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Best ortho courses for general dentists

Get the Ortho Training You Need and More Through the AOS

By American Orthodontic Society | August 13, 2022

Not all orthodontic courses are the same. Today, orthodontic courses for general dentists offer a way to add treatment options to your practice. However, not every course can provide the outcome you’re looking for. Where other ortho courses fall behind, American Orthodontic Society courses give you everything you need to develop your practice. Ortho Courses…

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Yes, You Can Increase Patient Acceptance Rates in Your Dental Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | August 9, 2022

Encouraging an Increase in Patient Acceptance Rates Once a patient is in the chair, how can a dentist convince that patient they need additional dental work besides a routine cleaning? What about individuals who never visit a dentist because they suffer from dentophobia? Fear of dentists and fear of non-routine dental treatment are some of…

Fast-track orthodontic classes

Don’t Be Fooled by “Fast-Track” Orthodontic Classes

By American Orthodontic Society | August 6, 2022

4 Reasons Fast-Track Orthodontic Classes May Not Be Right for You Orthodontic training courses can be a tremendous asset for general dentists looking to provide more treatment options. However, dentists should know that choosing the right course is critical to their results. While fast-track orthodontic classes might seem convenient at the time, they can’t deliver…

General dentistry and orthodontics

Dentists: Incorporate Orthodontics Into Every Evaluation

By American Orthodontic Society | August 1, 2022

5 Reasons To Prioritize Orthodontics in Your Practice Dentists need to get away from the old-school thinking that orthodontics does not apply to them. If you are a licensed dentist and are treating cosmetic dentistry and prosthodontics cases, then orthodontics is, or should be, a major component of your treatment—just like your primary care physician…

Stay up to date with current orthodontics

Stay Current With Orthodontics in Our Treatment Strategies Update Course

By American Orthodontic Society | July 31, 2022

Are you ready for the next step in your orthodontic practice journey? You’re skilled at treating orthodontics, but there is always room to learn and expand your orthodontic knowledge. The best way to continue your education beyond dental school and residency is by taking an advanced orthocourse. The American Orthodontic Society (AOS) has courses for…

Understand the future of orthodontics

Why Every Dentist Should Understand Orthodontics

By American Orthodontic Society | July 27, 2022

Orthodontics is part of the comprehensive care you provide your patients.  Patients have high expectations of their general and pediatric dentists because they are essentially their primary care doctor of the mouth. So when you see patients, it should be every general and pediatric dentist’s goal to provide comprehensive care, and this means being able…

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5 Website Credibility Tips for Dentists Who Practice Orthodontics

By American Orthodontic Society | July 20, 2022

There are simple ways dentists who practice orthodontics can elevate their professional website. When you design a website to attract new patients (and keep your existing ones), you want a website that is user-friendly and professional. Telling a patient they need an expensive, but necessary, treatment plan for orthodontics is not always the easiest thing.…

Dental marketing for orthodontic services

How Orthodontic Practices Can Gain Exposure Through Marketing Techniques

By American Orthodontic Society | July 13, 2022

Focusing on dental practice marketing can elevate patient awareness of your services.  Your dental practice is committed to offering orthodontics to patients, but how do you get the word out there to bring patients in? You and your team are excited to start your professional orthodontic journey, yet no one seems to be knocking down…

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10 Facts About Orthodontics That Will Surprise You

By American Orthodontic Society | July 6, 2022

Orthodontics is a natural progression for general dentists looking to expand their practice.  Dentists are aware that orthodontics is a field of dentistry that benefits patients’ oral health, but there are so many ways it can also benefit a dental practice. With the rise in demand for orthodontics for adult patients and for parents requesting…

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5 Ways To Stay Motivated in Dentistry

By American Orthodontic Society | July 1, 2022

Overcoming Burnout and Thriving in Your Dental Career With many dental procedures now virtually painless and completed in one day, the demand for achieving an attractive, healthy smile is rapidly surpassing the number of available dentists. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is now projecting an 8.1% growth in employment for dentists over the…

How to get started in general practice orthodontics

You’ve Completed an Orthodontics Course—Now What?

By American Orthodontic Society | June 28, 2022

How To Implement Your Ortho Knowledge It’s not always an easy decision to take orthodontics courses because of the time and financial commitment. But once you’ve made the decision, you want to make it worthwhile back in your practice. Most dentists come out of a professional orthodontics course with boosted confidence from all the new…

Orthodontic training for general dentists

5 Reasons Dentists Hesitate To Practice Orthodontics

By American Orthodontic Society | June 24, 2022

The Truth Behind Ortho Referrals If adding orthodontics to your general dental practice was an easy task, nearly every dentist would do it. But like anything that is highly successful, it takes significant work and effort. Orthodontics is a highly respected field in dentistry because it can alter a person’s life by improving their self-esteem,…