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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…

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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…

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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,…

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5 Benefits of Mentorship in Creating Your Orthodontic Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | June 18, 2022

How a Mentor Can Fast-Track Your Orthodontic Success When a physician, surgeon, dentist, or other medical professional is learning a procedure new to them, they often rely on a mentor for experienced advice and insight. For example, a critical care surgeon who is taking continuing education courses to learn more about neurosurgery would depend on…

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The American Orthodontic Society’s 5 Most Popular Courses

By American Orthodontic Society | June 13, 2022

Orthodontics is continually evolving, and your skills need to keep pace. If you are looking for orthodontic training, there is a course for dentists at every level through the American Orthodontic Society (AOS). The AOS offers orthodontic seminars for dentists just getting introduced to orthodontics and wanting to master a new skill. There are courses…

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Boost Patient Satisfaction with a Hands-On Workshop for Orthodontic Assistants and Hygienists

By American Orthodontic Society | June 8, 2022

Is your team trained to support your orthodontics patients? The demand for orthodontic treatment is literally off the charts in the U.S. Many general and pediatric dentists are incorporating orthodontics into their practice to take advantage of this demand. This naturally increases the need for orthodontic assistants and hygienists who have specialized knowledge about orthodontic…

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10 Ways To Market Orthodontics and Attract New Patients

By American Orthodontic Society | June 1, 2022

Effective Marketing Strategies To Get New Orthodontic Patients  If you are thinking of adding orthodontics to the list of services your dental practice offers, the first step is to invest in orthodontic training. Once you and your team have the necessary skills to offer professional orthodontics, it’s time to consider how to get new patients.…

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10 Ways AOS Offers the Best General-Dentist Orthodontics Training

By American Orthodontic Society | May 31, 2022

The Future of Orthodontics for General Dentists Continuing education courses for dentists can be costly and timely, so when you find an orthodontics training course that offers hands-on professional orthodontics, you should jump on the opportunity. The American Orthodontic Society (AOS) is a well-established association that has the best orthodontic training courses for dentists because…

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5 Common Problems Orthodontics Can Fix That Dentists Sometimes Miss

By American Orthodontic Society | May 25, 2022

Let’s look at 5 common problems orthodontics can treat. Malocclusion can make it difficult to chew properly, speak normally, and maintain good oral health. Overbites, underbites, and crooked teeth may also cause other medical issues that dentists might misdiagnose as something unrelated to a malocclusion. Take a look at 5 of the most common ones…

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The Pros and Cons of Orthodontics for General and Pediatric Dentists

By American Orthodontic Society | May 6, 2022

The demand for orthodontics is on the rise. Orthodontic work is now the No. 1 reason why general and pediatric dentists must refer patients to other providers. In addition to people needing orthodontic treatment for malocclusion, many adults simply want straighter teeth and a more attractive smile. Parents are also more informed about the benefits…

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3 Common Life Stages of a Dentist And How To Ace Them All

By American Orthodontic Society | May 6, 2022

Making the Most of Your Dental Career A dental career has different major phases, such as coming out of school, the middle of the career, and selling a practice or stepping back from practicing. One of the main benefits of choosing a career in dentistry is being able to design your path, whether you’re an…