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At Ortho Technology, we know doctors and their staff need to keep abreast of the latest trends, newest tools, and greatest offers in the orthodontic world. Of course, this usually requires a lot of searching through catalogs and reading abstract product descriptions. It’s easy to get overwhelmed! That’s why we’ve increased our online video content.

Understanding Made Easy

Many of the products you’ll find on OrthoTechnology.com, such as the Multi-Adjustable Facemask and the Tooth Tone Coated Archwire, now come with brief demonstration videos. These are led by our expert sales representatives, allowing them to leverage their product knowledge in a whole new way! Want to see videos your rep has done? Just visit our sales representatives page under the “About” section, and click on their portrait. You’ll find all the demonstrations your rep has led right there on the page!

A New Way to Browse

Want to check out a few of these videos but don’t have any specific product in mind? We’ve got you covered! By visiting our YouTube channel “OrthotechTV,” you can browse all our demonstrations right in one place! Want to know whenever a new product is featured? Just hit that subscribe button, and you’ll stay abreast of all our future uploads!

Beyond Brackets

As we continue to explore the video medium, we’ll bring you even more informative content in the future. Right now on our channel, you’ll find a quick yet comprehensive guide on how to get the most out of OrthoTechnology.com. Led by our very own Chris Kockx, this video delves into the most efficient ways to find our monthly deals and educational literature and leverage our new “Quick Order” option. In less than three minutes, you’ll be using our site like a pro!

Ortho Technology’s Exclusive Spider Screw System

Our team at Ortho Technology is always looking to provide high quality, innovative products that make life easier on doctors and patients alike. Ortho Technology’s Spider Screw does exactly that. The Spider Screw may sound intimidating, but in reality, these temporary anchorage devices can provide you with incredible versatility during difficult procedures.

Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) have seen more and more use in recent years as designs improve, and doctors recognize their distinct advantages. Compared to other anchoring solutions, like headgear, TADs are a far more elegant tool to secure predictable outcomes. Furthermore, the flexibility of miniscrews and similar TADs allow for highly precise corrections. The twice patented Spider Screw offer versatility to these invaluable tools, adding many features that make installation and treatment a breeze.

Made from nickel-free Grade 5 titanium, Spider Screws are reliable. Their self-drilling design makes installation easier for doctors and patients alike while asymmetrical threads give the screws unparalleled stability. But it’s the orthodontic-specific improvements that make the Spider Screw really shine.

Invented by Giuliano Maino MD, DDS, the Spider Screw was created by orthodontists for orthodontists. The bracket-like head of each screw features two intersecting .022″ slots to facilitate appliance placement. The under tie-wing can also function as an additional slot perfect for inserting wires or ligatures. Did we mention self-ligating models are available?

The Spider Screw has a lot to offer patients as well. The small head size and simplified installation/removal go a long way toward improving patient comfort. Throw in the fact that these TADs can replace unsightly head gear and certain orthodontic surgeries, and these are bound to be a popular choice for those looking for a great smile.

Quick, Safe, and Easy to Use

Few moments in orthodontics are more lip biting than interproximal reductions and cleanings. One slip, and you might cut yourself or your patient – and they probably won’t be giving you a referral after that. That’s why we’re proud to offer the safe, innovative QwikStrip Serrated and Abrasive Strips.

These colorful tools were designed with doctors and patients in mind. QwikStrip’s unique grip allows for confident, single-hand use. This gives doctors far better tactile control, even when working in spaces other instruments can’t reach. Beyond this superior ergonomic control, strips come in single-sided, double-sided, curved, and serrated models. No matter your specific needs or strip preferences, you’ll find the right QwikStrip for the job.

Best of all is the safety inherent in QwikStrip’s design. The strips are firmly embedded within the grip, and have a depth-limiting design to help shield both your hands and the patient’s lips and gums from any accidental incisions. Reducing this fear of harm makes for faster, easier, and more accurate interproximal work – meaning less chair time for patients and less risk for you.

So, regardless of which aligner system you’re using in your practice, QwikStrips should be readily on your tray. With a simple, color-coded system, you’ll know you’re reaching for the right strip every time. Your sales representative can ensure you never have to worry about running out of these extremely handy tools.

OT’s Product Manager – Anne Oliver

When I came to Ortho Technology back in 2006, I had no idea how far this job would take me. Having worked in advertising and print marketing in Memphis, I’d been brought on as a Graphic Designer in charge of making our products look great in all our marketing materials. I had to be familiar enough with all the devices and tools we offered to show off their features, but, as we evolved as a company, so did my role.

In 2016 I became our team’s product manager. Thankfully, the decade spent with Ortho Technology more than prepared me to take the plunge. Three years down the road, I’m teaching our sales representatives and other team members about our latest products – quite the transition – and I couldn’t have done it alone.

As a Product Manager, how do you keep an eye on hundreds of unique products, innovative ideas, and industry trends? Simple. You bring in as many perspectives as possible. Internally, this means holding monthly meetings with representatives from every department at Ortho Technology. This way we get feedback from a diverse range of experiences: sales representatives noting trends they’ve heard through daily customer phone contact and quality and regulatory experts ensuring our current and future products are meeting the highest standards, among many others. But we don’t stop at these internal product meetings. To ensure we’re truly delivering the best possible value to orthodontists, we have to ask them ourselves.

When I first took on this position, Shawn Potter, our Commercial Director of Operations, provided crucial leadership. While his years of industry insight were invaluable, the best instruction I received came down to a single sentence: “Get in touch with local orthodontists.” This was the start of the Ortho Technology Advisory Council (OTAC).

OTAC is made up of more than just local doctors. Orthodontists around the world have partnered with us to act as a sounding board for trends, ideas, and product modifications. This advisory board gives us an invaluable outside perspective on the ways we can bring even more value to every smile.

Of course, we must consider one more angle – the patient. Here I have a unique insight, at least when it comes to one of our most popular products. I love the Lotus Plus DS Bracket System because nothing else on the market is like it, and because, well, I use them myself! I’ve been wearing these self-ligating brackets for about two years now, and I love the results. Seeking outside perspectives is great, but sometimes it helps to find your own reason to smile.

Want to join OTAC and give your perspective?
Visit OrthoTechnology.com/otac to learn more!