Analysis of variance
In the previous articles, we discussed statistical tests for continuous data when the number of groups does not exceed 2. When we have continuous data and more than 2 groups,…
Match or non-Match: At the crossroads
Introduction The National Matching Service provides an ethical and unbiased selection process between residency programs and candidates. Currently, 51 of the 66 accredited orthodontic residency programs in the United States…
Association between third molar agenesis and craniofacial structure development
Introduction The aim of this investigation was to study the relationship between third molar agenesis—including the number of ageneses—and craniofacial structure growth. Methods We reviewed 305 clinical histories of patients…
“Why do you want your child to have braces?” Investigating the motivations of Hispanic/Latino and white parents
Introduction Many psychological, social, and cultural factors influence parents’ motivation to seek orthodontic care for their children. In this study, we used Q methodology to identify and categorize shared motives…
Multistranded wire bonded retainers: From start to success
Fixed or bonded retainers are routinely placed at the end of orthodontic treatment. Wires of various types and sizes are available, and they can be bonded labially or lingually. This…
Anthony Gianelly: Lecturer, researcher, author, and teacher
Anthony Gianelly was an iconic figure in the orthodontic specialty ( Fig 1 ). He graduated from Harvard College in 1957, received his DMD degree from the Harvard School of…
A century of influence: Part 3. The modern era
The story of orthodontics during the first 100 years of Journal publication can be told through the people who lived it. As part of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial…
How has our interest in the airway changed over 100 years?
Since the beginning of our specialty, our understanding of the link between function and facial growth and development has progressively improved. Today, we know that children with sleep-related breathing problems…
Ahead to basics
Your residency—and your formal education—are finally completed. Ever since your uncle inspired you to become an orthodontist by his good example, you have wanted to return to your hometown and…
Residents’ journal review
Patient adherence during removable functional appliance therapy Schafer K, Ludwig B, Meyer-Gutknecht H, Schott TC. Quantifying patient adherence during active orthodontic treatment with removable appliances using microelectronic wear-time documentation. Eur J…
