I have been asked how to tighten the retainers after you are done making them. This is a very important Quality Control (QC) step! Be sure and check with your doctor how tight he/she likes the retainer on the model. I shot this video real quick using my new, small lab "Studio" in my garage! so, sorry about the quality, its only going to get better! and sorry about the stopped up nose, I'm fighting allergies :( Check out my blog at: www.DesignerRetainer.com Energy To do this video :) http://www.ctippett.vemma.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZqj1fnv0Sw

Today we find out how long it takes me to bend a labial bow! This is always a good challenge to do once a year to make sure how fast you are. This will truly show your value no matter if your an experienced lab owner or a new wire bender at a lab. Its always good to benchmark your skills. It helps with pricing your services and products. Sign up for extra content to advance your Orthodontic Career of on my Patreon channel https://www.patreon.com/retainerdesigner Really, Really Interested in learning more about a career in an Orthodontic Lab? I am actively researching to create an essential online course for those in the Orthodontic Industry that want to pursue or advance a career in the Orthodontic Laboratory business! If this sounds interesting to you you can find out more here: https://courses.retainerdesigner.com/ I and setting up one-on-one zoom calls to find out what people will need from a course like this, this information will be valuable as I am currently building this course. Things I buy for my lab on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retainerdesigner Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5530655945916416 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EiYonWLJSM

Today I work on a Fixed Space Maintainer Called a Nance Button. This appliance is used to hold the upper molars back from drifting forward, maintaining the upper arch length. There are many other uses for this appliance too! while the bicuspid and cuspids erupt into position Things I order for my Lab: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retainerdesigner?listId=2D9I1XL37SPN8&ref=idea_share_inf The gear I use to make my videos: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retainerdesigner?listId=2UJ8XD3571VEK&ref=idea_share_inf Interested in learning more? -Would you like to support my future videos? -Would you like to be a part of the building of an online Ortho lab school? -You can help for as little as $1 a month? Check out my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/retainerdesigner ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBRyybmzRD4

Join us on April 1st as Lance Dowdle, President of ORG, announces the launch of the ORG website! He will discuss all the features and benefits of the website both present and future. There will be a Q&A session at the end. So be ready to ask questions to Lance and others who help contribute to the website. Check it out at https://orthodonticresource.com/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNHnmxsuNFQ