Volume 25, Issue 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 16 22 6 FEATURES 6 Case Study – Clinical Epigenetics: Improve or Resolve Perplexing and Resistant Symptoms Part 1 of 3– Streamline Orthodontic Practice & Enhance Efficiency Through Digital Workflow 21 DEPARTMENTS 34 36 AGpO Membership News AOS Membership News On the cover: Dr. Shohreh Sharif has been practicing dentistry in Northern Virginia for the past 20 years. She graduated with honors from dental school and further completed a two-year residency and received her certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Howard University College of Dentistry. Dr. Sharif is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also a member of the American Orthodontic Society, and she achieved AOS Diplomate status in 2012. Dr. Sharif has been teaching for more than 15 years as an Assistant Professor at the Howard University’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry, where she teaches growth and development and early orthodontic treatment to the post graduate residents. She also has hospital privileges at Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia where she treats those patients who require general anesthesia for their dental needs. 16 21 22 33 Training – Maximize Your Orthodontics Course Experience Sassouni+ Case Study #2 Training – Dental Practice Marketing: Promote Your Practice Through Social Media This peer-reviewed journal is published as the official publication of the American Orthodontic Society and the Academy of Gp Orthodontics. www.orthodontics.com Winter 2024 3