Fall 2002 Component Reports

Alberta

The annual meeting of the Alberta Society of Orthodontists was held on March 22–23, 2002 at the Westin Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta.

On March 22, Dr. Dwight Damon spoke of the advantages of self-ligation and the Damon 2 bracket system, illustrated by many well-treated cases that were efficiently completed in 12 to 18 months.

On March 23, Dr. Keith Compton, prosthodontist, presented multi-disciplinary cases, several using implants as anchorage for orthodontic movement. He also showed some spectacular results in distraction-osteogenesis cases.

The ASO business meeting followed in the afternoon. Over the next year, the executive will try to update and improve the current bylaws of the ASO, as well as the duties and responsibilities of dental assistants in Alberta.

Next year’s annual meeting will be held at the Rim Rock Hotel in Banff, AB, on March 14–15, 2003. The speaker, Dr. Robert Boyd, will discuss advanced uses of Invisalign.

The following are the elected officers for 2002–2003:

President, Dr. Darrel Kemp

Vice-President, Dr. Brian Nebbe

Secretary-Treasurer. Dr. Claude Boutin

by Darrel Kemp, DDS
ASO President
Calgary, Alberta

British Columbia

The British Columbia Society of Orthodontists held its annual meeting on Friday, May 24th, 2002, in Vancouver, B.C.

Members of the BC Cleft Palate Team at Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Vancouver gave presentations on the orthodontic and general management of patients with cleft lip and palate from infant to adulthood.

Dr. Cliff Moore completed his year as president of the BCSO, and we thank him for his years of commitment to the BCSO executive. Officers elected for the year 2002–2003 include:

Dr. Angie Loo, President

Dr. Bryan Hicks, Vice-President

Dr. Sandy Maduke, Secretary-Treasurer

by Angie Loo, DMD, MSc
President,
Vancouver, B.C.

California

The Secrets of Ritz Carlton Quality Care

That’s right. The California Association of Orthodontists cordially invites all PCSO members and their staff to come listen to Ms. Robin William, the western regional director of quality for the Ritz Carlton Company.

On October 5, from 1–5 p.m., she will reveal the secrets of Ritz Carlton quality and explain how they can be easily applied to orthodontics. This CAO-sponsored event in Monterey will kick off the PCSO Annual Session. 3.5 CE units are being offered for attending this session.

Ms. William has designed and implemented healthcare quality improvement programs for many clients including the Betty Ford Clinic and Sharp Memorial Hospital.

According to Ms. William, the centerpiece to Ritz Carlton Quality Care is empowering the employees to create an environment of teamwork and excellence. She will teach the audience how to emulate this technique in their own office.

Registration opened June 14th, and many have already signed up for this exciting event. After September 3rd, registration is only available onsite for a $150 fee for members and staff. Space is limited.

If you have questions, you may contact the CAO office at 415-441-4697.

by Harold C. Bergh, DDS
President
Ridgecrest, CA

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