Orthodontics – 2015 Summary
2016 already started, holding promises for another year of growth in the fields of dentistry and orthodontics. But it’s always important to look back to get an overview of trends and changes in the business, and conclude insights that may help us down the road. AVERAGE NUMBER OF WORKING HOURS According to a survey conducted in […]
How To Run A Successful Dental Practice
Running a successful Dental Practice is just like running a business. You need to lead your business through the fundamental building blocks of organisation, management and marketing while taking into account the primary goal of your practice – your clients and the oral health care. In order to make sure that your business ( in […]
How To Get New Dental Patients
While you may pride yourself on providing excellent patient care within the oral hygiene field, its is essential that potential clients are aware of it. A dental practice, above all else, is still a business and you need patients in order to keep it going. Any oral health practitioner that is serious about maintaining and […]
Sassouni Analysis
The Sassouni Analysis was named after Viken Sassouni in 1955, after several authors had spent time trying to understand the importance of the vertical dimension and its effect on the anteroposterior facial dimensions. Sassouni was finally able to strategically enhance the method in orthodontic treatment planning. The Sassouni Analysis was the first cephalometric analysis that […]
Burstone Analysis
Charles J. Burstone developed a popularly used cephalometric analysis in 1978 that’s still being commonly used by orthodontists today for patients who require Orthognathic surgery. In this analysis they use landmarks and measurements that can be altered through several common surgical procedures. The Burstone analysis can also be known as COGS (Cephalometrics for Orthognathic Surgery). […]
Latest Technology In Dentistry
As professionals in the field of dentistry, we all know how constantly the field is changing and evolving. In fact, by taking a glance back at your career in the field you won’t be surprised to find that things aren’t quite as they once were at the beginning of your career, whether that was two […]
Best Orthodontic Marketing Ideas
As an orthodontist, one of the most daunting tasks can be dealing with how to market your practice. As budgets are crunched and outsourced help can be a strain, many practices are coming up with their own marketing ideas and initiatives to attain new patients. While the thought of the task of marketing your practice […]
McNamara Analysis
San Francisco native James A. McNamara Jr. is most widely known for his development of the McNamara Analysis, one of the most popular methods of cephalometric analyses. Circa 1983, McNamara’s research focused mainly on clinical modification of the growth of face and jaw. He introduced this cephalometric analysis because there was a need for a […]
CBCT Analysis & Orthodontic Records
The orthodontic records appointment is your very first step toward a patient’s orthodontic treatment. The orthodontic record is an evaluation tool that is used by orthodontists to determine the treatment needs of the patient. These records aid the orthodontists to provide the most optimal treatment plan, making this a very important step in the process. […]
Orthodontic Treatment Plan
After your primary introductory appointment with your orthodontist, you’ll be invited back again for a formal evaluation to determine the appropriate course of treatment for your individual case. While some forms of orthodontic treatment may be discussed in the initial appointment, the official plan can’t be finalized until all of the information and tests have […]