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Vol. 32, No.3 June 2014
Inside This Edition
Out of the Ordinary Orthodontists’ Stories
A Musical Odyssey: Dr. Jun Hwang

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On the Cover
2 A Musical Odyssey: Dr. Jun Hwang
Dr. Jun Hyun Hwang, a resident at the University of Maryland,
moved from South Korea to Canada with his family as a child and
then became highly accomplished as a clarinet and piano player.
Photo by Fadi Kheir
Featured
Out of the Ordinary
Orthodontists’ Stories
2 A Musical Odyssey: Dr. Jun Hwang
6 A Military Career Path: Dr. Corinne
Devin
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Dr. Jun Hyun Hwang, a resident at the University of Maryland, has also had a successful career as a musical performer.
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In 1994, Dr. Jun Hyuk Hwang’s family emigrated from Seoul,
South Korea to Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
“We brought very few things with us and lived in a hotel for two
months,” says Dr. Hwang. “My sister and I waited a bit to go
to school, until we had learned some English. Once I started
school, I was lucky to have a great teacher who helped me.”
Along with his supportive family, musical training in piano and
the clarinet provided continuity for Dr. Hwang.
“In Korea, nearly every child studies music of some kind,” he
says. “After we moved to Canada, though, I became more se-
rious about it. As a family physician, my father (Dr. Cheol-Hong
Hwang) is the only member of our family who is not a musician,
but he supported our studies in every way.”
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Orthodontists’
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Dr. Jun Hyun Hwang is pictured with a poster of his research project,“Effect of Palate Height in Tongue Motion in Glossectomy Patients vs. Control.”
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Periodically, The Bulletin profiles AAO members with unusual personal backgrounds or career paths, or who balance orthodontic work
with unusual avocations. Feature subjects have ranged from Dr. Ed Shagam, who devotes his spare time to dental care of zoo animals
(December 2009) to Dr. Shanon Kirchhoff, a Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT) volunteer (April 2012).
This issue of The Bulletin features the stories of two young members of the specialty whose
stories offer unique perspectives: Dr. Jun Hyuk Hwang, a resident at the University of
Maryland who is also an award-winning musician, and Dr. Corinne Devin, a commissioned
officer providing orthodontic services in the U.S. Navy.
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Dr. Hwang’s other family members include his mother, Young-Sook Jung, a professional
violinist who has performed with orchestras throughout the world. His sister, Dr. Jung-Mee
Hwang, is a dentist and is also an accomplished violinist. All of their cousins are profes-
sional musicians, including a cousin who is now a bassist for the Berlin Philharmonic.
A few years after Dr. Hwang and his family moved to Alberta, they relocated again to
Kingston, Ontario. By then, Dr. Hwang had already performed with the Calgary Symphony
and was participating in numerous piano and clarinet competitions every year, winning
many of them.
“Practicing and performing became second nature to me,” says Dr. Hwang. “I always
enjoyed what I was doing and never felt burned-out.”
Dr. Hwang performed nationally on both the piano and the clarinet, playing with the
National Concert Band of Canada, the Kingston Youth Orchestra, the Queen’s Symphony
and various artists including the Canadian Brass. He was also the recipient of the CBC
(Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) Galaxies Rising Star, which recognizes up and
coming artists in Canada, and many other musical awards.
Continuing his musical performances as a college student, Dr. Hwang completed a
dual-degree program at Queen’s University in Kingston. His BA degree focused on music,
with the clarinet as his major instrument, and his BS degree included a concentration in
anatomy.
Dr. Hwang also expanded his musical skills to include other instruments, including the
alto saxophone and the trumpet.
“I played the saxophone with a jazz band for several years,” says Dr. Hwang. “It was fun
because it let me out of the rules and structures of the classical realm. Playing jazz is
the opposite of what I was trained to do. It took some time for me to adjust but once
I got into it, I really enjoyed it. We were a community band made up of volunteers, and
we would tour nursing homes around the city and play for the residents. We also sang
folk songs, Beatles songs and other oldies and I would sometimes play classical music.
It was a pleasure to play music as a community service.”
A New Career Direction
“After college, I was not sure what direction to go,” says Dr. Hwang. “I had done some
musical teaching and considered doing more of it. But by then my sister, who was study-
ing dentistry at Boston University, was talking to me about dental school. I thought it
would be interesting. Both dentistry and music require finesse, art and science, and so
I thought that my dual degree would make me an ideal candidate for dentistry.”
““
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Both dentistry and music require finesse, art and
science, and so I thought that my dual degree
would make me an ideal candidate for dentistry.
— Dr. Jun Hyuk Hwang

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Dr. Hwang enrolled at the Boston University Goldman School of
Dental Medicine, from which he would graduate Summa Cum
Laude and as valedictorian of his class. While a dental student,
he became a teaching assistant for courses in removable
prosthodontics, occlusion and the dental assistants’ radiology
certification course. He also received an award from Delta
Dental for having spearheaded a public outreach program, the
Barbershop Project.
“During dental school, I stopped performing as a musician,”
says Dr. Hwang. “I enjoyed the esthetic aspect of dentistry and
began considering training in orthodontics, but I was worried
about taking so much more time away from music because I
hoped to perform again.”
When an offer of admission came from the University of Maryland
School of Dentistry Orthodontic Specialty Program, however, Dr.
Hwang prepared to move to Baltimore and join the residency class
starting in 2012. He soon realized he would not regret his choice.
“On Day One as a resident, I realized this is definitely the right
career for me,” he says. “The work that I saw being done was
fascinating. From a clinical standpoint, everyone here is so good
at what they do. I love the art, the beauty and the science behind
orthodontics. And I like the opportunity to make people happy
with their smiles.”
Soon after Dr. Hwang began his residency, the orthodontic
residents and faculty visited a winery for a social get-together.
“There was a piano at the winery and without thinking about it,
I sat down and began playing,” says Dr. Hwang. “The faculty
and other residents asked a lot of questions about my musical
background and I learned that throughout our department
there is great interest in the arts, especially in music. I had not
realized that the program would be such a good fit for me per-
sonally, as well as educationally. We have a wonderful group of
people and because of our shared artistic interests, we can talk
about other topics besides orthodontics.”
Dr. Frederick Preis, a past president of the AAO and a clinical
professor in the University of Maryland orthodontic program,
is one of the music devotees who has enjoyed Dr. Hwang’s
musical abilities.
Dr. Jun Hyun Hwang is pictured in the orthodontic clinic at the University of Maryland, with Dr. Frederick Preis, a clinical professor in the department.
Orthodontists’
Stories
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“Last year, I hosted a reception for the graduating residents
at my home,” says Dr. Preis. “Dr. Hwang played the piano
during the event. He put together a piece honoring each
graduating resident, and exemplifying the personality and
style of each individual. When he was finished playing,
everyone agreed that the pieces had really captured
each individual personality.”
In addition to clinical work, during the past year Dr.
Hwang has completed his research project, “Effect
of palate height in tongue motion in glossectomy
patients vs. control.” He entered the study into the
2014 AAO Charley Schultz Resident Scholar Award
Program. He also gave a presentation on orthodontic
assisting at the MSDA (Maryland State Dental Asso-
ciation) meeting.
“As an orthodontic resident, often at the end of the day
I find myself with some time to relax,” says Dr. Hwang.
“Of course, that means sitting down and playing the
piano for a while. It is almost a kind of meditation for me
at this point, and it gives me a break from the problems
of the day. I will always love playing for that reason.”
Despite his enormously varied repertoire, his favorite
pieces to play remain the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto
No. 2 and the Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1.
Dr. Hwang will complete his orthodontic residency
next year and is keeping an open mind about his
post-residency plans.
“My parents have returned to Korea and my sister
is still in Boston,” he says. “My girlfriend, who is a
prosthodontist, is moving to Singapore. Since I have
moved around so much, I don’t really identify with a
particular place. I do hope to include both practice
and teaching in my orthodontic career, and return to
musical performance on a part-time basis. Whatever
happens, I will be happy pursuing music as well as
enjoying the intellectual challenges of orthodontics
and the stability that an orthodontic career offers.”
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Dr. Jun Hyuk Hwang
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6 The Bulletin
A Military Career Path: Dr. Corinne Devin
While other young orthodontists learn from senior orthodontists
and often weigh the pros and cons of various practice models
and opportunities, Dr. Corinne Devin is busy putting her orth-
odontic skills and knowledge to work in the U.S. Navy.
Dr. Devin, who holds the rank of lieutenant commander, is cur-
rently stationed at the U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka in Japan.
“I proudly serve active duty Navy personnel and their families
practicing in two clinics on two islands in Japan,” says Dr. Devin,
who was commissioned in the U.S. Navy in 2007 with a full-ride
scholarship to cover the cost of her dental education. Military
service had been top-of-mind as a career option because of her
family background.
“My family has nine generations of military service dating back
to the Revolutionary War,” says Dr. Devin. “My father is a retired
Naval officer and dentist. My brother is a reserve submarine
petty officer and my mother served as a civil servant for the
Navy. The idea of serving my country, taking care of those who
defend our freedom, and focusing on school - not the cost of
my education - was a win-win situation for me.”
Dr. Devin received her DMD degree, cum laude, from the UNLV
School of Dental Medicine and also completed a residency in
advanced education general dentistry (AEGD) at the U.S. Naval
Medical Center in San Diego. As a dental student and then a
general dentist in the Navy, she appreciated the resourcefulness
needed to function effectively in a military setting.
“Some of my dental school faculty members who had served
in the military really impressed me with how well-rounded and
innovative they were,” she says. “I aspired to develop similar
characteristics. In 2009, I deployed to Al Asad, Iraq in support
of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The clinic there was austere and
often I did not have all the instruments and/or supplies that I
needed to get the job done, so I learned to be creative in doing
my best with what I had. Many of my colleagues had similar
experiences and we built a network that enabled us to share
our ‘bag of tricks’ with each other.
“I have not worked on a ship at sea, but commend my col-
leagues who have,” adds Dr. Devin. “I think we all learn that
Navy dentistry is truly operational dentistry.”
Dr. Corinne Devin, who is stationed at the U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka’s Dental Department, shows a middle school student how to bend wire used in making braces.
Dr. Devin visited the school to speak about orthodontics.
PhotocourtesyofU.S.Navy.
Orthodontists’
Stories

Choosing to Specialize in Orthodontics
After initially planning to become a pediatric dentist, Dr. Devin
began considering an orthodontic career during her final year of
dental school.
“While I was working at a pediatric dental office, the practice’s
orthodontist told me I had the personality of an orthodontist,”
she says. “The real turning point came during my AEGD residency
program, when I worked on orthognathic surgical cases with the
oral surgeon. I enjoyed everything from diagnosis and treatment
planning to viewing the patients’ end results. The experience
was truly remarkable, and I was hooked.”
After completing her general dental residency and her tour of
duty in Iraq, Dr. Devin entered the Tri-Service Orthodontic
Residency Program at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
She completed her training and received a master’s degree in
oral biology in 2012.
Pageant Participation Brings
Additional Challenges
While completing her orthodontic residency, Dr. Devin took on
an outside challenge. As a dental student, she had entered the
Miss Nevada pageant, taking first runner-up.
“I got into pageantry on a dare from one of my dental school
classmates,” says Dr. Devin. “I enjoyed getting to know the
other contestants. The women are so full of energy, drive and
compassion and are also interesting because they represent a
variety of professions and community organizations.”
As a second-year orthodontic resident, Dr. Devin was crowned
“Ms. Texas” in the 2012 Texas United States Pageant, part of
the Ms. United States pageant program for women between
the ages of 26 and 55. One week after graduation, Dr. Devin
competed in and won the Ms. United States national pageant in
Washington D.C. She embarked for her deployment in Japan and
worked as a Naval officer and orthodontist while also traveling
frequently as Ms. United States. Her appearances included
delivering the keynote address to 1,000 middle school girls
participating in the 2013 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer-
ing, and Mathematics) conference in Yokosuka, Japan. In August
2013, she was crowned Ms. Galaxy International when she
competed in that international pageant in Orlando, Florida.
“Pageantry has brought me camaraderie, tradition and a wealth
of knowledge when it comes to interpersonal relationships,”
says Dr. Devin.” Preparing for a pageant is tough. My days start-
ed at 4:30 a.m. to ensure a solid workout at the gym and then
after my work day ended, I often had one-on-one interviews with
my coaches for each component of the pageant.”
The community service aspect of pageant competition also
appealed to Dr. Devin. While practicing general dentistry in the
Navy before she deployed to Iraq, Dr. Devin chaired the Navy
Medicine West Coast Command for National Children’s Dental
Health Month and Give Kids a Smile.*
Since her days as Ms.
Texas, she has pursued opportunities for community education
in oral health and other service projects in conjunction with her
pageant titles. In Japan, she has mentored young people both
inside and outside the Naval hospital.
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PhotocourtesyofDr.CorinneDevin.
* The American Dental Association administers the nationwide Give Kids A Smile program, offering
hundreds of events nationwide each year. Dentists and other team members volunteer their time and
services, to provide dental screenings, treatments and education to children in need.
Dr. Devin has competed
in several pageants
and was crowned
Ms. United States just
after completing her
orthodontic residency.
The pageant program
is for women between
the ages of 26 and 55.
““
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The chance to be a role model, mentor and healer led me to
the path of becoming a dentist and eventually, an orthodontist.
— Dr. Corinne Devin

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The Life of A Navy Orthodontist
“There are only 20 orthodontists worldwide in the Navy, located
on several bases,” says Dr. Devin. “Overseas, we treat children
and spouses of active duty personnel whereas in the states we
treat only active duty patients, many of whom are surgical cases.”
Naval dentistry is focused on getting sailors deployable-ready
(meaning they are healthy and free of pathology) to go out to
sea or battle.
“Many of our patients did not have orthodontic treatment when
they were growing up,” says Dr. Devin. “Since there are more
patients to treat than orthodontists, we have selection boards
to ensure we treat the patients with enough time left on station
to start and complete the case. We also want to treat the most
severe cases. The toughest part of the job is that we cannot
treat everyone who meets either or both of those requirements.”
In addition to Iraq and Japan, Dr. Devin’s military duties have
taken her to numerous countries in Europe and the Middle East,
and she enjoys the opportunity to experience other cultures.
“The people in Japan are very friendly, nice and respectful,” she
says. “Many of my military patients speak Japanese and English,
so I’m learning the language and seeing why so many people
love it here. I’ve traveled to three of the four main islands and
marveled at the beautiful architecture and natural beauty.
“I have enjoyed meeting Japanese orthodontists who have visit-
ed my practice,” she says. “Others have come to our quarterly
Naval dental officer association meetings, where I have listened
to their lectures and have presented to them as well. In addition,
I have been to the Fukushima area, which was impacted by the
2011 earthquake and tsunami. I was very impressed by how
the orthodontic specialty and the Japanese people in general
have used this tragedy as a way to learn.”
In professional relationships and as a pageant competitor,
Dr. Devin likes to employ her positive attitude to help break
down stereotypes.
“My goal is to break the stereotype seen in pageantry and
female Naval officers,” she says. “I try to demonstrate that
you can be a strong, feminine leader whether you are handling
tough questions on stage in front of a live audience – or taking
care of patients in the middle of a sandstorm in one of the
most dangerous places to be in the world.”
Dr. Devin is open-minded about future career options.
“I would love to be part of a group practice and teach someday
after my time in the military has ended,” she says. “In the mean-
time, I truly enjoy working with all of the specialists and general
dentists in the Navy and our grateful patients. There is so much
to learn on the multidisciplinary cases in particular. For me,
dentistry is exciting because I can see a need in my community
that can be solved. The chance to be a role model, mentor and
healer led me to the path of becoming a dentist and eventually,
an orthodontist. As corny as this may sound, I love making peo-
ple smile and believe that your smile can change the world.”
Dr. Devin is pictured with fellow members of the Dental Department at the U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka.
Orthodontists’
Stories
PhotocourtesyofU.S.Navy.
A U.S. Navy family: Dr. Devin
(second from left) is pictured
at her orthodontic residency
graduation with, from left, her
father, Commander (retired)
Robert F. Devin, DDS, USN;
her mother, Susan Devin,
who worked as a Navy civil
servant and dental assistant;
and her brother, Petty Officer
1st
Class Nicholas Devin.
PhotocourtesyofDr.CorinneDevin.

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News Bites
The AAO Council on Orthodontic Practice recently announced the
winners of the 2014 Video Contest for Residents and New
Younger Members. New Younger Members are those in orth-
odontic practice for 10 years or less. Video contest participants
submitted videos addressing orthodontic topics.
The winning videos were:
1ST PRIZE
Dr. Bryan Lockhart
Resident: Orthodontic/Orthognathic Fellow Jacobi Medical Center
Name of Video: AAO Retainer
2ND PRIZE
Dr. Bryan Lockhart
Resident: Orthodontic/Orthognathic Fellow Jacobi Medical Center
Name of Video: Orthognathic Surgery
3RD PRIZE
Dr. Lauren Rennick Lockhart
New Younger Member
Name of Video: Orthodontist vs. Dentist
4TH PRIZE
Dr. Lauren Hood-Olson
New Younger Member
Name of Video: Don’t Forget your Mouthguard!
5TH PRIZE
Dr. Jon Petersen
Resident: Montefiore Medical Center
Name of Video: Essix Retainers
6TH PRIZE
Dr. M. Noam Green
Resident: University of Detroit Mercy
Name of Video: Brace Jam
To view the winning videos, visit:
https://www.aaoinfo.org/education/research-awards-and-
fellowships/2014-aao-video-contest.
Staff Competition Winners to be Invited
to Present at 2015 Annual Session
The Council on Orthodontic Practice (COOP) also announced
the five finalist presentations from the 2014 Orthodontic Staff
Presentation Competition. The staff competition finals took
place at the 2014 Annual Session in New Orleans, with the
finalists delivering their presentations to COOP members.
The top two presenters will be invited to be speakers at the 2015
AAO Annual Session in San Francisco (Orthodontic Staff Program).
Orthodontic Staff Presentation Competition
finalist presenters:
FIRST PLACE: Bridging the Gap
Lara Dye has worked in the orthodontic field for three years
and is the patient treatment coordinator for Dr. Jack C. Fisher
in Cordova, Tennessee.
SECOND PLACE: Electronic Charting Here We Come
Denise Schouweiler has worked in the orthodontic field for 15
years and is the financial coordinator for Guenthner, Larson and
Kim Orthodontics in Rochester, Minnesota.
THIRD PLACE: An Exceptional Patient Experience in a Tech-Savvy Office
Sarah Keller has worked in the orthodontic field for five years
and is a treatment coordinator for Dr. Jim Lyles in Spring, Texas.
FINALIST: 3D Imaging Reports
Kristen Christianson has worked in the orthodontic field for
three years and is the imaging coordinator for Dr. Thomas
Iverson in Yuba City, California.
FINALIST: Shooting for the Stars Home Care Instructions
Jennifer Horning has worked in the orthodontic field for 10 years
and is a clinical orthodontic assistant for Dr. Thomas Iverson in
Yuba City, California.
To view the Staff Competition finalist presentations,
visit https://www.aaoinfo.org/node/2526.
Competition Winners’Work Posted Online
1st
Prize
Dr. Bryan Lockhart is pictured in a scene from his
prize-winning video,AAO Retainer. Pictured with him
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3rd
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News Bites
Rockin Dopsie, Jr The Zydeco Twisters rocked Generations Hall at the Residents’
Reception.
University of Louisville orthodontic alumni gathered for a photo during their reception.
This year’s Annual Session featured a wide variety of hands-on sessions.
Dr. James McNamara, who gave the Edward H.Angle
Lecture, was one of more than 150 lecturers.
Dr. Robert Varner (left), incoming AAO president, is
pictured with Dr. Gayle Glenn, 2013-14 AAO president,
and Dr. Morris Poole, 2014-15 president-elect.
Keynote speaker Peyton Manning delivered an inspiring ad-
dress at the Excellence in Orthodontics Awards Luncheon.
More than 300 exhibitors displayed their products and services in the Exhibit Hall.
Photos by Downtown Exposure Photography
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Dr. John Buzzatto, immediate past president, presented
a copy of her recognition in the Congressional Record to
Dr. Gayle Glenn, 2013-14 president.
Dr. Rolf Behrents (left), newly appointed editor-in-chief of the AJO-DO is pictured with
Dr. David Turpin, outgoing editor-in-chief.
A new program for orthodontic staff, Practice Management Software User
Meetings, enabled participants to learn about numerous technology products
for orthodontic offices.
Attendees at the AAO Gala enjoyed music by
The Temptations Review.
Kenny Loggins was a hit at the Opening Ceremonies.
Visitors to the 2014 Table Clinics enjoyed hearing about the research conducted by
Table Clinics participants.
As always, relaxing with family members, friends and colleagues at social events was
a highlight of the meeting for many attendees.
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News Bites
In addition to voting in favor of reducing Board and Council terms,
the 2014 House of Delegates (HOD) passed other resolutions
that will impact the Association’s governance structure. The
HOD met last month in New Orleans, also passing resolutions
that will impact members’ practices, the services that the
Association provides to members, the AAO budget, strategic
planning, and the manner in which business will be conducted
during future meetings of the House of Delegates.
Governance Issues
The Governance Task Force (GTF) was reappointed for 2014-15
and will continue studying the AAO’s governance structure.
Board and Council terms were reduced.
Board terms were reduced from 11 to 10 years with the
elimination of the immediate past president seat.
Council terms have been reduced from four two-year terms
to three two-year terms, effective at the close of the 2015
House of Delegates.
The GTF will study the role of constituents and components
within the AAO organizational structure.
The House of Delegates and the Board of Trustees will review
the AAO governance practices every seven years and the
next review will occur in 2020.
The GTF will identify opportunities for additional collabora-
tion, communication and cooperation between constituents
and components.
The GTF will develop criteria for volunteer leadership posi-
tions.
The GTF will develop a self-assessment policy for the House
of Delegates, standing committees and councils to ensure
that association leaders are current with association best
practices.
Effective immediately, the Council on Insurance will be restruc-
tured from a council to a Board-appointed committee of five.
Clinical Practice and
Practice Management Issues
An Affordable Care Act Rapid Response Team will be created.
The HOD passed resolutions amending the AAO definition of
Medically Necessary Orthodontic Care and updating the AAO
TMJ position statement.
View the amended definition of Medically Necessary
Orthodontic Care in item #21-14 COHC in the online
resolutions document*.
View the updated TMJ statement in item #26-14 COSA
in the online resolutions document*.
Revisions were made to the AAO Clinical Practice Guidelines.
View the updated Clinical Practice Guidelines via
http://tinyurl.com/AAO-Clinical-Guide
The AAO policy on the Role of Specialists, Overlap of
Treatment Between Specialties, and Ethical Practices by
Specialists was amended.
View the updated policy in item #18-14 RC in the online
Membership Needs and Services
A senior limited practice membership fee reduction waiver
will be established for members meeting specific require-
ments. See #25-14 COMEJC in the online resolutions
document*.
A task force will study the use of the ABO logo on the
mylifemysmile.org locator. See #30-14 RC in the online
A Task Force will develop an electronic mentoring program
to support the professional development of new members.
The Council on Membership, Ethics and Judicial Concerns
will evaluate membership criteria and process for orthodon-
tists who have graduated from Commission on Accreditation-
accredited programs.
* http://tinyurl.com/2014AAO-Resolutions
2014 House of Delegates Adopts Term Length Reductions
for Board and Council Members

June 2014 21
Budget
The AAO will maintain Average Liquid Reserves equal to 75
percent of the average of the previous three years’ operating
expenses. This amount shall be deemed Target Liquid
Reserves.
Average Liquid Reserves in excess of Target Liquid Reserves
shall be deemed Excess Liquid Reserves.
When the AAO average liquid reserves for the 12-month
period immediately preceding each meeting the of the House
of Delegates exceeds the target liquid reserves by more than
2 percent, the Board of Trustees may recommend that the
House of Delegates approve a dues rebate of up to 50 per-
cent of excess liquid reserves.
Strategic Planning
The Strategic Planning Committee will be an annual standing
committee of the Board of Trustees.
The House revised the AAO Strategic Plan.
View the complete updated Strategic Plan at
https://www.aaoinfo.org/about/strategic-plan.
House of Delegates Business
All non-Bylaws resolutions to the House of Delegates are to
be presented to the Board of Trustees 30 days prior to the
AAO Annual Session.
Non-members may now provide limited Reference Committee
testimony upon request of members in attendance and with
the consent of the RC.
Online 2014 Resolutions Chart
To view a chart with details of all resolutions adopted and
rejected by the 2014 HOD, visit http://tinyurl.com/2014AAO-
Resolutions. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the
link to the document.
Resolutions passed that pertained specifically to younger members called for develop-
ment of an electronic mentoring program to support the professional development of
new members, and evaluation of the membership criteria and process for graduates of
Commission on Accreditation-accredited orthodontic programs.
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News Bites
Robert E. Varner, DMD of Roseburg, Oregon, was elected president
of the AAO. Dr. Varner has held leadership positions in organized
orthodontics at local, state, regional and national levels since 1977.
He has held the presidencies of the Oregon State Society of
Orthodontists and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO).
Dr. Varner spent a decade representing the PCSO in the AAO
House of Delegates. He was elected by the PCSO Board of
Directors in 2005 to serve as its representative on the AAO
Board. As part of his recent service as president-elect and
on the AAO Board of Trustees, Dr. Varner has been the liaison
to the AAO Council on New and Younger Members, and is a
member of the AAO Vendor Advisory Group. He is also on the
Board of Directors of the American Association of Orthodontists
Insurance Company.
A 1969 graduate of the University of Oregon Dental School,
Dr. Varner served three years as a dental officer in the United
States Navy, including a one-year dental internship at Balboa
Naval Hospital in San Diego. After his military service, Dr. Varner
completed his orthodontic education at the University of Oregon
Health Science Center in Portland in 1974, and subsequently
opened his private practice in Roseburg, Oregon.
Morris N. Poole, DDS, of Logan, Utah, was elected president-elect.
Dr. Poole was elected by the Rocky Mountain Society of Ortho-
dontists (RMSO) in 2006 to be its representative on the AAO
Board of Trustees. Dr. Poole also serves on the Board of Directors
of the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation, which
supports orthodontic education and research. In addition, he
is on the Board of Directors of AAO Services, Inc. a for-profit
subsidiary of the AAO.
Dr. Poole has been a delegate of the RMSO to the AAO House of
Delegates, and is a past member and chair of the AAO Council
on Orthodontic Healthcare.
In addition to his involvement with the AAO, Dr. Poole is also a
member and past president of the RMSO, the Utah Association
of Orthodontists, and the Cache District Dental Society of Utah.
He is a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the Inter-
national College of Dentists, and a Diplomate of The American
Board of Orthodontics.
After earning his dental degree from the University of Southern
California School of Dentistry, Dr. Poole completed his residency
in orthodontics at the University of California at Los Angeles.
He has been in the private practice of orthodontics since 1978.
New Officers Elected, New Trustee Installed
during Annual Session
continued on page 24

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News Bites
Hugh R. Phillis, DMD of Nashua, New Hampshire was elected
secretary-treasurer. Dr Phillis will also continue to be the trustee
for the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists (NESO) on the
AAO Board for 2014-15.
Active in organized dentistry and orthodontics throughout his
career, Dr. Phillis has served on councils, committees and task
forces for local, statewide, regional and national dental and orth-
odontic organizations. Among his offices were presidencies of
the Greater Nashua Dental Society, the New Hampshire Associa-
tion of Orthodontists, the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists
(NESO) and the Eastern Component of the Edward H. Angle
Society of Orthodontists
Dr. Phillis earned his dental degree at Tufts University School
of Dental Medicine, where he was the first Summa Cum Laude
graduate in 55 years. He also completed his orthodontic educa-
tion at Tufts where he continues to teach part-time in the Orth-
odontic Department. He is a Diplomate of The American Board
of Orthodontics, and a Fellow of both the American College of
Dentists and the International College of Dentists.
Myron D. Guymon, DDS, MS, of Logan, Utah, was installed
as the new trustee on the AAO Board representing the Rocky
Mountain Society of Orthodontists (RMSO). Dr. Guymon is a
Diplomate of The American Board of Orthodontics. He has
practiced orthodontics in the Northern Utah, Southeast Idaho
and Western Wyoming areas since 1990.
Active in organized dentistry for his entire career, Dr. Guymon
has served on boards and as president of the Utah Association
of Orthodontists (UAO) and the RMSO. He served for 10 years
on the AAO Council on Communications, including two years as
chair. He was active in the development and implementation of
the ongoing AAO’s Consumer Awareness Program. Dr. Guymon
appeared on behalf of orthodontists everywhere in several AAO
public service announcements for television, and has participat-
ed in live television interviews on behalf of the UAO.
Dr. Guymon received his undergraduate degree from Brigham
Young University and graduated with honors from Baylor College
of Dentistry in 1988. He completed a residency in Orthodontic
specialty training at Baylor in 1990 and earned a master’s de-
gree in Craniofacial Biology from Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
New Officers Elected, New Trustee Installed
during Annual Session continued from page 22

June 2014 25
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26 The Bulletin
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AAO members have recently been solicited by media companies
for interviews on Web-based television. The new pitches claim
that there is no cost to the orthodontist for the production; how-
ever, pay-to-play does involve a production fee and representatives
have been known to pressure AAO members to sign a contract.
These opportunities are not legitimate interview requests. They
are presented as interviews rather than advertising, but the pro-
duction companies often charge interviewees $20,000 or more
for production expenses.
Typically, information about the production expense fee is with-
held until after extended discussion with the representative. The
dialogue may take a great deal of time before the reality of the
situation becomes apparent and during this process, the repre-
sentative may often pressure the orthodontist to sign a contract.
“Pay-to-play” interviewing by media production companies is not
illegal, but it is a scam-like situation. Legitimate news sources
do not ask a guest to pay any fees for any purpose.
Below is a list of red flags indicating that an
interview opportunity is not legitimate:
The opportunity is not a referral from the AAO communica-
tions and marketing staff*;
The interview request is not from a local media outlet with
which you are familiar or have a relationship, or a national
show that is well-known;
If asked if the opportunity is really for advertising, the repre-
sentative will say no;
If asked whether production expenses must be covered by
the person being interviewed, the representative may avoid
directly responding to the question.
If you are concerned about any contact that you receive from a
media representative, the safest response is to refer the caller
to the AAO, or to contact the AAO yourself to discuss your con-
cerns or questions. The AAO contact for media relations is:
Pam Paladin
Marketing and Member/Consumer Relations Manager
800-424-2841, Ext. 524
ppaladin@aaortho.org
* Depending on the reporter’s needs, the AAO usually refers legitimate interview requests
to association leaders and/or to other members who have completed media interview
training by the AAO’s professional media trainer.
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When the patient presented at Dr.
Smith’s office, he was already wearing
braces that had been placed by Dr.
Brown (not her real name), whose office
refused to provide records because the
patient had failed to pay his bill. The
patient told Dr. Smith that Dr. Brown
had treated him badly and hurt him.
Dr. Smith took records and began treat-
ment. The patient complained continual-
ly throughout his six visits at that office.
He said he was in pain; he attempted to
dictate treatment. Two months into the
treatment, he saw another orthodontist,
who refused to take his case.
Shortly thereafter, the patient went
to Dr. Jones (not his real name), who
agreed to treat him. Eight months
later, he filed a small claims court action
accusing Dr. Smith of “reckless and
endangering” treatment.
A Pattern of
Challenging Behavior
A few months later, another local ortho-
dontist, Dr. Green (also not his real name)
agreed to take over the case. The patient
continued his pattern, complaining of
pain and the poor quality work that he
said had been done by Dr. Jones and
his office personnel. He accused them
of trying to give him TMJ. He also con-
tinued to attempt to control his treat-
ment. After nine months of treatment at
Dr. Green’s office, he filed a dental board
complaint against Dr. Jones.
Both matters involved allegations of
practice below the standard of care, so
they were reported to the claims depart-
ment for handling. Both doctors’ offices
were frustrated and angry about their
efforts to help this patient, and about
having to defend themselves from his
meritless allegations.
Both cases were investigated by legal
counsel, with the assistance and sup-
port of the offices involved. Eventually,
both matters were dismissed; neither
orthodontist was found responsible for
the allegations made by the patient.
When this patient first saw Drs. Smith
and Jones, the doctors were on notice
that this was no ordinary patient.
Dr. Smith knew that the age 50-plus
man had already begun treatment,
was complaining of pain caused by
Dr. Brown, and had not paid Dr. Brown
for her services. Dr. Jones knew that
the patient had seen at least two other
orthodontists, had not paid his bill, and
continually complained that his treating
orthodontists hurt him.
Both doctors knew that the patient
transferred from local orthodontists,
which is often an indication of some
problem. Should either orthodontist
have been surprised that malpractice
allegations would be filed against them?
The AAOIC claims department once handled two separate claims
Drs. Smith and Jones (not their real names) located in the same

June 2014 29
Behaviors Impact
the Entire Practice
We have heard from doctors dealing with patients or parents
who were angrily throwing objects in the office; causing a scene
in the waiting room; making inappropriate comments to female
staff; threatening the doctor and staff to the point that police
were called; harassing the doctor with constant phone calls to
complain—even at home late at night; constantly criticizing treat-
ment activity; even picketing with placards in front of the office.
Some of the reasons given for these unusual
behaviors included:
The patient being given unfavorable appointment times;
Disagreement with charges or fees;
The orthodontist’s refusal to agree to the patient’s proposed
treatment plan;
Patient’s dissatisfaction with treatment outcome;
Over-protective parents who believe the doctor is harming
their child;
A doctor’s unwillingness to refund fees, and so on.
Many times it appears there is no reason for the behavior that
is clearly related to the orthodontic treatment or office activity.
Nevertheless, the doctor and staff must deal with a problem
that creates significant consternation throughout the office.
Not all people make good patients. As we saw described above,
many of these difficult patients offer clues of potential problems at
the initial visits. Both doctors and staff will be well-served to pay
close attention to adult patients and minor patients’ parents when
they first present.
Before accepting an individual as a patient, look for issues or
behavior that will later result in problems that will escalate into
malpractice claims.
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Accolade
Orthodontic Residency Awards
AAO People
Dr. Michael Zakula of
Hibbing, MN received
the Minnesota Dental
Association (MDA)
2014 Guest of Honor
Award. Dr. Zakula’s
long-term dedication
to organized dentistry
has included serving
as president of the
Minnesota Dental Asso-
ciation, as an executive
board member of the
Minnesota Association
of Orthodontics and as
chair of the State Dental
Education Committee.
He has also been a delegate to the American Dental Associa-
tion House of Delegates, chair of the Minnesota Chapter of the
American College of Dentists; and chair of the Hibbing Commu-
nity College Dental Assisting Advisory Board. After receiving his
dental degree from the University of Minnesota School of Den-
tistry, Dr. Zakula spent two years as a captain in the U.S. Army
Dental Corps prior to his orthodontic residency at the Emory
University School of Dentistry in Atlanta. Dr. Zakula has been
an orthodontic consultant for the Crippled Children’s Cleft
Palate clinic in Duluth, Minnesota since 1985 and has been an
orthodontic lecturer for the School of Dentistry at the Hibbing
Community College since the program’s inception in 2002. In
December 2012, Dr. Zakula was the subject of a feature article
in The Bulletin that examined his work on behalf of dentistry and
orthodontics as a political advocate at the state and local levels
in Minnesota.
PhotosbyAndrzejUrbanowicz.
Dr. Nancy Huynh Le of the University of Florida, for research
titled: “Exosomes: Novel Markers of Resorbing Osteoclasts.”
Dr. Junichi Watahiki of Aqua Nihombashi Dental Clinic in Tokyo,
for research titled; “Fundamental Studies Describing the Re-Consider-
ation of Functional Orthopedic Appliances for Mandibular Condyle.”
Karolina Kaczor-Urbanowicz of Hebrew University in Jerusalem,
for research titled: “Saliva Proteome Analysis Toward Diagnosis of
Orthodontically Induced Inflammatory Root Resorption.”
Numerous awards for work completed during
orthodontic residencies were presented
by the AAO during the 2014 Annual Session.
Joseph E. Johnson Clinical Award for Table
Clinics

Milo Hellman Research Award
Dr. Lucia Cevidanes of the University of Michigan, for research
titled, “Integrating Biology and Imaging of Temporomandibular Joint Health
and Disease.”
Harry Sicher Research Award
Dr. Wanida Ono of Harvard Medical School, for research titled,
“Receptor Signaling in Osterix-Expressing Progenitors Is Essential for Root
Formation.”
Thomas M.Graber Awards of Special Merit
Dr. Nancy Huynh of the University of Florida, for research titled,
“Osteoclast-Derived Exosomes: Novel Regulators of Bone Remodeling and
Markers of Resorption.”
Dr. Sarah M. Smith of the University of Michigan, for research
titled, “Recombinant RANKL Protein Enhances Root Resorption and
Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Sprague-Dawley Rats.”
Dr. Tharon L. Smith of the University of Illinois, for research
titled, “Mesio-Distal Tip and Facio-Lingual Torque Outcomes in Computer-
Assisted Orthodontic Treatment.”
Charley Schultz Resident Scholar Awards
Basic Science Research
1ST PLACE
Dr. Nicole Cheng of the University of California, Los Angeles, for
research titled, “Optimal Timing of Bisphosphonate Treatment on Alveolar
Cleft Bone Grafting.”
2ND PLACE
Dr. Rebecca Chen of Harvard University, for research titled,
“Genetic Deactivation of TGF-ß1 Signaling Attenuates Articular Cartilage
Degeneration in Mature Joints.”
3RD PLACE
Dr. Richard Uhlir of the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill,
for research titled: “Biomechanical Characterization of the Periodontal
Ligament: Orthodontic Tooth Movement.”
Clinical Research
1ST PLACE
Dr. Cole Weaver of the University of Iowa, for research titled:
“Candidate Gene Analyses of 3D Dental Phenotypes in Patients with
Malocclusion.”
2ND PLACE
Dr. Neha Patel of the University of Florida, for research titled:
“Effect of Aligner Material and Duration on Orthodontic Tooth Movement.”
3RD PLACE
Dr. Ahmed Ghoneima of Indiana University - Purdue University,
for research titled: “Assessment of the Reliability of Dental Measurements
Using the OrthoMechanics Sequential Analyzer.”
June 2014 31
Orthodontic Residency Awards
Todd Metts of sponsor Dentsply GAC (center) is pictured with recipients of Charley
Schultz Resident Scholar awards, from left: Dr. Cole Weaver, Dr. Neha Patel, Dr. Richard
Uhlir, Dr. Rebecca Chen, Dr. Nicole Cheng and Dr.Ahmed Ghoneima.
Dr. Shannon Owens, chair of the AAO Council on Scientific Affairs (third from right) is
pictured with Hellman, Sicher and Graber award winners, from left: Dr.Wanida Ono,
Dr. Lucia Cevidanes, Dr. Nancy Huynh, Dr.Tharon Smith, Dr. Sarah Smith.

32 The Bulletin
James E. Brophy
Distinguished Service Award
A 29-year orthodontic practitioner in Lima, Ohio, Dr. Thomas
Ahman served as speaker of the AAO House of Delegates from
2007-09. He represented the Great Lakes Association of Ortho-
dontists (GLAO) in the House for seven years, including three
years as delegation chair. Dr. Ahman’s service to the AAO also
includes eight years on the Council on Membership, Ethics and
Judicial Concerns for eight years, including two years as council
chair. In addition, he was general chair of the 2005 Annual Ses-
sion in San Francisco. A past president of the GLAO, Dr. Ahman
was also a delegate to the Ohio Dental Association’s House of
Delegates for three years. Since 2010, he has been a member
of the World Federation of Orthodontists Executive Committee.
Dr. Ahman is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
(ABO) and a member of the College of Diplomates of the Amer-
ican Board of Orthodontics. He has served as an ABO examin-
er as well. Dr. Ahman received his dental degree and completed
his orthodontic residency at The Ohio State University. He and
his wife, Cathy, are the parents of five grown children and have
four grandchildren. The Ahmans are avid runners in their spare
time.
Humanitarian Award
Dr. Julian C. Metts of Richmond, VA practiced orthodontics for
more than 40 years in Virginia. In 1991, he joined the South
Richmond Rotary Club on a fact–finding mission focused on
health care in Guyana, where he saw many children who were
seriously ill or dying with conditions that could easily be treated
at home. Dr. Metts became active in efforts to provide medical
and dental care to children in Guyana. He purchased and helped
convert a bus into a mobile dental unit that served populations
of remote locations Guyana. In 1999, he founded the Interna-
tional Hospital for Children, which provides medical and surgical
treatment through a network of volunteers. While still in orth-
odontic practice, Dr. Metts worked with a pediatrician to raise
more than $200,000 to add executive leadership to the charity.
Now known as the World Pediatric Project, the organization has
offices in Richmond and in St. Louis and serves children from
Central and South America and the Eastern Caribbean. The pro-
gram helps several thousand children per year and in the past
decade has provided 5,000 surgeries for children. Dr. Metts
served as chairman of the World Pediatric Project board for six
years and has been a director of the organization since 2006.
He completed his dental degree and orthodontic residency at
the Medical College of Virginia, now known as Virginia Common-
wealth University. Dr. Metts and his wife, Lillian, are the parents
of five grown children and have six grandchildren.
AAO Service AwardsAAO People
The AAO presented two awards for service during the 2014 Annual Session.
Dr. Gayle Glenn presented the Humanitarian Award to Dr. Julian Metts.
Dr. B. Melvin DeSoto (right) presented the Brophy Award to Dr.Thomas Ahman.
PhotosbyDowntownExposurePhotography

June 2014 33
Louise Ada Jarabak Memorial Interna-
tional Teachers and Research Award
Dr. Walter C. Sandusky Jr. is professor emeritus at the Universi-
ty of Tennessee Health Science Center - College of Dentistry. Dr.
Sandusky served on the faculty of UT’s Dr. Faustin Neff Weber
Orthodontic Department from 1951-2012. He was also in pri-
vate orthodontic practice in Memphis, retiring in 2012. For two
years after the Saint Louis University orthodontic program be-
gan, Dr. Sandusky spent one day per month in St. Louis teaching
residents of the new program. Dr. Sandusky served on the facul-
ty of the Tweed Foundation Postgraduate Seminar series for 20
years, teaching seminars in the United States and in other coun-
tries. He served as president of the Tweed Foundation and was
the first editor of the Tweed Journal. Dr. Sandusky received his
dental degree and completed his orthodontic residency at the
University of Tennesee College of Dentistry, and later served as
president of the University of Tennessee Alumni Foundation. He
is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. A mem-
ber of the Baptist Medical-Dental Fellowship, Dr. Sandusky has
participated in 24 medical/dental missions worldwide including
four trips to an orphanage in Uganda. Dr. Sandusky and his wife,
Lois, have seven children, 24 grandchildren and 11 great-grand-
children.
Eugene and Pauline Blair
AAOF Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Terry Duncan passed away in 2013 following a short bat-
tle with cancer. He was 76 years old. For 37 years, Dr. Dun-
can was in orthodontic practice with Rogers, Duncan Dillehay
in Wichita, KS. Dr. Duncan served two four-year terms on the
AAO Foundation Board of Directors, representing the Southwest-
ern Society of Orthodontists (SWSO). He also served as presi-
dent of the AAOF Board for one year. Dr. Duncan was one of the
first AAOF Fellows, pledging at the $50,000 level, and joined the
AAOF Keystone Society, which includes orthodontists who have
included the AAOF in their estate plans. Dr. Duncan also served
on the exploratory committee that initiated the development of
the AAO Foundation Craniofacial Growth Legacy Collections Proj-
ect. Dr. Duncan’s other professional leadership contributions in-
cluded serving as president of the SWSO, the Kansas State
Association of Orthodontists and the Kansas Dental Associa-
tion. He was a delegate to the AAO House of Delegates, a Dip-
lomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a fellow of
the American College of Dentists. An avid golfer, Dr. Duncan was
president of the Kansas Golf Association when he died.
AAO Foundation Service Awards
Awards presented by the AAO Foundation during Annual Session included:
Dr. James Bray presented the Blair Award to Pat Duncan, wife of the late Dr.Terry
Duncan.
Mr. Eric Nease (right) presented the Jarabak Award to Dr.Walter Sandusky.
PhotosbyDowntownExposurePhotography

34 The Bulletin
Albert H. Ketcham Memorial Award
Dr. John Casko spent 36 years as head of the Department
of Orthodontics at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry,
until his retirement in 2013. In 2000, he was named the first
B.F. Dewel and Helen E. Dewel Endowed Chair in Clinical Ortho-
dontics. During his career in orthodontic education, Dr. Casko
gave more than 200 orthodontic presentations nationally and
internationally, taught more than 230 orthodontic residents and
received numerous awards. A Diplomate of the ABO, Dr. Casko
is a past president of the ABO and also served as president
of the Midwest Component of the Edward H. Angle Society of
Orthodontists. He is a fellow of the American College of Dentists
and editor of Practical Reviews in Orthodontics. Dr. Casko has
conducted research on orthodontic treatment involving surgery.
In 2008, Dr. Casko received the AAO Foundation Louise Ada
Jarabak Memorial International Teachers and Research Award.
Dr. Casko received both his dental and orthodontic education
from Georgetown University and his PhD from the University of
Pittsburgh. He also served on the AAO Council on Orthodontic
Education and was a commissioner on the ADA Commission on
Dental Accreditation. Dr. Casko and his wife, Bobbie, have four
grown children and eight grandchildren.
Earl E. and Wilma S. Shepard
Distinguished Service Award
Prudy Yerkes of St. Louis received the ABO Earl E. and Wilma
S. Shepard Distinguished Service Award. For the past nine
years, Ms. Yerkes has worked for the ABO as the technology
coordinator and as the project manager for the ABO Technology
Committee. During her time with the ABO, she has managed the
ABO’s information technology, including the central database,
the ABO website and its online interactions.
During her tenure, the ABO website has evolved considerably
and now allows for the electronic submission of case reports
and digital records. Examination candidates may also register
for examinations online. In addition, Ms. Yerkes created the
specifications for and managed the changeover to a computer-
ized grading system and reporting of exam results. Ms. Yerkes
managed the website and database conversion in 2008, as well
as the database conversion in 2014. She is responsible for
testing all new systems before they are implemented. Currently,
she and the Technology Committee are working with software
developers to achieve universal digital formats and to develop
software tools aligned with ABO certification requirements.
Prior to joining the ABO, Ms. Yerkes was a computer programmer
in the banking and construction industries. She earned her
bachelor’s degree from Temple University in Philadelphia.
ABO AwardsAAO People
The American Board of Orthodontics presented four awards during Annual Session.
Prudy Yerkes
Dr. Marvin Kastrop (left) presented the Ketcham Award to Dr. John Casko.

June 2014 35
Dale B.Wade Award of
Excellence in Orthodontics
Dr. Vance J. Dykhouse received the Dale B. Wade Award of
Excellence in Orthodontics. Dr. Dykhouse is a past president
of the ABO and a member of the College of Diplomates of the
American Board of Orthodontics. In orthodontic practice since
1970, he is currently in practice with his son, Dr. David Dyk-
house, in Blue Springs, MO. From 1976 to 1981 and 1990 to
the present, the senior Dr. Dykhouse has served as a part-time
clinical instructor in the Department of Orthodontics at
the UMKC School of Dentistry. In 2009, he received the UMKC
Distinguished Orthodontist Award from the UMKC Orthodontic
Alumni Association. A longtime member of the Charles H. Tweed
International Foundation for Orthodontic Research, Dr. Dykhouse
has been an instructor for the Foundation’s Tweed Study Course.
He is also a member of the Angle Midwest Component of the
Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists and served an eight-
year term on its Admissions Committee. He continues to be
involved with the ABO by serving as an examiner for the Clinical
Examination and as a consultant to the Written Examination
Committee. In addition, Dr. Dykhouse served as an examiner for
the State of Missouri Orthodontic Specialty Board from 1978 to
1988 and was chairman of the Board in 1981, 1984 and 1987.
Dr. Dykhouse completed his dental and orthodontic education at
the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentist-
ry and served in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps.
O.B.Vaughan Special Recognition Award
Dr. Gus G. Sotiropoulos of Belleville, IL received the ABO O.B.
Vaughan Special Recognition Award. Dr. Sotiropoulos, known to
many as “Dr. Gus,” received his dental and orthodontic educa-
tion at Saint Louis University (SLU). He practiced orthodontics
with his brother, Dr. Pete Sotiropoulos, in Belleville and East St.
Louis for 50 years. They treated hundreds of cleft lip and palate
patients and coordinated the care of many of these patients un-
der the auspices of the Illinois and Missouri Crippled Children’s
Services. Dr. Sotiropoulos joined the faculty of the SLU graduate
orthodontic program in 1952. He has served as an instructor
for more than 60 years and continues to teach four full days
a week in the orthodontic clinic and the classroom. For many
years, he also served as the clinic director. He has taught more
than 750 residents and was an adviser for hundreds of resident
theses. Dr. Sotiropoulos also serves on the cleft palate teams
for both the Saint Louis University Hospital and the SSM Cardinal
Glennon Children’s Medical Center in St. Louis. He began work-
ing with the Saint Louis University Hospital team in 1948 when
he was a junior dental student. He is a founding member of the
Cardinal Glennon cleft palate team, which formed in 1956. He
has also authored numerous articles and made presentations
to local, regional and national audiences.
Dr. Gus Sotiropoulos
Dr.Vance Dykhouse

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June 2014 37
College of Diplomates
of the American Board
of Orthodontics
36th
Annual Reunion
“Our Specialty’s Future,
Perspectives, Challenges”
July 11-15, 2014
Fairmont Chateau - Whistler
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Information: www.cdabo.org
Graduate Orthodontic
Residents Program (GORP)
GORP Meeting
July 31 – August 3, 2014
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Information:
http://www.gorportho.com/
Canadian Association
of Orthodontists
66th
Annual Scientific Session
September 4-6, 2014
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Information:
http://cao-aco.org/EVENTS/future.asp
Great Lakes Association of
Orthodontists Midwestern
Annual Session
September 11-13, 2014
Chicago, IL
Information: http://www.msortho.org
Rocky Mountain Society
of Orthodontists
Annual Session
September 18-21, 2014
Jackson Hole, WY
Information: http://www.rmso.org
Pacific Coast Society
of Orthodontists
Annual Meeting
October 2-5, 2014
Anaheim, CA
Information: www.pcsortho.org
Southern Association
of Orthodontists
Annual Meeting
October 8-12, 2014
Nassau, Bahamas
Information: www.saortho.org/
Middle Atlantic
Annual Meeting
October 17-20, 2014
Williamsburg, VA
Information: http://www.maso.org/
Southwestern Society
of Orthodontists
Annual Meeting
October 23-26, 2014
Little Rock, AR
Information: http://www.swso.org/
Northeastern Society
of Orthodontists
Annual Meeting
November 6-9, 2014
Hartford, CT
Information: http://www.neso.org/
2014 University of Louisville
Orthodontics Alumni Association
Annual Meeting
Speakers:
Dr. Vincent Kokich Jr. (orthodontics) and
Dr. Jim Janakievski (periodontics,
prosthodontics, and implantology)
November 7, 2014
Historic Seelbach Hilton Hotel, Louisville, KY
Information: www.UofLAlumni.org/Ortho14
American Association
of Orthodontists
Winter Conference
Early Early Orthodontic Treatment:
Who,When,Why and How to Treat
February 6-8, 2015
Miami Beach, FL
Information: www.aaoinfo.org
American Association
of Orthodontists
Annual Session
May 15-19, 2015
San Francisco, CA
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