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If you know Dr. Studebaker, you know he is committed to continuing education and providing the best orthodontic care possible for the communities of Spring, Klein and The Woodlands. This includes visiting various important orthodontic-related conferences and seminars around the country. This includes the AAO Annual Session, which is held in Washington D.C. through tomorrow.

It's a time for Dr. Studebaker to meet and consult with some of the sharpest minds in orthodontics today, which in turn helps us serve you better. In addition to member of the American Association of Orthodontists, Dr. Studebaker is also a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association and the Greater Houston Dental Society.

If you've got an appointment scheduled with Dr. Studebaker in the coming weeks, he encourages you to ask him about his perspectives on the AAO Annual Session, including what he learned and how continuing education and acquisition of new technology helps him treat you more effectively.

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Happy Monday!

Are you ready for an exciting contest at Studebaker Ortho this spring and summer? Are you ready for a chance to win an 8GB iPod Touch or an iTunes gift card?

Great! There are two parts to the contest: The online Scavenger Hunt section and The Picture Adventure section.

For complete information on the contests, please click here. Contest ends Tuesday, August 31st.

Questions? Give us a call or stop by .... and GOOD LUCK everyone!!

Relax, it's Friday! And you know what that means: Fun fact Friday! Everyone loves fun facts. Fun, fun, fun. The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that Dr. Studebaker and our team at Studebaker Orthodontics thought you might enjoy. Have a fantastic weekend everybody!

• There are nearly 4 million people in orthodontic treatment throughout the United States. Three out of four are younger than 18.

• The first mechanical treatment for correcting irregular teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79).The American Association of Orthodontists is comprised of more than 12,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad.

• The time required to complete orthodontic treatment ranges from 12 to 36 months depending on the nature and severity of the problem.

• Of the 160,000 dentists in the United States and Canada, 8,000 are practicing orthodontists.

• The cement that attaches the braces to the teeth is now made with a special fluoride-releasing substance.

• Wires activated by body heat used in today's braces originally were developed by NASA for use in the space program.

• Famous orthodontic patients include: Dr. Joyce Brothers, Hale Irwin, Cher, Diana Ross, Phyllis Diller, Chelsea Clinton, Whoopi Goldberg, Daisy Fuentes and Brandi.

By now, you're probably familiar with our blog process: each week, our creative team at Studebaker Orthodontics blogs about important topics pertinent to orthodontic care and your well-being, including innovative orthodontic techniques Dr. Studebaker offers.

This week, however, we thought we’d step back and ask you, our dear patients and readers: what’s on your mind? What would you like to know about the always-changing field of orthodontics? What would you like us to focus on our blog in the coming months? Perhaps there’s something you’ve wanted to ask us for a while now? Let us know by posting here or on our interactive Facebook fan page!

Have a terrific weekend!!