MRC Clinics put emphasis on patient education and interactive activities

Encouraging early myofunctional habit treatment among growing children has been a continuous goal for Myofunctional Research Co. (MRC) during the past 20 years, but now the company has taken it a step further with the introduction of the MRC Clinics. Since 1989 when Dr. Chris Farrell founded the company, MRC has made significant improvements to children’s faces and has educated people about the effects of soft-tissue dysfunction on the dentition.

Jul 28, 2010 | USA

Makeover: one system at a time

A practice transformation doesn’t occur overnight. Instead, it’s a series of small steps consistently implemented that yield huge gains in terms of efficiency, referrals and production, while reducing stress and increasing professional satisfaction. In a few short months, Dr. Michelle Gonzalez and her team have made huge strides in streamlining practice operations, but they realize they still have a ways to go to reach their full practice potential.

Jul 27, 2010 | USA

Getting residents Wired For Success

Just two months after the much-anticipated Y2K celebration, a new educational program for residents was launched. Entitled Wired For Success, the new program focused on preparing residents for the challenges of running a busy orthodontic practice. Originally envisioned by Bruce Livingston, the president of Boyd Industries, Wired For Success began in February 2000 with six corporate sponsors and 35 residents in attendance.

Jul 26, 2010 | USA

GORP brings residents, orthodontists and exhibitors together

The 22nd annual Graduate Orthodontic Residents Program (GORP) is heading back to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. From Aug. 6–8, orthodontic residents from across the United States and Canada will gather together to attend the yearly event. More than 400 students are expected to attend this year’s meeting.

Jun 21, 2010 | USA

Explore cone beam’s past, present and future

Imaging Sciences International and Gendex Dental Systems are once again hosting the fourth International Congress on 3-D Dental Imaging, which will be held in La Jolla, Calif., on June 25 and 26. Experienced clinicians and professionals will share their vast knowledge of where 3-D was in the past, where it is today and where it’s going in the future.

Jun 11, 2010 | USA

Get ready for OrthoVOICE

OrthoVOICE 2010 is just around the corner — Sept. 16–18, to be exact. There will be many nationally recognized speakers, including Dr. Sebastian Baumgaertel, Jeff Behan, Dr. Robert Scholz, Charlene White, Dr. Clarke Stevens, Andrea Cook, Dr. Ben Burris, Mary Kay Miller, Dr. Dan Grauer, Craig Scholz, Dr. Doug Singleton, Nancy Hyman, Dr. Scott Law, Chris Bentson and Dr. Jen Garza.

Jun 9, 2010 | USA

Orthodontic highlights on the Seine: FORESTADENT offers two events this September

FORESTADENT would like to invite you to not just one but two advanced training events this September. The third FORESTADENT Symposium will be held Sept. 24–25 in Paris — right in the heart of the metropolis. In addition, the first International 2D Lingual User Meeting will take place on Sept. 23, giving you three days packed with orthodontic highlights in one of the most beautiful cities of the world.

May 3, 2009 |

Get ready for www.OTStudyClub.com — providing orthodontists around the world with the opportunity to gain knowledge

Ortho study clubs help increase interaction, providing orthodontists with the opportunity to gain knowledge about products through their colleagues’ experimentation and analysis and to hear from respected opinion leaders directly. Focused study clubs provide an unparalleled opportunity for orthodontists to “meet with” other like-minded individuals and their team members and to learn in a friendly, non-threatening environment.

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