professionally, especially if you’re considering adding orthodontics to your practice.  Attending an event with like-minded dentists can give you valuable insights…

Study Smarter, Not Harder: 7 Practical Study Tips for Dentists Taking Orthodontic Courses

By American Orthodontic Society | August 1, 2026

Practical Study Tips That Help As a dentist, you want to expand your scope of knowledge and continually improve your practice. Taking orthodontics courses helps with that. But they’re a big investment of your time and energy.  You need the right study approach to help you retain the most important information and apply it to…

5 Powerful Ways Orthodontic Assistant Training Revolutionizes Your Practice Growth

By American Orthodontic Society | July 22, 2026

Your dental practice doesn’t depend just on the services you provide. Your entire team plays a significant role in how your patients see your business, in the quality of care you’re able to offer, and in whether patient retention issues arise.  Knowing how to grow a dental practice team is just as important as understanding…

How New Orthodontic Technology Is Changing Treatment for Dentists

By American Orthodontic Society | July 15, 2026

Orthodontics is a constantly evolving field that is currently making huge strides toward achieving the goal of offering reliable and fast treatment for all patients. Orthodontic technology plays a significant role in the evolution of this type of care. To provide the best results for patients, dentists must be able to keep up with the…

How to Protect Your Practice’s Reputation 24/7 (Even When You’re Home)

By American Orthodontic Society | July 8, 2026

Your Reputation Keeps Working After Hours Your practice’s reputation isn’t on pause when you lock the door and head home. Patients are still reading reviews, visiting your website, looking through your social media, and talking with friends about their experience in your office. A review, a social media reply, a parent’s recommendation, or the way…

5 Reasons Some Dental Practices Thrive While Others Struggle

By American Orthodontic Society | July 1, 2026

Growth doesn’t happen by accident. Some dental practices seem to keep moving. The schedule is busy; the team knows what to do, patients come back, and new opportunities don’t feel quite so out of reach. Other practices work just as hard and still feel stuck. The days are full, but the growth isn’t there. The…

What Every Dentist Should Know About Bone Support Before Starting Orthodontic Treatment

By American Orthodontic Society | June 22, 2026

Orthodontic treatment planning for dentists requires keeping up with a broad range of topics. That extends beyond tooth movement, with bone support playing a major (and often under-emphasized) role. Developing a more thorough understanding of alveolar bone orthodontics can enable you to better evaluate patients, develop treatment plans that prevent complications, and improve outcomes. Why…

Should Your Practice Offer Clear Aligners or Braces? 6 Clinical Factors That Determine Success

By American Orthodontic Society | June 15, 2026

Factors to consider before enrolling in a clear aligner course. As a dental professional, you naturally want to provide patients with the treatments that best suit their needs and preferences. However, you must also manage a business, and that sometimes requires you to be selective about the services you offer and the cases you’re willing…

How to Create a Practice Patients Won’t Want to Leave

By American Orthodontic Society | June 8, 2026

While increasing your patient base is important, patient retention is one of the strongest drivers of long-term success. Improving dental patient loyalty lets you maintain lasting relationships without the effort and cost of new outreach. With the right dental patient retention strategies, you can build trust and value to keep patients coming back. Build Strong…

Learn How Our Diplomate Review Course Elevates Your Clinical Confidence and Credibility

By American Orthodontic Society | June 1, 2026

Patient care is an ever-evolving profession. New techniques, technologies, and scientific advances are constantly moving the goalposts for service offerings and best practices. Dentists who want to provide exceptional care know that continuing education is of the utmost importance. Completing orthodontic courses for dentists allows you to offer additional services and support for patients in-house,…

How to Leverage Orthodontics for Maximum Patient Oral Health Benefits

By American Orthodontic Society | May 22, 2026

General dentists are concerned with long-term oral health, as well as how oral health affects overall health. This means understanding the oral health benefits of complementary treatment specialties, such as orthodontics. What you might not know is that the right orthodontic CE courses for general dental practices allow you to provide added value for patients.…

The Profitability Gap: Why Some Dental Practices Grow Faster Than Others

By American Orthodontic Society | May 15, 2026

Profiting in any business relies on a range of factors, such as the services offered, competitive pricing that exceeds overhead, marketing strategies that increase sales, and encouraging ongoing patronage and referrals. Businesses that grow and diversify have the greatest potential to increase profits. When it comes to dental practice growth, you may naturally see some…