contents MESSAGE BOARDS from orthotown.com 14 Should I Commit to Extractions? A 9-year-old patient leaves this ortho wondering whether he should extract or monitor. 18 Extraction or Non? A handful of treatment options for a common case, and an example that not every doc takes the same road to the finish. Office Visit | All Aboard! Brooklyn-based Townie Dr. Eli Halabi has been obsessed with trains for years, and his practice shows it. Go on a tour of the orthodontist's office and discover more about his treatment philosophy, as well as the excitement and challenges of working in a such a richly multicultural environment. 26 FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE 42 Digital Impact 06 08 Late last year, we asked Townies which items they'd purchased over the past few years had proved to be game changers in their practice. In this special profile, we share orthodontists' opinions about the products and services that provided the most impact for success. 48 GORP 2017 Orthotown.com Highlights Embrace Progress Two Sides of the Coin Orthotown Editorial Director Dr. Dan Grob shares how, regardless of your profession, maintaining good relationships with your clients, employees and patients leads to success in all areas of life. 22 Treatment Alternatives A doc seeks a way around surgery and gets helpful tips from Townies. 10 12 57 Industry News Poll Ad Index Orthotown Editorial Director Dr. Dan Grob shares his insights as an attendee of this year's Graduate Orthodontic Residents Program in Cleveland. 50 'Can You Fix This?' Orthotown Editorial Director Dr. Dan Grob discusses and compares various ways to treat relapsed lower incisor crowding in adults-and shares case studies that illustrate each method. A division of Farran Media September 2017 * Vol. 10, real orthodontics for real orthodontists Issue 7 Uncovering the ddmen hige s The team at Ortho2 shares of your how to get the most out practice management system p. 36 OFFICE VISIT: DR. ELI HALABI A Townie designs his own practice in Brooklyn p. 26 IMPACT SPECIAL SECTION: DIGITAL stories Dozens of Townies share theirp. 42 of practice game-changers SEPTEMBER 2017 // orthotown.com Corporate Profile Uncovering the Hidden Gems CORPORATE PROFILE: 2 36 The team at Ortho2 shares some common "hidden gems" of practice-management software and discusses the value of each one.http://www.orthotown.com http://www.orthotown.com