AOS MEMBERSHIP NEWS AOS Upcoming Ortho Courses Dr. Jay Gerber's NEW Interme-diate Straight Wire and Func-tional Appliance Mechanics is coming up March 7 -9 at his teaching facility in Parkersburg, WV. Learn the correct procedures for impactions, severe rotations, composites, and veneers in this three-session course, as well as airway obstructions and open bite mechanics, with a strong emphasis on case finishing. Return to work Monday morning and use what you’ve just learned! (54 CE hours) The Basic level of Dr. Leonard Carapezza’s Early Treatment of Malocclusion course starts March 13 -15 in Wayland (Boston), MA. The Advanced starts the following weekend. Each course is divided into a series of four in-office sessions individually arranged to give an in-depth study of the Straight Wire system using state-of-the-art audio/visual procedures and personalized hands-on training. Begin treating patients after the second session! (96 CE hours) Dr. Chris Baker will return to San Antonio’s famed Riverwalk March 14 – 15 for the first of her four-session iOrtho Comprehensive Intercep-tion Orthodontics and Craniofa-cial Orthopedics. Gain a clear understanding of the biologic basis of growth and development, tooth movement and functional appliances, diagnosis and efficient clinical appli-cation in this comprehensive course. Learn to harness and redirect growth to “normalize” appearance and func-tion EARLY! (68 CE hours) Dr. Joe Schmidbauer returns to Atlanta March 28 -30 to begin his Comprehensive Orthodontic Education course. The dynamic teaching duo of Dr. Schmidbauer and Dr. Jordan Balvich will arm you with a practical, predictable system of mechanics to treat 80% of malocclu-sions presented to your practice. This five-session course covers case elec-tion, proper diagnosis, non-extrac-tion treatment, case finishing, and much more! (100 CE hours) Dr. Jackson's Level 2 Interme-diate-Advanced Concepts in Straightwire Orthodontics is scheduled to begin April 4 -6 in Dallas. Are you an orthodontic practitioner who has completed a basic course and/or a doctor who would like an update in the latest orthodontic concepts? This four-session course consists of hands-on and clinical lectures designed to take you to the next level of excel-lence in orthodontic treatment. (80 CE hours) In conjunction with Dr. Dave’s Level 2, Basic and Advanced Assistants courses will be taught by Susan Coffey, RDA. While these are two separate courses, attendees can register for both and realize a significant savings. Your ortho assistants will learn everything from standard of care to orthodontic terminology to under-standing bracket placement and preparing the patient for the doctor. Empower your staff! (28 CE hours each) Dr. Ed Gonzalez’s Early Treat-ment for the Pediatric and General Dentist weekend class will be April 11 – 13 in Tampa. Be able to provide Phase I treatment to your patients immediately upon completing this unique in-office course. Course is limited to 20 and SELLS OUT quickly! (18 CE hours) The American Orthodontic Society 2013-14 Officers & Directors President Michael J. Newman, DDS President-Elect David M. Thorfinnson, DDS Vice President Juan C. Echeverri, DDS Secretary-Treasurer W. Edward Gonzalez, Jr., DMD Immediate Past President Juan J. Solano, DDS Board of Directors Twana Farley-Duncan, DDS Robert G. Gerety, DDS Emeritus Kevin J. Hester, DDS James E. McIlwain, DDS, MSD Anne Mary Orr, DDS James L. Orrington, DMD Bradford R. Williams, DDS Paul L. Winborn, II, DDS William E. Wyatt, Sr., DDS Emeritus Board of Examiners Jordan Balvich, DMD Leonard J. Carapezza, DMD Kenneth Ellis, DDS David Jackson, DDS Debra Ettle-Resnick, DDS Joseph R. Schmidbauer, DDS Executive Director Thomas N. Chapman, CAE JAOS Editor Greg Cannizzo, DDS 44 Winter 2014 JAOS Learn more about the Annual Meeting and all AOS courses on www.orthodontics.com! Scan with your smartphone to view all course details.
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