Managing a successful dental office is complex and unique in the healthcare industry. It requires synergy between excellence in clinical practice and business acumen, which includes strategic marketing, patient-centered care, and efficient operations. Negotiation plays a role in various aspects of dental practice and a critical skill for success. Any interaction with suppliers, employees, or … Read more
Designing a smile is often thought of as a concerted process by the dentist and the ceramist.1 The dentist is the designer and carries out the process of taking the patient and collecting data to determine the existing situation. Then using the tools available to them as a dentist, they begin to explore the options based … Read more
This is “The most elegant way to correct class II cases” and treat an impacted canine simultaneously. I have personally met Dr. Luis Carriere and his father, Pepe (PHD in Orthodontics), at their Barcelona’s Clinic in September of 2016 to learn more about his unique approach and thinking of implementing invisalign at the same time … Read more
Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a method of elongating a bone that was first described by the orthopedic surgeon Ilizarov. It was applied to long bones of the leg and significant lengthening was achieved.1 It was first described for the mandible in 1992 and was performed using an external device. The first case of maxillary DO using … Read more
Over the past two decades, the demand for orthodontic treatment among prospective adult patients has dramatically increased.1 Clear aligner therapy has emerged as the primary esthetic alternative to fixed appliance therapy, especially among adults.2–5 Consequently, a key area of research has focused on the effectiveness of aligners in achieving the desired orthodontic tooth movement.6,7 It has been reported … Read more
Treatment of a severe Class II, division 1 malocclusion with a deep impinging bite using Invisalign aligners with precision wings. Patient Age: 11 year, 8 month-old male Chief concern: Upper front teeth sticking out Diagnosis: Cephalometric values: Figs. 1-10 Treatment goals Treatment Plan Invisalign aligner features used ClinCheck® software set-up and staging The pre-mandibular advancement aligner phase … Read more
When should I refer a child to an orthodontist? Many dentists refer to an orthodontist once a child exfoliated their primary teeth and have a substantial number of permanent teeth. There are, however, many circumstances where it is beneficial or even necessary to make an early referral. The American Association of Orthodontists recommend that a … Read more
The Craniofacial Orthodontics Fellowship at New York University is a prestigious program offering advanced training in managing craniofacial anomalies and complex orthodontic cases. The program provides comprehensive care for patients with craniofacial differences from birth to skeletal maturity, all under the expert guidance of Dr. Pradip Shetye. The patient population includes individuals with a wide … Read more
The Intersection of Science and Belief in Dentistry In the practice of dentistry, as in all fields of medicine, our primary commitment is to the health and well-being of our patients. “Do no harm.” This commitment necessitates that we base our treatment recommendations on the most reliable and valid information available. To fulfill this duty, … Read more