After years of hand-prepping bonding trays at home, Dr.Sam Wise made the switch to a fully digital workflow — and it changed everything. In this episode, sponsored by Solventum, he explains how digital bonding cut his chair time to just a minute or two per appointment, let him delegate tray prep entirely to his clinical team, and helped his practice keep pace with a growing caseload.
In this episode, DynaFlex CEO Darren Buddemeyer explores the industry’s renewed interest in traditional braces over clear aligners. He breaks down the clinical drivers behind this shift, how innovations in self-ligation are boosting practice efficiency, and the latest advancements in aesthetic ceramic brackets.
While artificial intelligence can streamline administrative workflows like consultation summaries and insurance claims in orthodontic practices, a new article by Gleb Tsipursky, PhD, emphasizes that rigorous human oversight remains critical to prevent costly errors and maintain patient safety. The piece outlines five practical strategies for safely integrating AI into daily practice operations without compromising clinical accuracy or data privacy.
Henry Schein Orthodontics has launched Aria Expressions Champagne Gold brackets, offering a new aesthetic option for the Aria Low-Profile Bracket System, designed to enhance patient experience and differentiate practice offerings.
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For decades, finishing was a destination arrived at through in-treatment adjustments. Today, digital workflows enable orthodontists to plan the finish before treatment even begins, transforming a reactive art into a proactive science of precision planning.
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In this episode, Dr Mark Bronsky explores how to maintain clinical autonomy in an increasingly brand-driven marketplace, sharing why orthodontists must ensure their decisions remain grounded in biology and biomechanics rather than marketing hype or commercial algorithms.
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Dr Dino Cacchiotti discusses how clinical inefficiencies led to the development of the Cx Precoat Box and its impact on orthodontic workflow and patient care.
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Cx Orthodontic Supply has released the Cx Precoat Box, a reusable bracket storage tool designed to streamline adhesive preparation and reduce chair time in orthodontic practices.
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In this episode, sponsored by Ormco, Dr Ricky Caples discusses how Spark Aligners have changed the way his practice approaches treatment—highlighting improved predictability, patient comfort, and the value of Ormco’s ongoing support and education.
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In this podcast episode, AAO President Steven Siegel discusses the 2025 Economics of Orthodontics survey, highlighting patient growth, shifting practice models, income disparities, and the resurgence of braces.
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Specialty Appliances and WildSmiles have partnered to launch a 1-day CE course focused on implementing a Phase One bracket program for early orthodontic treatment.
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Bracket and bonding innovations streamline workflows and boost patient comfort. Here’s what’s new for orthodontic practices.
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