Description

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Why is your child's smile so important and why do kids need braces? Dr. Dustin Burleson, Speaker, Teacher and Author offers clear explanations to parents on the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist. You'll discover why most orthodontists don't offer guarantees and why you should think differently, if you want peace of mind. His self-professed "boring little book" about orthodontics can actually save you a lot of money and headaches if you're searching for the best braces or Invisalign treatment for your son or daughter. Plus, Dr. Burleson covers the timely topics of teen bullying and suicide, more prevalent in today's society and made far worse by social media. See how your child's smile can impact his or her social development and give your family a lifetime of confidence when you discover the New Orthodontics in this quick and easy-to-read book by a trusted authority in the orthodontic profession.

About the Author

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Dr. Dustin S. Burleson is a speaker, teacher, author and orthodontic specialist. Since founding Burleson Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry in 2006, thousands of orthodontists have traveled to Kansas City from 28 countries to learn from Burleson's vision to change lives, advance the profession of orthodontics and support his community. Together, he and his students treat hundreds of thousands of patients throughout North America each year. He writes ve professional newsletters monthly, is the director of the Leo H. Rheam Foundation for Cleft & Craniofacial Orthodontics, teaches at both Children's Mercy Hospital and the UMKC School of Dentistry while operating a large multi-clinic orthodontic and pediatric dental practice in Kansas City, Missouri. His practices have personally transformed the smiles of over 17,000 patients right here in Kansas City and he has helped more children through the Smiles Change Lives non-pro t organization than any other doctor in North America. The author of two Amazon best-selling consumer books, "Stop Hiding Your Smile!" and "The Consumer's Guide to Invisalign," Dr. Burleson has been invited to speak throughout the world and has shared the stage with celebrities and athletes who mirror his passion to help more people live healthier, happier lives. He's been featured on FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS, CNBC and The Kansas City Star. A two-time Inc. 500 - 5000 honoree recognized for building one of the fastest-growing orthodontic specialty practices in North America, Dr. Burleson was also awarded the American Dental Association's prestigious Golden Apple Award in 2014 and the Missouri Dental Association's Outstanding Dental Leadership Award in the same year. Dr. Burleson provides over $1 million in free orthodontic care to cleft lip and palate children each year.