Straumann Takes 35% Stake in Rapid Shape 3D Printers
As reported earlier, Straumann bought Clear Correct earlier this year and now they have taken a significant stake in a 3D printing company. It will be interesting to learn what form Straumann’s ...
What’s the Goal of a Consensus Conference?
We received a typical bulk e-mail from the American Association of Orthodontists this week that makes for an interesting thought experiment. The e-mail announced that the AAO plans to have a consensus...
How to Turn Work into Play: Secrets for Achieving a Profitable and Pleasurable Practice-Life Balance
All of us are in a constant struggle to maintain a good work-life balance. At different points in our career, we find ourselves wondering how to improve the efficiency, enjoyability, and profitabili...
We Welcome Peer Review
Dr. Courtney Dunn has graciously read and reviewed our book, Straighter: The Rules of Orthodontics. Dr. Dunn is a leader in our specialty and she has created a fantastic forum for improving the pract...
Straumann Buys Clear Correct for $150,000,000.00
The world is changing and competition in the clear aligner space will only continue to ratchet up as more players enter the arena. As I’ve said before, I believe this will serve increase the b...
Research Shows Dental Therapists ARE Effective
So now that we have conclusive proof of their efficacy can dentists, organized dentistry and dental boards PLEASE stop hindering access to care for at risk kids by blocking legislation to allow Mid Le...
They Can’t Get Away with That!
Marc Ackerman Ben Burris One of us went to an emergency meeting of the Massachusetts Association of Orthodontists last week. It was held at a small hotel in a nondescript meeting room with about 20 or...
Calling It Like We See It: Two Questions
It’s highly possible that at some point in the next couple decades it will be legal for non-dentists to provide tooth straightening with clear aligners directly to the consumer. Outcome data from pa...