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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.