Dr Birte Melsen

R1, DDS, Professor, Dr. Odont.

Certified Specialist in Orthodontics Head of Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Aarhus University, Denmark

Sponsored by American Orthodontics

Professor Melsen was born in Aabenraa, Denmark 9 June 1939.

Since 1975 she has held the title of Professor and Head of the Department of Orthodontics at The School of Dentistry, Aarhus University, Denmark. Since 1986, she has been working part-time in a private practice in Lübeck, Germany (Adult Orthodontics only).

Professor Melsen has authored more than 350 publications in the fields of growth and development based on research of human autopsy material, bone biology and clinical implant studies. In recent years her professional interests have focused primarily on the fields of Skeletal Anchorage, Virtual Imaging and Adult Orthodontic Treatment.

In 2000 she received the Knighthood of Dannebrog 1st degree.

TECHNOLOGY DAY
Friday 10 February 2012, 1240 – 1300
Is a Tad a Tad a Tad? TADs and AO

DOCTORS PROGRAM
Saturday 11 February 2012, 1520 – 1550
Advances in Bone Biology Research

DOCTORS PROGRAM
Sunday 12 February 2012, 1100 – 1145
Fast Food Versus Slow Food Orthodontics- What are we actually serving up?

WOMEN IN ORTHODONTICS LUNCHEON
Monday 13 February 2012, 1300 – 1430
Challenges for the Female Orthodontist

DOCTORS PROGRAM
Monday 13 February 2012, 1510 – 1550
Temporary Anchorage Devices- Failures related to the Patient, Doctor and Screws