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Upcoming Events ORTHO TRIBUNE | JUNE & JUly 201018 J ust two months after the much- anticipated Y2K celebration, a new educational program for residents was launched. Entitled Wired For Success, the new pro- gram focused on preparing resi- dents for the challenges of running a busy orthodontic practice. Originally envisioned by Bruce Livingston, the president of Boyd Industries, Wired For Success began in February 2000 with six corporate sponsors and 35 residents in atten- dance. From the beginning, the focus was not on selling products to young orthodontists but on pro- viding information that was often overlooked during their university years. Flash forward to 2010 and the consortium of corporate sponsors has almost doubled and the num- ber of residents attending the 2 ½-day program has more than tri- pled. According to Bruce Livings- ton: “The main reason that our numbers have grown is due to the feedback from alums. Past attend- ees are spreading the word to their respective programs that this is a ‘must attend’ program.” Also helping to spread the word in universities are the program’s other major sponsors: American Orthodontics, Hu-Friedy Orthodon- tics, Kodak Dental Systems and Tre- loar & Heisel. Jeffrey Smith, the director of marketing for American Orthodon- tics, says, “The vision of Wired For Success is to provide a practical educational experience for resi- dents, something many tell us they are seeking as the days of their resi- dency wind down and they start to realize they are going to be a small business owner some day.” Wired For Success has modified its format over the years based on feedback from residents, but the overall mission has not changed. Over the course of the last decade Getting residents Wired For Success as new technologies emerged and as new trends developed, the cor- porate sponsors were quick to add these topics to their presentations. For example, one of the featured speakers at Wired For Success is Randall Berning, JD, who presents an informative look at practice tran- sitions and life planning. Because of the slowdown in the economy and because fewer opportunities are available to buy a practice, Berning recently added a new component to his presentation called “going it alone,” which offers sage advice for those wanting to start their own practice right out of school. Other recent enhancements to the program include the tightening of the credit market, operating a practice in a turbulent economy and accumulating long-term wealth, which is presented by Treloar & Heisel, one of Wired’s major spon- sors. Kodak Dental Systems presents the latest developments in 3-D imag- ing technology and how that affects diagnosis and treatment planning. Hu-Friedy sponsors Jackie Dorst, a world-renowned expert on steriliza- tion, who educates residents on the fundamentals of designing a safe protocol for instrument sterilization using modern equipment. In addition, many other speakers contribute to the 2 ½-day format including Joyce Matlack, Mary Beth Kirkpatrick, Ron Sharpe, Jeff Wher- ry, Carol Eaton and more. For 2011, based on input from the residents who attended the two Wired For Success meetings ear- lier this year, a new component is being added that addresses human resource (HR) issues in an orth- odontic office. Brent Erickson & Associates, a consulting firm that specializes in HR issues, will offer advice on making sound staffing decisions and effectively addressing staff relations. Three Wired For Success semi- nars are scheduled for 2011. The East Coast seminar is Feb. 18–20 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater, Fla. The West Coast seminar is March 4–6 at the Laguna Cliffs Resort in Dana Point, Calif. New for 2011 is the Midwest semi- nar scheduled for Aug. 19 –21 at the Marriott Downtown in Chicago. As in years past, the only expense that falls upon residents wishing to attend Wired For Success is travel to and from the resort where the meet- ing is held. Each venue is capped at 50 resi- dents and reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Cli- nicians in their final year of resi- dency get top priority. OT For more information about Wired For Success, contact Kim Damrow at kdamrow@americanortho.com or visit www.Wired-For-Success.com. Three seminars will be held in 2011: Feb. 18–20 in Clearwater, Fla., March 4–6 in Dana Point, Calif., and Aug. 19–21 in Chicago. ContactOT Jackie Dorst from Safe Practice lectures on ‘Sterilization Makeover’ during Wired for Success. Residents browse the exhibitor forum during Wired for Success. Residents get to know industry colleagues during a welcome dinner at Wired For Success. (Photos/Bruce Livingston, Boyd Industries) Two events will take place on the Seine in September I n only a few weeks, the FORESTADENT events begin in Paris — the third FORESTADENT Symposium and the first International 2-D® Lingual User Meeting. For three days, from Sept. 23–25, participants will be offered a scientific program with high-quality speakers in the cen- ter of one of the world’s most beautiful cities. “The Aesthetic Smile” will be the main topic of the FORESTADENT Symposium on Sept. 24 and 25. Internationally renowned speakers will pres- ent in-depth knowledge and the latest findings. Prof. Dr. Adriano G. Crismani of Austria will explain to what extent opening gaps during orthodontic treatment of missing teeth in ado- lescence and interdisciplinary treatment con- cepts (implant placement after opening the gap) provide an optimal solution for a long- lasting perfect smile. Prof. Dr. Jörg A. Lisson of Germany will present an over- view of diagnostic and planning tech- niques in the orth- odontic practice rou- tine as well as the prospect with regard to extended diagnos- tic options (3-D). Another highlight is a lecture by Dr. Dirk Bister, who will focus on the significance of implant-based anchorage during orthodontic treatment of patients with hypodontia. There will be a chance to compare positive and negative experiences on the topic of mini- screws in an expert forum. Qualified experts such as Drs. Björn Ludwig and Marc Schätzle will impart their long years of experience and provide tips for the clinical routine. In addition, take the opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues and others users of the 2-D Lingual bracket system during the International 2-D Lingual User Meeting on Sept. 23. There will be expert speakers at this meeting as well, including Dr. Vittorio Cacciafesta of Italy and Dr. Elie Amm of Lebanon. The venue for the two events will be “Les Salons de la Maison des Arts & Métiers” between the Arc de Triumph and the Eiffel Tower in the centre of Paris. A social program with a dinner cruise on the “Bateaux Parisiens,” a disco party in the “Palace Élysée” and a golf tournament ensures there will be more than just education on the menu. Additional information and abstracts of all the lectures are available at www.forestadent.com or e-mail symposium@forestadent.com. FORESTADENT invites you to Paris in fall Dr. Adriano G. Crismani