Olin B. Vaughan, 1920-2017
Orthodontics has lost one of the “tallest trees in its forest.” Olin Brynilde (O. B.) Vaughan was a giant sequoia, and his death leaves a great void in the hearts…
Extraction of maxillary canines
I read the article in the October 2017 issue entitled “Extraction of maxillary canines: Esthetic perceptions of patient smiles among dental professionals and laypeople” with great interest (Thiruvenkatachari B, Javidi…
Gingival recession in orthodontic patients 10 to 15 years posttreatment: A retrospective cohort study
Introduction The aims of this study were to retrospectively investigate the long-term development of gingival recession in a cohort of orthodontic patients and to compare the prevalence of gingival recession…
Poaching employees
So, you just finished your orthodontic training. You enter the job market, and you find what you think is a fabulous associate’s position. The contract is to your liking, and…
Prediction of the occurrence and severity of mandibular incisor crowding in the early mixed dentition using craniofacial parameters
Introduction With the recent interest in esthetics at an early age, prediction of mandibular incisor crowding is of significant importance. Since dental arch development is related to craniofacial growth, we…
Influence of antibiotic prophylaxis on the stability of orthodontic microimplants: A pilot randomized controlled trial
Introduction The aims of this 2-arm parallel pilot randomized controlled trial were to investigate the influence of antibiotic prophylaxis on the stability of orthodontic microimplants and to evaluate the efficacy…
On being human
You always thought that you were gifted. Not because you were the best athlete in your class or the best-looking student in your dorm, or because you were named the…
Prevalence of gingival recession after orthodontic tooth movements
In the May 2017 issue of the AJO-DO , Morris et al evaluated the long-term prevalence of gingival recession after orthodontic treatment. As discussed in the article, periodontal disease and mechanical…
Principles of ethical practice
Nearly 2500 years ago, Socrates asserted that ethical principles are the essence of humanity; living life without them would be like wandering in search of direction without the sun to guide…
Interdisciplinary approach for a patient with unilateral cleft lip and palate
The oral rehabilitation of patients with cleft lip and palate is a challenge. The aim of this case report was to underline the importance of a sequential interdisciplinary approach to…
