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4 Reasons It’s Important to Shape Your Patient’s Orthodontic Treatment Expectations Properly
It’s not unusual for a patient to walk into their dentist’s office asking for a smile makeover—a Hollywood smile—that, while desirable, might not best suit their features. This isn’t to say that we can’t help them achieve an amazing smile that they will love, but a significant part of our role in shaping a patient’s…
Read MoreIf You Only Take One Orthodontic Course, This Should Be the One
This orthodontic course could change the trajectory of your dental career. Finding the time for continuing education can be a challenge for many dentists. Though they know it is important, there are opportunity costs to consider. From balancing time with family members and friends to taking time for self-care, there are certainly things that should…
Read More3 Ways Orthodontics Provides More for Your Patients Than Great Smiles
The Impact of Orthodontic Advancements on Patients and Your Practice Our teeth impact every aspect of our daily lives. They affect the way we eat, how we speak, and how self-confident we are, so it’s no surprise that patients who suffer from things like overcrowding, spacing, or overjet are often hesitant to show off their…
Read MoreIs Taking a Straight Wire Ortho Course the Best Decision?
The Growing Demand for Orthodontics Orthodontics is only becoming more popular each year thanks to social media and greater awareness of the importance of our oral health. If you are a dentist wanting to expand your practice and offer orthodontics, there is no question that you need to take a comprehensive continuing education course to…
Read More3 Reasons To Add Orthodontics to Your Practice
Adding orthodontics to your dental practice offerings is a game changer! There is no question that we see orthodontics everywhere today. We see it on social media, television, and in print ads. It is not surprising that orthodontics is in high demand because it prevents long-term dental problems and obviously creates beautiful smiles. Why should…
Read MoreStay Current With Orthodontics in Our Treatment Strategies Update Course
Are you ready for the next step in your orthodontic practice journey? You’re skilled at treating orthodontics, but there is always room to learn and expand your orthodontic knowledge. The best way to continue your education beyond dental school and residency is by taking an advanced orthocourse. The American Orthodontic Society (AOS) has courses for…
Read MoreWhy Every Dentist Should Understand Orthodontics
Orthodontics is part of the comprehensive care you provide your patients. Patients have high expectations of their general and pediatric dentists because they are essentially their primary care doctor of the mouth. So when you see patients, it should be every general and pediatric dentist’s goal to provide comprehensive care, and this means being able…
Read More5 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…
Read More5 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,…
Read More10 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…
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