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American Jourrml of ORTHODONTICS and DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS Ojficial publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societ...

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American Jourrml of ORTHODONTICS and DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS Ojficial publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics

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Northwestern University to hold Jarabak lkfemoria(! Lecture Northwestern University Dental School will hold its first Louise Ada Jarabak Memorial Lecture on April 5, 1989. This all-day seminar entitled, “Common Sense Mechanics,” will be held at the Dental School in Chicago. Thomas F. Mulligan, a graduate of Indiana University and resident of Phoenix, Ariz., will be the seminar lecturer. Dr. Mulligan is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Board of Orthodontics. The semmar will be held from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and is open to all interested orthodontists. This lecture is rnade possible through the generosity of Joseph R. Jarabak, DDS, MSD, PhD. Dr. Jarabak; established a charitable lead trust shortly after the death of his beloved wife Louise. This has provided a valuable resource for the enrichment of the profession through funds for dental library enhancements at the University of Michigan, Indiana University, Loyola University, and Northwestern University. In addition, the trust provides funds for an annual lecture on a topic relevant to the practice and science of orthodontics. Anyone interested in receiving additional information about Northwestern’s first Ada Jarabak Memorial Lecture should contact Dwight S. Edwards, Northwestern University Dental School, Director of Dental Development, Ward 18-136, 311 East Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611; telephone (312)908-6869.

British Orthodontic Conference held in Glasgow The British Orthodontic Conference visited Scotland for the first time as delegates gathered in Glasgow, Sept. 27-30, 1988. This was the third joint conference that involved all the orthodontic societies and associations; it is accepted as the meeting point for all orthodontists in the United Kingdom, whether salaried hospital consultants, teachers, or specialist practitioners,

Birgit Thilander

This annual event has been the focus for a multitude of activities including an international scientific program with more than 40 speakers, plenty of “plaster on the table,” and clinical demonstrations. The Group Discussion lunches were as popular as ever with topics ranging from cleft lip and palate to computers, practice management, and Class II, Division 2 malocclusion. Clinical papers were numerous and varied. D. Di Biase gave a well-researched paper on functional and fixed appliance treatment in Class II, Division 1 cases, and A. Cockburn described the versatility of the BEDDTIOT fixed appliance system, which attempts to combine the best of Begg and straight wire appliances. Later N. W. T. Harradine extolled the virtues of the straight wire appliance and sliding mechanics and R. C. Parkhouse reminded delegates of the dangers of appliance treatment as he reported the case of a patient for whom orthodontic treatment resulted in a thoracotomy procedure. The Northcroft Memorial Lecture was delivered by Continued

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Prof. B. Thilander from Sweden, who reviewed the mechanisms of bone growth and condylar development and was able to establish a scientific rationale for treatment in the mixed dentition. R. McLaughlin, San Diego, Calif., gave two wellillustrated papers on the temporomandibular joint and Class II correction; R. L. Vanarsdall, Philadelphia, Pa., spoke on adult Itherapy and periodontal considerations. Profiles came under close scrutiny by R. Mullie from the Netherlands, who discussed the Begg appliance. On the final day, D. C. Tidy gave an excellent Belle Maudsley lecture on initial alignment wires and Prof. C. D. Stephens examined relief of lower incisor crowding with and without appliance treatment. Glawgow made many new friends and gave a particularly warm welcome to the attendees. The next British Orthodontic Conference will be held at the Metropole Hotel, Birmingham, Sept. 2629, 1989. This promises to be an excellent conference in the heart of IEngland, within easy reach of Stratford Upon Avon, Warwick Castle, and the Vale of Evesham. Robert Kirschen

Musical s,howplanned for Sunday evening of AA03 89th annual session As promised in the February issue of the JOURNAL, details of the Sunday evening musical show are now available. The show begins at 8: 30 PM, May 14, 1989, in the Arena of the Anaheim Convention Center. It opens with the up-tempo sounds of Natalie Cole. Carrying on the tradition of her famous father, Natalie brings real emotion to all of her music. Several hit albums have established Natalie as one of pop music’s brightest stars. The evening will be capped off by an hour of music from two songwriting giants, Burt Bacharach and his wife, Carole Bayer Sager. Burt has been writing hit songs for years. He received an Academy Award for the theme to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and he and Carole were both honored with an Academy Award for the theme from the movie Arthur. And parents-there’s a special activity planned for the young people: dinner and show at Medieval Times, a journey back to the days of jousting and chivalry. On returning from Medieval Times, your children can enjoy dessert in a special room at the Anaheim Hilton until the concert is over and you can pick them up.

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Additional speaker for Monday’s Auxiliary Program at annual session Howard P. Stevens, Dayton, Ohio, has been added to the auxiliary program of the eighty-ninth annual session of the American Association of Orthodontists, May 13-17, 1989, in Anaheim, Calif. Mr. Stevens’ presentation will be made on Monday, May 15, from 1:45 to 2:45 PM in the Pacific Ballroom. Mr. Stevens is a sales and management consultant and licensed psychologist. The title of his essay is, “Marketing the Professional Practice: How to Do Internal Marketing.” Synopsis. Ultimately, the point of contact with a professional practice that has the most impact is with the staff person. Focus groups and interviews with more than 3000 patients and parents of orthodontic patients identify the following: (1) the criteria by which they judge a practice, (2) the most frequent complaints, (3) how they judge a staff person, and (4) the causes for satisfaction and dissatisfaction in treatment.

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An ABO orientation seminar in preparation for Phase II-the written examination-has been scheduled. This seminar will review subject matter that is customarily included in the written examination of the American Board of Orthodontics. The analysis, treatment, and retention procedures of various types of malocclusions will be discussed with relevance to the ABO examination. Lecturers will be James Jensen, DDS, and Everett Shapiro, DMD, assisted by Joe Hicken, DDS. April 29, 1989, 8:30 AM to 4:00 Chicago, Ill. Contact: CDABO Headquarters Telephone (504)275- 179 1

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sponsored by the College of Diplomates to help prepare candidates for the Phase III (case presentation) step toward certification by the American Board of Orthodontics. The following seminars are scheduled: Pacific Coast Society Saturday, April 29, 1989 San Francisco, Calif. Contact: Phil Rollins, Executive Director, PCS0 Telephone (415)441-2410 Southern Association Saturday, Sept. 9, 1989 Adams Mark Hotel, Charlotte, N.C. Contact: Mike Rogers, Augusta, Ga. Telephone (404)733-l 182 Midwestern Society Saturday, April 22, 1989 Minneapolis, Minn. Contact: John Kanyusik, Mankato, Minn. Telephone (504)388-2989

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Middle Atlantic Society (tentatively scheduled) Sunday, Oct. 22, 1989 Atlantic City, N.J. Contact: Quentin “Bud” Lyle, Princeton, N.J. Telephone (609)924-0799 The Rocky Mountain Society does not hold seminars, but encourages its members to attend those held by adjacent societies (Pacific Coast, Midwestern, and Southwest). In addition, it should be noted that there is a videotape on Board certification that is sponsored by the College of Diplomates and available for viewing. This program, CDABO Videotape (Vol. 9, No. 1 Diplomate), is particularly suited for viewing by students in graduate training in orthodontics. Diplomates who are actively involved in graduate orthodontic programs are encouraged to procure a copy of this tape for their students’ use.