AOS MEMBERSHIP NEWS AOS Upcoming Ortho Courses Susan Coffey, RDA, will begin her Level 2 Advanced Ortho Assistant Course in Dallas August 2 & 3 (and finishing September 20 & 21). This lecture and hands-on class gives the assistant an understanding of both the Multi-Distilizing and twin force appliances, accentu-ated curve in rectangular arch wires, full intercuspation of the premolars, preparing arch wires, retention and standard of care records. (28 CE hours) A Basic Straight Wire Orthodontic Assistants course will be taught by Robin Schmid-bauer, CDA, EFDA in Atlanta September 20 & 21. From proper patient records and practice management to cephalometric procedures to bracketing, this course will make your staff more productive in your practice! For assistants, hygienists, and auxil-iaries who are new to orthodon-tics and/or the Straight Wire technique. (13 CE hours) Dr. David Jackson’s 1a Basic Orthodontics comprehensive course starts up again this September 27 – 29 in Dallas and October 4 – 6 in Houston. This four-session program is designed for general and pediatric dentists who want to learn a proven system for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment. Find the missing piece of the puzzle that can truly complete your practice! (80 CE hours) Dr. Ed Gonzalez has updated his popular Early Treatment for the Pediatric and General Dentist weekend course. Now being taught in one of his Tampa offices, it will be held October 21-27. Learn diag-nosis, treatment planning, and early treatment Phase I orthodontics. Observe patients being treated in this unique in-office setting and leave with the tools to grow your practice immediately! (18 CE hours) Dr. Jackson’s Case Finishing for Straight Wire Mechanics (Nov. 22 and 23 in Orlando) will delve into the seating and activa-tion of the MDA (Multi-Distaliz-ing Arch), maxillary & mandibu-lar, and the Nitanium Palatal Expander. There will also be a review and project detailing the final archwire sequencing in conjunction with auxiliaries to accomplish anterior retraction, final bite opening, posterior labial root torque, and final inter-cuspation. (15 CE hours) The American Orthodontic Society 2013 Officers & Directors President Juan J. Solano, DDS President-Elect Michael J. Newman, DDS Vice President David M. Thorfinnson, DDS Secretary-Treasurer W. Edward Gonzalez, Jr., DMD Immediate Past President Mitchell S. Parker, DDS Board of Directors Jeffrey H. Ahlin, DDS Juan C. Echeverri, DDS Twana Farley-Duncan, DDS Robert G. Gerety, DDS Emeritus Joseph M. Haack, DDS Kevin J. Hester, DDS Anne Mary Orr, DDS Bradford R. Williams, DDS William E. Wyatt, Sr., DDS Emeritus Board of Examiners Chris Baker, RN, DMD Jordan Balvich, DMD Leonard J. Carapezza, DMD Kenneth Ellis, DDS Debra Ettle-Resnick, DDS Joseph R. Schmidbauer, DDS Executive Director Thomas N. Chapman, CAE JAOS Editor Greg Cannizzo, DDS 52 July/August 2013 JAOS Our Annual Meeting is near! Come to Chicago August 15 through 18 and enjoy this excit-ing city, the historic and elegant InterContinental Hotel, friends and colleagues, and engaging lecturers…and earn some valu-able CE while doing so! Learn more about the Annual Meeting and all AOS courses on www.orthodontics.com! Scan with your smartphone to view all course details.
Journal of the American Orthodontic Society July-August 2013 Buyer's Guide: Page 52
