I N THIS article I shall offer some ideas which I have utilized in the successful management of children in an orthodontic practice. Hypnosis can be of immeasurable value when problems arise, such as gagging when impressions or x-ray pictures are being taken or when removable appliances are being worn. Hypnosis may also be used to assist in conquering oral habits in patients where no basic emotional problem exists, to overcome the use of chewing gum or sticky candies, and to elicit cooperation in every respect necessary for the successful correction of a malocclusion. Whenever possible, conscious suggestions are employed, but in stubborn or difficult situations hypnosis is utilized. I want to emphasize the fact that hypnotic procedures are not employed as a daily routine. I will indicate situations in which the utilization of hypnosis is indicated in our specialty. It is significant that one who has been indoctrinated in the value of hypnosis in practice finds a diminished need for its use. On the other hand, patients who are exposed to the environment of practitioners completely trained in hypnosis are mo’re relaxed, more cooperative, and happier. There is a better dentist-patient relationship; this leads to cooperation and is an important factor in the management of orthodont,ic patients. In addition to trying to obtain a satisfactory result, the orthodontist also has to contend with interference with progressive treatment by such factors as broken and postponed appointments, problems of oral cleanliness, repairs of orthodontic appliances, and recementation of bands loosened by chewing gum and sticky candy. A survey1 of sixteen patients during 967 office visits showed that 35 per cent of the appointment time was taken up with repairing or cleaning rather than progressive work. As also reported previously,2 lack of cooperation was an obstacle in treatment of malocclusion. While orthodontics is considered a biomechanical science, one must realize that the behavioral aspects of the patient and of the orthodontist are of equal importance. Many children lose interest after commencing treatment and come unwillingly or not at a.11 for continued treatment. They find that at first the orthodontist puts on a “big splash” and makes a grandstand play to ingratiate himself. After that he assumes his normal role, which often may be detached and which may manifest itself in harsh management of the patient. A hypnosis-oriented orthodontist usually is well adjusted. He is trained in