Exploring the intersection between technology and dentistry.
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Which Costs More? UCLA vs. USC Orthodontics
Read more: Which Costs More? UCLA vs. USC OrthodonticsThe end of 2020 is fast approaching. Besides the election, what does this mean? That it’s time to revisit one of my original posts. As you may recall, most dental residencies charge exorbitant tuition. If our medical colleagues knew, they would shake their heads in disbelief. Where does UCLA vs. USC come into this? Back…
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Five Dentists Elected to Congress
Read more: Five Dentists Elected to CongressFollowing the 2018 midterm elections, five dentists have been elected to Congress. Similar to our physician counterparts, the vast majority of dentists serving in Congress are white, male, and Republican. Not surprisingly, how the physicians and dentists in Congress have voted on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) falls largely along party lines. This is despite…
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Mike Meru and his $1 Million Studebt Debt – Who is to Blame?
Read more: Mike Meru and his $1 Million Studebt Debt – Who is to Blame?In late May, the Wall Street Journal published an article detailing the financial troubles of Dr. Mike Meru. In short, Mike Meru is an orthodontist practicing in Utah who owes more than $1 million in student loans. Yes, you read that right! As a fellow orthodontist, I appreciate his willingness to share so much about his…
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Artificial Intelligence and Dentistry
Read more: Artificial Intelligence and DentistryI recently attended a conference for orthodontists where I was able to play with some pretty cool gadgets. One of the highlights was using an Oculus Rift to create a surprisingly accurate simulation of a treatment outcome. Who knew that orthodontists could move teeth with the help of virtual reality? As I wandered further down…
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Dentist No Longer Top Job According to U.S. News Best Jobs 2018
Read more: Dentist No Longer Top Job According to U.S. News Best Jobs 2018This year, U.S. News’ ranking of the best jobs in the country saw dentists come in at no. 2. Software developers came out on top with the best jobs of 2018, dethroning dentists from their previous perch on top of the 2017 rankings. Naturally, many of my dentist friends and I discussed the meaning behind…
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What a year for Align Technology in 2017
Read more: What a year for Align Technology in 2017I’m a little late on this post, but wanted to reflect a bit on how big of a year 2017 was for orthodontics. Especially in the world of clear aligners. Back in October, Invisalign had a number of their patents expire, thereby ceding part of their long-held monopoly on clear aligners. And by the end…
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