Time for a Change? Exploring Orthodontics as a Dental Hygienist
Now, more than ever, we keep hearing and reading about how dental hygienists are leaving the profession. New and ever-changing guidelines, critical Quality Assurance programs, … more
Orthodontics
A More Efficient Orthodontic Solution from Philips and Candid
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and Candid Care Co[1], creator of the CandidPro orthodontic platform, announced their partnership … more
OrthoNu® Launches Tweakz® for Braces and Aligners
OrthoNu® announced the launch of Tweakz® for Braces and Tweakz® for Aligners, ushering in an entirely new category of products specifically designed to meet the … more
Orthodontic Fund is Helping Orillia Youth
An Orillia realtor Mari Csumrik has donated $4,000 to the Vern Herron Dental Fund, which was created to help the youth of the city to … more
AOSC 2023 – The Region’s Must-Attend Orthodontic Event Returns In-Person
Association of Orthodontists (Singapore) Congress (AOSC), will return as an in-person event for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. Expecting close to … more
To Expand or Not to Expand? That is the Question
A 9-year-old female patient visited the orthodontic office for an initial consultation. She presented with a Class II malocclusion, crowding, and high/blocked out canines on … more
Orthodontist Hopes Doctor-owned Company Will Inspire Other Healthcare Workers
For years, Paul Helpard was content to run the clinic on Vancouver Island where he practised orthodontics, a specialty of dentistry that focuses on diagnosing … more
Periodontal Health and Maintenance for Clear Aligner Therapy
INTRODUCTION Periodontal diseases are a diverse family of inflammatory conditions that affect the periodontium and negatively impact our oral health.1,2 Orthodontic appliances, such as traditional … more
Missing Maxillary Lateral Incisors and Considerations for Treatment Plans
The congenital absence of one or more teeth is the most common anomaly of dental development in humans. Several terms have been used in the … more
Treatment of a Class II Subdivision Type 2 Malocclusion with Customized Lingual Brackets and a Simple Distalizer Appliance
Introduction Class II subdivision malocclusions can be difficult to treat because of their asymmetric occlusal relationships. An accurate diagnosis, etiologically based when possible, is essential … more
Presurgical Maxillary Segmented Orthodontics: A Simple Concept to Prevent Relapse of Segmented Lefort 1 Osteotomy for Maxillary Expansion
Keywords: Palatal constriction Maxillary constriction Segmented Lefort 1 osteotomy Maxillary expansion Palatal expansion stability INTRODUCTION: Insufficient transverse palatal dimension is a major component of several … more
The DSO Model: Your Questions Answered
In North America, there’s a trend toward consolidation of individual orthodontic practices as the specialty evolves – from people and operations to technology and the … more
7 Confessions of a Working Orthodontist Mom
People often ask me how I “do it all” and if I have any balance in my life. Being a working mom with a busy … more
Orthodontics: A Straight Perspective, From a Dental Hygienist’s Eyes
When my journey as a hygienist began over 15 years ago, never did I believe I would find myself fulfilled in a career as an … more
Unsuccessful Outcomes
If you’re like me, you’ve had your share of unsuccessful outcomes and can appreciate the negative feelings that come with them. Just the other week … more
Faster and More Predictable Treatment with 100% Custom 3D-Printed Brackets from LightForce Orthodontics: Q&A
Last year, Dr. Tim Dumore added fully custom 3D-printed tooth moving tools from LightForce Orthodontics to his treatment options. LightForce, which is headquartered in Burlington, … more
Smile Design with Clear Aligners
The contemporary practice of orthodontics focuses not only on achieving ideal alignment and occlusion, but also on how the teeth relate to the soft tissues … more
Self-Ligation has Significantly Shorter Chair Time Compared to Conventional Ligation with 8 Techniques: Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials of Clinical Outcomes
Objective: To test if there are significant evidence-based differences in effectiveness between self-ligation (SL) and conventional-ligation (CL) brackets, including observation of eight daily, self-ligation clinical … more
Dentsply Sirona Acquired the Assets of Propel Orthodontics, a Leading Innovator in Orthodontic Devices
Dentsply Sirona today announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Propel Orthodontics, including the VPro device and the Fastrack Mobile App. … more
Align Technology Supports the United Kingdom’s General Dental Council (GDC) Statement on Direct-to-Consumer Orthodontics which Highlights Patient Safety Issues
Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign system of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, … more