Volume 17, Issue 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 8 28 16 FEATURES 8 Innovative Appliances: Arch Development with TransForce 2 Transverse 32 DEPARTMENTS 6 Ortho Industry News 40 AGpO Membership News 44 AOS Membership News On the cover: Susan Coffey, RDA is a licensed dental assistant specializing in orthodontics. She started her career in an orthodontic office then moved into a Gp office, expanding her education. Susan is an Associate Instructor with the AOS, sharing her knowledge and experience with auxiliary staff in dental offices that are interested in integrating orthodontics. Understanding how important the auxiliary staff is, she will help maximize the doctor’s time. The programs are designed to motivate staff in supporting doctors which can help make orthodontics successful. 16 TMJ Assessment and Treatment: Part 2: Specific Predisposing Factors for Patients Vulnerable to TMJ Conditions 24 Orthodontic Pearls 28 Creating Your Competitive Advantage with an Orthodontic Assistant 32 Provisionalizing Edentulous Sites in Post-Orthodontic Case Part 2: An Eight-Year Dental Odyssey in a 22-Year-Old Patient's Life This peer-reviewed journal is published as the official publication of the American Orthodontic Society and the Academy of Gp Orthodontics. www.orthodontics.com Fall 2017 3
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