Coach

By: Dr. Mike Zetz I am writing this with the assumption that the reader – YOU – holds this tenant to be true.  That is, you believe that within your area, when it comes to orthodontic care, you ...

But It’s Not Perfect!

Recently a member of Ortho101 asked about how to handle an imperfect finish. It is a great question and one we all deal with almost daily whether or not we want to admit it out loud. Here are some of...

Five Minutes Makes All The Difference!

Ever notice how first thing in the morning and right after lunch are super busy times? Almost as busy as 3:30 pm when the school bus drops off and all hell breaks loose (if that happens in your office...

Treat Patients Like You Would Treat Your Family

Orthodontics is easy. Figure out what is wrong. Decide on a plan to get the best possible outcome. Put the brackets in the middle of the teeth in alignment with the long axis, level and align, close s...

The Paternal Model Is DEAD

The days of telling patients what to do and expecting them to follow blindly are over and I, for one, am glad! What does this mean for orthodontists? It means that the way “we have always done it”...

Banding Molars Is Lazy

And not the good kind of lazy that utilizes excellent systems to make life easier and better for patients, assistants and orthodontists (some call that efficiency). No, doctor, this is laziness that r...

Don’t Piss Momma Off!

When confronted with a kid who doesn’t brush or wear elastics, our first instinct as orthodontists is to say something like, “Susie, why haven’t you been brushing your teeth?!?!” but as soon a...

If I Could do Residency Again

By: Dr. Noam Green It’s an exhilarating time. Ortho residency is done and I’m doing my best to piece together plans for the years to come. It’s as though I dove out of an airplane for the first...

Everyday Celebrations

By: Dr. Jason Tam Do you celebrate debonds in your practice? Like many, you probably give patients a gift with all sorts of treats they were not supposed to have while they in braces, celebrate with a...