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Pamela Waterman

U.S.

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Expertise

I can supply tips, hints, recipes and resources about a braces-friendly lifestyle, for parents of children and teens in braces as well as for adults in braces. Although I am not a medical/dental professional, I have colleagues in the field and will do my best to point you to additional resources.

Experience in the area

I am the author of two specialty award-winning cookbooks of soft-food recipes and tips targeted to all ages of braces-wearers (including adults) and give workshops to dental hygienists to help them help their patients with this type of information. I have worn braces both as a teen and as an adult, and am from a family of three generations of braces patients. I regularly contribute information to the public website of the American Association of Orthodontists and Orthotown magazine.

Organizations

Women in Orthodontics, American Academy for Oral Systemic Health, Independent Book Publishers Association, Society of Women Engineers, Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Publications

Orthotown, Cricket, Family Fun, Highlights, Better Homes and Gardens Kids' Rooms, Chicago Tribune, East Valley Tribune (Phoenix AZ), Healthy Alternatives, Organic & Natural, Desktop Engineering, Machine Design

Education/Credentials

BS Astrophysics, MS Radio Astronomy/Electrical Engineering

Awards and Honors

Good Parenting Award from ParentalWisdom.com Glyph Award - Best Cookbook, Arizona Book Publishing Association Finalist Glyph Award - Best Cookbook, Arizona Book Publishing Association Finalist - Next Generation Indie Books, Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group

Past/Present Clients

American Association of Orthodontists, Smile for a Lifetime

What do you like about this subject?

I like helping children, teens, parents and adults be informed and feel good about orthodontic treatment.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I'd like to connect with a broad range of patients, families and orthodontic professionals on the latest topics in orthodontics and a supportive, braces-friendly lifestyle.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

My first experience with braces was in the late 60s/early 70s. I had a second round of orthodontic treatment almost 40 years later, to close up a gap. I can really relate to the improvements in orthodontic technology over the past decades.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Orthodontists and dentists can be at odds over who should do orthodontic treatment.

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Recent Answers from Pamela Waterman

2012-05-18 spacers:

I assume you have a new orthodontist. This person should be alerted immediately to the fact that a spacer is still there. I am not an orthodontist (I provide resource information on various aspects of

2012-05-04 adult braces:

I am not an orthodontist (I provide resource information on various aspects of the field). However, I would make the time to get at least one more consultation. Many people get four or five, so this is

2012-03-23 Swollen gums and retainer:

First, I'm not an orthodontist but I provide resource information on various aspects of the field. However, having had braces myself as a teen and again three years ago as an adult, and having had my three

2012-02-11 Should I get braces for a 2nd time?:

Hi! First, I'm not an orthodontist - I provide resource information on various aspects of this field. But, it seems to me that "just wear the retainer" is not a sufficient answer here. Two thoughts: the

2012-02-08 Bottom braces with no wire on right side.:

I'm not an orthodontist - I provide resource information on various aspects of the field - but having had braces as both a teen and an adult (and having three of my own teens wear them), here's my thought

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