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Ethical upselling orthodontics with whitening
Ethical upselling of Active Aligners with whitening by Dr Dan Shaffer BDS RDT PGCertDentLaw The glamorous world of cosmetic dentistry and influencer marketing often means that many patients assume that once their clear aligner treatment is complete, their teeth will be straighter and whiter. In reality, clear aligner treatment does not address staining or discolouration.…
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Composite Attachments made easy
Composite Attachments Made Easy for the GDP composite attachments from Zigzogaloo Productions Why Composite Attachments Matter in Clear Aligner Success In clear aligner therapy, precision matters. While digital planning sets the stage, it’s the hands-on techniques like composite attachment placement that determine how well aligners perform in the mouth. For general dental practitioners offering aligner…
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Clear Aligner Treatment Has Transformed My Practice
Clear Aligner Treatment Has Transformed My Practice “We live in a rapidly changing and evolving world” Posted on 10 October 2019 Looking back to when I cut my first class 1 restoration in dental school, to the way I approach my treatments roughly 12 years later, is a rather incredible evolution. From being focused on…
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Active Aligners x Carestream Dental UK
Join Dan in conversation with Ed Bracher “How to use the Carestream Dental intraoral scanning solutions as part of the Active Aligners workflow for clear aligner treatment” An exploration of how the use of a 3D digital intraoral scanner can enhance the Active Aligners workflow. Join Dr Dan Shaffer and Ed Bracher for a symposium…
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The Future of Dentistry is Tech-Driven
The Future of Dentistry is Tech-Driven “Providing patients with cutting-edge dental treatment” Posted on 20 October 2019 The current digital revolution is changing every aspect of our reality and dentistry is no different. Dentistry is advancing for the better of patient needs and you might be a little overwhelmed to see the tech-empowered options available for…
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Braces vs Clear Aligners – Active Aligners
Braces vs Clear Aligners – Active Aligners Modern Orthodontics Becoming Accessible Posted on 6 January 2020 Until now, not much has changed in orthodontics over the past few decades. Thanks to technology and the advent of both 3D scanning and printing, things are changing fast. These two technologies are breaking down cost barriers and creating…
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How a Consistently Low Refinement Rate Enhances Outcomes with Active Aligners
How a Consistently Low Refinement Rate Enhances Outcomes with Active Aligners When evaluating clear aligner systems, refinement rates serve as a crucial metric that impacts both clinical efficiency and patient satisfaction. With Active Aligners achieving a consistently low refinement rate of approximately 23%-measured as a 12-month rolling average-dentists and patients experience significant benefits, both economically…
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The Case Review Cafe: A Community for Active Aligners Practitioners
Welcome to The Case Review Cafe: A Community for Active Aligners Practitioners In the ever-evolving world of clear aligner treatments, staying connected with fellow professionals is key to success. That’s why the clinical team at Active Aligners UK has launched an exciting initiative: The Case Review Cafe, a dedicated WhatsApp group designed to foster collaboration,…
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Active Aligners Teen Packaging
Unlocking the Potential: Active Aligners Teen Packaging – A Game Changer for UK Dentists As orthodontic treatments evolve, the demand for clear aligners continues to soar, especially among teenagers. Active Aligners has stepped up to meet this growing demand with their innovative Teen packaging, offering UK dentists a unique opportunity to enhance their practice and…
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Top Tips-Troubleshooting Clear Aligners
Troubleshooting Clear Aligners – Top Tips Clear Aligner treatments are a valuable and commonplace item in our modern clinical armoury. We might encounter barriers to fulfilling our patients expectations from treatment. This article proposes some solutions to potential problems associated with clear aligner therapy. 1. Dental health Prior to initiating clear aligners the dentition…
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