Love & Orthodontics
Love & Orthodontics
Dr Chris Baker is a pediatric dentist, faculty member of three dental schools, longtime AAPD member and American Orthodontic Society Past President. She practices in Texas. Dr Chris writes about orthodontics, pediatric dentistry and life.
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Orthodontics: When the Unexpected Happens
Orthodontics is one area of dentistry where the patient WANTS treatment.  BUT, that can change if unexpected results occur. Here's how to prepare.    Read More
Orthodontic Finishing
Finishing each orthodontic treatment well is crucial, and yet, is still full of challenges. This new course can help the doctor prevent and address the "pickles".     Read More
Realize Your Significance - Especially Now
There are new challenges with your practice. NOW is an important time where you can realize your significance, professionally and personally. Here are some considerations.    Read More
How Ortho Can Make DOCTORS Joyful
I heard from one of my seminar doctors on a case we'd first reviewed four months ago... and this happens.    Read More
'As Within, So Without'
"As Within, So Without' is an ancient phrase that contains a lot of wisdom.  Here's how it transforms the dentist's life.    Read More
Your Ortho Fees and Other Thoughts
During the orthodontic patient conference, the most sensitive subject is often the fee for the treatment. Here are great strategies to consider.   Read More
Greater Ortho Case Success With the Right ERDTC
The smart doctor knows the right ERDTC and orthodontic case success increases dramatically.  Here's how to be that smart doctor.   Read More
Why are ERDTC Essential in Ortho Treatment?
Just what are ERDTC and why are they essential in orthodontics?   The success of your ortho treatment and practice likely relies on these.   Read More
Go Past 1980's Ortho - An Orthodontics Tool for Our Time
Don't be stuck doing 1980's ortho. Your orthodontics cases now can be easier, faster and better -- if using this unique tool.     Read More
What are you doing for YOU?
You create the change that the world needs when you start with yourself.       Read More
Practice Dentistry - Without Back Pain?
Back and neck problems abound with those who work in the dental professions.  Here are resources that worked for me -- with incredible success.   Read More
Fear Not - You're a Dentist
The times, they are a-changin' ... and you've got this.   Read More
Share the Love. Be the Light.
A routine visit to Sam's Club became a great lesson in 'sharing the love and being the light.'     Read More
Dentists Can Stop the Bullying?
A great dentist can help stop the bullying of a child. Here's how.     Read More
Your Fear = Their Money
This unusual time certainly presents challenges for the dentist.  Some people and organizations will profit from your fear.     Read More
3 Reasons to Learn Comprehensive Phase I Orthodontics (Mixed Dentition)
Why should a dentist learn Comprehensive Phase I Orthodontics (mixed dentition)? Some of those reasons are easy to figure out: With correct diagnosis, it is best for MANY patients. If you are a general or pediatric dentist, it is highly likely that a lot of these diagnosable, treatable patients are...  Read More
The American Medical System is Broken. Prosper Anyway.
Recovery from the epidemic is underway. American medicine (mislabeled as "healthcare") is broken.   Yet, a dentist can still prosper within this problematic American medical system.   Read More
Four MORE Ways to Prevent Virus Transmission
Here are four MORE scientifically-proven things you can do to prevent virus transmission. You might not have heard of them.     Read More
Waking Up In a New World
Suddenly, things are different. The post-COVID world is certainly not the old world we were used to. For dentists (and others), here are ways to re-invent and revive.     Read More
COVID and Dentistry: 'It's goin' to be alright'
The COVID situation actually gives dentists the time to pray, plan and prepare.   There are opportunities out there, if you look for them.     Read More
If You Do Just a Smattering of Ortho in Your Practice
Ready for your practice's post-COVID comeback?  Here's a great way to get started, especially if you just 'dabble' in ortho.  You can set yourself up to provide better patient care and have a better bottom line.     Read More
'Don't Wanna' - Child Patient Behavior Management
With more than 30 years of working in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, I've seen it all.  How can you get that child patient to behave? Here's what works.    Read More
Experience: The Gift That Gives Back
Before dental school, I was a critical care nurse. Then dental school, then a specialty in pediatrics and an orthodontics fellowship. Thirty-plus years of clinical experience, plus faculty status at three dental schools.  The joy in life is sharing our experiences.    Read More
COVID-19? Time to Think and Thank
Two important things for every dentist to do during the current spread of the COVID-19 virus.  After all, you are a leader in your community. The first is to THINK... but about what?     Read More
Dentistry that Patients Actually Ask For
What kind of dentistry do patients actually want and ask for?   You might be surprised.     Read More
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