Meeting announcements
AAO Annual Sessions May 13-17, 2011 Chicago, Ill May 4-8, 2012 Honolulu, Hawaii May 3-7, 2013 Philadelphia, Pa FDI World Dental Federation FDI Annual World Dental Congress September 2-5, 2010…
Anna-Marie Gron, 1928-2010
Anna-Marie Gron Anna-Marie Gron, a retired professor and research orthodontist at Harvard University and The Forsyth Institute, Boston, died on April 9, 2010, of complications of multiple myeloma at her…
Current concepts on temporomandibular disorders
Reviewed by Alex Jacobson This book was designed to bring together some renowned experts in the field to provide state-of-the-art information about temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The book is divided into…
Cherubism gene Sh3bp2is important for optimal bone formation, osteoblast differentiation, and function
Introduction Cherubism is a human genetic disorder that causes bilateral symmetrical enlargement of the maxilla and the mandible in children. It is caused by mutations in SH3BP2 . The exact…
Evaluation of the effects of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment on self-esteem in an adolescent population
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment on adolescent self-esteem. Methods A total of 4509 middle school students were clinically evaluated…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction Cherubism is a human genetic disorder that causes bilateral symmetrical enlargement of the maxilla and the mandible in children. It is caused by mutations in SH3BP2 . The exact…
Oral health-related quality of life and orthodontic treatment seeking
Introduction The aim of this study was to assess oral health-related quality of life (OHQOL) in adolescents who sought orthodontic treatment. A comparison between these adolescents and their age-matched peers…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Twin-block and Dynamax appliances for the treatment of Class II Division 1 malocclusion. Methods This was a randomized…
Orthodontic treatment-related white spot lesions: A 14-year prospective quantitative follow-up, including bonding material assessment
Introduction White spots (WS) related to orthodontic treatment are severe cariologic and cosmetic complications, but they are shown to be partially reduced by remineralization or abrasion in short-term follow-ups. In…
Editor’s Comment and Q&A
Introduction The objective of this study was to quantify the properties of commercially available nickel-titanium open-coil springs. Methods Eleven springs from 3 manufacturers were tested 5 times over a 12-week…
