Little Landscape Flourishes (Part II)

Little landscape flourishes make a difference (Part II) at Kalamazoo Orthodontics.

Bracing Treatment

Here is Nicholas Crocker, a very talented KO patient, who just published his first novel, "Realm of Gigarue." He's holding Formula 1 legend, Ayrton Senna's, racing helmet and wearing our Butterfly System Braces at Kalamazoo Orthodontics.

Reception Committee at Kalamazoo Orthodontics

Always a welcoming reception at Kalamazoo Orthodontics with Amber and Susan!

Landscape Bits Pt. 1

Funny how little landscape flourishes make a difference (Part I) at Kalamazoo Orthodontics.

Kalamazoo Orthodontics Youngest Supporter

KO Team member, Kelli, brought her new daughter, Mayci, to visit us. What a cutie and rockin' what? A Kalamazoo Orthodontics tee-shirt! We start them out right quite young. 

Dr. Jay Bowman - Hu-Friedy Key Opinion Leader

Hu-Friedy Key Opinion Leader

JAY BOWMAN

DMD, MSD

Orthodontics

Education

• Saint Louis University Department of Orthodontics, MSD
• Southern Illinois University-School of Dental Medicine, DMD
• Illinois Wesleyan University, B.A.

Accomplishments

• Licensed orthodontic specialist
• Alumni Merit Award from Saint Louis University
• Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
• Member of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists
• Angle Research Award

Additional Information

Teaching

Adjunct Associate Professor - Saint Louis University-CADE

Assistant Clinical Professor - Case Western Reserve University

Visiting Clinical Lecturer - Seton Hill University

Instructor - The University of Michigan

http://www.kalamazooorthodontics.com

Questions

Q. What music is playing in your office while you work, or in your car while you are driving?

A. I've been a record collector since I could buy my first 45 disk, I've owned a record store, been the music director / DJ for college radio, and I continue to play keyboards in amateur bands. Consequently, there is always music surrounding me from all eras and styles. My collection of disks is shuffled through and permeates my environment.

Q. Describe the day your practice opened.

A. My first day, I assumed the practice of an orthodontist and we worked together for four months. It was so exciting to finally begin to use the education and experience that I had worked so hard for since I was a kid.

Q. If your most used dental instrument could talk what would it tell you?

A. That would be our orthodontic braces and they would tell us to keep paying attention to detail and diligence; they can't do it on their own.

Q. What would you do if you were not a dental professional?

A. I'd like to think I could have been a musician, but I am thankful that I'm a much better orthodontist than keyboard player.

Q. What is your favorite outside the office activity?

A. Traveling and speaking on orthodontics has been a wonderful experience. Otherwise, music and movies.

Q. What is your most memorable case as a practitioner?

A. Probably, the 10 patients that I treated as part of the requirements for membership in the Angle Society. Studying these cases in detail during the process was very educational.

Q. What is your favorite tooth and why?

A. Canines or eye-teeth are favorites because they provide such a challenge. They are often impacted, the anatomy of the crowns are varied and make bracket placement difficult, yet they are the cornerstone of a smile.

Q. What has been your shining moment in dentistry?

A. My proudest moment was the presentation of the Angle Research Award to me and my mentor, Lysle Johnston for our research paper in the Angle Orthodontist in 2000.

Q. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one Hu-Friedy instrument, what would it be and why?

A. Assuming that I'm limited to orthodontic instruments: A carbide-inserted bird beak pliers with cutter or simply a ligature cutter. Never know when you might need some kind of pliers or cutter.

KO's "Bracing Team"

Kalamazoo Orthodontics Clinical "Bracing Team." An incredible group of warm and experienced

people who are intent on providing the most personal care and innovative orthodontics for you.

You can read more details about our staff on our website www.kalamazooorthodontics.com

Here's Your Sign

Moments after Therese shined-up the sign . . . at Kalamazoo Orthodontics in Portage, MI.

4 Years Later - Gorgeous Butterfly System Braces Smile at Kalamazoo Orthodontics

Megan Macher - Country Recording Artist

Megan Macher, Country recording artist and Kalamazoo Orthodontics' patient, is performing with her band regularly around Southwest Michigan.  Look for the Megan Macher Band in your area - great music and a great smile!

40 Years of Los Lobos Music and a New Live CD

Friends of Kalamazoo Orthodontics, Los Lobos, are releasing a new live CD in October to help celebrate 40 years of the band. Louie Perez and Steve Berlin have both visited our practice when touring on the road. Congratulations to Los Lobos; now let's get them into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/08/15/los-lobos-celebrate-40-years-with-live-album-disconnected/2661363/

Los Lobos backstage at Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids, MI

Why an Orthodontist?

Why an Orthodontist?

Simple question - Excellent Answers

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The Importance of Retainers

RETAINERS

The American Association of Orthodontists has produced a very informative video regarding the importance of wearing retainers to keep your smile straight.  Click on the word Retainers above to view this presentation.

Prevent Concussions for Student Athletes

As student athletes head back to school, it is important that they protect not only their teeth and jaws but also to help prevent concussions.  We provide complimentary mouthguards for our patients to fit over their braces here at Kalamazoo Orthodontics.  Make sure to pick one up at your next orthodontic appointment.

Michigan's concussion law protects young athletes

As school athletes return to the practice field, it's a good time to take a look at a new law to protect the health of our kids. 

Under Senate legislation signed into law last year, Michigan is now among 39 states that regulate sports concussions and the return to athletic activity. 

The new law requires adults involved with a youth athletic activity - coaches, employees and volunteers - to complete a concussion awareness training program. The school or organization must provide athletes and their parents with information on the signs/symptoms and consequences of concussions; students and parents must sign and return a form indicating they have received the information. 

Any young athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion must be immediately removed from the physical activity. The athlete cannot return until he or she receives written clearance to play from a health professional. 

Concussions are a very serious injury and can occur in any sport or recreational activity. For more information about the Michigan sports concussion law as well as links to resources for athletes, parents and coaches, visit www.michigan.gov/sportsconcussion. 

Unique QR Code Cards for Kalamazoo Orthodontics

Have you seen KO's cute and square QR code cards?  Those funny symbols on both sides of the card can be scanned with your cell phone camera and the internet will drop you right into our KO office mobile website or our Facebook page.  How convenient is that when you need information about our practice or just want to keep up with what is new at KO!  Keep one of our QR cards in your purse or wallet and feel free to share them with friends interested in innovative orthodontic care.

Invisalign's continual development and innovations keep this system of clear aligner treatment at the forefront of orthodontics. Kalamazoo Orthodontics has been providing Invisalign treatment since it's inception and consequently, we are the most experienced provider in the Southwest Michigan.

First Novel Published by KO Patient, Nicholas Crocker

KO patient Nicholas Crocker's first novel, "Realm of Gigarue," has been published! The book is available now on www.lulu.com.  We've ordered ours, now it's your turn to support this young author.

Lots of Ribbons!

Wow! Kalamazoo Orthodontics patients Caitlyn, Courtney, and Morgan Hartline cleaned-up at this year's Cass County Fair. We are extremely proud of your accomplishments! Keep up the fantastic work.  I don't think we've ever seen that many ribbons all at one time!

AcceleDent Interview

AcceleDent accentuated orthodontic treatment.  Ask us at Kalamazoo Orthodontics about how AcceleDent can benefit your care from the first U.S. clinical practitioner to incorporate this technology.  Acceledent with with both braces and Invisalign.  

American Girl Orthodontics

American Girl Orthodontics

Dr. Jay Bowman gives the tiny American Girl headgear at try at Kalamazoo Orthodontics.

Embracing Orthodontics Now on Tumblr

Embracing Orthodontics - KO on Tumblr

Catch some of our Kalamazoo Orthodontic patient videos, now on Tumblr

The Vertical - Clear Collection from Hu-Friedy

Dr. Bowman's Clear Collection of instruments, new from Hu-Friedy, includes a device called, "The Vertical." These pliers are for fine-tuning and further individualizing Invisalign treatment for our patients.  Specifically, The Vertical creates an impression in the aligner plastic to enhance rotational correction for individual teeth but can also be used to increase the retention of clear aligners.  Something new from Kalamazoo Orthodontics and Hu-Friedy.

Our New Alger-Light

Special thanks to David Alger and the Alger Company (http://www.algercompany.com/Algerlight/) as we have installed a new Alger-Light with LEDs in our Kalamazoo location.  Kalamazoo Orthodontics appreciated our original Alger Lights so much that we moved and re-installed them when our Portage office location was designed by Dr. Bowman. The longevity and utility of the originals as well as the innovation and quality of the new lights are incredible.  We are pleased to support this company.

Press Release: Hu-Friedy and Dr. S. Jay Bowman

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Introducing Hu-Friedy’s Clear Collection: a New Line of Clear Aligner Instruments

Clear Solutions for Customized Efficiency

CHICAGO, IL – August 5, 2013 – Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments and products, today announced the North American launch of the Clear Collection, a new line of Orthodontic Clear Aligner Instruments.  Set to launch globally later this year, the Clear Collection, offers Orthodontists four instruments that help accent, individualize and optimize the biomechanics of clear aligners in the office.

Due to the recent clear aligner trend in Orthodontics, Hu-Friedy in partnership with Hu-Friedy Thought Leader, Dr. S. Jay Bowman DMD MSD, designed the Clear Collection to help streamline the treatment process.  Each instrument within the collection has a unique function that, when properly applied to clear aligners, allows for easier in-office adjustments and tweaks.  Instruments include:

·      The Tear Drop - An instrument that creates a notch at the gingival margin of clear aligners where elastic hooks are required within the arch.  It also provides a reservoir to hold the elastics in place, permitting easy manipulation of elastics by the patient.

·      The Vertical - Focuses on the over-correction of rotations by producing an indentation at the mesial or distal angles of a tooth. 

·      The Horizontal - Creates an indentation to accent individual root torque.  Retention of either the clear aligners or retainers is enhanced by placing this indent into a tooth’s undercut or below a bonded attachment. 

·      The Hole Punch - creates a half moon cutout for relief of clear aligners around bonded buttons used for elastics.  It also can nip away plastic to provide soft tissue clearance to prevent aligner impingement of tissue.

“Hu-Friedy’s Thought Leader program enables us to create cutting edge products inspired by professionals that are leaders in their field of dental expertise.” says Ken Serota, President of Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC “The Clear Collection is an example of this relationship, our collaboration with Dr. S. Jay Bowman led to the launch of a new generation of innovative orthodontic instruments designed to help ease the clear aligner experience for both the practitioner and the patient by allowing on-the-spot aligner modifications.”

For more information about Hu-Friedy’s Clear Collection, please call 1-800-HU-FRIEDY.

About Hu-Friedy

Founded in Chicago in 1908, Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Company, LLC helps dental professionals perform at their best by producing dental instruments and products designed to function as an extension of each practitioner's particular skill. Its products, hand-crafted by highly-skilled artisans, are known for their precision, performance, longevity, reliability and quality. Headquartered in Chicago, Hu-Friedy products are distributed in more than 75 countries and the company maintains offices in Rotterdam, Tuttlingen, Germany, Milan, Shanghai and Tokyo.

Contact:

Megan Mendes – Senior Product Manager GP Specialties

(773) 868-5644

Cover of Orthodontic Practice US

Check out the August/September cover of Orthodontic Practice US!

(And a special thanks to Kalamazoo Orthodontics - Dr. S. Jay Bowman)

Thank you to Orthodontic Practice US for using a photograph from anarticle my Brazilian research colleagues and I wrote for this issue's cover picture.

Nice Words Directed to Kalamazoo Orthodontics

A few more nice words from patients who posted on the Kalamazoo Orthodontics Reward's Card Hub.  Thank you for your kind comments directed our way!

"Dr. Bowman gave me the best present I could ask for... And that was not having to deal with people calling me Bucky beaver anymore. I have the most beautiful smile that I could ever ask for. Thanks so much for my forever smile." - M.J.

"Kalamazoo orthodontics is by far the best orthodontic office I've ever been to. It is such a comfortable and welcoming environment and i love the rewards system! i would definitely recommend Kalamazoo Orthodontics to anyone who want the most enjoyable orthodontic experience possible." - K.A.


"I LOVE THE WAY THE STAFF TREATS ME. You guys are a great team and you guys make me feel confident on getting my smile back." - L.D.

Braces and Invisalign: Kalamazoo Orthodontics

Hands Up for Kalamazoo Orthodontics

Jon & Kristen Harper compare hand prints with Shaq.  How'd you like to have him as your orthodontist with those enormous hands?  

 How do you measure up?  Check out the Shaq display at Kalamazoo Orthodontics Portage location.  

We can certainly make you smile in many different ways.

Thursdays at Kalamazoo Orthodontics

Kelli is wearing her uniform selection for Thursdays for KO's Bracing Team in the racing display area of Kalamazoo Orthodontics, Portage location (even the legendary driver, Airton Senna, indicates that her choice is #1). Please "Like" our New Uniforms on Facebook as we showcase the "summer collection" all this week. Each staff member selected one of the outfits for a particular day of the week. What do you think?

Wednesday's Selection at Kalamazoo Orthodontics

Shark Week at Kalamazoo Orthodontics? Nope, our Clinic Coordinator, Paige, is wearing her uniform selection for Wednesdays for Team KO. "Like" our New Uniforms on our Kalamazoo Orthodontics Facebook page as we showcase the "summer collection" all this week. Paige is pictured in front our movie wall in the KO Portage location. Who is that photobomber? Each staff member selected one of the ensembles for a particular day of the week. What do you think?

Team KO Lounge

Sherry Bowman spruced-up a few parts of Kalamazoo Orthodontics, Portage location, recently.  This included some redecorating of the Team KO lounge.

National Smile Week

National Smile Week.  Show-off Your Pearlies this week!  If you don't happen to like your smile, come to Kalamazoo Orthodontics to get one of ours!  What makes you Smile???

Tuesday's Choice at Kalamazoo Orthodontics

Today, KO features Tuesday's new uniform selection chosen by Erica; pictured in front of our Red Wings display. "Like" us on Facebook as we showcase our new clinical uniforms all week. Each member of the Kalamazoo Orthodontics team got their choice of an outfit for a particular day of the week. Comments for Tuesday's choice?

New Monday KO Team Uniforms at Kalamazoo Orthodontics

Do you "Like" our new uniforms for Team KO!  We are proud to showcase our new clinical uniforms all this week.  Each staff member selected one of the outfits for a particular day of the week.  Today, we feature Monday's selection from Kim; pictured in our Paw Paw, MI office location.  What do you think? Leave a comment to vote for your favorite ensemble or check us out on Facebook.

Invisalign in Southwest Michigan - Kalamazoo Orthodontics

Kalamazoo Orthodontics:  Most Invisalign Experience in Southwest Michigan.  Give us a call to see if the clear alternative to braces is right for you.  

KO also proudly introduces Dr. Bowman's  Clear Collection: A New Line of Clear Aligner Instruments from Hu-Friedy. 

Hu-Friedy in partnership with Hu-Friedy Key Opinion Leader, Dr. S. Jay Bowman DMD MSD, designed the Clear Collection to help streamline and customize the clear aligner treatment process. Learn more about Dr. Bowman's instruments: http://ow.ly/nGGvD