Introduction The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the effects of facemask protraction combined with alternating rapid palatal expansion and constriction (RPE/C) vs rapid palatal expansion (RPE)…
Introduction Variations in treatment times for serial extraction and late premolar extraction patients may be due to differences in the time needed to flatten the occlusal curves. In this study,…
The other day, I was sitting in the doctors’ lounge at the hospital having a cup of coffee before clinic was to start. There on the table was the May…
Introduction Our objective was to identify factors associated with orthodontic treatment satisfaction of patients and their caregivers, when applicable. Methods MEDLINE via Ovid, PubMed, EBM Reviews and EMBASE via OVIDSP,…
Tom Graber was a researcher, clinician, author, educator, philanthropist, editor, and mentor to many. He was best known for his undergraduate and graduate orthodontic textbooks and as a long-time editor…
Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of orthodontic treatment on oral health–related quality of life (OHRQoL) in groups of standard patients with severe malocclusions; cleft…
Introduction The objective of this study was to assess the effect of baseline physical activity level on orthodontic pain perception and analgesic consumption after orthodontic separator placement in adolescents. Methods…
The purpose of this article is to review and discuss the advances in the management of children born with cleft lip and palate (CLP) as it has evolved over the…
Introduction Medicaid is a needs-based program in the United States that subsidizes medical and dental care for minors. The purpose of this study was to test for compliance differences between…
In my trek through history over this past year, some pages of the AJO-DO produced surprises that were intriguing to ponder. One of these was an advertisement that appeared in…
