AAO News
- Comparative efficacy of CPAP, MADs, exercise-training, and dietary weight loss for sleep apnea: a network meta-analysis October 10, 2018Author: Iftikhar IH, Bittencourt L, Youngstedt SD, Ayas N, Cistulli P, Schwab R, Durkin MW, Magalang UJCitation: Sleep Med. 2017 Feb;30:7-14Pub Date: February, 2017Website: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28215266Type: Meta-AnalysisSubject: Continuous Positive Airway PressureDiet TherapyExercise TherapyMandibular AdvancementSleep Apnea SyndromesJackie Hittner
- Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and Interdisciplinary Dentofacial Therapy: An American Academy of Periodontology Best Evidence Review Focusing on Risk Assessment of the Dentoalveolar Bone Changes Influenced by Tooth Movement October 10, 2018Author: Mandelaris GA, Neiva R, Chambrone LCitation: J Periodontol. 2017 Oct;88(10):960-977Pub Date: October, 2017Website: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28967331Type: SummarySubject: Alveolar ProcessCone-Beam Computed TomographyTooth Movement TechniquesJackie Hittner
- Effectiveness of adjunctive interventions for accelerating orthodontic tooth movement: a systematic review of systematic reviews October 10, 2018Author: Yi J, Xiao J, Li H, Li Y, Li X, Zhao ZCitation: J Oral Rehabil. 2017 Aug;44(8):636-654Pub Date: August, 2017Website: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28301678Type: SummarySubject: Tooth Movement TechniquesJackie Hittner
- Novel methodologies and technologies to assess mid-palatal suture maturation: a systematic review October 10, 2018Author: Isfeld D, Lagravere M, Leon-Salazar V, Flores-Mir CCitation: Head Face Med. 2017 Jun 14;13(1):13Pub Date: June, 2017Website: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28615034Type: Systematic ReviewSubject: Cone-Beam Computed TomographyCranial SuturesPalatal Expansion TechniquePalatePalate, HardJackie Hittner
- Condylar resorption in orthognathic patients after mandibular bilateral sagittal split osteotomy: a systematic review October 10, 2018Author: Mousoulea S, Kloukos D, Sampaziotis D, Vogiatzi T, Eliades TCitation: Eur J Orthod. 2017 Jun 1;39(3):294-309Pub Date: June, 2017Website: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27334905Type: Systematic ReviewSubject: Bone ResorptionMandibular CondyleMandibular OsteotomyOsteotomy, Sagittal Split RamusJackie Hittner
- The microbial changes in subgingival plaques of orthodontic patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials October 10, 2018Author: Guo R, Lin Y, Zheng Y, Li W.Citation: BMC Oral Health. 2017 Jun 2;17(1):90Pub Date: June, 2017Website: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28576147Type: Meta-AnalysisSubject: Dental PlaqueGingivaOrthodontic AppliancesJackie Hittner
- Celebrate National Orthodontic Health Month in October with Your Patients and Community October 10, 2018National Orthodontic Health Month, held each year in October, provides many opportunities for orthodontic practices to share substantive information about orthodontic treatment and create fun activities in their practices and communities. Resources from the AAO are available for you and your team to use to communicate about National Orthodontic Health Month. Follow AAO consumer social […]Gail Gardner
- Register Yourself and Your Team for Fall 2018 Webinars October 10, 2018Registration is open for fall 2018-19 webinars. Join the many AAO members who enjoy this efficient approach to learning about topics of interest from noted experts. Reserve the dates/times on your calendar and register now for the following webinars for doctors (click on the webinars that interest you to access information and registration): Business of […]Gail Gardner
- Dr. William Proffit, Orthodontic Educator and Author, Dies at Age 82 October 10, 2018AAO leaders and staff were saddened to learn of the sudden death on September 30 of Dr. William R. Proffit, an orthodontic educator and prolific researcher who taught generations of orthodontic residents. Dr. Proffit was still actively involved in lecturing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill orthodontic residency program - and worldwide […]Gail Gardner
- AAO Disaster Relief Fund Accepting Applications and Donations; Aid Application Deadline for Those Impacted by Hurricane Florence Extended September 25, 2018With Hurricane Florence having caused catastrophic flooding in the Carolinas and still causing new flooding in South Carolina, the AAO anticipates that members’ practices will be impacted. Due to the lengthy impact of the storm and resulting electrical outages, the AAO has extended the deadline for applications to the Disaster Relief fund for those impacted […]Gail Gardner