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Famous dentists in history

8 Famous Facts About the Most Successful Dentists in History

By American Orthodontic Society | April 9, 2023

Famous Dentists Throughout History  Have you ever considered that you could become a famous dentist one day? Numerous dentists just like you have made their marks throughout history. Some of the technology and treatment options we couldn’t operate without today wouldn’t exist without these past dentists’ contributions. They took dentistry to new heights and cemented…

How to have happy patients

4 Small but Surefire Ways To Keep Your Patients Happy

By American Orthodontic Society | April 5, 2023

How To Have Happy Patients Many patients no longer dread dental visits because most dental practices now focus on creating a “wow” patient experience. In the past, dentistry (at least from the patient’s perspective) was synonymous with strange smells and uncomfortable visits, causing many people to avoid the dentist entirely. But these days, we go…

Digital aligner bootcamp

Digital Aligner Bootcamp: 3 Ways To Tell if It’s for You

By American Orthodontic Society | April 1, 2023

Raising the Bar With Clear Aligner Therapy Every dentist wants to provide their patients with the best care. Part of delivering that high level of care includes improving your practice with technology as it advances. Combining orthodontics with other treatments is a perfect way to produce ideal results and beautiful smiles.  If you’re looking for…

General dentists orthodontics training courses

3 Ways Orthodontics Facilitates Patient Oral Health Success

By American Orthodontic Society | March 15, 2023

Make Your Patients’ Smiles Healthier With General Dentists Orthodontics Training Courses When most patients think about orthodontics, they tend to think it is only about straightening teeth, when in truth, orthodontics does so much more. Sure, straight teeth are a great asset because they create a harmonious, confident smile, but having teeth aligned in the…

Should you take an advanced orthodontics course

Should I Go On To Take an Advanced Orthodontics Course? 5 Tips for Deciding

By American Orthodontic Society | March 8, 2023

Investing in orthodontic continuing education is a major investment for a dentist, both timewise and financially. So, if you have made it through the American Orthodontic Society (AOS) Basic course, give yourself a ton of credit! Taking orthodontic CE courses is exciting for general and pediatric dentists because they get to apply their knowledge and…

How to afford ce courses

Our Top 7 Tips on Financial Planning for Your First GP Orthodontics Course

By American Orthodontic Society | March 1, 2023

Set your practice up for sustainable growth.  Are you currently considering taking a GP orthodontics course, but you’re unsure if you can or should fit it into your budget? If so, you are most likely a good candidate for adding orthodontics to your practice.  GP orthodontics courses do require an investment of your time, money,…

Straight wire ortho course

Is Taking a Straight Wire Ortho Course the Best Decision?

By American Orthodontic Society | February 23, 2023

The Growing Demand for Orthodontics Orthodontics is only becoming more popular each year thanks to social media and greater awareness of the importance of our oral health. If you are a dentist wanting to expand your practice and offer orthodontics, there is no question that you need to take a comprehensive continuing education course to…

Benefits of AOS membership

An AOS Membership Can Provide You With These 4 Networking Opportunities

By American Orthodontic Society | February 17, 2023

Propelling Your Career Through Your AOS Membership Network   As a dentist with your own practice, you’re both a professional and a business owner. Both of these categories can benefit from networking opportunities in many different ways. Having a robust network as a dentist lets you take advantage of the knowledge and experience of others in…

Grow your dental practice

3 Ways To Unleash Your Competitive Nature Into Your Dental Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | February 10, 2023

Using Your Competitive Drive Productively Medical professionals are often driven by a competitive urge to succeed. It takes a lot of motivation to make it through dental education and to build a successful practice. Tapping into your innate competitiveness can help you continue to grow your dental practice. It’s essential to focus your competitiveness in…

Be successful with AOS courses

3 AOS Courses That Teach You How To Be Successful in Orthodontics

By American Orthodontic Society | February 3, 2023

Top AOS Courses You Shouldn’t Miss Every success requires effort and energy, and becoming a successful orthodontic provider is no exception. If you are looking to make it big in the orthodontic community, you need to put in the time and education to get a grasp of all the challenges and how to overcome them.…

Basic straight wire orthodontics course

4-Step Preparation for the Basic Straight Wire Orthodontics Course

By American Orthodontic Society | January 25, 2023

Getting Ready for Your Ortho CE Course You’re nearly ready to start the next journey of your dental career: orthodontics. Now that you have committed to taking orthodontic CE courses for pediatric and general dentists, you need to prepare accordingly to make the most of it. The Basic Straight Wire Orthodontics Course is a top-notch…

Improve your leadership skills

5 Ways to Enhance Your Leadership Skills as a Dental Practice Owner

By American Orthodontic Society | January 18, 2023

Set your practice (and your team) up for success.  Building a successful practice requires certain skills as a dentist, business owner, and leader. But some practice owners overlook the importance of leadership skills and how they work with their staff. Taking a closer look at the measures you can take to become an effective leader…