The 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions has recommended adopting the term “periodontal phenotype” instead of “gingival biotype” … more
Passion is defined as an intense desire or enthusiasm for something. On a recent trip to Naples, Italy, I visited the sartoria of master tailor … more
Abstract Orthodontic treatments can seem overwhelming, burdensome, and uncomfortable for patients, parents, and – when it comes to emergency visits – for orthodontists as well. As … more
Henry Schein Orthodontics™, the orthodontics business of Henry Schein, Inc., is pleased to announce its 2023 European Carriere Symposium that will take place from 5 … more
A patient presents to your office with missing maxillary lateral incisors. What do you do? The answer to this is nuanced and dependent on multiple … more
An orthodontic wire breaks. A rough spot is making a painful gum sore. A broken bracket is rolling around on the wire. The patient calls … more
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
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® 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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