4-21-16
I was in Park City, Utah at the Women in Dentistry Conference, where we were able to mix business,
Archives for April 2016
ClearCorrect Superstar: Month 4
Our ClearCorrect Superstar, Melissa S. is back again…
Month One:
Meet Lorraine
Week In Review: 4-21-16
Access to Orthodontic Care
In 2009, The American Association of Orthodontists introduced the Donated Orthodontic Services (DOS) program in five states. Due to the success of the program, it is now available nationwide. The program is designed to provide access to orthodontic care for those in financial need who do not qualify for other assistance programs. [Read more…] about Access to Orthodontic Care
Play Ball!
4-14-16
Okay! Spring is finally, finally feeling like it might actually be here! I have seen a few daffodils popping up and some forsythia opening up, so I have hope. And once the MLB Opening Day arrives, you KNOW it’s true! We took a poll in the office to find out everyone’s favorite team… it was a close race, but the winner is…
Women In Dentistry
This is an exciting time to be an orthodontist. It’s an even more exciting time to be a woman in dentistry. I attended a conference in Park City, Utah this weekend titled, Women In Dentistry. It was a gathering of women dentists from all over the country. As we stood to introduce ourselves during one of the sessions, we shared some personal and professional goals, including, taking on more leadership roles, providing greater access to dental care, and seeking to both gain, and provide for others, a sense of empowerment. [Read more…] about Women In Dentistry
All About Bite Blocks
Week in Review: 4-7-16
Bite blocks are small clear acrylic (plastic) blocks that are typically placed on the back of two of your upper front teeth. They aid in the correction of a deep bite in cases when the top and bottom front teeth overlap each other by too much, often nearly completely. Left untreated, deep bite can lead to significant tooth damage over time. Ideally, we want to see nearly equal amounts of both the upper and lower front teeth when they bite together, with a minimal amount of overlap. [Read more…] about All About Bite Blocks
