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The Future of Orthodontics (w/Dr. Tom Pitts) [Ep.57]
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I am SO EXCITED to bring you today’s guest, Dr. Tom Pitts. Dr. Pitts is a true legend in the field of orthodontics who has been practicing and educating for over 50 years. We have an amazing discussion about a variety of topics, including:
- How Art Dugoni influenced Dr. Pitts’ career from the very beginning.
- What Dr. Pitts learned from industry legends such as Ricketts, Harvold, Roth, Damon, and others.
- How Ricketts approach to slow maxillary expansion changed Dr. Pitts’ perspective on early treatment and arch development.
- Possible reasons why residents aren’t learning about the benefits of early treatment.
- Why general and pediatric dentists are more open to the benefits of early treatment.
- How to successfully achieve and maintain Class II correction in the mixed dentition.
- How to best retain Phase I arch development.
- The amazing benefits of disocclusion in both interceptive and comprehensive treatment.
- How the use of light, short Class II elastics is a complete game changer to achieve early and predictable sagittal correction.
- The 5 key components to Dr. Pitts’ vision for orthodontic treatment.
- How Dr. Pitts is treating full comprehensive cases in 9-13 months.
- The impact of extractions on lip fullness over time.
- The benefits of using square (versus rectangular) wires.
- Which arch forms to use to develop/expand the arches.
- The reason why Dr. Pitts developed an .021 x .026 bracket (versus the standard .022 x .028).
- The dates and locations of upcoming Pitts 21 Seminars.
- What Dr. Pitts sees as his legacy in the profession of orthodontics.
*We also review various cases treated with the Pitts philosophy, so be sure to check out the YouTube link to this episode!
LINKS:
- VISIT OUR EPISODE SPONSOR – Retainers for Life! Visit www.AfterOrthoRevenue.com and use code ‘DOC2024’ to get $2500 off your enrollment fee!
- Link to Video on DOC YouTube Channel (to view Dr. Pitts cases): https://youtu.be/NyLDNqGIsp0?si=Briqt0ud379_NcGl
- Link to enroll in the Pitts Seminars: joniabel@me.com
- Links to the DOC courses on Phase I: https://theorthocoach.com/ce-courses/
- Links to the YouTube videos on Ph I:
- -Part I: https://youtu.be/AsqQDiwVn0Y?si=-glbQCLg0gnj-a73
- -Part II: https://youtu.be/kXZxuMiO3iE?si=YBbG1N56F6VrBbPS
- Links to OrthoTown articles:
- -Part I: https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/orthotown/orthotown-june-2023/index.php?startid=54#/p/54
- -Part II: https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/orthotown/orthotown-november-2023/index.php?startid=52#/p/52
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