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In orthodontics, functional appliances can be a challenge in terms of patient compliance. Here are some tips for dentists, patients and patient parents.
Know what you're getting into!
Know what you're getting into!
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Nitric oxide can be formed naturally in the body, and has been nicknamed 'the miracle molecule.' It has important purposes in the body and is especially important for children. How can it be formed?
What happens if it doesn't form?
What happens if it doesn't form?
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Let's face it: Orthodontics is a beauty treatment.
It's what brings patients to the dental office when they delay appointments for other dental health needs. It is a desired service. The patient, and the young patient's parents, have a beautiful smile as the desired result of orthodontic treatment.
It's what brings patients to the dental office when they delay appointments for other dental health needs. It is a desired service. The patient, and the young patient's parents, have a beautiful smile as the desired result of orthodontic treatment.
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I'll be leaving on a jet plane.
It's been a great experience, being a Texas girl who practices orthodontics in beautiful Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates. What's it like commuting 8,000 miles to work? What have I learned? Has this experience changed my worldview?
It's been a great experience, being a Texas girl who practices orthodontics in beautiful Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates. What's it like commuting 8,000 miles to work? What have I learned? Has this experience changed my worldview?
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Financial pressures on dentists have multiplied with the proliferation of big corporations, big insurance companies, big government and their multitude of demands. But, let me share with you about some of the ways to deal with these.
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Dentists, you spend a lot of time trying to educate your patients to take care of their teeth -- and too many of them are just not interested.
Plus, many people are reluctant to visit their dentist for lots of reasons. But orthodontics is one area of dentistry that patients actually want. Here's why.
Plus, many people are reluctant to visit their dentist for lots of reasons. But orthodontics is one area of dentistry that patients actually want. Here's why.
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Adding orthodontics to a general or pediatric dental practice is a great idea. But for it to be successful, here are some things that are absolutely necessary.
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It's a special event, when a child has orthodontic treatment. And to make it most special, involve the child's parents and siblings -- They love to 'glove up' and be part of it! You can also see scenes of this in action on my Instagram page: drchrisrn_dmd
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Happy Ortho New Year!
Starting an orthodontics program in a general or pediatric dental practice is a great idea. There are six areas in which the dentist must become skilled in order to do this well. Starting soon, we will teach a comprehensive orthodontics course, consisting of six sessions addressing these same topics. The course -- offering 20 hours ADA CERP credit -- is a great a learning opportunity for dentists.
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The dream of being a dentist -- and the dentist's success -- depends on another dream -- to contribute, to help others, and to love. It's much more than just a job and you're much more than just a technician. It's a life that can make a difference.
