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Leveraging Social Media To Enhance Patient Engagement and Attract More Great Patients

By American Orthodontic Society | June 22, 2024

The Truth About Social Media for Dentists When was the last time you scrolled through social media? If you are like most Americans, it was probably earlier today, or at least last night. Or maybe you aren’t on social media at all. But the truth is that the rest of the world is—to the tune…

Stress management techniques for dentists.

5 Stress Management Techniques for Dental Professionals

By American Orthodontic Society | June 15, 2024

A Mindful Approach to Stress Management for Dentists Stress can impact even the most seemingly calm and collected dentists. And when it hits, it can wreak havoc on your days—and your nights, too. It can make you feel overwhelmed and irritable. Stress can even make you more likely to get sick from other illnesses and…

Dealing with dental anxiety in patients.

5 Tips for Working With Patients With Dental (and Orthodontic) Anxiety

By American Orthodontic Society | June 8, 2024

Prevalence of Dental Anxiety Dental anxiety is more common than many of us general dentists realize. While the National Library of Medicine published insights many years ago suggesting that dental anxiety impacts 36% of the population, the chances are that this statistic is much higher today. And with so many experiencing anxiety that keeps them…

Don't miss our next straight wire orthodontics course.

Did You Miss AOS’ Last Straight Wire Orthodontics Course? There’s Another Coming Up Soon!

By American Orthodontic Society | June 1, 2024

Boost your practice and gain CE credits at the same time. Continuing education in orthodontics allows general and pediatric dentists to enhance patient care and stay up to date with the latest techniques. The American Orthodontic Society (AOS) provides such education through our Basic Straight Wire Orthodontics Course, which has just completed another successful round. …

3D printing and orthodontics.

Interesting Tidbits About the Use of 3D Printing in Orthodontics

By American Orthodontic Society | May 22, 2024

Advancements in Orthodontic Appliances Dentistry has been at the forefront of 3D printing since the technology’s inception, pushing it forward and providing many of its most practical applications. Modern developments make 3D printing an essential part of many procedures in American orthodontics, offering fast, accurate, and precise treatment. Modern orthodontic technology combines 3D printing with…

Dental practice efficiency.

Part 3: Mastering the Art of Dental Practice Success: Maximizing Operational Efficiency

By American Orthodontic Society | May 15, 2024

Effective ways to operate your practice efficiently. As your dental practice continues to grow, it’s important to focus on ways that you can improve efficiency to maximize your dental practice success. We’ve covered building a foundation and expanding your practice in the first two entries in this three-part series. Now, we’ll close things out by…

Attract and retain your patient base.

Part 2: Mastering the Art of Dental Practice Success: Attracting and Retaining Patients

By American Orthodontic Society | May 8, 2024

Practice building: attracting and retaining a solid patient base. Once you’ve established your practice, the next step is attracting and retaining a solid patient base. While the previous entry helped you build a solid foundation, this second installment of our three-part series explores how you can start growing your dental practice success by focusing on…

Set yourself up for dental practice success.

Part 1: Mastering the Art of Dental Practice Success: Building a Solid Foundation

By American Orthodontic Society | May 1, 2024

Steps to building a successful dental practice. Achieving success with your dental practice is no small feat. But it’s something you can achieve with the right approach and a little help. In this first entry to our three-part series covering how to master the art of dental practice success, we’ll cover how you can get…

Comprehensive early treatment mechanics.

Sign Up Today! Learn About Comprehensive Early Treatment Mechanics for the Growing Child

By American Orthodontic Society | April 24, 2024

Providing Interceptive Orthodontic Care for Children Pediatric dentistry poses a variety of unique challenges related to ensuring healthy development in patients. Many of these challenges require orthodontic intervention to handle them properly, and dentists can provide a better patient experience by offering more in-house treatment options.  For help, you can turn to the American Orthodontic…

Choosing the right temporary dental staffing.

Temporary Dental Staffing: How to Find the Right Fill-Ins So You Can Enjoy Your Vacation

By American Orthodontic Society | April 15, 2024

Enjoy your vacation knowing your practice is in good hands. Taking time off is good for your mental health. Vacations can prevent burnout and prepare you to be more productive when you return to work. The good news is you can use a temporary dental staffing agency to ensure your practice doesn’t suffer because you…

Cornerstones of a dental marketing agency.

The 5 Cornerstones of a Dental Marketing Agency to Accelerate Your Business

By American Orthodontic Society | April 8, 2024

Accelerate your practice by working with a marketing agency.  Cultivating a dental practice requires a significant time investment, which some doctors don’t have. And with competition continuing to increase, it can be challenging for your office to stand out. Fortunately, a dental marketing agency is available to help boost your business. A dental marketing agency…

Take a straight wire course at AOS.

4 Reasons Why You Should Enroll in the Intermediate Straight Wire Course

By American Orthodontic Society | April 1, 2024

Invest in your future with the Intermediate Straight Wire Course. Orthodontic treatment can range significantly in complexity. Some orthodontic courses for general dentists only leave you prepared to handle the most basic cases.  To equip you for a broader range of cases, the American Orthodontic Society (AOS) offers the Intermediate Straight Wire Course for dentists.…