ORTHO INDUSTRY NEWS AOS Leader Earns Recognition for Dental Contributions On May 17, 2019, Dr. Leonard Carapezza, DMD was recognized by Tufts University for his 45-year dedi-cation and service to the Depart-ment of Pediatric Dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Carapezza is a valued AOS member, senior AOS instructor and JAOS author. We are very proud of Dr. Carapezza, congratulations! New 3M Treatment Planning Option Bite Registration Device is Autoclavable Great Lakes Dental Tech-nologies released the George Gauge™ bite registration and mandibu-lar reposition-ing device that is now auto-clavable. The George Gauge is recom-mended for all mandibular reposi-tioning appliances, and allows clin-icians to capture the protrusive bite registration and vertical opening without relying on the patient to achieve proper positioning. Used by thousands of doctors, the George Gauge eliminates guesswork and is extremely accurate and easy to use; and available in 2mm, 3mm and 5mm sizes. The popular George Gauge was developed over 20 years ago by Peter T. George, DDS, a highly respected orthodontist who specialized in sleep breathing disorders. Great Lakes acquired ownership of the George Gauge in 2014. 3M debuted its new option for treatment planning in May. Orthodontists will soon be able to create a prescription via the 3M™ Oral Care Portal using select 3M brackets that 3M will use to manufac-ture a bonding tray designed to deliver improved bonding speed and bracket placement accuracy, avoiding the need for in-office tray produc-tion. For combination cases, orthodontists will be able to create a digital setup with aligners on one arch and brackets on the opposing arch. For these treatment plans, the trays will be delivered in a single package, making preparation for appointments easier for the practice. Continue Your Education With Expert Knowledge Dr. Larry White’s advanced seminar course was recently held, and the students asked that we acknowledge Dr. White for the contributions he has made in the name of orthodontic education and to their careers! What makes for a great lecture or seminar – is it a great teaching envi-ronment, eagerness to learn, instruc-tor knowledge or leadership? With AOS courses, you get all of these things, plus MUCH more!! Visit www.orthodontics.com to learn about courses coming near you! 6 Summer 2019 JAOS
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