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By Kristine Colker, Managing Editor T here are going to be rallies, there are going to be congres- sional visits and there are going to be tours of monuments. And that’s not even including the educa- tional courses and hands-on work- shops, the live clinical procedures or the exhibit hall teeming with new products and technology, all of which signal that the 110th Annual Session of the American Associa- tion of Orthodontists is about to get under way. From April 30–May 4, orthodon- tists from across the country and the world, their staffs, orthodontic residents and guests will be taking PRSRTSTD U.S.Postage PAID Permit#306 Mechanicsburg,PA Miniscrews: a focal point in practice By Dr. Björn Ludwig, Dr. Bettina Glasl, Dr. Thomas Lietz and Prof. Jörg A. Lisson I n view of the plethora of pub- lications, courses and advertis- ing material on this subject, it would seem that miniscrews are widely used. Once some candid questions have been asked and uPage 14 Meet Dr. Gonzalez California orthodontist is ready to be made over uPage 18 Coming to the AAO Ortho2 to launch new software system uPage 5 Get out and see D.C. 9 places you’ll want to see for sure DentalTribuneAmerica 213West35thStreet Suite#801 NewYork,NY10001 April 2010 www.ortho-tribune.com Vol. 5, No. 4 ORTHO TRIBUNE The World’s Orthodontic Newspaper · U.S. Edition g OT page 6 over Washington, D.C., as the AAO pulls out all the stops to make this year’s meeting better than ever. There will be a variety of new course topics to engage in, including an examination of how stem cells and tissue engineering may impact the future of orthodontics, a look at current issues surrounding oral bisphosphonates and a discussion regarding the issue of access to orth- odontic treatment. Other topics include the use of aligners, clinical guidelines for mini- screws, the past and future of imag- ing, esthetics, practice management and orthodontics for adults. SPECIALAAO EDITION answered, however, it becomes apparent that the reality is quite dif- ferent. It seems evident that there are valid reasons that miniscrews are not yet in daily use in many prac- tices. With this series, the authors intend to encourage those practitio- ners who are hesitant to use mini- screws to use them routinely, by providing a compendium of experi- ences and new findings in this field. Anchorage in general Moving a body requires anchorage in the form of a counter support. The force required for the movement acts on both body and abutment. In his “Third Law” (1687), Newton speci- fied that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. In dento- facial orthopaedics, this means that the force acts on all teeth involved in the case of the dental support of a tooth movement. Thus, both bod- ies ultimately move. Part 1 of 6: The basis and history of anchorage — the selection of screws Put your practice where it belongs — on Google Maps Google is constantly changing its policies regarding local business services. Mary Kay Miller shows you how to keep on top of the changes and keep your listing where people can see it. uPage 12 The Capitol Dome. (Photo/Jake McGuire) g OT page 4 Destination: D.C.AAO’s 110th Annual Session makes itself at home in the nation’s capital