Residents’ journal review

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Systematic review of chincup therapy for Class III malocclusion Liu ZP, Li CJ, Hu HK, Chen JW, Li F, Zou SJ. Efficacy of short-term chincup therapy for mandibular growth retardation…

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Correction

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Brauchli LM, Keller H, Senn C, Wichelhaus A. Influence of bending mode on the mechanical properties of nickel-titanium archwires and correlation to differential scanning calorimetry measurements. Am J Orthod Dentofacial…

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Clarity in advertising

Apr 11, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Clarity in advertising

While surfing the Internet, you decide to check the visibility of your Web site by typing “orthodontist” along with the name of your town. The first listing that comes up…

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Donated orthodontic care

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Thank you for the excellent editorial in the May issue (Kokich VG. It’s our duty! Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;139:573). You wrote things that are just so important to…

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It’s our duty

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Although I agree with the general tenor of the May editorial (Kokich VG. It’s our duty! Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;139:573), I must take issue with the title and…

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Author’s response

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We thank Dr Doshi for his comments about our case report. His questions concerning diagnosis, treatment planning, and results allow us to discuss many topics. Our clinical protocol when a…

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Author’s response

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Although I am not an orthodontist, I have been associated with academic orthodontic programs for over 30 years. During that time, I have heard many opinions similar to those expressed…

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Occlusion and TMDs

Apr 11, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Occlusion and TMDs

I cannot believe that we are even having this debate in Point/Counterpoint about occlusion and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) (Slavicek R. Relationship between occlusion and temporomandibular disorders: implications for the gnathologist [Point/Counterpoint]….

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Authors’ response

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Long-term follow-up studies published in peer-reviewed journals do not support the experiences and statements by Dr De Angelis. Robertsson and Mohlin reevaluated 53 quadrants with space closure and 36 with…

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Online only abstracts

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Force system evaluation of symmetrical beta-titanium T-loop springs preactivated by curvature and concentrated bends Sergei Godeiro Fernandes Rabelo Caldas, Renato Parsekian Martins, Marília Regalado Galvão, Camilla Ivini Viana Vieira, and…

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The AAO has a new logo

Apr 11, 2017 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on The AAO has a new logo

It’s official. After countless meetings, multiple focus groups, and many design changes, the House of Delegates of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has approved a new logo design. But…

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Concerns about canine substitution

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I would like to make some personal observations on the Point/Counterpoint feature in the April issue (Zachrisson BU, Rosa M, Toreskog S. Congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors: Canine substitution [Point/Counterpoint]….

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