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industry // news OrthoAccel Named to Deloitte's 2015 Technology Fast 500 List of Fastest-Growing Companies in North America OrthoAccel Technologies is ranked No. 2 in Texas and No. 69 nationally on Deloitte's 2015 Technology Fast 500, a ranking that recognizes the fastest-growing companies in North America. The only orthodontic company ranked among this year's 500, OrthoAccel manufactures AcceleDent, an FDA-cleared, Class II medical device that speeds up orthodontic tooth movement by as much as 50 percent. OrthoAccel, which manufactures AcceleDent in Texas, reported a 1,171 percent growth from 2011 to 2014, making it the fastest-growing company in Houston on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. A prescription-only device, AcceleDent is available in more than 2,900 orthodontic locations across North America and 360 international locations. Orthodontic patients gently bite on AcceleDent's mouthpiece for 20 minutes daily and light pulsations employed by patented SoftPulse Technology work at a cellular level to accelerate bone modeling and remodeling in the craniofacial region. Patients report that the light pulsations relieve the pain often associated with orthodontic treatment. According to the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, AcceleDent is the most common accelerated treatment technique used by orthodontists. Additionally, 100 percent of patients surveyed report that they are satisfied with their experience using AcceleDent and that it was easy to use. With the American Association of Orthodontists reporting an all-time high of adolescent and adult patients, OrthoAccel board member Brian R. Smith said that the market opportunity for OrthoAccel is evident because patients are eager to complete treatment and AcceleDent offers them an easy, non-invasive way to finish faster. Industry News The Industry News section helps keep you informed and up to date about what's happening in the profession. If you would like to share information in this section, please email your news releases to arselia@farranmedia.com. All material is subject to editing and space availability. www.orthotown.com Renowned Speakers and More to Take Center Stage at Second Annual Henry Schein Orthodontics Symposium The second annual Henry Schein Orthodontics (HSO) Orthodontic Excellence and Technology symposium will present a comprehensive program to help orthodontists and their teams offer a progressive, integrative approach to total patient care, Feb. 18-20, 2016 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The event will take place at The Phoenician, a AAA Five-Diamond luxury resort. Keynote speaker Dr. James McNamara and program chairman Dr. David Paquette, along with seven other industry leaders, will present a variety of subjects designed to advance the practice of orthodontics. Topics include self-ligation, hyper-efficiency, CBCT, facial harmony, sleep apnea, practice growth, strategic marketing and more. The presenters include: Dr. Sean Carlson, Dr. Luis Carrière, Dr. Louis Chmura, Dr. Scott Frey, Dr. Lawrence Hutta, Dr. James McNamara, Dr. David Paquette, Dr. Juan-Carlos Quintero, and Mr. Jeff Behan. Along with the robust education program, the two days offer attendees many opportunities to connect with friends, colleagues, and industry experts. Early registration is encouraged so individuals and teams can receive special pricing. CE credits are offered. To register and find out more, call (877) 488-8606. Online registration is also available at HSOSymposiumRegister.com. Ormco Announces Open Registration for The Forum 2016 Ormco Corporation has announced that registration is now open for The Forum 2016. The 15th annual conference will take place Feb. 10-13, 2016 at the oceanfront Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, and will feature personalized education, one-on-one networking opportunities, and a spectrum of clinical and practice-management sessions designed for the entire orthodontic team. Practices can register for The Forum by visiting Forum.ormco.com. The Forum 2016 is designed to keep participants at the forefront of global orthodontic methodologies. Doctors Chris Chang (Hsinchu City, Taiwan), Ramon Perera (Lleida, Cataluña, 10 DECEMBER 2015 // orthotown.com Spain), and Stuart Frost (Arizona, U.S.) are just three of the speakers scheduled to present their philosophies and clinical cases on The Forum's main stage. Throughout the four-day conference, participants will engage in a variety of workshops addressing beginner to advanced content on Damon passive self-ligation mechanics, finishing, open bites, Class II and Class III treatment, digital smile design, and much more. Setting the tone for the event will be the optional Pre-Forum Damon Essentials Seminar on Feb. 10, 2016, facilitated by Dr. Alan Bagden. Participants new to passive self-ligation approaches are encouraged to attend. With 14 years of experience as a Damon System educator, Dr. Bagden will lead participants from the fundamentals of the Damon philosophy to a deeper knowledge on how to employ simplified, passive self-ligating treatment mechanics. As part of its 15-year crystal anniversary celebration, Ormco will also host a charity event and silent auction benefitting Smile Train, a nonprofit that provides training and funding to empower doctors to provide free cleft-repair surgery for patients in more than 85 developing countries around the world. For more information about The Forum 2016, visit Forum.ormco.com, or connect with Ormco on Facebook at Facebook.com/myormco and on Twitter via @Ormco. http://www.HSOSymposiumRegister.com http://www.orthotown.com http://Forum.ormco.com http://Forum.ormco.com http://www.Facebook.com/myormco http://www.orthotown.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Orthotown December 2015

Orthotown.com Highlights
Embrace Progress: It’s Always Time for a System
Industry News
Finishing Tips, Tricks and Voodoo
Preserving Anterior Anchorage in Cases of Congenital Missing Laterals
Smooth Running: A Guide to Practice Transitions
Office Visit: Upstate New York Orthodontist Hits a Home Run with Winning Smiles
10 Things Every Orthodontist Needs to Know About HR Management
The Benefi ts of Early Treatment
Accelerated Orthodontic Tooth Movement with Clear-Aligner Therapy
Path to Purchase Research: A Survey Analysis
Poll
The Case for Soft-Tissue Orthodontics
Ad Index

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