Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
your resources aligned

The PCSO website is your gateway to information and benefits. PCSO members can log in to participate in forums and blogs. Enter and enjoy!

become a member
PCSO Newseducational opportunitiesOrtho news

What's Coming Up

Dr. Robert L. Boyd - 2013 Blair Award recipient

PCSO has a tradition of excellence in education and service.  Dr. Boyd joins many great leaders who have prepared the next generation of orthodontists for successful careers.  Dr. Boyd services the public by ensuring quality treatment for patients and expansion of knowledge throughout the profession.

AAOF Blair Award The Eugene and Pauline Blair, American Association of Orthodontists Foundation, Distinguished Service Award is presented periodically, not necessarily annually, to a person, group of persons or an organization who, in the judgement of the members of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation, has/have made exceptional contributions to the furtherance of the mission and goals of the Foundation.  Nominations may be made by any current or former member of the Board of Directors of the Foundation.

Dr. Robert L. Boyd will be presented with the 2013 Blair Award at the AAO Annual Session in Philadelphia, PA on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.  Tickets may be purchased to attend through AAO registration.

The PCSO Board of Directors would like to congratulate Dr. Boyd on his achievements and this well deserved award.



PCSO Bulletin

PCSO is very excited to introduce a new, interactive format for the PCSO Bulletin. We know our members value the content the Bulletin delivers four times each year and are proud of the high quality of this publication. Over the past few years, members of the PCSO board and publication team have been thinking about the enhancements that are possible using advanced technology.
After much research—and soul searching—the PCSO board determined that moving to an electronic platform would provide an even great member benefit. These features were considered priorities:
  • High quality graphics to illustrate details on case studies and clinical reports
  • Fully searchable texts and archives to keep information at the reader’s fingertips
  • Embedded video to demonstrate techniques, bring information to life and illustrate products
  • Bookmarks, highlights and social media sharing so it is easy to find what you want when you want and to share articles or the entire Bulletin with colleagues at the press of a button
  • Ability to read on a computer, read on an tablet or phone, or download/save/print articles of interest
Luckily, we were able to find all these features in the “BrightCopy” format—the industry standard for electronic journals. Click here to explore the electronic version of the Summer Bulletin. When you’ve had a chance to interact with this publication, we know you will be as excited as we are! PCSO looks forward to bringing you the electronic Bulletin every quarter beginning Winter, 2012.

Electronic Bulletin



PCSO NewsWire is emailed on the 15th of each month.  Make sure you add pcsortho.org to your favorites!

Join us on Facebook 




 

 

 Annual Session
 Read More...


 

Podcasts and Webinars

Click here to see all Podcasts and Webinars available in our library.

2012 Strategies for Challenging Times

Dr. Gerry Samson, (Macon, GA) and Dr. Jerry Nelson, (San Francisco, CA), hold  a conversation that will definitely interest residents and orthodontists in their first decade of practice. How can you sustain patient family and dental colleague loyalty, a key to a successful practice life?  This, and many other questions,  submitted by residents, practitioners, and PCSO leaders, stimulate the discussion. As always, this podcast is free and available for download 24/7 so members can listen whenever and wherever they like.

Download now our latest installment in our Podcast series as Dr. Gerry Samson answers questions from some of our residents and practitioners.

WLC ADPAC awards

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 -0500

Awards presented during the May 13-15 Washington Leadership Conference in the nation's capital recognize grassroots activity by American Dental Political Action Committee dentists.

June 3 webinar eyes oral health care for pregnant women

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 -0500

Elk Grove Village, Ill.—The American Academy of Pediatrics is hosting a free webinar to discuss the importance of collaboration among health professionals to ensure that the oral health needs of pregnant women are met.

Oklahoma tornado relief available through ADA Foundation and other sources

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 -0500

Along with other nonprofit, corporate and governmental agencies, the ADA Foundation is a resource that dentists affected by the massive May 19 tornado in Moore, Okla., can tap.