Debond Day!
Debond Day: The day has arrived: Debond Day !!! The day has finally come. Debond day, or in patient lingo “Getting my braces removed.” Patients love getting their braces on. Then a few months go by and the famous…
Debond Day: The day has arrived: Debond Day !!! The day has finally come. Debond day, or in patient lingo “Getting my braces removed.” Patients love getting their braces on. Then a few months go by and the famous…
Having your R.D.A. license is a great accomplishment. It allows you to perform many duties in a general office setting. Some examples are mouth mirror inspections of the oral cavity, applying bleaching agents, and chemically preparing teeth for aesthetic bonding.…
The Frenectomy in Orthodontics Frenectomies are commonly performed in orthodontics to keep a diastema closed. A diastema is a gap between your two front teeth created by a thick piece of tissue called a “frenum.” You can reshape, shorten or…
We’ve all been there! Our night didn’t go as planned, we had a fight with our partner, best friend, or simply life has just been tough lately. We still have the responsibility of going to work with those obstacles presented…
Forsus Appliance in Orthodontics There are several different types of orthodontic appliances used to correct Class II malocclusion. The Forsus appliance is one of those appliances. A Forsus appliance is a fixed appliance that is attached to the upper and…
The most Special of them all! We all come across these special kids. This topic is close to my heart as I have a special needs kiddo in my life! My 14 year old daughter. According to statistics, we will run…
Hey assistants! There are 3 different types of ligation in orthodontics. Self Ligation, Elastic, And Metal Ligation. The three different types are explained below: SELF LIGATION: Self-ligation has been around since the 1930’s. Self-ligating brackets became more popular in the 80’s. The…
TAD’s: What, Why, Where and How? I’m sure many of you have heard of these things: TAD’s. What are they ? TAD’s (Temporary Anchorage Device) resemble a screw and they are sometimes referred to as mini implants. They are made…
If your reading this, thank you visiting the website. The fact that you are on this blog confirms that there are more curious Kathy’s out there just like me when I first started in the dental field 7 years ago. My name…
Benefits: California is the highest paid state for Orthodontic Assistants. Most orthodontic offices offer flexible schedules. There is enough employment opportunity in California to accommodate the desire of a full-time or part-time position. Also, most Orthodontic Assistants receive benefits such…