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Changes are rapidly thrust upon
orthodontists, too, but it's interesting
that we have just as rapidly adapted.
I'm referring of course to clear aligner
treatment appliances, their associated
technology and the various business
models enhancing them and other
digital treatment solutions. As painful as
this may have been to orthodontists who've
practiced the same way for years if not
decades, it's encouraging to see how some
doctors and organizations have reacted,
from creating scanning centers to forming
their own large groups with purchasing and
marketing leverage.
The fact of the matter is that for many
young practitioners, today's environment is
the only environment they've known for the
past several years-and they're thriving in it.
What I see from afar is that business- and
tech-savvy orthodontists are working with
the system to make access to care more
affordable and more available-which, in
the end, benefits everyone.
New models are being developed, such
as virtual treatment or monitoring, in-house
manufacturing and even new methods to
harness social media to reach patients.
The clinical landscape is rapidly changing, too. There were many new innovative
bracket systems at the AAO session worth
mentioning, as well as digital imaging and
self-ligating appliance systems. Precision
bracket placement, the hallmark of straightwire prescriptions, need not be a concern for
those who are willing to use the technology
to make it happen.
Keeping track of patients in and out of
treatment is one of the most important factors
in orthodontic care, and many solutions are
now available to make this happen in an
automated fashion.
Presentations
The clinical programs at the annual
session had something for everyone, but
of course it was impossible to hear it all.
(That's one reason that I have subscribed
to the audio program for years-so that I
can listen later to the lectures I was unable
to attend in person.) A clever note in the
program indicated which speakers were
suggested for new grads and residents, which
was extremely helpful for those looking to
get the most out of their time spent in the
lectures. (Nice job to all on the program
committee!)
I was especially impressed that my first
lecture was by none other than Dr. James
McNamara, a legendary researcher, educator
and clinician who spoke on his experience with early treatment and transverse
discrepancies. Anyone who's still on the
fence regarding the efficacy and need for
Phase I treatment needs to hear his
presentation. I started my professional
career with McNamara in the early
1980s, studying the Frankel appliance,
and it looks like I might finish my
career by incorporating his approach of
embracing expansion in younger patients.
TADs seem to have their ups and down
in the field; honestly, I have only limited
experience with them. However, the trend
toward palatal TADs for expansion and
intrusion seems to call out for gaining
experience with this treatment. From what
I've understood, the predictability, usage and
ease of placement of TADs is becoming more
patient- and operator-friendly, so those still
on the fence (like me) need to hop on board
and take advantage of this game-changing
addition. Presentations by Drs. Young-Cheol
Park and Jae Hyun Park were well done and
explained risks and limitations well.
A treatment option that seems to have
fallen a bit out of favor-but still finds some
applications-is serial extraction. Those who
would like a simple way to categorize their
patients into this method of care would have
been served well by Dr. David Kennedy's
presentation.
I returned from this year's Annual Session
more energized than ever, and I hope you
share the excitement of the profession going
forward. Everything I experienced-from the
offerings in the exhibit hall to the abundance
and variety of lecture topics-tells me that
orthodontics is on the verge, or perhaps
already in the process, of something quite
transformative. ■
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