AOS MEMBERSHIP NEWS AOS Upcoming Ortho Courses There are still seats available in Dr. Chris Baker’s Orthodon-tic Finishing weekend course June 21 and 22 in Dallas. Gain a clear understanding of the goals and objectives of a finished comprehensive orthodontic case and how to optimize retention through this lecture and hands-on class. (15 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) And Dr. Jackson’s intensive two day Case Finishing for Straight Wire Mechanics (Nov. 22 and 23 in Orlando) will delve into the seating and acti-vation of the MDA (Multi-Distal-izing Arch), maxillary & mandibular, 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 intercuspation. (15 CE hours) We look forward to seeing you in Chicago August 15 – 18, 2013, for our Annual Meeting! Come enjoy this exciting city, the historic and elegant InterConti-nental Hotel, friends and colleagues, and engaging lectur-ers. And earn some valuable CE while doing so! 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 You can always stay abreast of AOS courses on www.orthodontics.com! Scan with your smartphone to view all course details. 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 44 May/June 2013 JAOS Nominations Wanted for Open Board Positions Names are now being accepted for individuals you would like to place in nomination to serve as a Director on the Board of the American Orthodontic Society. Elections will be held at this year’s Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL, August 15-18, 2013. The individual must have been a member in good standing of the AOS for five consecutive years and have at least 50 hours of AOS-sponsored continuing education credit. The deadline for submission is July 1, 2013. Please fax this form to (800) 871-9924. Name of Nominee ____________________________________________________________ Individual Making Recommendation ___________________________________________________ Date ______________ Phone/Email: ____________________________________
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