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10 Ways AOS Offers the Best General-Dentist Orthodontics Training
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…
5 Common Problems Orthodontics Can Fix That Dentists Sometimes Miss
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…
The Pros and Cons of Orthodontics for General and Pediatric Dentists
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…
3 Common Life Stages of a Dentist And How To Ace Them All
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…
5 Ways To Encourage Patients To Receive the Orthodontic Care They Need
Encouraging Patients Toward Orthodontic Care Everyone wants a perfect smile, but sometimes it takes a little bit of encouragement to get patients to begin their orthodontic treatment. Orthodontics is a major commitment, both timewise and financially, so patients want to feel confident before starting any long-term treatment that will affect the way they smile, eat,…
10 Reasons Your Patients Are Hesitant To Embrace Orthodontic Treatment
What’s keeping your patients from starting ortho treatment? Dental patients crave straight, glowing smiles, but that perfect look requires an orthodontic journey with their trained general or pediatric dentist. Orthodontics is one of the only fields in dentistry that can completely transform a smile both cosmetically and functionally, yet there are patients who are apprehensive…
5 Things General Dentists Love About Our Intermediate Straight Wire Orthodontics Course
Read orthodontic course reviews from our AOS intermediate straight wire course students. Let’s face it. Not all continuing education courses have the zest to change a dentist’s career path. But, there are courses that can alter the trajectory of a dentist’s professional career and be life changing. General and pediatric dentists continue to rave about…
The Future of Dentistry: 5 Things That Will Change Dentistry
5 Predictions About the Future of Dentistry Dental technology has come a long way from cork fillings, wooden dentures, and foot-pedaled drilling tools. Today, dental patients enjoy painless (sedation) dentistry, ceramic fillings, and same-day dental implants. But, what do the next 10 to 20 years hold for dentists and their patients? Will new dental technologies…
How You Can Make Interceptive Orthodontic Care Easier for Parents
Early orthodontic treatment can benefit your smallest patients—and their parents. Interceptive orthodontic care refers to early orthodontic treatment of children with primary teeth. The goal of interception orthodontics is to control and correct developing malocclusions while the child’s jaw and dental growth are immature. Overbites and underbites are particularly difficult to treat in teenagers since…
Pediatric Orthodontics: Benefits to Your Dental Patients and Families
Pediatric orthodontics offers a lifetime of great oral health. The North American orthodontics industry is worth $2.26 billion. With adult orthodontic procedures grabbing more of the headlines in recent years, it’s easy to assume that’s where our focus should be. In fact, it’s pediatric orthodontics that brings the greatest benefits to our patients. Childhood and…
Should General and Pediatric Dentists Perform Orthodontics?
Is adding orthodontics to your practice worth it? Although licensed general dentists in the U.S. can provide orthodontic services, most general and pediatric dentists refer patients needing braces to orthodontic practices. General and pediatric dentists who offer orthodontic care must be able to meet or exceed the standard of care expected of professionals who offer…
5 Things Dentists Love About Our Straight Wire Orthodontics Course
Wondering if an AOS straight wire orthodontics course is right for you? As a general dentist, you spend years building great relationships with your patients. You may often see multiple generations of the same family, and they trust you to provide the very best care for their teeth. Adding straight wire orthodontics to your practice…
