Journal of the American Orthodontic Society • March

AOS MEMBERSHIP NEWS AOS Upcoming Ortho Courses With courses in Baltimore, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City, Phoenix, Boston, Ft. Lauderdale, and NOW Atlanta, we are conducting classes every week of the year. Don’t miss out on the best orthodontic continuing education anywhere! Visit our website at www.orthodontics.com or call (800) 448-1601. The American Orthodontic Society 2010 Officers & Directors President & JAOS Co-Editor Jordan J. Balvich, DMD President-Elect Chris Baker, RN, DMD Vice President Mitchell S. Parker, DDS Secretary-Treasurer John N. Hanchon, DDS Immediate Past President Arturo R. Gutierrez, DDS Board of Directors Azita Anissi, DDS Debra Ettle-Resnick, DDS Robert G. Gerety, DDS Joseph M. Haack, DDS Michael Newman, DDS Juan J. Solano, DDS David M. Thorfinnson, DDS William E. Wyatt, Sr., DDS Board of Examiners Chris Baker, RN, DMD W. Edward Gonzalez, Jr., DMD David W. Jackson, DDS Joseph R. Schmidbauer, DDS Executive Director Thomas N. Chapman, CAE JAOS Editor Greg Cannizzo, DDS 44 March/April 2010 JAOS Dr. Joseph Schmidbauer and Dr. Jordan Balvich will offer a Case Evalu- ation & Treatment Mechanic Review course in Dallas, March 19-20. This two-day program will focus on review of Dr. Gerety mechanics with case review, troubleshooting and mentoring available for all participants. This course is designed for doctors familiar with Straight Wire treatment, mechanics and concepts. To maximize the value of this program, doctors are strongly urged to bring active cases. (Doctors will receive a $75 discount off the cost of this course for every assis- tant registered in Kay Gerety’s basic assistant program.) Train your staff with Ms. Kay Gerety’s Straight Wire for Assistants (conducted in Dallas, March 19-21) and Advanced Straight Wire for Assistants (conducted in Dallas, April 9-10). Kay’s knowledge of GP orthodontics and expe- rience as a clinician makes her courses valuable whether or not you are a former student of Dr. Gerety. Don’t let your assistants miss out on America’s top auxiliary instructor. Dr. David Jackson’s Next Steps Continuum Program is due to begin again in Dallas in April 2010. This course is designed for the orthodontic practitioner who has just completed a basic course, and/or the doctor who may have been practicing orthodontics and would like an update in the latest concepts. Taught in conjunction with his “Next Steps” continuum doctors course, Dr. Jackson will also offer a two-session orthodontic assisting course “that empowers your assistants with valuable ortho techniques and knowledge”. Learn the orthodontic basics with Dr. Leonard Carapezza’s Comprehen- sive Orthodontic Program begin- ning in March in Wayland (Boston), MA and NOW offered in Ft. Laud- Dr. Baker instructs her comprehensive class in Phoenix, AZ. erdale, FL (basic course only). Both the beginning and advanced courses provide a systematic orthodontic approach to treating patients using the Straight Wire philosophy. A 12-Hour Occlusion Course is coming to Amelia Island, FL and San Antonio, TX. Take advantage of this three-day educational retreat with Dr. Chris Baker and Dr. Gil Carney sched- uled for beautiful Amelia Island, Florida on May 7-9. Treat the family to a special Mother’s Day getaway at this beautiful resort on the ocean. Or, consider a three-day educational retreat to the world famous San Anto- nio Riverwalk on June 4-6. This course will meet from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm for three days, so you have the afternoons to spend enjoying the sights of these two popular destinations. (continued next page)