Practice & Industry News 7 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Short answer: Orthodontics doesn’t sit outside the culture. Social media shapes what patients want, AI is changing how treatment gets planned, and policy shifts affect what’s legal and covered. Each one brings a real upside and a real… Continue reading TikTok, AI, and Politics: How Today’s Trends Are Reshaping Braces
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Everything You Need to Know About Becoming and Working as an Orthodontist in Texas
Practice & Industry News 7 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics · Practice & Industry News Short answer: Becoming an orthodontist in Texas takes about 10 to 11 years: a bachelor’s degree, four years of dental school, and a two to three year orthodontic residency, followed by Texas licensure.… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Becoming and Working as an Orthodontist in Texas
Zeeno Robots in Orthodontics: Are They Worth It?
Practice & Industry News 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Short answer: Zeeno robots are AI-powered greeter robots that a few dental offices use to entertain patients in the waiting room. They’re fun, especially for nervous kids, but they don’t touch the actual orthodontics. A robot in the… Continue reading Zeeno Robots in Orthodontics: Are They Worth It?
InBrace Shut Down: What Patients Should Do Next
Practice & Industry News 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Short answer: InBrace has wound down its operations, and if you were in treatment, the most important thing to know is this: your progress is not lost. Your teeth stay where they’ve moved to, and an orthodontist can… Continue reading InBrace Shut Down: What Patients Should Do Next