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Improve patient satisfaction with orthodontics.

Boost Patient Satisfaction Now: Implement These 3 Orthodontic Course Tips

By American Orthodontic Society | March 22, 2025

Raising Patient Satisfaction With the Help of Orthodontic Courses Being able to provide both general dentistry and orthodontics through the same practice offers a wide range of benefits for your patients. They’ll enjoy smoother care experiences and improved outcomes, leading to higher patient satisfaction and retention.  The right orthodontic courses can fully prepare you to…

Use data to improve dental practice operations.

How to Use Data-Driven Insights to Improve Dental Practice Operations

By American Orthodontic Society | March 15, 2025

Use that data to improve your practice. Managing your dental practice operations is a key factor in achieving success. However, it is also a complex task that requires the right approach to see the results you’re looking for.  Putting data to work in your decision-making will help you optimize your dental practice operations, leading to…

Manage your dental practice's financial growth.

Managing Financial Growth: Smart Budgeting and Investment Strategies for Your Dental Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | March 8, 2025

The importance of budgeting for long-term success. Dentists typically make patient care their primary focus during day-to-day operations at their practice. However, it’s also important to remember that your practice is a business. Implementing the right budgeting and investment strategies to achieve financial growth is key to ensuring long-term success. Here are some tips you…

Reduce stress in your dental practice.

5 Wellness Initiatives for Your Dental Practice to Reduce Stress & Burnout

By American Orthodontic Society | March 1, 2025

How to reduce stress in your practice through wellness. A dental practice is a challenging work environment where stress and burnout are serious concerns. You can be proactive and support your team’s well-being by implementing a few simple dental practice wellness initiatives. You’ll be surprised by the impact these changes will have on team morale…

Orthodontic assistant training course.

4 Reasons to Sign Your Team Up for an Orthodontic Assistant Training Course

By American Orthodontic Society | February 24, 2025

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…

Pediatric orthodontic care course.

Considering the Functional and Airway Focused Pediatric Orthodontic Care Course?

By American Orthodontic Society | February 17, 2025

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 can help your patients.

Myofunctional Therapy and Orthodontics: How Dentists Can Integrate This Growing Field

By American Orthodontic Society | February 10, 2025

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…

Sign up for our Digital Aligner Bootcamp.

What Is Digital Aligner Bootcamp? 3 Reasons Dentists Should Attend

By American Orthodontic Society | February 3, 2025

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…

Tips to dealing with stress.

Are You Feeling Stressed? Here’s 5 Quick Tips to Help Dentists Decompress

By American Orthodontic Society | January 23, 2025

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…

Donate to the AOS Institute.

Feeling Generous? 5 Reasons to Donate to the AOS Institute

By American Orthodontic Society | January 16, 2025

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…

Straight wire braces vs. clear aligners

Why AOS Suggests Straight Wire Braces Over Clear Aligners

By American Orthodontic Society | January 9, 2025

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…

Create a continuous learning culture in your practice.

Top Tips to Create a Culture of Continuous Learning in Your Dental Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | January 2, 2025

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…