Month: February 2012
Ormco Raises $75,000 for the Smile for a Lifetime Foundation
The funds will help S4L continue its mission to encourage orthodontists to provide free orthodontic care to individuals with financial challenges and special orthodontic needs.
NYU Study Finds that Blood from Periodontal Disease Can Be Used to Screen for Diabetes
Oral blood samples drawn from deep pockets of periodontal inflammation can be used to measure hemoglobin A1c, an important gauge of a patient’s diabetes status, an NYU nursing-dental research team has found. Hemoglobin A1c blood glucose
After the Braces Come Off
For many orthodontic patients, the most important day of treatment is debonding day. But once the brackets are off, there’s still work to be done. Here’s a quick guide to clinical and promotional protocols.Remove Band CementA sharp scaler is the
Orthodontic Products Launches Digital Edition
Starting with the February 2012 issue, each issue of Orthodontic Products will now be available in a digital edition. The digital edition will be available on our Web site, and will allow readers from around the world to access the complete magazine