Putting Smiles on Faces

 Smiles Come Naturally at Kalamazoo Orthodontics. www.kalamazooorthodontics.com

#KalamazooOrthodontist #KzooOrtho #EmbraceKalamazoo #KObraces #KalamazooSmiles #PortageOrthodontist #KalamazooOrthodontics #ButterflySystem #PortageOrthodontist

Smiles Come Naturally

 

Smiles Come Naturally at Kalamazoo Orthodontics! Ava Coffinger is hobbling on crutches after a sports injury, but she's still smiling as she finished her orthodontic treatment.

#KzooOrtho #EmbraceKalamazoo #KObraces #KalamazooSmiles #PortageOrthodontist #KalamazooOrthodontics #ButterflySystem #KOExperience

#KOsmiles #PortageOrthodontist #KalamazooOrthodontist #PortageOrthodontics

Thank you

 Thank you to Dr. Andrews for his kind comment regarding Dr. Bowman's lecture for the AAO meeting.

American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session

That's a wrap. American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session (held virtually over 3 days). Always interesting to contribute something.

 

Smiles Just Come Naturally

Smiles Just Come Naturally @ Kalamazoo Orthodontics.

www.kalamazooorthodontics.com #kalamazooorthodontist #portageorthodontics

 

Love the Star Wars card. Thank you, Charity!

Love the Star Wars card. Thank you, Charity!

 

AAO Annual Session (Virtual) Starts Today

 No propriety, product placements or profits 

No claims of “magic” effects or results

No unique or “amazing” protocols or treatments

Intention only to improve predictability

Selling stimulating ideas for independent thought

…..how refreshing, eh?

 

"Uno, Dos, Tres: One Concept for All 3 Angle Classes"

S. Jay Bowman presentation for the AAO 2021.

A virtual lecture on Sunday, June 27 starting at 9:45 -10:25 EDT. 

 

As seen in Seminars in Orthodontics, 2018.  Re-printed in 2021 in Seminars “Classic Articles.”

 

#AAO2021 #AAO #orthodontics #miniscrews #TPAs #orthodontist #braces #TADs #kalamazooorthodontics

Academic All-Stars with KO Smiles

 ACADEMIC ALL-STAR SENIORS (with KO Smiles). Congratulations to Stephanie for all her accomplishments and graduation!

GOATS

 GOAT YOGA? Team KO's Kelli and her lovely family just welcomed their first 2 cute, baby goats to their farm! Gunther and Rex couldn't be luckier.  

Uno, Dos...

"Uno, Dos, Tres: One Concept for All 3 Angle Classes"

S. Jay Bowman presentation for the AAO 2021.

A virtual lecture on Sunday, June 27 starting at 9:45 -10:25 EDT. 

 

No patented, propriety products

No claims of “magic” effects or results

No unique or “amazing” protocols/treatments

Intention only to improve predictability

Just stimulating ideas for independent thought

 

Happy Insomnia Cookie Birthday

for Team KO's Izzy!! Now, there's that KO Smile...

Izzy's birthday

Happiest of birthdays to Team KO's Izzy (Isabel)! Best to you for an enjoyable day.

 

Stormy Monday Blues

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cnMrCspVQg

KO's Paw Paw satellite location - view just outside our backdoor. Stormy Monday Blues. Persevering through power outages, internet, and phone troubles but we're still producing smiles!
 

State Championship

 Congratulations

to Hackett on their State Championship, including Senior, Zach MacDonald. Bet he was showing his KO Smile with that victory!

 

https://wwmt.com/sports/content/hackett-baseball-wins-d-4-state-championship-portage-central-falls-in-d-1-final?fbclid=IwAR0JKvLz9iu9VST6LXUNO3AX0I5i7OefdzfC9zeRWkqhuh1-QNDh7tJ4qcg

Top 10 Michigan high school baseball performances

 Another KO Smile on Liam Mann of the State Champions, Hackett Catholic High School team! Liam was named as one of the Top 10 Michigan high school baseball performances from the 2021 state finals.

https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2021/06/top-10-michigan-high-school-baseball-performances-from-2021-state-finals.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=kzoogazette_sf&utm_medium=social

8600 Facebook Likes

 Team KO Thanks You. 8600 Facebook Likes for Kalamazoo Orthodontics.

20 Years of Butterfly System

 20 Years of Our Signature Butterfly System. Development of Dr. Bowman's low-profile v-slot braces began in 1996 and were introduced at the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session in 2000. www.kalamazooorthodontics.com

References for the Butterfly System:

1. Butterfly Bracket System. Bowman and Carano, Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, 38(May):274-287, 2004.

2. The Butterfly System: Brackets, Prescription, and Auxiliaries. Bowman, Orthod Pract US 2(3):18-28, 2011.

3. Addressing ABO Concerns with Finished Cases: The Development of the Butterfly Bracket System, Part I." Bowman, Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society, 36: 73-75, 2003.

4. Butterfly Bracket System: A 3rd Generation Pre-Adjusted Hybrid. Bowman, (Cover Story) Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society, 2004.

5. Improvements in Pre-Adjusted Appliances: Butterfly Bracket System. Bowman and Carano, American Orthodontics Good Practice, 2:5-7, 2001.

6. Low-Profile-Bracket mit vertikalem Slot, Bowman, Kieferorthopadie Nachrichten Nr. 4, April, p. 1, 7-11, 2012.

7. Uses of the Vertical Slot in Orthodontic Brackets. Cozzani, Mazzotta, Bowman, Rinchuse. Journal of Clin Orthod 49(9); 574-581, 2015.

for fun

 for fun. Uno, Dos, Tres --- One Concept for All 3 Angle Classes.

Jay Bowman presentation for the AAO 2021.

A virtual lecture on Sunday, June 27 starting at 9:45 -10:25 EDT

Father's Day

 

KO Wedding Smiles

 KO WEDDING SMILES! Bride, Erin and her sister, Holly Madill. Beautiful ladies, dresses, and day. We're certainly biased regarding their lovely smiles. Congratulations on the nuptials.

Masks are Worn at KO

 Kalamazoo Orthodontics follows CDC guidance. Masks are worn. OSHA/MIOSHA Rules remain in place for dental offices.

CPR for Team KO

 Thank you to Dean Dykstra for our CPR/Basic Life Support Training and Certification for Team KO today!  

Butterfly earthquake detector

 THANK YOU for the Butterfly earthquake detector! Celebrating 20 years of our signature Butterfly System braces at Kalamazoo Orthodontics. www.kalamazooorthodontics.com

Uno.......

"Uno, Dos, Tres --- One Concept for All 3 Angle Classes"

Jay Bowman presentation for the AAO 2021.

A virtual lecture on Sunday, June 27 starting at 9:45 -10:25 EDT

American Association of Orthodontics Annual Session, 2021.

 

ACADEMIC ALL-STAR SENIOR

 ACADEMIC ALL-STAR SENIORS (with KO Smiles). Congratulations to Emma for all her accomplishments and graduation!

Story About My Mom Contest Winner

 STORY ABOUT MY MOM CONTEST WINNER.  Caitlyn McIntyre’s story was voted on by our KO Rewards Hub patients.  Her entry was selected as the best from 67 submissions, so Caitlyn won a $100 Spa Day gift card as a result.  Congratulations Caitlyn and her special Mom!  We are now collecting entries for our Father’s Day contest on KO Rewards.  www.kalamazooorthodontics.com.  [yes, we’re all smiling under our masks]

ACADEMIC ALL-STAR SENIORS

 ACADEMIC ALL-STAR SENIORS (with KO Smiles). Congratulations, Nick, on all your accomplishments and graduation!  

AAO 2021 lecture

 "Uno, Dos, Tres: One Concept for All 3 Angle Classes"

S. Jay Bowman presentation for the AAO 2021. 

A virtual lecture on Sunday, June 27 starting at 9:45 -10:25 EDT

ACADEMIC ALL-STAR SENIOR

 ACADEMIC ALL-STAR SENIORS (with KO Smiles). Congratulations, Bianca, on all your accomplishments and graduation! So proud that everyone in their family (except their dog) has been with Kalamazoo Orthodontics.

#KzooOrtho #EmbraceKalamazoo #KObraces #KalamazooSmiles #PortageOrthodontist #KalamazooOrthodontics #ButterflySystem #BracesAreBeautiful #whatmakesmesmile #KOExperience

#KOsmiles #PortageOrthodontist #KalamazooOrthodontics #InnovativeInvisalign #ButterflySystem #BestBracingTeam #GrinDetermination #Invisalign #PortageOrthodontics #DrJayBowman #KalamazooOrthodontist

Adrian College Quarterback KO Smile

 CONGRATULATIONS to Evan Caswell! Graduating from Comstock and will be playing quarterback for Adrian College this Fall. Oh yeah and he's sporting a KO Smile, too.

fun continues with the lecture title

. Uno, Dos, Tres --- One Concept for All 3 Angle Classes.

Jay Bowman presentation for the AAO 2021.

A virtual lecture on Sunday, June 27 starting at 9:45 -10:25 EDT

Braces Changed My Life - I Never Wanted to Smile Before

Gwendalyn Barrett finished her Butterfly Braces treatment with Kalamazoo Orthodontics.

Engaged!

 SCOTT POPPED THE QUESTION! Team KO's Ashlee said, "YES!"

Congratulations to Scott and Ashlee who are now engaged. He put a ring on it and it looks great.

Uno, Dos, Tres, cuatro...you know the rest

 Uno, Dos, Tres --- One Concept for All 3 Angle Classes.

Jay Bowman presentation for the AAO 2021.

A virtual lecture on Sunday, June 27 starting at 9:45 -10:25 EDT

ACADEMIC ALL-STAR SENIORS

 ACADEMIC ALL-STAR SENIORS (with KO Smiles). Congratulations on all your accomplishments and graduation!

Ice Cream Cake

 

Ice Cream Cake - no way. Team KO's Laura's birthday today. She should hold-off on eating this since she's wearing braces, right?

ACADEMIC ALL-STARS (with KO Smiles)

 ACADEMIC ALL-STARS (with KO Smiles). Congratulations on all your accomplishments and graduation!

Uno, Dose, Tres

(jus' goofin’ on my lecture title) "Uno, Dos, Tres: One Concept for All 3 Angle Classes"

S. Jay Bowman presentation for the AAO 2021.

A virtual lecture on Sunday, June 27 starting at 9:45 -10:25 EDT.

As seen in Seminars in Orthodontics, 2018. Re-printed in 2021 in Seminars “Classic Articles.”

#AAO2021 #AAO #orthodontics #miniscrews #TPAs #orthodontist #braces #TADs #kalamazooorthodontics

 

HBD - Laura

 Happy birthday to Team KO's Laura! Hope it was an enjoyable birthday weekend.

Uno, Dos, Tres

 Uno, Dos, Tres   All the Screws in the Same Place:  One Concept for All 3 Angle Classes.  

S. Jay Bowman presentation for the AAO 2021.  

A virtual lecture on Sunday, June 27 starting at 9:45 -10:25 EDT.  

It's a Beautiful Day...Don't Let It Get Away. @ Kalamazoo Orthodontics

 It's a Beautiful Day...Don't Let It Get Away. @ Kalamazoo Orthodontics. www.kalamazooorthodontics.com

Hockey Smile

 KO SMILE. Hockey at Western Michigan University is in Trent Stoner's immediate future.  

Fantastic news!

20th Year Teaching at University of Michigan

 Dr. Bowman’s 20^th year of teaching in The University of Michigan Orthodontic Department. 

 

Residents in both the Classes of 2022 and 2023 just completed his Straightwire Typodont & Techniques Course as last year COVID precluded our in-person sessions.  Very proud of this great group of future orthodontists learning at the #1 dental program in the U.S. and also #2 in the world:

 

https://www.dentistrytoday.com/news/todays-dental-news/item/7927-the-world-s-best-dental-schools-2021-edition

Clear Collection Expansion Article

 

Expansion of Dr. Bowman-designed Clear Collection instruments from Hu-Friedy recently announced.

https://orthodonticproductsonline.com/treatment-products/instruments/hu-friedy-expands-its-clear-collection-for-aligners/