Growing up, I never imagined that I would have become a dentist, let alone an orthodontist. I had never been to the orthodontist as a child, and much to my chagrin, I never had braces. Like every other child, I...
The Maine Association of Orthodontists Winter Meeting (Feb 14-15, 2025) was a great success & coincided with great conditions in the slopes at Sugarloaf. We had 20 attendees from Maine & NESO. Dr. Sercan Akyalcin presented an inspiring lecture on...
This past May, I was encouraged by a graduating resident to sign up to be the resident champion of my program – I’m so happy I did. Although it hasn’t yet been a full year since joining, being a Resident...
The AAO’s Leadership Development Conference offered a unique opportunity to engage with both established and emerging leaders within organized orthodontics. Hearing firsthand testimonials from AAO members who were once in positions similar to mine was particularly inspiring. Many of them...
DENTIST COMPACTS: A CLOSER LOOK I have been asked recently to explain which dentist compact would be better for practicing orthodontists who would like to have the opportunity to practice in multiple states. After contacting many resources, I will try...
This past January, I had the distinct honor and privilege of representing NESO at the Leadership Development Conference (LDC) in Marco Island, Florida. The LDC provided an invaluable opportunity to deepen my understanding of leadership, gain insight into how the...
Greetings Colleagues, I hope 2025 has been off to a good start and is a productive one. I would like to start by saying Happy Birthday! To the AAO for 125 years and counting! For over a century, the AAO...
UPDATE: Council on Orthodontic Practice The purpose of the Council on Orthodontic Practice (COOP) is to develop and conduct educational programs to assist orthodontists and their staff in improving patient care, management, and delivery systems and to develop and maintain...
Advocacy Playbook: Pushing the Right Buttons “I just know how to deal with the players different now. You’ve got to learn as a coach, and especially first year with new players, which buttons to push, and how to push them,...
Transitioning from Residency to Practice: A Pathway for Orthodontic Residents Preparing for the Job Search Life as an orthodontic resident is filled with both highs and lows. On the positive side, you’re nearing the end of your schooling and training,...