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
Orthodontics
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
Getting to the Root of the Matter – Indications for Grafting in the Ortho-Perio Patient
Introduction Orthodontic and periodontal therapy are intimately connected. To ensure a functional and aesthetically pleasing outcome the process begins with clinical assessment of many factors … 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
Alberta’s Align Orthodontics Joins Canadian Orthodontic Partners’ Peer Network
Canadian Orthodontic Partners (COP) has announced its new partnership with Align Orthodontics‘ clinics in Edmonton and Sherwood Park, Alberta, along with orthodontists Dr. Paul Major, Dr. Karen Hesse, and Dr. Brian Nebbe, as … more
Get Things Straight: Introducing OrthoFX, a Company Ready to Realign Your Approach to Orthodontics
Are there limits to the convenience culture? In a world where a click of an app can keep you well read, well fed and cozy … more
Daily Use of Ultrasound Can Speed Up Orthodontic Treatment, Prevent Root Damage
An ultrasound device developed at the University of Alberta has been shown to help patients who wear braces get faster results and avoid long-term complications, … more
Let’s Get This Straight: 3 Tips for Delivering the Ultimate Ortho Experience
In my 28 years practicing and lecturing internationally on orthodontics, I have seen tremendous outcomes and great failures – mine included! In celebration of National … more
My Stint as a Pizzaiolo
I have a newfound respect for the simplicity of a perfectly made pizza. When done correctly there is total harmony between the definite crunch of … more
An Historical Overview of Clear Aligner Therapy The Evolution of Clear Aligners
Although the clear aligners may seem like a relatively new modality of treatment in orthodontics, the initial concept dates as far back as the early … more
Facially Driven Treatment Planning to Manage the Adult Patient with Severe Wear: Virtual Smile Design and Key Diagnostic Components
The adult patient with deep anterior overbite and extensive anterior tooth wear is especially challenging. Treatment involves many diagnostic questions to which correct answers must … more
Orthognathic Surgery with Clear Aligner Therapy
The rise of the digital age has transformed orthodontics as we know it.1 Due to its increasing popularity, Clear Aligner Therapy (CAT) has become a … more
TMJ Internal Derangements
Dentists are commonly confronted with the diagnostic and treatment challenges associated with a person who has TM joint pain, TM joint clicking and limited opening … more
Pre-Orthodontic Periodontal Considerations: Establishing a Rationale and Timeline for Periodontal Intervention
Introduction: The proliferation of novel appliances in modern orthodontics, that are discreet or even completely undetectable, has encouraged a growing number of patients from adolescents … more
With So Many Materials to Choose, What is the Best Choice for a Single Crown?
Fixed restorations have come a long way since the early days of cast gold restorations with pyroplast (acrylic) facings. New materials are being developed, techniques … more
Can Plant-Based Really be High-Tech?
In Combining Botanical Foam with the Latest in LED Innovation, PhotoDynamic is Poised to Revolutionize Home-Based Oral Hygiene for Ortho Patients Moving from research and … more