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PCSO Preview EDITION 2015 — Vol. 10, No. 3 www.ortho-tribune.com ORTHO TRIBUNE The World’s Orthodontic Newspaper · U.S. Edition PRSTSTD U.S.Postage PAID Permit#1239 Bellmawr,N.J. TribuneAmerica 116West23rdStreet Suite#500 NewYork,N.Y.10011 ” See HISTORY, page 2 Palm Springs will be the site of the 79th annual session of the PCSO from Oct. 22-25. Photo/www.freeimages.com ‘Rejuventation & Innovation’ By Sierra Rendon, Managing Editor T he Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists will host its 79th annual session at the Westin Mission Hills Re- sort & Spa in Palm Springs, Calif., from Oct. 22-25. The theme of this year’s event is “Re- juvenation & Innovation: Cutting-Edge Orthodontics at a Desert Retreat.” Here’s just a sampling of the many speakers and topics on tap for the PCSO: • “President’s Lecture: Orthodontics in an Era of Evidence-Based Clinical Prac- tice,” with Dr. Katherine Vig • “How to Achieve the Strongest Bond to All Enamel and Non-Enamel Surfac- es,” with Paul Gange • “Invisalign and Orthognathic Sur- gery,” with Dr. Sam Daher • “Shortcomings of 2-D Cephalometric Analsis and Quantification of 3-D Im- Historical overview of orthodontic education Background of orthodontic education in early 1900s During the 1940s-1950s, dentists seeking to specialize in orthodon- tics were required to work for sev- eral years with an established, board- certified orthodontist as a preceptor (Asbell, 1988; Wahl, 2006). In addi- tion to learning to become clinically proficient, additional science courses were necessary, such as: growth and development, human anatomy, phys- iology, histology and biomechanics. These courses were taken at an ac- credited dental school. According to Wahl, all clinical aspects were under close supervision of the orthodontist. The preceptorship program typically lasted for three to four years. Preceptor programs were used until special graduate departments were established in several of the dental schools (Asbell, 1988; Wahl, 2006). These two types of training methods (preceptorships and dental school graduate courses) continued until the end of the 1950s, when the preceptorship program was becom- ing obsolete, for it was recognized that not only clinical expertise training was necessary but also the academic or scientific foundation of knowledge and information for orth- odontic health care must be provided to the graduate student. By the early 1960s, preceptorships were totally phased out (Wahl, 2006). The preceptor educational system was replaced with two-year, full-time orthodontic programs in hospitals and universities. They were meticu- lously examined by the American Dental Association (ADA) to ensure that the educational experience was well above the minimum standards of excellence. The American Dental From the beginning up through the 21st century: Part II FROM THE EDITOR By Dennis J. Tartakow, DMD, MEd, EdD, PhD, Editor in Chief ages,” with Dr. Won Moon In addition to the educational ses- sions, which offer more than 20 C.E. credits for clinicians and staff, the PCSO has many activities planned for interac- tion and camaraderie, such as the PCSO Welcome Party, which will take place at the Palm Springs Air Museum, and the PCSO Kickoff Party in the lobby of the Westin. If you learn about a product that you can’t live without during an educational session, you just might be able to pick it up on site! Make sure you schedule time to visit the PCSO’s exhibit hall, which will fea- ture more than 100 vendors and show- only specials. For more information on the 79th an- nual session or on other PCSO activities, visit www.pcsortho.org. PCSO offers ‘Cutting-Edge Orthodontics at a Desert Retreat’

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