Clinical Blog

Case Selection (2 of 3)

September 13, 2022

It is essential to select the cases that are likely to work and bring satisfaction to our patients. We can only achieve this through identification and management of realistic patient expectations and abiding by accepted orthodontic principles. Is your patient’s aligner fatigue going to dictate the end point of your next case? Planning for treatment…

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Going Digital-considerations

August 30, 2022

Going Digital- considerations. Dr Dan Shaffer BDS RDT PGCertDentLaw

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Case Selection (1 of 3)

August 11, 2022

It is essential to select the cases that are likely to work and bring satisfaction to our patients. We can only achieve this through identification and management of realistic patient expectations and abiding by accepted orthodontic principles. Is your patient’s aligner fatigue going to dictate the end point of your next case? Clear aligners are…

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Bioinks

March 13, 2022

Bioinks and Bioprinting in Dentistry  Dr Dan Shaffer BDS RDT PGCertDentLaw

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Dan’s TOP TIPS- Integrating Digital Workflows

February 27, 2022

TOP Tips- Dr Dan Shaffer  Integrating Digital Workflows  

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Dr Wayne’s Top Tips

December 18, 2021

TOP Tips- Dr Wayne Hirschowitz  Providing Clear Aligner treatments

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Remote Monitoring

November 12, 2021

Monitoring your patients’ treatment is essential to ensure the smooth progression through the stages of a clear aligner treatment. Timely IPR, according to treatment plan recommendations, helps this process. However, sometimes treatment might not progress according to your expectations. The earlier this is recognised, the less damaging it will become.  Remote monitoring is becoming more…

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Capture that smile with quality clinical photography

November 3, 2021

“Clear aligner treatments go much more smoothly when keeping adequate or better records.” Good quality photos are essential. Get consent to use photos/ videos for education and marketing purposes so you can show your other patients how clear aligners could benefit them. This is one of your best marketing and sales tools.  Consider the following:…

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IPR (Interproximal reduction) – TIPS FOR SUCCESS

October 28, 2021

Clear aligners work on basic orthodontic principles. They are used for the correction of crowded teeth, gaps or rotation, while achieving the desired results in an organised and planned fashion. These customised trays are “nearly invisible” and move the teeth in the desired direction.  This is achieved through wearing a series of clear aligners, each…

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What can clear aligners do for your practice ?

October 24, 2021

WHAT CAN CLEAR ALIGNERS DO FOR YOUR PRACTICE? What are clear aligners? Clear aligners have been developed to specifically align teeth in a predictable, smooth and comfortable manner. Instead of metal brackets, wires or screws, patients will be wearing clear, customised trays to achieve their desired results. Active Aligners work on basic orthodontic principles. They…

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