The Solution for Long-Term, High-Quality Orthodontic Care by Academia in a Private Practice Setting
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your trusted partner in smile Consortium of Orthodontic Specialty by Academia The solution for long-term, high-quality orthodontic care by academia in a private practice setting www.BracesByCosa.com • [email protected] ABOUT OUR MISSION To deliver high-quality orthodontic specialty care by academia in a private practice setting. OUR VISION To establish mentoring, and continue a monitoring program of newly- graduated orthodontists, working under highly-experienced academia, who are actively involved in an accredited specialty teaching institution, as well as having a high-performing private practice setting to provide monitoring and continuity of the orthodontic care delivered by established general dentists or specialty group practices. 1 INTRODUCTION WHY CHOOSE C.O.S.A.? It was November 2014 when Dr. Joseph Kunnel and Dr. Budi Kusnoto had their There are so many reasons to choose C.O.S.A.: first meeting discussing a unique idea which later developed into the Consortium of Orthodontic Specialty by Academia (COSA). All associates are board certified. All consultants and board specialists (Diplomate of the American Board Both have been involved with orthodontic education for more than 15 years, while of Orthodontics) are professors at universities. maintaining busy private practices. In the past 5 years, Drs. Kusnoto and Kunnel The technology we use makes us the most up-to-date orthodontists in our field. Our providers, assistants, management, and teams receive continuous education have observed the trend of orthodontic specialty residency programs, as well as the and retraining. marketplace of the newly-graduated orthodontists. While passionate and thriving for Patients are managed and observed throughout treatment. delivering excellent orthodontic treatment, Drs. Kusnoto and Kunnel hold a similar Our prices are very comparable to other, less knowledgeable clinics. basic belief: “In this world, you can only get two out of the three things that people have always wanted: FAST – GOOD – CHEAP”. We accept self-pay financing and medical aid (when eligible). Growing orthodontic practices require the clear understanding that quality and service must come first. In this day, economic patients demand that service be delivered Our Use of the Treatment Monitoring System (TMS) quick, yet inexpensive. Many patients don’t even understand the importance of a good, healthy dental arrangement. It is our duty as well-trained dental professionals, Dolphin Management and Imaging has been utilized in the past eight years with one of particularly in this case, for the orthodontist to be able to educate the public. Built with the C.O.S.A. partners. C.O.S.A. partners can also offer free consultation and training to the the mind-set of a dental educator and academia, Dr. Kusnoto and Dr. Kunnel know management staff running the clinic for the day-to-day operation to streamline monitoring, the limit and the meaning of the FAST – GOOD – CHEAP triangle. One can’t expect not only treatment plans but also scheduling, billing, finance. to have an excellent treatment done in a timely manner, but in a very inexpensive way. On the other hand, one can’t expect that something that was done fast in a very Any new cases will be directly monitored, treatment planned, and supervised by inexpensive way can actually be of the highest quality. C.O.S.A. C.O.S.A and its associates will start these cases together (starting from initial exam, diagnostic and treatment planning, VTO (Visual Treatment Objective) - computer Orthodontics is the oldest specialty in dentistry, which treats dental malocclusions and simulation, consultation, and initial placement of appliances until the first check up visit). Any subsequent visits will be seen by the associate with monthly monitoring on progress, skeletal deformities. It’s one of the few specialties in which the treatment for patients either remotely or in person by C.O.S.A. can last anywhere from one year to several years, depending on the degree of difficulty of the case. this means that it is extremely important that there is a continuity of care Yearly progress will be discussed to decide treatment progress, or if there is any minor for the patient. Due to changing dynamics in the health care field, and a population modification needed in treatment. migration, it is now challenging to have a continuity of care. With those premises, and with what we have observed in the past on the trend of the expansion of dental During finishing and detailing, C.O.S.A. will help directly to give advice, as well as to practices, we realize that if you work as a team, and everybody specializes in what they ensure 99-100% excellent board-quality finish in almost every case. C.O.S.A. will advise are good at, a high- quality orthodontic treatment can be delivered. the management clinic when the optimal capacity of each clinic per doctor/provider has been reached (usually about 60 patients per day). This will ensure quality and continuation All of our specialists are board-certified. They are all involved in active research, and of treatment. versatile with the latest advances in the orthodontic field. They each have their own With TMS, C.O.S.A. will break the myth that corporate group dental practices deliver private practice, with several of them instrumental in the founding and operations of substandard orthodontic care. On the contrary, with hosting everything under one roof, two major dental schools. C.O.S.A. will make sure that difficult cases can be reviewed in an interdisciplinary manner. 2 3 C.O.S.A. USES THE MOST UP-TO-DATE TECHNOLOGY As with anything, technology for orthodontics is constantly changing. We strive to keep Aligner Therapy up with all the current innovations to better serve our patients. Below are just a few of the technologies currently used by C.O.S.A. associates: A more esthetic alternative to traditional metal or clear braces, designed to straighten teeth. Similar to braces, clear aligners move teeth into the proper position using gentle Remote Monitoring System forces, but without the metal wires and brackets. This allows your smartphone to capture tooth movements and communicate those movements to your orthodontist, making it possible to treat your case more efficiently and decreasing your overall treatment time. We use only the best quality, name-brand appliances, such as 3M, and all appliances are made in the U.S.A. Accelerated Tooth Movement Accelerated orthodontic movement is a new method used by orthodontists to Dolphin Imaging, Dolphin Cloud and Dolphin 3D software speed up your treatment, reducing overall treatment time and risks of side effects. Utilization of appliances like Acceledent or Propel can speed up the response of Dolphin Imaging Software is an FDA-cleared Class II medical device. the tissues to orthodontic forces. Dolphin Imaging allows us to effortlessly manage patient picture and x-ray images. It is the foundation of the Dolphin product suite. It is carefully designed for quick learning, and let’s us effectively capture, organize and present image records. It also Computer-Driven Custom-Made Appliances (braces) includes a set of powerful and user-friendly tools for conveying treatment plans and for easily communicating ideas. SureSmile Dolphin Cloud is a comprehensive service that enhances your total Dolphin experience. Your orthodontist can create a three-dimensional computer simulation of your teeth, Services include Cloud Sessions, a hosted solution that give us access to the entire which will be used to create an effective plan to move your teeth into the preferred final Dolphin Imaging and Management product line without the need of a local server. position in a virtual setting with pinpoint accuracy. Dolphin 3D software is a powerful tool that make processing 3D data extremely iCAT (CBCT) and Digital Intraoral Scanning simple, enabling dental specialists from a wide variety of disciplines to diagnose, plan treatment, document and present cases. Dolphin 3D allows visualization and analysis This advanced imaging system will help capture more clear and accurate information of craniofacial anatomy from data produced by cone beam computed tomography during the diagnostic stages, leading to better-fitting appliances and higher quality (CBCT), MRI, medical CT, and 3D facial camera systems. This software is widely used by results at the end of your treatment. research/teaching institutes and private practices world-wide. Lingual Braces Dolphin Practice Management Cloud These braces are placed behind your teeth, completely hidden from view. Unlike traditional braces, systems like Incognito and Harmony will straighten your teeth while This software manages all the data from all of the Dolphin software we use to make it allowing you to smile with confidence simultaneously. easier to find all patient pictures and data in one place. 4 5 THE COSA PROCESS Our COSA apps COSA equips its members with highly sophisticated and secure mobile apps and web portal to integrate its operation. The synergistic combination between the mobile apps and its web portal will allow all COSA providers and associates to communicate and 1. Comprehensive clinical exam and discussion of chief concerns. coordinate their services and availability throughout COSA affiliated clinics, which will enable streamlined, highest-standard care of oral health to their patients. 2. Diagnostic Records: a. Photographs of the teeth b. Radiography (Panoramic and Cephalometric) c. Impressions of the teeth to fabricate dental stone models. 3. Treatment Planning and Simulation: a. Cephalometric Analysis - Angular and linear measurements of the dental and facial structures. b. Growth prediction for younger patients. c. Visual Treatment Objective. 4. Appliance Delivery and Treatment Initiation. 5. Treatment Monitoring - treatment will be monitored not only by your treating orthodontist, but a group of board-certified specialists and faculty orthodontists. 6. Finishing and Detailing. 7. Retention and Long-term Monitoring. Indirect Bonding System The indirect bonding method of placing braces ensures precise bracket positioning, and shortens the length of your appointment, among other advantages.