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Improving Orthodontic Outcome
– now and in the future
Dr. John Bennett
Bern
Friday, September 9, 2016
Dr. John Bennett
Dr. Bennett is a well-known figure in world orthodontics and has a special interest
in developing effective mechanics, with a special focus on the treatment of
children and adolescents. He is an award-winning author, and has authored or coauthored seven orthodontic textbooks. Working with Dr. Richard McLaughlin, he
has developed an overall philosophy of orthodontic treatment which is the method
of choice in many university teaching departments around the world. Dr. Bennett
completed his specialist orthodontic training at the Eastman Postgraduate Institute
in London. He was in private practice for many years in London, and after a period
of teaching at the European University College in Dubai, in 2015 he returned to the
UK to resume clinical work.
Upgrading your practice from MBT™ to System 4.0™
The
landmark
text
‘Systemized
Orthodontic
Treatment Mechanics’ was first published in 2001,
and continues to form the basis for teaching in
many orthodontic departments around the world.
The method was well documented and widely
accepted during the MBT™ era, starting in 2001,
but since then Drs. Bennett and McLaughlin have
continued
to
develop
and
improve
their
philosophy and treatment mechanics.
In the past 14 years many advances have been
made. ‘Fundamentals of Orthodontic Treatment
Mechanics’ was published in March 2014, to bring everything up to date, and has
been released in eight languages. It is the latest in the series of books written to
document a treatment method which has been taught to hundreds of orthodontists
throughout the United States and around the world, and which has evolved to
become ‘McLaughlin–Bennett System 4.0’™. In this comprehensive one day program
Dr. Bennett will show key aspects of the current thinking and the new techniques
which are being recommended.
About the course
Eleven steps towards improved orthodontic outcome
Dear Colleagues,
I look forward to the pleasure of working with you on
September 9th. Our full day program will explain the
overall McLaughlin-Bennett System 4.0™ and show
the many advances we have made in the past 14
years. It will be clinically based, with a range of
stage by stage treated cases, and will include many
useful clinical tips.
The course material will include a series of cases to
emphasise the effectiveness of the mechanics in
treating malocclusions at all levels of difficulty.
McLaughlin-Bennett System 4.0 retains the best features of the previous
treatment method, developed over the last 25 years, including lacebacks,
bendbacks, sliding mechanics and group movement. However, it relies on
superior milled brackets, made using the CNC process, which are more
accurate and deliver improved performance on case after case. After careful
evaluation we have found that our mechanics work best with high quality tiewing brackets, and are less effective with self ligating brackets, so this course
is probably not ideal for colleagues who are committed to SLBs. In addition,
System 4.0 uses high performance arch wires, with an enhanced modulus of
elasticity, for improved sliding mechanics and overbite control.
Many advanced concepts will be covered in the program, including the
management of more difficult cases, and the material will be of interest to
orthodontists at all levels. This is being announced six months before the
course, and an outline schedule is provided overleaf, which may change
slightly.
If you are already using our mechanics, you should be producing excellent
results, in a happy working environment, but there is always room for
improvement. If we are not making changes, then we are not making
progress.
Why not take this chance to spend an enjoyable and clinically relevant day
with motivated colleagues? You are warmly invited to join us on September
9th to catch up with the latest thinking.
Sincerely,
John Bennett
Friday, September 9th, 2016
08.00 – 09.00
Provisional schedule
Registration
09.00 – 09.40 Treatment goals and treatment mechanics.
An overview and summary.
09.40 - 10.30 Updating the mechanics – what’s new with System 4.0?
Eleven steps towards improved orthodontic outcomes.
10.30 – 11.00
Break
11.00 – 11.45 The use of functional appliances for improved faces and airways.
11.45 – 12.30 Managing transfer cases and lower arch crowding.
12.30 – 14.00
– Lunch –
14.00 – 14.45 Decision making in cases with second premolar agenesis.
14.45 – 15.30 Improved mechanics after second premolar extractions. The
advantages of early sectional mechanics. Borderline extraction
situations.
15.30 – 15.50
Break
15.50 – 17.00 System 4.0™ mechanics after first premolar extractions.
Finishing methods for optimal occlusion.
17.00 - 17.15 Questions, discussion.
The course is planned for a limited group of orthodontists, and is scheduled to
allow ample time for individual questions and discussion. The registration covers
all lectures and handouts, and coffee breaks and lunch are included. Participants
will receive a course certificate signed by Dr. Bennett.
The program is eligible for 7 credit hours.