The ScanBox connected device helps to monitor patients who are using aligners virtually. The device looks like a virtual-reality headset. But instead of covering people’s eyes, it peers into their mouths. A teledentistry startup — Candid — hopes the device can give it an edge in the crowded field of straightening people’s teeth. The company […]
Contents If you’ve been thinking of getting your teeth straightened, you probably know how difficult it is to find a treatment option that’s tailor-made to your unique goals. Traditional braces have been proven effective, but there’s a host of downsides, too — they’re bulky, uncomfortable, and not the most attractive option. Enter invisible braces. Chances […]
Machine learning helps Invisalign patients find their perfect smile Align Technology’s mobile app helps Invisalign wearers stay on schedule, while machine learning and other features help lure prospective consumers to try the orthodontic device. The mobile computing trend requires enterprises to meet consumers’ expectations for accessing information and completing tasks from a smartphone. But there’s […]
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Dr. Michael O’Leary, of O’Leary Orthodontics, will retire after 42 years practicing orthodontics in the Wisconsin Rapids area. “I extend my deepest and sincere thanks for the confidence, trust, and support shown throughout the years by my patients and the community,” Dr. Michael O’Leary said. “Superior care for […]
Dentists have one of the best jobs in the country, at least according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 rankings of “100 Best Jobs.” This content was originally published here.
Align stock crashed late Wednesday after the Invisalign-maker’s outlook lagged the Street by a wide berth, though third-quarter sales and earnings topped. This content was originally published here.
With more adults being referred for orthodontic care, it’s necessary to create an office that is welcoming not only for children, but for older patients, as well. The first thing your patients notice when they walk into your practice is the design. With that in mind, use these office design techniques to make your practice […]
John Hill Journal Staff Writer jghilliii CRANSTON, R.I. — It was Columbus Day and Joseph E. Pezza and his wife had gotten back from a weekend in Nashville. The Pontiac Avenue orthodontist decided to stop by the office to check the mail and make sure everything was set for Tuesday morning. But someone was already waiting […]
An Illinois orthodontist won the American Dental Association’s 2019 John W. Stanford New Investigator Award for her research paper evaluating the effects of eight cleaning methods on copolyester polymer, a material commonly used in clear thermoplastic retainers. This content was originally published here.
(MARINA DEL REY, Calif.) — NEWS: Throughout his 30-year career, Dr. Mario Paz is used to hearing reasons why patients grind their teeth at night, but now it’s about COVID-19. “Fears of the virus are creating new anxieties causing patients to clench their jaws for sustained period. This alters their bite causing pain,” he says. […]
SHARE: FacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterestGoogle+tumblr Dr. Jim Raman. Photos obtained from Irmo Smiles website and Facebook. It was announced that a local orthodontist at Irmo Smiles, Jim Raman, has passed away. Irmo Smiles sent out a letter notifying patients of the doctor’s death, describing it as “a tragic loss.” It was mentioned that all appointments of Raman’s wife […]
TROY – Cooney Orthodontics, one of the region’s larger practices, is closing its two offices for 11 days except for emergency cases per recommendations from the the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontics and the New York State Dental Association Board of Trustees. Other practices have announced the same, such as The Smile […]
The Benefits of Visiting an Orthodontist The Benefits of Visiting an Orthodontist : When we know that something is going wrong with our teeth, a toothache or sensitivity perhaps, we generally think about making an appointment to see a dentist. However, what about when you have a dissatisfaction with your smile? If you have always been […]
Last Updated on July 8, 2019 This post was sponsored by the Invisalign® brand and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. A couple of months ago, we were presented with the opportunity to partner with the Invisalign® brand for complimentary treatment for our daughters. Our girls are 9 and 11, so they’re […]
Invisalign braces sound fantastic – don’t they? They actually are too! However, here are 14 things you should know before you get Invisalign… Every time a celebrity smiles for the camera, we can’t help but notice the perfect set of teeth they have. Some people feel envious of the perfectly straight set of pearly whites, while […]
Thank you to Northern Virginia Orthodontics for answering a few of our questions. Congratulations on being named a finalist for Health & Wellness Business of the Year! 1.Tell us your story of how your company got to where it is today? After finishing my orthodontic residency at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond in 2006, […]
A turkey went crashing through the window of an orthodontist’s office. See the photo. This content was originally published here.
Congratulations to our November Practice of the Month — Zammitti & Gidaly Orthodontics! This month we’d like to spotlight an absolute social media powerhouse practice, Zammitti & Gidaly Orthodontics! They’re using social media dental marketing to reach new audiences, strengthen relationships with current patients, and stand out in their community. They also impressed us with […]
Managing billing at your orthodontics practice can take up as much time as you spend with your patients. If your current payment software doesn’t integrate with other platforms like QuickBooks Online, you could be spending hours reconciling payments. Integrated technology cuts through the red tape for orthodontic payment processing. Integrated payments means that your billing, […]
Getting teeth straight is almost a rite of passage. Middle schools and high schools are full orthodontia, but sometimes we need a little help realigning our smiles in adulthood, too. Invisalign, the game-changing brand of clear aligners has been around since 1997 and has been a clear choice for teeth straightening since then. But traditional […]
in the south korean city of hwaseong-si, design studio starsis has realized the interior of an orthodontist practice. characterized by bright spaces and a rich material palette, the project has been formed by the architect to perfectly fit the needs and background of the client while creating a tranquil environment for awaiting customers. all images […]
This post was sponsored by the Invisalign® brand and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. My teen is always up for an adventure. If you asked Ryan what his favorite hobbies are, he’d tell you traveling and photography. He loves an adventure. We all do. It’s one of the reasons I homeschool, or […]
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) – Getting braces is an expensive task, which makes do-it-yourself videos from online even more attractive. Orthodontists have noticed more and more patients coming to them with teeth actually worse than before because they tried correcting the problem themselves, in order to save money. Dr. Steven Mack is an orthodontist at Mack […]
Experts from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California (USC) have expressed concerns about businesses offering direct-to-customer 3D printed aligner services. The worry with such services is that patients are missing out on crucial care steps provided by a one-to-one consultation with an orthodontist. This can include jaw x-rays, and […]
A Chicago dental practice has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Align Technology, Inc. in which it alleges the Invisalign maker has leveraged its dominance in both the aligner and hand-held digital dental scanner markets as a means to suppress competition. According to the 30-page suit out of Delaware federal court, Align Technology’s anti-competitive […]
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When the final school bell rings and two months of unstructured free time stretch out before your kids, back-to-school season may feel like a lifetime away. But in reality, it’s just a few weeks, meaning now is the time to schedule all those late-summer doctors appointments. And if your child is one of the millions […]
A Maryland family says their dentist vanished without a trace after they paid $3,000 for braces for their teenage daughter and now the teen is experiencing complications as her family scrambles to… This content was originally published here.
I’m 26 years old, and for years, every time I see a celebrity or a person crack open a mouth full of perfectly straight teeth, I can’t help but feel envious This content was originally published here.