Why Do Ortho Cases Take So Long?

It seems to me that the average orthodontic case treated with braces takes well over 20 months. I can’t back this up with stats or studies or anything like that but I am willing to bet that if s...

Utility, Pleasure or Price?

What exactly determines the value of something? Why is there so much variance in price among allegedly similar products and services? I find the question interesting and the investigation useful for b...

Interesting Question From a Resident

On Ortho101 we were discussing our obligations to patients and my reticence to extract teeth on patients to achieve a Class I canine “just because that’s the way it’s supposed to be&...

But HOW Do You Know, Doctor?

We orthodontists take a lot of things for granted. We did well in school and are doing well in life in general and this can give us a false sense of security and even a bit of undeserved arrogance whe...

Asking the Obvious Questions

This week provided an interesting series of polls on Ortho101. I’m working hard to question everything – especially the things we take for granted – and I’m proud of the other...

Need an Excuse to Visit Hawaii?

OrthoSynetics is sponsoring an all day learning event in Hawaii on Thursday, October 20th. We will discuss practical tips and tactics to supercharge your office while having a lot of fun – we al...

Doctor, Please Stop Assuming

By Nona Naghavi A lot has been said and covered by many before me. Ben has done a tremendous job hammering it into our heads that some things that we thought we should never do must be done in this da...

What’s in Your TC Room?

Ever really think about it? Ever sit in the chairs that patients and parents sit in on a non-patient day and look around? I mean really look. What do you see? Is there a reason for each and everything...