Meet Dr John Trotter, the new Secretary Treasurer of the PCSO John Trotter is a man with a mission. He believes that by helping others, he can make the world a better place. This philosophy has driven him throughout his life, from 1999 when he became a CAO delegate to his election as the secretary-treasurer
The Value of Membership: AAO Advocacy Dr. Trista Felty | Abbotsford, British Columbia | PCSO Trustee on the AAO Board of Trustees The year 2021–2022 was a banner year for American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) membership, and we achieved a 98% active member renewal rate for the first time in a decade combined with significant
What Are Microaggressions and How Do They Affect Us? Dr. Nehi Ogbevoen Newport Beach, CA PCSO Bulletin Contributor With so much changing in the world constantly, the PCSO Board took the initiative to create a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force to ensure we are continually reflecting and evolving to better serve our members
An Interview with Benita Wong, DDSJuliana Panchura (JP): Give us a brief overview of your professional career path since graduation. Benita Wong (BW): I graduated from my ortho program in San Francisco in 2008, just as the Great Recession was getting underway. My significant other (now husband) was applying to grad schools around the country,
Teledentistry is the use of telecommunication platforms to transmit patient information synchronously or asynchronously to help dental professionals diagnose and evaluate patients without the need for in-person contact. Synchronous communication is real-time video communication between the patient and provider. Asynchonous communication is the use of patient records, including photographs, videos, radiographs, and patient information, that
Today, as we celebrate Veterans Day, let us take a minute and salute all who have served and honor the sacrifices made by members of the U.S. armed forces and their families to preserve our freedom. Veterans Day gives us an opportunity to acknowledge
Many “innovators” create specific MARPE designs and claim superiority over current products currently available on the market. They present a lot of positive results claiming expansion cures all sleep apnea/OSA; however, there are numerous side effects of mini-screw assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) and many of the failure cases are ignored and discarded. There
Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) offer a practical way to provide anchorage for various types of tooth movement. To aid in the proper placement of TADs and to facilitate orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning, treatment simulation, and assessment of skeletal and dental changes, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is an invaluable tool. In this presentation, TADs
Dr. Bill Dischinger builds his practices around his patients, and in doing so, strengthens his ability to efficiently treat patients through transformative AI-powered solutions. Now, he’s sharing what he’s learned about modern patient care through DentalMonitoring. Engaging patients is one of the surest ways to increase treatment compliance, and better engagement starts with better
Delivering a World-Class Patient Experience: Lessons From The Mouse Patients have more choices than ever, with the result that most products and services are increasingly seen as commodities. So, in today’s market, what can an organization do to stand out from the crowd? Differentiating your service is the key to attracting and retaining patients
