Annual Meeting 24
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS of ORTHODONTIC EXCELLENCE
Grapevine, TX | OCTOBER 17-19, 2024
Since 1974, the AOS has offered industry leading Orthodontic Training for General and Pediatric Dentists. This year we celebrate 50 Years of Orthodontic Excellence. We hope you'll join us!
3
Full Days
2
Tracks
15
Sessions
20+
CE Hours
Meeting Schedule
8:00AM - 12:00PM (Business/Aux)
Orthodontic Photography
Susan Coffey, RDA
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Lunch Breack
Lunch is not provided. On your own.
1:15PM - 5:00PM (Business/Aux)
Coding Orthodontic Treatment, Understanding Insurance Limitations & Setting Office Fees
Teresa Berry Williams, DAADOM & McKenzie Webb, BA, MAADOM
(Clinical) 1:15PM - 5:00PM
Introduction to Orthodontics
Bradford Williams, DDS
5:30PM - 7:30PM
President's Welcome Reception
Industry Hall
7:30PM - 9:00PM
AOS Institute Reception & Tour
1785 TX 26, Suite 130, Grapevine, TX 76051
Event Tickets
What's Included?
Keynote and Plenary Sessions
Clinical Track Sessions
President's Welcome Reception
Breakfast Friday & Saturday
Lunch Friday & Saturday
Awards Dinner (Members Only)
Early Bird Doctor Ticket
$599
May 1, 2024 - Sept 18, 2024
(Closed)
Regular Doctor Ticket
$899
Sept 18, 2024 - Oct 17, 2024
Onsite Doctor Ticket
$1099
Oct 17, 2024 - Oct 19, 2024
What's Included?
Keynote and Plenary Sessions
Business/Aux Track Sessions
President's Welcome Reception
Breakfast Friday & Saturday
Lunch Friday & Saturday
Early Bird Dental Team Ticket
$299
May 1, 2024 - Sept 18, 2024
(Closed)
Regular Dental Team Ticket
$499
Sept 18, 2024 - Oct 17, 2024
Onsite Dental Team Ticket
$699
Oct 17, 2024 - Oct 19, 2024
What's Included?
President's Welcome Reception
Breakfast Friday & Saturday
Lunch Friday & Saturday
Awards Dinner (Members or Spouses Only)
Early Bird Guest Ticket
$199
May 1, 2024 - Sept 18, 2024
(Closed)
Regular Guest Ticket
$399
Sept 18, 2024 - Oct 17, 2024
Onsite Guest Ticket
$599
Oct 17, 2024 - Oct 19, 2024
Meet the Speakers
Dr. Bradford Williams, DDS, DAOS
Dr. Brad Williams is a 1982 Oklahoma University College of Dentistry graduate. He has practiced general dentistry for 35+ years and has been practicing GP orthodontics for 30+ years. He first joined the AOS in 1983. In 2004, he began to modify his technique from Tip Edge to Straight Wire.
He incorporated treatment techniques using the Straight Wire System, lecturing and teaching with the late Dr. David Jackson for five years. He is a Diplomate and past board member of the AOS. Dr. Williams practices in Skiatook, Oklahoma, where his family has resided for over 70 years.
Dr. Kevin Boyd
Dr. Boyd is a board certified Pediatric Dentist in Chicago who holds an M.Sc. degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. He teaches in the Pediatric Dentistry residency training program at Lurie Children’s Hospital and also serves as a dental consultant to the Lurie Sleep Medicine service. Dr. Boyd is an adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Arkansas mentoring PhD research, and also serves as a Visiting Consulting Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania's Museum of Archeology and Anthropology where he is collaboratively exploring a hypothetical relationship between changed dietary practices since the Industrial Revolution and diminished human dentofacial development. He lectures worldwide on the topics of Early Childhood Malocclusion (under age 72 months), pediatric sleep-breathing hygiene and Evolutionary Oral Medicine/Darwinian Dentistry.
Dr. Mark Cannon
Dr. Cannon is a Professor of Otolaryngology, Division of Dentistry at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, an Attending Physician at Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital and a member of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition to being the founder of Associated Dental Specialists of Long Grove (1981); he is the Research Coordinator of the Pediatric Dental residency program at Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital, Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cannon has 40 years of experience in pediatric dentistry and has presented lectures both nationally and internationally on many oral health topics including evolutionary oral medicine, the gateway microbiomes, biologic and bioactive dental materials (patents owner), probiotics, and all aspects of everyday Pediatric oral health. Dr. Cannon has humbly accepted two invitations by the Karolinska Institute, first to the Nobel Forum (2016) and secondly to the Nobel Assembly (2017). Most of all, Dr. Cannon is the proud father of five, all of whom are very accomplished. He is also a very proud grandfather!
CeCe Wilson
CeCe has been leading CEDR’s internal human resources operations since 2021 and brings nearly 20 years of management and HR-related experience in retail, non-profit, and healthcare industries. With a focus on strengthening the desired workplace culture, CeCe enjoys finding strategic, compassionate, and compliant solutions to business and HR needs. CeCe is a SHRM-certified human resources professional with a specialty credential in Inclusive Workplace Culture and a master’s degree in human resource management. CeCe lives in Tucson, AZ with her husband, daughter, and their two dogs and one cat.
Susan Coffey, RDA
Susan is a Registered Dental Assistant who specializes in orthodontics. She began her career working in an orthodontic specialty practice, then moved to a general practice that provided comprehensive orthodontic therapy. Currently, Susan continues to learn and find creative new ways to enhance orthodontics for the patients. Susan has extended her program to include on-site training for offices new to orthodontics that need a little extra incentive to get orthodontics started and enhance this new revenue source. Susan is blessed to be able to share her love and knowledge of orthodontics in continuing education courses with Dr. Brad Williams. Being a very detail-oriented person who understands the importance of having empowered assistants, Susan will motivate her students to return to their offices with the ability and confidence to support their doctors in order to make orthodontics successful.
Dan Cristelli
Dan has spent the last decade working in all aspects of building online platforms and campaigns. He has a unique ability to understand the outcomes a client is looking for and matching those to the right technical solution. He is also great at translating the sometimes technical language of developers and technologists into something that's easy for us humans to understand. Dan has worked across a variety of industries from large and small businesses to nonprofit organizations. His background and experience helps him to understand your practice marketing from a patient's perspective helping you to better reach your target audience.
Carrie Webber
Carrie Webber is owner of The Jameson Group, a dental management coaching & marketing firm that works with dental practices nationwide to help dentists and teams become more productive, more profitable and ultimately more fulfilled in their practicing lives. Carrie is a contributing author to several publications and blogs on the topics of dental management, leadership, marketing, customer service and business development as well as a popular speaker at dental meetings nationwide. She is a member of the Speaking Consulting Network and was named a Leader in CE by Dentistry Today for the past five years. For more information on Carrier and her company, The Jameson Group, visit jmsn.com.
Brittany Fraizer
Brittany is an alumna of Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Master of Science in accounting. Her career started at PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York City before moving to their Dallas office. There, as a senior associate, she worked extensively in tax compliance and consulting services in both the financial and private-company service industries. She joined the CWA team in 2013. Brittany is a Certified Public Accountant and an Investment Advisor Representative. She is passionate about financial education, which is exemplified through her volunteer work with the 3to1 Foundation, which teaches financial literacy to youth in Dallas and beyond. In her spare time, she enjoys snow skiing and SoulCycle, as well as singing and musical theatre. She and her husband, James, are also avid football fans.
Natalyn Lewis
Natalyn is a wife and mother of 4 beautiful children. An All-American collegiate athlete and high school soccer coach, Natalyn has learned the importance of team work and strategy to reach your highest levels of success, leading her team to 7 Region Titles and 4 State Titles in 11 years. She has translated her drive and passion on the field into the business world where she became a published author and has worked with start-ups to Billion dollar international enterprises to help them create success strategies. After 20 years of working with over 30 companies around the globe, she is continuing to pursue her passion of making sure every business, small or large, has the greatest opportunity to succeed. Natalyn came to Legally Mine after seeing the value that is offered to businesses that she feels is essential to their success.
Company Description:
Legally Mine is a legal services company designed to protect business and personal assets as well as finding reliable means to lower tax liabilities. Our priority is educating the medical community and preparing our clients to defeat trial attorneys and over burdensome taxes.
Greg Jeneary, DDS
Meet Dr. Greg Jeneary, a dedicated dentist with a heart for his hometown. Growing up in Le Mars, he graduated from Le Mars Community High School in 1999. His journey took him to Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, where he completed his undergraduate studies in 2003, and then to the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, where he earned his DDS degree in 2007. That same year, he joined his father in their family dental practice. Dr. Jeneary is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Society, the Siouxland Dental Society, and on the board of trustees for the American Orthodontic Society. He holds an associate fellowship in two laser wavelengths with the World Clinical Laser Institute and is nearing completion of his Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry. His dedication to continuous education ensures he's always bringing the best techniques and technologies to his patients. When he’s not in the office, Dr. Jeneary loves spending time with his wife, Anne, and their twin children. The Jeneary family is all about outdoor adventures—fly fishing, hunting, exercising, and working in the yard. They also love hiking, traveling, bike rides, and baseball games.
Event Sessions
Susan Coffey, RDA
Orthodontic Photography
One of the most important parts of orthodontic treatment and records are case photographs. Not only are these records important for case review, diagnosis, and treatment planning but they can be essential for cases you may need to refer out of your practice or for submission with insurance claims.
This session will focus on capturing clinical photographs of your orthodontic cases correctly and consistently. This is perfect for orthodontic assistants or any team members who might assist in capturing case photographs of orthodontic treatment.
Teresa Berry Williams, DAADOM & McKenzie Webb, BA, MAADOM
Coding Ortho Treatment & Understanding Insurance Limitations
Is your team versed in the correct coding of orthodontic treatment for a GP or Pediatric Practice? Are you properly planning your orthodontic treatment strategy to work with insurance guidelines for reimbursement?
Insurance is a constantly changing and moving target. Teresa will help you and your team understand the orthodontic treatment specific coding and insurance guidelines you need to know to maximize the results of the orthodontic treatment performed in your practice.
Bradford Williams, DDS, DAOS
Introduction to Orthodontics
Have you or someone you know thought about adding Straight Wire Orthodontic treatment to your practice? Are you tired of referring orthodontic treatment out of your practice? Do you wonder why you're unable to fix some orthodontic issues with clear aligner therapy?
This session will give you a high level introduction to Straight Wire Orthodontics. We'll explore what types of cases Straight Wire Orthodontics is uniquely suited for treating and help you to identify how adding Straight Wire Orthodontic treatment to your practice will benefit you and your patients.
Kevin Boyd, DDS
Early Childhood Malocclusion: What is it? How and why do you fix it?
Dr. Kevin Boyd is a dentist with over 30 years of experience focused on improving children's breathing, sleep, and overall health through early intervention (under age 7).
This session will focus on a unique technique-based treatment strategy and will teach dentists how to use his protocols to treat, and care for young children. This session will introduce concepts to help dentists learn to prevent future complications and improve children's overall well-being.
Carrie Webber
The High Performing Team's Playbook
Are you struggling to keep your team motivated and engaged in improving your practice? Do you wonder how to strengthen communication and teamwork, ultimately leading to better patient care and practice growth? This powerful session can help!
We'll delve into practical strategies to address common challenges faced by dental teams. Learn how to identify areas for improvement and foster a collaborative work environment. This session will equip you with tools to overcome conflict and leverage the power of positive reinforcement, leading to a more engaged and effective team.
Mark L Cannon, DDS, MS
Saving Lives Everyday (Airway)
The mouth is teeming with bacteria, both helpful and harmful. This oral microbiome plays a critical role in overall health, influencing the gut and even the developing immune system of a baby. Factors like antibiotics, sugary diets, and mouth breathing can disrupt this balance, leading to a domino effect of health problems.
Fortunately, there are ways to improve the oral microbiome. Prebiotics, probiotics, and addressing mouth breathing can all contribute to a healthy balance of bacteria. This not only improves oral health but can also potentially prevent serious illnesses like metabolic syndrome and Alzheimer's disease.
Nate Porter
Is Your Marketing Working in 2024?
Dental practices are struggling with rising costs, lower insurance reimbursements, and increased competition. This session addresses these challenges by providing actionable marketing strategies that are proven to work in 2024.
The seminar will explore the latest marketing trends and showcase real-world examples with concrete data to demonstrate their effectiveness. You'll also learn how to avoid common marketing pitfalls and gain valuable resources to ensure your marketing efforts deliver the highest return on investment for your practice.
Dan Cristelli
A Dental Marketing Case Study
What does a successful marketing strategy look like for a dental practice? We'll delve into a real-life case study, taking you behind the scenes of a practice that transformed its success through a powerful organic digital marketing strategy.
See the dramatic improvement for yourself. We'll reveal the numbers: costs, return on investment, and the timeframe it took to achieve results. But most importantly, we'll break down the specific steps they took, giving you a clear roadmap to replicate their success in your own practice.
Greg Jeneary, DDS
Myofunctional Therapy for Your Practice
Is Myofunctional Therapy just a passing trend, or a powerful tool you're missing in your practice? Many dentists have heard of it, but far fewer have harnessed its potential. This session will unlock the secrets of Myofunctional Therapy, showing you how it can benefit your patients and revolutionize your treatment strategies.
We'll delve into practical applications, equipping you to diagnose and select ideal cases. Discover how to seamlessly integrate Myofunctional Therapy into your practice, and watch your patients experience improved outcomes. Don't miss this chance to gain a competitive edge and offer your patients the most comprehensive care possible.
CeCe Wilson
Hiring & HR changes in 2024
Brittany Fraizer
Financial Risks for Dental Practices in 2024
Natalyn Lewis
Safeguarding Wealth: Lawsuit Prevention and Tax Strategies
Legally Mine will show you how to stop the threat of lawsuits before they ever get started by protecting your assets in time tested and proven legal structures. These same structures allow us to help our tax attorneys save what you would normally pay in income taxes. These are little known tax helps that have significant case history and have stood the test of time.
Event Summary
Intro to Orthodontics Thursday, October 17, 2024
Main Event Day 1 Friday, October 18, 2024
Main Event Day 2 Saturday, October 19, 2024
Doctor $899
Dental Team (Auxiliary) $499
Guest (Spouse) $399
Thursday, October 17, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday, October 18, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday, October 19, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Embassy Suites Grapevine DFW
2401 Bass Pro Dr
Grapevine, TX 76051
