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News from our orthodontic practice in Cologne-Rodenkirchen—from practice updates and new technology to special offers.
June 24, 2026Stay comfortably cool all summer long—most of our practice is air-conditionedEven on hot summer days, it stays comfortable at JUST KFO Cologne: Most of our specialized orthodontic practice is air-conditioned—for…Continue reading → 
May 20, 2026JUST KFO AI-Powered Documentation in Daily PracticeJUST KFO Nelly’s AI-powered documentation into daily practice to streamline workflows and free up more time for personalized…Continue reading → 
January 29, 2026Practice Renovation Complete – More Than 500 m² Dedicated to Modern Orthodontics at JUST KFOThe practice renovation at JUST KFO Dr. Steinmaier & Associates is complete. Over 500 m², modern facilities, digital workflows, an in-house lab, and…Continue reading → 
December 18, 2025Merry Christmas from JUST KFO We’ve had an eventful year—and for that, we’d like to say thank you above all: Thank you for your trust, your loyalty, and…Continue reading → 
November 27, 2025DMD User Workshop 2026 – Continuing Education in Digital TMDThe DMD User Workshop 2026 offers a concise, practical introduction to digital TMD and functional diagnostics. Led by Dr. Julia Steinmaier and Dr.…Read more → 
September 27, 2025New at JUST KFO: Luna—our digital assistant on the phoneNow available at JUST KFO: Luna assists our team with calls—even after hours or when our reception desk is busy. Now…Read more → 
May 10, 2025More Space for Modern Orthodontics—We’re Expanding Our PracticeJUST KFO Cologne is modernizing and expanding its practice space to over 500 m². Learn more about the renovation work and our vision for modern…Read more → 
March 25, 2025Scientific Exchange at the Highest Level: GBO Congress 2025Professional dialogue, cutting-edge research, and international expertise—Dr. med. dent. Julia Steinmaier will represent JUST KFO at the renowned GBO Congress…Read more → 
March 21, 2025Digital Medical History with “Nelly”: JUST KFO Sets New Standards in Patient RegistrationJUST KFO embracing innovative technology! Patients can now conveniently submit their medical history via the “Nelly” digital system and save valuable time.Read more → 
February 22, 2025Team Training in Dental PhotographyOur team completed a training course in dental photography with professional photographer Kathrin Baumann. Learn more about the new techniques and benefits for our…Read more → 
February 4, 2025Paul is starting the next phase of his specialty trainingPaul is beginning the next phase of his specialty training in orthodontics. We thank him for his wonderful time at JUST KFO wish him…Continue reading → 
January 26, 2025JUST KFO Its Professional Development: Virtual Workflows in DentistryJUST KFO: Continuing Education on Virtual Workflows in Dentistry The JUST KFO team successfully JUST KFO in a continuing education course on digital dentistry…Continue reading → 
December 31, 2024Farewell to Dr. Werner SchuppAt the turn of the year, Dr. Werner Schupp will be stepping down from his position at JUST KFO Cologne-Rodenkirchen. After more than 30 years of dedication, innovation, and…Continue reading → 
September 30, 2024Continuing Education Evening in Cologne – InterdisciplinaryInterdisciplinary continuing education evening hosted by JUST KFO orthodontist —Dr. Steinmaier & Associates for our network of specialists.Read more → 
July 26, 2024Schupp-Ortho Becomes JUST KFOAttentive readers will have noticed that the former joint practice of Dr. Schupp & Dr. Steinmaier has been operating as Dr. Steinmaier &… since January 1, 2024.Continue reading → 
June 21, 2024New Trios 5 Scanners at Our Orthodontic Practice in CologneWe are pleased to announce that we have equipped our practice with two brand-new Trios 5 intraoral scanners. These innovative…Read more → 
May 16, 2024Professional Development Evening at Bistro VerdeOn May 15, 2024, we had the pleasure of enjoying a wonderful professional development evening at Bistro Verde in Cologne-Rodenkirchen with our referring physicians, staff, and friends!…Continue reading → 
May 5, 20242024 Pediatric Orthodontics Congress in BonnOn May 4, orthodontists from all over Germany gathered in Bonn for the conference: “Mouth Closed!? Breathing in Children,” organized by the BDK…Continue reading → December 23, 2023Merry Christmas & News for 2024Dear patients and colleagues, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and all the best for 2024! We’d also like to share some great news…Continue reading → 
December 5, 2023Dr. Funke Is Now Dr. SteinmaierDear Patients and Colleagues, we also have some exciting news to share outside the field of orthodontics: Dr. Funke has…Continue reading → 
November 7, 2023New Chapter in a Reference Book by Dr. Steinmaier (née Funke)Our practice has made an important contribution to the field of orthodontics. Our orthodontists Dr. Schupp, Dr. Funke, and Dr. Haubrich have collaborated on…Continue reading → 
October 12, 2023New Digital Team Member at Your Orthodontist in Cologne: AI Is Revolutionizing Our Service!Dear Patients, we are pleased to share some great news with you: At Your Orthodontist in Cologne, we have expanded our team…Read more → 
March 28, 2023Dr. Julia Steinmaier at the 17th KFO IG Winter CongressThe 17th Winter Congress of the KFO IG, which took place from March 18 to 25, 2023, was a resounding success. Participants from…Continue reading → 
December 8, 2022New Book: Aligner Orthodontics and Orofacial OrthopedicsOur new book will soon be published by Quintessenz! What was originally intended to be “just” a second edition of the original “Aligner Orthodontics” has, after extensive…Continue reading → 
April 17, 2020Orthodontic Care Subsidies for Adults: VGH RulingHeadnotes 1. Based on an interpretation that is consistent with the Constitution and guided by the intent and purpose of the regulation, in cases where special circumstances of…Continue reading → July 11, 2009Private Patients: Access to Insurance ReportsPrivate health insurers often deny coverage for treatments on the grounds that an advisory dentist or physician’s review of the submitted treatment records has shown that the…Continue reading → March 3, 2007Invisalign: Dealing with Insurance DenialsIn the past, some insurance companies have denied coverage for Invisalign treatment, either because they simply did not recognize a medical necessity or because…Continue reading → February 20, 2007Regional Court Ruling on Invisalign OrthodonticsThe planned use of Invisalign is now a recognized method of orthodontic treatment.Continue reading → January 16, 2007Long-Term Effects of Approximal Enamel ReductionResults: No new carious lesions were found. Minor labial gingival recessions were observed in three older adults. There were no...Continue reading →