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Industry Spotlight

WildSmiles Brackets

WildSmiles Braces: a new standard in early treatment bracket options!WildSmiles Braces

WildSmiles Braces, offered by Alignco Orthodontics, is the exclusive manufacturer of designer shaped orthodontic brackets.  Since its inception, WildSmiles Braces have become a necessity for the Full-Service Orthodontic Practice™.  With customers worldwide and nearly a decade of experience, WildSmiles Braces have proven quality and function while offering doctors the opportunity to greatly increase treatment acceptance through increased word-of-mouth referrals and wide marketing appeal.

WildSmiles Braces are made in the USA with our patented designer shaped bonding bases that are easy to bond and debond with standard tools. Our Metal Injection Molded (MIM) low profile brackets blend with your bracket system to help deliver the doctors desired ideal treatment results.  Fabricated for the maxillary anterior teeth only, WildSmiles enhance the esthetic bracket selection offered in the orthodontic practice.

As a new standard in early treatment bracket options, WildSmiles Braces offer six designer shapes: Heart, Star, Flower, Football, Soccer Ball, and Super-Diamond™ that can be mixed and matched with any bracket system. Along with colored alastics and ceramic brackets, WildSmiles Braces are also providing esthetic options for practices using self-ligating brackets.

Our philosophy and mission is to help doctors and assistants encourage fun and choice in the orthodontic practice by providing a quality product that patients want.  WildSmiles set of uniquely designed brackets allow doctors and their team of highly trained assistants to connect with the patient on the first visit, ultimately helping to provide extraordinary care.

Patients today expect the opportunity to customize everything in their life from special order Nike shoes to songs downloaded on their iPod.  They expect nothing less from their orthodontic experience; in the mind and perception of the patient choice and customization equals quality and excellence.

WildSmiles Braces Boast: Easy Placement, Predictable Debonding, Low Profile, .018 and .022 slot, Roth and MBT Prescriptions, Use any Adhesive, Made of Stainless Steel Construction, and Made in America

(U.S. Design Patents D447,804, D444,238, D412,988, D412,579, D412,363, for Pads for Orthodontic Brackets. U.S. P-A 29/318,800 for Pad for Orthodontic Bracket)

WildSmiles team members are frequent guest lecturers at orthodontic resident programs, study clubs, and orthodontic user meetings.

For additional information or to try WildSmiles Braces in your practice please feel free to visit the WildSmiles web site at www.wildsmiles4you.com, call direct 402-677-3311, or email pshadbolt@wildsmiles4you.com


Smiles Change Lives

“Smiles Change Lives is seeking applicants and providers nationwide!

Smiles Change LivesSmiles Change Lives (SCL) is the nation’s leader in helping low-income youth gain access to orthodontic treatment.  A nonprofit organization with  more than 200 orthodontic providers nationwide, SCL has just expanded its program to serve 10 new regions.

Now in 16 states, with plans to expand into more areas in 2010, SCL needs the assistance of all orthodontic assistants!

 

1 – Please refer youth candidates to SCL.  You are encouraged to send any of your low-income or pro-bono cases to SCL to be considered for the program.  Applicants must be ages 11-18, with good oral hygiene, and a moderate to severe malocclusion.  Detailed program guidelines are available at www.smileschangelives.org/apply or by phone at 816-421-4949. You are welcome to download applications and distribute to families who you believe may qualify for our program.

2 – Join our network of providers.  If your practice accepts pro bono cases and you think your doctor(s) might be interested in becoming an SCL provider(s), please email partner@smileschangelives.org for more information.  There are many benefits to being an SCL partner beyond the great feeling of knowing you’ve helped a deserving child regain hope and confidence.  SCL is “pro bono without the hassle,” meaning your practice doesn’t have to vette applicants, decide which cases to accept, or deal with patient compliance issues. We do all that, and more, for you!  Show your community how you give back to help those in need by becoming an SCL provider.

Please use SCL as a resource any time we can be of assistance.  You may join our mailing list or get more information by emailing info@smileschangelives.org or by calling 816-421-4949.  Connect with us online at www.smileschangelives.org/onlinecommunities. Thank you so much for all you do to help children achieve a healthy and beautiful smile.  www.smileschangelives.org.”


Bentson Clark & Copple, LLC – Company Overview

Bentson, Clark & Coppel

Bentson Clark & Copple, LLC provides a variety of services to both orthodontists and orthodontic residents throughout the United States. Having worked with hundreds of orthodontic practices, Bentson Clark & Copple has established itself as the premier transition company in the orthodontic field. The company performs practice valuations, provides partner location services, and helps negotiate transactions with both buyers and sellers. 

Bentson Clark & Copple’s business philosophy is that any orthodontic change of ownership is based upon trust between all parties involved.  The transition of an orthodontic practice can be a complicated business transaction, but when properly structured both parties can benefit. A comprehensive financial and operational valuation review serves as the initial foundation presenting a comprehensive view of a practice to a potential candidate. A company representative visits each orthodontic practice and Bentson Clark & Copple structures each transaction, explaining the cash flow pro-forma and tax affect of the transaction to all parties.  Bentson Clark & Copple has an affiliation with the law office of Dan Sroka, Esq., who provides definitive documents to complete any orthodontic ownership transfer.

Bentson Clark & Copple publishes the Bentson Clark reSource, a quarterly newsletter written specifically for orthodontists, focused on the business aspects of running a successful orthodontic practice. Each issue of the reSource includes articles from practice consultants and businesses within the industry, current orthodontic business trends, real revenue and expense data, current orthodontic market dynamics, and general perspectives regarding practice transitions. Bentson Clark & Copple exclusively provides services to orthodontists, and the reSource is an extension of the company’s commitment to provide valuable business information to orthodontists throughout the nation.

The staff of Bentson Clark & Copple are frequent guest lecturers at orthodontic resident programs, study clubs, and orthodontic user meetings. Most recently, Bentson Clark & Copple presented at the 2009 AAO Transition Seminar. The company is also actively involved with the American Association of Orthodontists Committee on Orthodontic Practice (COOP) providing content to their resident education program.

For additional information, please visit Bentson Clark & Copple’s website, www.bentsonclark.com, or call 1-800-621-4664.