Posted on March 15, 2017
In 1997, two Stanford business students named Zia Chishti and Kelsey Wirth started a business named ‘Align Technology’. The main product of their business was a new and exciting alternative to traditional braces – near-invisible aligners. Several universities rejected their product until the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry allowed them to test their… Read More»
Posted on March 7, 2017
We have great reason to be thankful for the field of orthodontics. Without orthodontics, several common problems might go untreated – problems like crowded or crooked teeth, incorrect jaw positions or jaw joint disorders, and underbite or overbite. Left untreated, these problems could lead to further and more worrying problems – tooth decay, gum disease,… Read More»
Posted on February 28, 2017
Ellen Uhler has been working with Molen Orthodontics for the past forty years! That in and of itself is quite the accomplishment. Ellen started working with Dr. Molen when she was only a senior in high school. Her work with Molen started as a temporary fill-in position for an assistant who was taking the month… Read More»
Posted on February 21, 2017
Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children to get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Be sure to maintain good oral… Read More»
Posted on January 27, 2017
Being involved with, and giving back to our communities is part of our mission at Molen Orthodontics. Our clients are our friends, family, and neighbors, so when the privilege to sponsor Elizabeth Enz for the Miss Auburn Outstanding Teen Pageant came up, we jumped at the opportunity. The Miss Auburn Outstanding Teen Pageant Before the… Read More»
Posted on January 14, 2017
It’s a new year, and many of us have made resolutions to improve our lives–eat healthier, go to the gym, or quit a bad habit. These things all have something in common; they make us healthier and more confident. If being healthier and more confident is one of your big goals this year, developing a… Read More»
Posted on November 23, 2016
The Thanksgiving feast is here, and so are the choices. White meat or dark? Two plates or three? And if you have braces, you may be wondering what foods are safe to eat and what should be avoided. Fortunately, most Thanksgiving staples are braces friendly. With a little guidance, you can enjoy the banquet while… Read More»
Posted on November 14, 2016
The candy has been weighed, the cans have been counted, and the 2016 Molen Halloween candy buyback was a tremendous success. Children from across King and Pierce Counties brought in over 2,000 pounds of candy and almost 700 cans of food! Each year Molen Orthodontics hosts a Halloween candy buyback party to curb the amount… Read More»
Posted on November 8, 2016
Every four years we have the privilege of choosing a new leader to run our country. In the months leading up to Election Day, November 8, there are a lot of arguments for and against each candidate. As the election of our next president draws ever closer, it is our duty as voters to cast… Read More»
Posted on October 31, 2016
It’s that time of year again, when goblins, ghosts and ghouls take to the streets toting their buckets and pillowcases door-to-door, filling them with heaps of candy. There will be bobbing for apples, carving jack-o-lanterns and of course the candy buyback event at Molen Orthodontics to help make this Halloween safe and healthy for children… Read More»
