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How To Write Dental Blog Posts That Resonate With Your Audience

By American Orthodontic Society | February 3, 2024

Know your audience to maximize the value of your dental blog posts. Standing out is a nonnegotiable in a world buzzing with over 600 million blogs. As a dentist, embracing the online world is essential for reaching patients where they are. With health info seekers swarming the internet, your dental blog is one of the…

Starting the Conversation: 3 Tips to Help You Talk to Adult Patients About Braces

By American Orthodontic Society | January 27, 2024

Approaching the Subject of Adult Braces Adult braces can be a difficult topic to approach, as many adult patients are hesitant to begin orthodontic treatment due to aesthetic concerns. However, braces are often essential to fix a patient’s bite and ensure their long-term oral health. How you communicate with patients who are good candidates for…

Orthodontics Courses: 3 Ways To Prepare for Success—What To Do Before, During, and After

By American Orthodontic Society | January 20, 2024

How To Maximize Your Orthodontics Course Experience Orthodontics courses are becoming a preferred option for continuing education among general and pediatric dentists. These engaging courses provide practical education that helps you expand your services and grow your practice. However, it takes a deliberate approach to maximize the impact of this specialized training.  Here are 3…

Behind the Scenes: 4 Benefits of Adding Engaging Videos to Your Website

By American Orthodontic Society | January 13, 2024

The Power of Video Content Your dental practice website is a valuable resource to reach new patients and keep existing patients coming back. However, it requires a careful marketing strategy and the right content to realize those goals. Engaging dental videos can make your practice more memorable and convert more people into loyal patients, as…

Dental Practice Social Media 101: Building a Strong Online Presence

By American Orthodontic Society | January 6, 2024

How to promote your practice through social media. While your focus as a dentist should be providing quality patient care, treating your practice as a business is also important. As such, dental practice marketing is something you need to get right if you want a strong online presence and long-term success. Doing so means taking…

Peace of Mind for Americans: Why Orthodontic Coverage in Dental Insurance is a Priority

By American Orthodontic Society | December 22, 2023

Orthodontic Coverage’s Role in Ortho Case Acceptance Those not in the dental or orthodontic profession don’t often realize that nearly 50% of children will need braces to address functional issues like a misaligned bite. Surprisingly, as many as 75% would benefit from braces for a straighter smile and improved facial contours.  And as dentists and…

Why You Should Join the American Orthodontic Society

By American Orthodontic Society | December 15, 2023

The Power of Orthodontic Community The American Orthodontic Society (AOS) is a group of dedicated professionals who provide unique networking opportunities, exclusive resources, and comprehensive orthodontics training courses for general dentists. Signing up for AOS membership unlocks many benefits for you and your practice. You may already be familiar with the array of orthodontic training…

Ready To Hit the Slopes? Join the AOS for the Ultimate Ski Retreat

By American Orthodontic Society | December 8, 2023

AOS Orthodontic Ski Retreat  The AOS Orthodontic Ski Retreat is a unique way to experience an exceptional getaway, exclusive orthodontic education, and mentorship. This amazing Colorado retreat will feature a wonderful range of amenities and activities, along with lectures and mentorship from clinical instructor Dr. Bradford R. Williams. The AOS Orthodontic Ski Retreat is one…

Functional and Airway Focused Pediatric Orthodontic Care Course From the AOS

By American Orthodontic Society | December 1, 2023

Functional and Airway Focused Pediatric Orthodontic Care Course Overview Take advantage of a groundbreaking opportunity to enhance your dental practice with the Functional and Airway Focused Pediatric Orthodontic Care course by the American Orthodontic Society (AOS). Tailored to pediatric and family dentists and hygienists, this course examines the essentials of orthodontic and myofunctional intervention from…

8 Things To Love About Our New Digital Aligner Bootcamp

By American Orthodontic Society | November 29, 2023

What is Digital Aligner Bootcamp?  As a general dentist, you make the oral health of your patients, along with their personal goals, a top priority. For a growing number of patients, this includes having straight teeth, so giving them the option for clear aligner therapy within your practice makes sense. Not only is it more…

3 Ways the Digital Aligner Bootcamp Helps You Stay Competitive

By American Orthodontic Society | November 22, 2023

Here’s how the Digital Aligner Bootcamp gives your dental practice an edge. Dental technology moves quickly. Since their debut in 2000, clear aligners have become one of the most popular treatment options among patients seeking discreet orthodontic care. Learning how to use specialized software and implement the latest methods for clear aligner therapy can help…

Winning Smiles: How Dentists Can Overcome Kids’ Objections to Braces

By American Orthodontic Society | November 15, 2023

How To Get Kids Excited About Their Orthodontic Treatment Providing orthodontic treatment is a complex task. Not only do you have to execute the technical side of treatment, but there’s also the challenge of maintaining clear communication and good relationships with patients.  Whether it’s cost, treatment time, or scheduling challenges, most people will have some…