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4 Reasons to Sign Your Team Up for an Orthodontic Assistant Training Course
Benefits of attending an AOS Orthodontic Assistant Training Course. Providing quality orthodontic treatment for your patients is a team effort involving both the dentist and their staff. Dental assistants and hygienists require specific orthodontic skills to fulfill their roles effectively. The American Orthodontic Society’s upcoming Orthodontic Assistant Training Course is an excellent opportunity to cross-train…
Considering the Functional and Airway Focused Pediatric Orthodontic Care Course?
Orthodontic and myofunctional interventions are often closely linked. This means that dentists can provide better care by understanding both areas. The American Orthodontic Society’s Functional and Airway Focused Pediatric Orthodontic Care course offers a unique opportunity to develop the skills necessary for early, functional, and airway-focused treatments for pediatric patients. Comprehensive Approach to Pediatric Orthodontics…
Myofunctional Therapy and Orthodontics: How Dentists Can Integrate This Growing Field
Myofunctional therapy is quickly gaining traction among dental and orthodontic professionals. It serves as an effective complementary treatment to orthodontics, addressing issues like tongue posture, breathing patterns, and other orofacial concerns. By adding myofunctional therapy to your practice, you can offer better patient outcomes. What is myofunctional therapy? Myofunctional therapy focuses on exercises for soft…
What Is Digital Aligner Bootcamp? 3 Reasons Dentists Should Attend
The top 3 reasons you should attend a digital aligner bootcamp. Clear aligners have quickly become one of the most popular orthodontic treatment options used today. While they may not be the right choice for every case, they can provide many of your patients with excellent results. The American Orthodontic Society Digital Aligner Bootcamp gives…
Are You Feeling Stressed? Here’s 5 Quick Tips to Help Dentists Decompress
5 ways to recalibrate yourself during the workday. In the midst of all the work you do, you may not have stopped to consider how stress can affect your ability to provide quality care as a dentist and effectively manage your practice. Managing your feelings of stress will help you achieve long-term success while ensuring…
Feeling Generous? 5 Reasons to Donate to the AOS Institute
Top reasons to invest in advanced orthodontic continuing education. The American Orthodontic Society (AOS) provides support in advancing orthodontic education for dental professionals around the globe through the AOS Institute. This nonprofit organization relies on the philanthropy of AOS members to provide cutting-edge training, foster research, and expand access to continuing education. 1. Supporting Advanced…
Why AOS Suggests Straight Wire Braces Over Clear Aligners
Reasons straight wire braces are often the top choice. Straight wire braces and clear aligners are two of the most commonly used orthodontic treatment options used today. While they both have their uses, the American Orthodontic Society (AOS) recommends the use of traditional braces in many applications. Here’s what you need to know about the…
Top Tips to Create a Culture of Continuous Learning in Your Dental Practice
Importance of Continuing Education in Dentistry Continuous learning is an essential element of any dental career, whether you’re a dentist or part of a dental practice staff. Not only is continuing education necessary to maintain your licensing, but it also provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. Here’s what you should know about creating a…
3 Things To Expect in Your First Orthodontics Course: A Dentist’s Perspective
What You’ll Get With Orthodontic CE Courses Pursuing orthodontics courses as a general dentist opens the door to new opportunities for your practice and your career. However, many first-timers have concerns regarding what to expect. Here’s how things will likely go when you first start out in an orthodontic continuing education course. 1. Hands-On Training…
Top Tips To Address Common Patient Concerns When Offering Orthodontic Treatment
Overcoming Patients’ Orthodontic Objections Orthodontic treatment provides effective solutions for problems affecting the function, health, and beauty of patients’ smiles. Be that as it may, patients are often apprehensive about receiving such care, much more so than other types of dental treatment. Addressing the following concerns can be a challenge, but it is an integral…
5 Ways To Boost Employee Engagement and Morale in Your Dental Practice
Motivating Your Team Toward Practice Growth According to research and consulting firm Gallup, only 33% of the U.S. workforce are truly “engaged” in their day-to-day work. But instead of a concrete measure of productivity or skill, the idea of employee engagement refers to how passionate and excited people are about the work they do. In…
How To Create a Stress-Free Patient Experience by Supporting Your Dental Team
The Secrets To an Exceptional Patient Experience Many dental practice owners believe that the secret to providing the best patient care is to focus on the patient. Indeed, catering to patient needs can often be effective. However, you may be surprised to learn that one of the most effective ways to create a better patient…
