Who is entitled to what?
A reader wrote to me recently, describing a situation and asking for guidance. The situation is common enough to warrant discussion. It went something like this. Larry: I’m a recent…
Agreement between adolescents and parents or caregivers in rating adolescents’ quality of life during orthodontic treatment
Introduction The purpose of this study was to assess the agreement between Brazilian adolescents and their parents or caregivers regarding the adolescents’ oral health–related quality of life during orthodontic treatment….
Evolving concepts of heredity and genetics in orthodontics
The field of genetics emerged from the study of heredity early in the 20th century. Since that time, genetics has progressed through a series of defined eras based on a…
Bone and cartilage changes in rabbit mandibular condyles after 1 injection of botulinum toxin
Introduction Temporary paralysis of the masseter muscle caused by botulinum toxin is a common treatment for temporomandibular disorders, bruxism, and muscle hypertrophy. Loss of masseter force is associated with decreased…
Retrospective study of 100 autotransplanted teeth with complete root formation and subsequent orthodontic treatment
Introduction Autotransplantation has become a major therapeutic option for replacing missing teeth in adult orthodontic patients. However, little systematic information is available about the long-term stability of autotransplanted teeth with…
Diagnostic performance of skeletal maturity for the assessment of midpalatal suture maturation
Introduction The aim of this study was to analyze the diagnostic performance of the cervical vertebral maturation (CVM) method in estimating accurately the stages of maturation of the midpalatal suture….
Attracting orthodontic patients via the Internet: A 20-year evolution
A generation ago, attracting new patients to an orthodontic practice was often done simply by cultivating a few good referral sources. General dentists, including some who might have provided orthodontic…
Association among pain, masticatory performance, and proinflammatory cytokines in crevicular fluid during orthodontic treatment
Introduction Orthodontic patients usually complain about masticatory limitations associated with the activation of fixed appliances. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate whether orthodontic pain reflects differences in the…
Can shielded brackets reduce mucosa alteration and increase comfort perception in orthodontic patients in the first 3 days of treatment? A single-blind randomized controlled trial
Introduction Orthodontic patients can experience pain and discomfort on the oral mucosa from trauma caused by friction with the brackets and the wires. In this split-mouth design, single-blind randomized controlled…
Donald Garth Woodside: A leader for orthodontic research and education in Canada
Canada is home to a number of excellent orthodontists. There are 6 well-established graduate programs, all directed by insightful, innovative, and accomplished educators. The Canadian programs, for the most part,…
