23rd Australian Orthodontic Congress 2012

Pre-Congress Technology Day

ASO Memorial Lectures

Friday 10 Febrary 2012
0900-1600

Dr Arthur Thornton Taylor Lecture
Presenter: Dr S Jay Bowman

Saturday 11 February 2012
0850 – 0950

Cost: Included in all full, auxiliary, student
          and all exhibitor registration
          categories.

          Additional tickets may be purchase
          for day registrations and
          accompanying persons at $385 
          per person

Dr Gordon Kirkness Lecture

Presenter: Dr Lysle E Johnston Jr

Saturday 11 February 2012

1225 – 1300 

This pre- congress Technology Day is a first for the Australian Society of Orthodontists. This day is dedicated to the latest advancements and trends in orthodontic technology from the perspective of our sponsors. This will be a great opportunity for doctors and their staff to get better acquainted with our orthodontic companies striving to provide us with the latest innovations in orthodontic technology. Join us on this inaugural Technology Day which will serve as the perfect warm up before the commencement of the much anticipated scientific program.  Attendance to this day will be open to both doctors and auxiliaries and is included as part of full registration for the Congress. 

Dr P Raymond Begg Lecture

Presenter: Dr Rolf G Behrents
Sunday 12 February 2012
0830 – 0910

Dr Stephen Seward Lecture

Presenter: Dr P Emile Rossouw

Tuesday 14 February 2012

0830 – 0920

Recent Graduates breakfast

Women in Orthodontics Luncheon

Sunday 12 February 2012
0700 – 0815

Monday 13 February 2012

1300-1430

 Cost: $65

           (limited attendance)

 Cost: $55 Delegates
            $75 Non Delegates
            (limited attendance)

Presenters:
Dr Birte Melsen
Dr Vicki Vlaskalic
Ms Cathy Sundvall

Presentation:

Residents coming out of orthodontic programs are traditionally unprepared to face the challenge of opening an office on their own. They usually get little training on choosing a location, designing an office, equipping the office, and financing the entire effort. They have little skill in cash flow analysis and budgeting. As a result, they make numerous very expensive mistakes that could have been avoided. This fast paced program teaches everything  grads need to think about as they transition  into private practice.
This session will be run in addition to the Congress Program. Your attendance must be reserved in the registration process as attendance will be limited. 

Presentation:                 

There is no doubt that working within the orthodontic profession is truly one of the most rewarding life choices  one can make on so many levels. Being a woman and  an orthodontist or orthodontic professional certainly does  have its challenges in a male dominated profession.
This luncheon will be a time to reflect upon the role of  women in our profession and the challenges they regularly face. Join other women for this inaugural luncheon as we  hear about the challenges and achievements of three  eminent female speakers in orthodontics.
This session will be run in addition to the Congress Program. Your attendance must be reserved in the registration process as numbers will be limited. 

3M Auxiliary Competition

Sunday 12 February 2012

0830 – 0915

3M Unitek Auxiliary Competition
Submissions are now closed [PDF 140MB]

1400-1415
3M Auxiliary Competition Award Ceremony