Practice Handoff
New Jersey orthodontist transitions practice to new leadership after thirty-four years of care.
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A New Jersey orthodontist is gradually stepping away after 34 years, transitioning his practice to Dana Silagi, who will continue working alongside him during the handover. A survey of private-practice orthodontists in Casablanca found that most rely on face-to-face communication, while teleorthodontics and visual aids remain underused; practitioners cited patient confusion about oral hygiene, treatment timelines and appliance care, and many wanted better visual and digital tools. Separately, Philadelphia magazine offers a directory of dentists, including orthodontic specialists, for people seeking local care.
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The Casablanca survey received 102 complete questionnaires from 304 orthodontists invited, a 33.6% response rate.
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In the Casablanca study, 77.5% of orthodontists said they saw patients monthly, and 59.8% said initial consultations lasted 10 to 20 minutes.
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Only 51% of the surveyed orthodontists considered patients satisfied with communication, while 50% judged treatment adherence satisfactory; 72.5% maintained post-treatment follow-up, though the methods varied.
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Robinson’s practice will be renamed New Providence Family Orthodontics. Silagi has practiced in Union County for nine years.
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