Prof. Birte Melsen
Prof. Birte Melsen is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthodontics, The Royal Dental College, University of Aarhus, Denmark. Dr Melsen has authored more than 300 publications in the fields of growth and development studied on human autopsy material, bone biology and clinical studies by means of the implant method. Especially during the last years her special interest is in the field of Skeletal anchorage; Virtual imaging; Adult orthodontics.
Dr. Melsen is professor and head of the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Aarhus and is a private practitioner in Lübeck in Germany. Melsen was visiting Professor in 1990-1992 at Universita Degli Studi Di Napoli, Il Facolta Di Medina E Chirurgia, Scuola Di Specializzazione In Ortognatodonzia, Italy. President of Nordic Orthodontic Society 1984, President of Third International Symposium on Dentofacial Development, Aarhus, Denmark, 1990.Vice-President of the European Orthodontic Society Congress, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1990.Co-president of International Symposium on Comprehensive management of Craniofacial Anomalies - State of the art, Aarhus, Denmark, 1993 and 1996.Vice-President of the Danish Orthodontic Society. President of the European Orthodontic Society 2004
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Dr. Lars Christensen
Dr. Lars Christensen received DDS on Royal Dental College Copenhagen in 1990 and PhD in Department of Orthodontics and Department of Medical Anatomy, University of Copenhagen in1993.
In 1996 he received MSc on University of London and one year later MOrth on Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh.
From 1998 till 2003 he was a Lecturer, MFDS course, Royal College of Surgeons of England. Dr. Christensen is currently in private practice in Oxford. Has been working with the MBT appliance for the last 8 years. Has lectured extensively in Europe, the States, Middle East, Australia and Asia.
Publications include developmental aspects of tooth development. Current research interests focus on the clinical application of modern bonding materials, MBT treatment mechanics, adult orthodontics and aesthetic treatment.
Dr Christensen is a member of: European Orthodontic Society, British Orthodontic Society, British Dental Association, Danish Society of Orthodontic Specialists, Craniofacial Society of Great Britain, World Federation of Orthodontics and American Association of Orthodontists, Reviewer European Journal of Orthodontics. Furthermore, he is an affiliated member of the Edward H. Angle Society, Southern California Component.
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Dr. Davide Mirabella
Graduated in Dentistry in Catania University in 1989.
Specialized in Orthodontics in University of Washington (Seattle) in 1993.
Master of Science in Dentistry in University of Washington (Seattle) in1993.
Specialized in Lingual Orthodontics in Cagliari University in 1995.
Specialized in Orthodontics in Cagliari University in 2000.
Private practitioner exclusively in Orthodontics in Catania.
Professor with contract at the Orthodontics School of Specialization in Ferrara University.
Speaker for international and national congress, author of publications for international and national reviews.
Cultural Counsellor for S.I.D.O. (Orthodontics Italian Society) in 2004-2005.
Ordinary Member for S.I.D.O. and AAO Member.
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Dr. Leandro Fernandez
Dr Fernandez qualified as a dentist in Granada in 1993, and completed his PhD and his specialty training in Orthodontics in Valencia in 1997.
He is currently in private practice in Malaga, where has been working with low friction brackets systems since 1997 and exclusively with selfligating brackets and MBT appliances for the last 5 years.
Dr. Fernandez research interests focus on the clinical application of bonding materials and aesthetic brackets, combined orthodontic-dental implants treatments, low friction orthodontics, clinical management and development of SmartClip and Clarity SL self ligating bracket system. Has lectured in Spanish and European meetings on SmartClip, and is the author of several national and international articles on topics above. Actually is visiting professor at the postgraduate orthodontic programs of the Universities of Valencia and Internacional de Cataluña.
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Dr. Colin Melrose
Dr. Colin Melrose Graduated School of Dentistry University of Liverpool in 1985 and in 1993 received M.Orth. title of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and M.Dent.Science on University of Liverpool.
Currently he works as full-time NHS Consultant in Orthodontics in The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Chester.- a major Post Graduate training centre with links to both Liverpool University and Manchester University Post Graduate training programmes. Specific areas of clinical interest in our unit are: Two phase treatment using twin block functional appliances followed by MBT mechanics, Management of ectopic canine and incisor teeth, Orthognathic surgery, Distraction osteogenesis, Archwire technology in sequencing., Innovations in adhesive technology, orthodontic retention protocols and TADs.
Dr. Melrose has an extensive experience of lecturing on a wide range of orthodontic topics and has delivered these lectures successfully locally, nationally and internationally. His lecturing style focuses heavily on practical advice about clinical orthodontics and concepts that are relevant to the every day practice of our course participants.
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Dr. John Scholey
Dr John Scholey qualified in dentistry in 1992 from Birmingham, completed his specialist orthodontic training and Masters Degree at Liverpool University Dental Hospital. He then spent 2 and a half more years higher training in the treatment if multidisciplinary to consultant level.
He is a Consultant Orthodontist at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire in Stoke- on- Trent. United Kingdom and also works in private practice in Staffordshire.
Clinical interests include the twin block appliance and MBT treatment philosophy and he has lectured widely on the use of the appliances. He has a varied caseload, with a special interest in complex multidisciplinary cases. Dr. Scholey is an honorary clinical lecturer on the postgraduate orthodontic programmes at Birmingham University dental hospital and an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in both the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery and Membership in Orthodontics examinations.
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Dr. Jason Cope
Jason B. Cope received his dental training at Baylor College of Dentistry - DDS (‘95), orthodontic certificate (‘97), and PhD (’99) in bone biology. He is currently on faculty of the Orthodontic Departments of Baylor College of Dentistry and St. Louis University.
During his young career, Dr. Cope has published 22 refereed journal articles, 36 book chapters, a research handbook, and co-edited a 600-page textbook on distraction osteogenesis. In addition, he has given over 150 lectures nationally and internationally. Dr. Cope is an ad hoc reviewer for the American Journal of Orthodontics, the World Journal of Orthodontics, The Angle Orthodontist, the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and was the guest editor for the March 2005 issue of Seminars In Orthodontics on OrthoTADs. He has recently published his second textbook OrthoTADs: The Clinical Guide and Atlas. Dr. Cope’s private practice is located in Dallas, Texas.
In the span of one month in March 2002, he presented cases to the Texas Tweed Group, the Southwest Component of the Edward H. Angle Society, and the American Board of Orthodontics, passing all three exams and becoming board certified. He is also a full member of the SW component of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists. In September 2007, he was awarded fellowship in the American College of Dentists.
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Prof. Dietmar Segner
Prof. Dietmar Segner was trained at Hamburg University and also received his Ph.D. from that institution. He worked at the ortho department as professor and was comissionary head of department. He holds lectures and courses throughout the world. He is founding member and founding member of the German Lingual Society (DGLO).
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Dr. Dagmar Ibe
Dr. Dagmar Ibe received her undergratuate and postgraduate training in orthodontics at Hamburg University. After years of teaching and research work as assistant professor she set up her private practice in 1997. She holds lectures and courses in Germany and other countries.
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Dr. Jean-Stefane Simon
DDS : doctorat in dental surgery ( university of Marseille, 1992
CECSMO : postgraduate in orthodontics (university of Marseille 1996)
DUOL : degree in lingual orthodontics (university of Paris V, 2002)
Member of the french lingual orthodontics society (SFOL), european society ol lingual orthodontics (ESLO) and world society of lingual orthodontics (WSLO)
Exclusive lingual practice in Paris
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Additional workshop speakers
Dr. Fredrik Bergstrand
EDUCATION:
| 1968-1970 | Stockholm University | 2-Degrees in Genetics |
| 1-Degree in Sociology | ||
| 1-Degree in Pedagogic | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| 1971-1976 | Royal Dental School Karolinska Institute, Stockholm |
D.D.S. |
| 1976-1983 | Royal Dental School Karolinska Institute, Stockholm |
Certificate in Pedodontics |
| 1983-1986 | Eastman Institute, Stockholm | Certificate in Orthodontics |
LICENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:
| 1975 | Dental License, Sweden |
| 1983 | Pedodontic Speciality Board in Pedodontics, Sweden |
| 1986 | Orthodontic Speciality Board in Orthodontics, Sweden |
| 1988 | Certified, European Begg Society |
PRINCIPAL POSITIONS HELD:
| 1972-1974 | Karolinska Institute Stockholm | First Assistant Dep. of Oral Histology |
| 1975-1976 | Royal Dental School | First Assistant Dep. of Pedodontics |
| 1976 | Private Practice | Assistant Part-time |
| 1977-1983 | Royal Dental School Stockholm | Assistant Professor, Dep. of Pedodontics and Orthodontics |
| 1983 | Royal Dental School, Stockholm | Dep. Head of Department, Dep. of Pedodontics |
| 1984-1992 | Eastman Institute Stockholm | Dep. Chief of Department, Dep. of Orthodontics |
| 1988-1992 | Stockholm | Assistant in Private Practice in Orthodontics, Part-time |
| 1992-2000 | 3M Unitek Europe | Professional Services Manager |
| 1995-2000 | Stockholm | Part-time Private Practice |
| Since 2000 | 3M Unitek Corp.Los Angeles | Global Professional Services Manager |
| Since 2001 | Los Angeles | Visiting Professor at USC, L.A. |
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Dr. Edmund Chaptini
Doctor in Dental Surgery. Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon. 1991
Post Graduate Studies in Orthodontics. University of Paris V and Paris VI. 1994
Diplomate of the “Continued Education Program in Edgewise Technique” University of South California, USA. 2004.
Masters in Reaserch. Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon. 2005.Lecturer and Clinical instructor: Department of Orthodontics, Saint Joseph University, Beirut LEBANON. 1997-present
Instructor in “Tweed course for Edgewise Technique”. Tweed Foundation for Orthodontic researsh, Tucson, Arizona, USA. 2007
Member of Tweed Foundation for Orthodontic researsh, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Past-President of the Lebanese Orthodontic Society.
Private practice in Orthodontics in Jounieh, Lebanon and Dubai, UAE.
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* In order of appearance. Speakers may be subject to change