Quality control in the modern orthodontic practice—Integrating total quality management and clinical excellence

Authors

• Richard Williams, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry
• Brianna Wolfe, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health
• Young Hwan Kim, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health
• Jae Hyun Park, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Ajo do Clinical Companion

Abstract

Upholding quality at every step of the orthodontic treatment process is essential to ensure the highest level of orthodontic care. As contemporary orthodontic practice shifts its focus to digital technologies and practice growth, ensuring treatment quality within clinical workflows is essential. This narrative review analyzes the origins of quality control in orthodontics and explores the established total quality management frameworks from business and health care to expand upon the limited applications of quality management in orthodontics. Clinical applications for integrating these total quality management principles into orthodontic practice are explored, and providers are encouraged to customize quality-control frameworks to their existing practice workflows.

DOI

10.1016/j.xaor.2026.04.002

Publication Date

1-1-2026

Recommended Citation

Williams, Richard; Wolfe, Brianna; Kim, Young Hwan; and Park, Jae Hyun, "Quality control in the modern orthodontic practice—Integrating total quality management and clinical excellence" (2026). ASDOH Faculty Publications. 530.
https://scholarworks.atsu.edu/asdoh-faculty/530