Why Retention Is the New Growth Engine
Once viewed as an operational drain, the orthodontic retention phase is being transformed by digital workflows, remote monitoring, and subscription models into a proactive, recurring revenue engine.
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LatestADA, AAPD Release New Guideline as Review Confirms Dental Sealants Decrease Dental Decay
A new systemic review and updated clinical practice guideline from the ADA and AAPD show dental sealants are an effective therapy in the fight against childhood dental decay and disease.
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Align Technology Opens 2027 Annual Research Award Program
Align Technology is accepting applications for its 2027 Annual Research Award Program, offering up to $300,000 in funding to support global university faculty research in orthodontics and dentistry. Eligible researchers have until March 5, 2027, to submit proposals for the one-year grants.
AAO Endorses Human Resources System
The American Association of Orthodontists has endorsed HR for Health, a web-based human resources software platform, as its exclusive endorsed provider of HR solutions for members.
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Behrents Takes Over as AJO-DO Editor-in-Chief
Rolf “Buzz” Behrents, DDS, MS, PhD, was selected to take over the chief editor position following the sudden death of Vincent G. Kokich, DDS, MSD, last July.
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Industry Insider: Captivating the Patient
Kaleidoscope talks about how its digital marketing display can showcase your practice and its services
Industry Insider: High-Def Reporting
tops Software talks about how it’s revolutionizing practice-management software
American Orthodontic Releases ifit Direct Bond Buccal Tube
Designed to be easily installed, the ifit offers 36% improved bond strength over previous models and increases patient comfort.
Great Lakes Offers the Narval CC
Narval CC is a CAD/CAM custom-made mandibular repositioning device, designed for patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
Invisible Retention
The Clear Fusion Retainer has become the standard appliance for all of my retention needs. It provides the aesthetics that my patients are looking for, and the rigidity that a clear retainer needs to keep the teeth in proper alignment. Due to the
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Retainers, interproximal enamel recontouring, and the V-bend technique
CareCredit Offers Free CD Called The Business Side of Running Your Practice
CareCredit, Costa Mesa, Calif, is offering a free educational CD, The Business of Running Your Dental Practice. The CD features Mark Murphy, DDS, FAGD, who is on the faculty of practice management at Mercer Advisors. Murphy shares information and
