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How orthodontics improves TMJ symptoms for your patients

By American Orthodontic Society | November 17, 2021

How you can improve your patients’ quality of life by treating their TMJ problems with orthodontics.  If your patients report they have chronic pain in their jaw or suffer from discomfort when chewing and speaking, they are not alone. This type of pain in the jaw is a common condition called temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD).…

6 Advantages Dentists Practicing Orthodontics Have Over Orthodontists

By American Orthodontic Society | November 7, 2021

Add orthodontics to your skillset so your patients (and your practice) can benefit.  Are you a general dentist thinking about adding orthodontics to your practice? Enhancing your skills in this area is a great way to attract new patients, cater to existing ones, and grow your reputation throughout your community.  In fact, with continuing education…

10 Ways to Improve the Way Your Practice Communicates With Patients

By American Orthodontic Society | November 2, 2021

Grow your practice by connecting with new and existing patients.  You have an established dental practice, but you are now looking to take your office to the next level by increasing revenue and improving your reputation in the community. What better way to help your practice than by learning how to better communicate with patients?…

10 Ways To Attract New Patients to Your Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | October 28, 2021

Dentists are always looking for the best ways to grow their dental practice. According to one recent report, 40% of private practice dentists would like their offices to be busier than they currently are. Does this include you? Whether you’ve just opened your doors or have been in business for years, there’s always room for…

5 Advanced and Cosmetic Dentistry Choices That Patients Love

By American Orthodontic Society | October 28, 2021

Advancing Your Dental Practice Are you a dentist looking to enhance your practice? Adding advanced and cosmetic dentistry services can be a great way to attract new patients and retain your current ones.  As you consider all of your options, it helps to know which choices are preferred among potential patients! Today we’re taking a…

5 Benefits of the AOS Virtual Track

By American Orthodontic Society | October 19, 2021

Find flexible course options with the AOS Virtual Track. Research shows that nearly 70% of dentists pursue continuing education (CE) to meet their personal learning needs. In addition, around 67% take courses to meet their career goals.  Professional development opportunities can help you expand your service offerings and appeal to a greater number of patients. In…

5 Tips for Becoming the #1 General and Family Dentist

By American Orthodontic Society | October 19, 2021

Create a general and family dentistry practice that stands out. Did you know that there are around 60 dentists for every 100,000 U.S. residents? Though ratios vary by state, this figure underscores the need to stand out in your region. As you seek to establish your practice as the top general and family dentist in the…

5 Reasons to Write Down Your Ideal Career Vision

By American Orthodontic Society | October 13, 2021

Turn your dreams into reality with some thought-out planning. There’s nothing like checking a goal off your to-do list. It delivers instant satisfaction and makes you feel more accomplished. This especially applies to big career goals, which can alter the course of your professional and personal life. Does the idea of organizing your dreams into…

The Importance of a Mentor in the Dental World

By American Orthodontic Society | October 3, 2021

5 Reasons to Mentor or be a Mentee Dentistry is a unique sector of medicine because it combines an educational background in the biology and science of dentistry with specific technical skills. Dental school is a time to establish great relationships and mentorships between professors, dental attendings, and students. One of the greatest things about…

Orthodontics Can Make a Big Impact on Your Little Patients

By American Orthodontic Society | September 28, 2021

You’ve seen the effects of untreated orthodontic issues. The prevalence of malocclusion in children and adolescents is 56% globally. Crooked or misaligned teeth hamper a child’s ability to chew food and speak clearly. Sometimes, atypical facial and dental features can even impact the child’s psychological health. This is why orthodontics can be essential in the…

10 Reasons Patients May Be Leaving Your Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | September 28, 2021

Keeping the patients you have is important to the health of your dental practice. Dental practices put so much effort into getting new patients through marketing and patient referral programs that it can be disappointing when you notice patients leaving your office for another practice. Retaining them is equally important as attaining them, which puts…

10 Pioneering Women In Dentistry

By American Orthodontic Society | September 22, 2021

Women have a great history as groundbreaking dentists. Dentistry is one of the leading healthcare fields that offers women an incredible work-life balance. In fact, the ADA reports that a majority of women who enter the dental profession do so because of the balanced lifestyle and how other women help mentor the next generation of…