Clinical Blog

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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Driving practice growth with clear aligners

October 14, 2021

Here are a few things to consider: There is growing interest in clear aligners amongst teenagers and adults. Less than 1% of adults are undergoing orthodontic treatment. 70% of patients might be candidates for clear aligner treatment which is a non AGP treatment that is easy to initiate. Clear aligners provide an aesthetic alternative to…

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Making the switch to Digital

October 12, 2021

Dr Dan Shaffer BDS RDT PGCertDentLaw CoFounder Active Aligners UK Dentist, Technician   “10 reasons to take the plunge” Posted on 13 October 2021 Intra-Oral Scanners (IOS) are revolutionising dentistry and you might not have taken the plunge yet. Digital scanning can make a real difference to your practice so maybe now is a good…

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Interested in Active Aligners? Everything you need to know to get started.

October 5, 2021

Interested in Active Aligners? Here’s a short article for potential providers of Active Aligners. Posted on 5th October 2021- 4 minute read With an intelligent workflow and simple portal, Active Aligners are designed to give you the skills and confidence to treat patients effectively. Clear aligner therapy is a modern alternative to traditional braces. What…

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