ORTHO TRIBUNE The World’s Orthodontic Newspaper · U.S. Edition www.ortho-tribune.com Time to evaluate Start next year off with a new mission statement November/December 2009 Educating the future Why orthodontics is in a state of flux uPage vol. 4, Nos. 11 & 12 Checking in Starts are up for Dr. Hardy. Find out why. uPage 2 uPage 6 8 Help give low-income kids, teens a better smile By Fred Michmershuizen, Online Editor Rotated teeth — effective ortho treatment utilizing the lingual technique By Rubens Demicheri, DDS, MD S miles Change Lives (SCL), a nationwide program that provides access to orthodontic treatment for children from low-income families, is expanding its service areas into new states and regions. The program, which is supported by 3M, is seeking low-income children and teenagers, ages 11–18, with severely crooked teeth and misaligned jaws. SCL’s growth is possible because of the efforts of dedicated orthodontists who are working to establish SCL programs in their communities and who agree to treat qualified, motivated SCL patients in their offices. “I’ve been so pleased with this program,” said Dr. Randall Markarian of St. Louis, an SCL program leader. “Every SCL patient assigned to my practice has been a pleasure. I’ve had moms in my office in tears when I put their child’s braces on. With SCL, I know that I’m helping the kids who need me the most.” g OT page 2 T oday, more and more adults seek orthodontic treatment. In the realm of orthodontic therapy, the lingual technique has steadily expanded.1,2 The biomechanical principles to move teeth are independent whether the brackets are bonded on the labial or lingual. Nevertheless, there are differences with the force action and jacking position. For some tooth movements with the lingual (in principle, also for labial) technique, the position of a bracket’s slot has a critical influence regarding the effectiveness of Fig. 1 orthodontic treatment. As in labial orthodontics, leveling is perhaps the most important task. It must be achieved with light forces quickly, accurately and effectively. Leveling requirements: • vertical movement, • in–out movement or buccal– palatal movement, • angulation movement, • rotation. g OT page 3 Fig. 2 Fig. 1: Start of treatment (July 2007). Fig. 2: Progress of leveling (October 2007). OT Study Club explores periodontal health Dr. Robert Boyd will present Webinar on Jan. 21 R ecent literature indicates that small but significant overall periodontal liability occurs with fixed appliances during orthodontic treatment. However, studies also point out these problems Dr. Robert Boyd can be overcome almost completely with the use of established preventative dentistry measures employed before, during and after treatment. At 7 p.m. (EST) on Jan. 21, Dr. Robert L. Boyd, chairman of the Department of Orthodontics at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry of the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, will discuss these matters in his OT Study Club Webinar, “Improving Periodontal Health Through Orthodontic Treatment.” Boyd, who holds degrees in both orthodontics and periodontics, will present a review of currently available oral-health products for orthodontic patients evaluated in light of FDA and ADA approvals for claims. He will use this information and also review the current dental literature to determine what toothpaste, toothbrushes, rinses and other plaque-removal aids have been shown to be the most efficient and effective for orthodontic patients with fixed appliances. The Webinar, sponsored by Procter & Gamble, will last 60 minutes with a 30-minute question-andanswer session at the end. The course is free, and you can register at OTStudyClub.com. Attendees will earn one C.E. credit. For more information, contact Julia Wehkamp at julia.wehkamp@dtstudyclub.com. OT Dental Tribune America 213 West 35th Street Suite #801 New York, NY 10001 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Permit # 306 Mechanicsburg, PA