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Packard Family Orthodontics is now part of a new online database that gives patients the ability to check the credentials of orthodontists across the country. McKinney, TX (PRWEB) May 03, 2013 People seeking orthodontic services should take the time to check that the credentials of their caregiver are what they need to be. Packard Family Orthodontics encourages patients to make sure they check credentials. Dr. Packard of Packard Family Orthodontics is now part of a website that allows...

CARSON CITY, Nev., Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Carson City Orthodontist Frank Beglin is a perpetual student. From college, dental school, and post-doctoral residency, to annual C.E. and Invisalign classes that board-certified orthodontists must attend, he's no stranger to education. Now with two daughters in the Carson City school district, Dr. Beglin is as much an education advocate as a student, actively participating in the WATCH DOGS in Schools program and mentoring students....

Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Even with the pain that comes with wearing braces, patients generally don’t have to suffer too long. However, one patient recently sued his orthodontist for not removing his braces for over 11 years. Devin Bost, a 22-year-old from Oregon, had his braces from seven years to 18 years of age. He is suing Brad Chvatal for permanent injuries related to his gums, mouth, and teeth. His complaint included $35,100 for corrective oral...

SureSmile QT offers adults a way to straighten teeth using lingual braces which are placed on the backside of the teeth and hidden from view. Dallas, TX (PRWEB) July 31, 2012 Say good-bye to metal mouth, tin grin and brace face! Now there is a way to that beautiful smile and straight teeth...on the sly. Called lingual braces, the brackets and wires are placed behind the teeth, hidden and unnoticeable to anyone but the orthodontist. According to the American Association of Orthodontics...

Social media consulting firm Maximize Social Media LLC announced its orthodontist marketing program today, providing needed support to orthodontist practices nationwide. The firm will offer full social media management for orthodontists that provide aesthetic and facial reconstructive services to patients. Services will entail management of the top social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest, in addition to Google Plus local business listing services. Los Angeles, CA...

BETHLEHEM, Pa., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Bryon Viechnicki will soon present new research showing the uniqueness in lower jaw growth using 3D technology. The research will be presented at the International Association of Dental Research General Session in Iguacu Falls, Brazil on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. His research demonstrates how the lower jaw grows at different times and in different directions in each child. "Growth of the lower jaw is essential for proper...

Although Dr. John Graham DDS, MD is a highly accomplished and widely respected orthodontist that lectures all over the world, he is proud to announce that he’s chosen the Sugar House community of Salt Lake City, Utah as the location for his newest orthodontic practice. Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) May 01, 2012 Although Dr. John Graham DDS, MD is a highly accomplished and widely respected orthodontist that lectures all over the world, he is proud to announce that he’s chosen the Sugar...

ST. LOUIS, April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), a professional organization that has more than 17,000 member orthodontists in the U.S., Canada and abroad, will host its 112th Annual Session at the Hawai'i Convention Center in Honolulu from May 4 to May 8 - the first Annual Session since the organization announced its multi-million dollar "My Life. My Smile. My Orthodontist.(sm)" campaign and new website, MyLifeMySmile.org, aimed at educating...

DENTSPLY International announced the acquisition of AMD Lasers, makers of the industry leading Picasso line of lasers, in late 2011. Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) April 22, 2012 DENTSPLY International announced the acquisition of AMD Lasers, makers of the industry leading Picasso line of lasers, in late 2011. The acquisition of AMD Lasers unites one of the most respected names in orthodontics with a true leader in the field of dental/medical laser technology. DENTSPLY GAC will begin offering the...

Allen “Wes” Edgar seeks donations to fund his battle against kidney disease, and Birmingham Orthodontist Dr. David Sarver responds with a pledge to help Birmingham, AL (PRWEB) March 10, 2012 Birmingham Orthodontist Dr. David Sarver was quick to react when he received word that Allen “Wes” Edgar needs the community’s help to remain eligible for a kidney transplant. He wrote a check on the spot toward the $20,000 to $40,000 needed for Wes to continue immunosuppressant treatment...