2025 ASO Annual Session
March 14 – 15, 2025 | Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, AB
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Schedule of Events
Friday, March 14th, 2025
| Time | Event | Venue |
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7:00 am – 8:00 am |
Registration and Breakfast |
Curio Foyer then Cascade Ballroom |
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8:00 am – 9:30 am |
Lecture – Ms. Lori William
Don’t go Mental in Dental, The Value of Practice Efficiencies |
Alberta/ New Brunswick Room Sponsored by Align Technology |
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9:30 am – 10:30 am |
Coffee Break |
Riverview Lounge |
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10:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Lecture – Dr. Jacquee Schieck
Optimizing Your LightPlan & Case Management Processes |
Alberta/ New Brunswick Room Sponsored by LightForce |
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
Lunch |
Cascade Ballroom |
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1:00 pm – 2:30 pm |
Lecture – Dr. Chris Teeters
Elevating Your Ortho Practice: The Angel Aligner Advantage |
Alberta/ New Brunswick Room Sponsored by Angel Aligners |
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2:30 pm – 3:00 pm |
Coffee Break |
Riverview Lounge |
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3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
Lecture – Dr. Jeremy Manuele
Smarter Bonding, Streamlined Smiles – Enhancing Your Practice with Digital Indirect Bonding & Self-Ligation |
Alberta/ New Brunswick Room Sponsored by American Orthodontics |
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4:30 pm – 5:30 pm |
Alberta Society Annual General Meeting
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Alberta/ New Brunswick Room |
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6:00 pm – 11:00 pm |
Orthos Go Country! Banquet
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Cascade Ballroom |
Saturday, March 15th, 2025
| Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
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7:00 am – 8:00 am |
Registration and Breakfast |
Cascade Ballroom |
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8:00 am – 10:00 am |
Lecture – Dr. Graham Cobb
Custom Orthognathic Surgery: Save time and achieve predictable results & Integration of patient-specific total joint replacements in orthognathic surgery |
Alberta/ New Brunswick Room South Calgary Oal & Maxillofacial Surgery |
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10:00 am – 10:30 am |
Coffee Break |
Riverview Lounge |
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10:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Lecture – Dr. Paul Helpard Practice Optimization in an Evolving World |
Alberta/ New Brunswick Room Sponsored by Corus Orthodontics |
Dress Code
Lectures and Exhibits: Business Casual
Orthos Go Country Banquet: Your Best Country Clothes
Speakers
Meet Our Speakers
Ms. Lori William
Friday, March 14, 2024, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Sponsored by
Topic: Don’t go Mental in Dental, The Value of Practice Efficiencies
In the profession of orthodontics, the demand for streamlined systems and processes is crucial amid fast-paced energy. This presentation navigates the battle of patient demands and staffing shortages, inviting teams on a journey through five pillars for practice efficiency.
Empowered with tools for balance, we uncover ways to optimize operations and amplify success. Learn how to leverage systems effectively to optimize the overall experience of the orthodontist, the orthodontic team and the patient. Join us to discover a collaborative framework that enhances workflow, fostering a healthier and more rewarding practice.
Leave with strategies to enhance mental resilience and witness the transformation of daily challenges into strategic triumphs, safeguarding sanity in the fast-paced world of orthodontics.
Bio
Lori William, partner of Strategix, leverages 25+ years of experience to enhance orthodontic practices. Specializing in team culture, patient experience, and business performance, Lori employs an energetic and engaging approach. Through active listening, she collaboratively revitalizes orthodontic teams, fostering passion for creating smiles. Her proven ability to overcome challenges and systematize practices ensures optimal outcomes. Lori provides a comprehensive toolkit and strategic guidance for sustained practice success.
Dr. Jacquee Schieck
Friday, March 14, 2024, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsored by
Topic: Optimizing Your LightPlan & Case Management Processes
Perfecting your prescription, Clinical optimization of LightPlan, Case management and mechanics, & Driving efficiencies with LightForce
Bio
Dr. Jacquee Schieck has been practicing orthodontics for over 13 years. She graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry and obtained her Master’s degree and a specialty certificate from the University of Minnesota. Her research has been published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, and she is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. She is a member of multiple professional organizations and has served as adjunct associate professor of orthodontics at the University of Minnesota. In 2014, Dr. Schieck opened a de novo practice in Northfield, Minnesota. Dr. Schieck has dedicated herself to building a mission-driven and community-based practice and is grateful to have an amazing team, awesome patients and supportive dental community. Dr. Schieck and her husband, Tanner, have two sons, ages 12 and 9, and two daughters, ages 6 and 4. Outside of work and family, she has a passion for music and is the bassist and vocalist for the all-orthodontist band, Relapse!
Dr. Chris Teeters
Friday, March 14, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Sponsored by
Topic: Elevating Your Ortho Practice: The Angel Aligner Advantage
Discover how Angel Aligner is revolutionizing clear aligner therapy for orthodontists worldwide. In this presentation, Dr. Chris Teeters will introduce the innovative features and clinical advantages of Angel Aligner, designed to optimize treatment outcomes and streamline practice efficiency. Gain insights into the comprehensive Angel platform, including advanced features like A6 mandibular advancement, angelButton, and treatment protocols that empower orthodontists to deliver exceptional results. This session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, ensuring you leave with a clear understanding of how Angel Aligner can transform your approach to patient care.
Key Takeaways:
1. Understand the Angel Difference: Learn what sets Angel Aligner apart in the clear aligner market, including its clinical precision and comprehensive treatment capabilities.
2. Advanced Features for Better Outcomes: Explore how features like A6 mandibular advancement and angelButton expand treatment possibilities.
3. Expanding Treatment Possibilities with Clear Aligners: See finished cases of varying complexity to understand the capabilities of modern clear aligner therapy and how Dr. Teeters is evolving his aligner treatment in his thriving practice.
Bio
Dr. Chris Teeters, D.M.D., M.S., is a board-certified orthodontist, Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and co-founder of Orthodontic Pearls, the world’s largest online orthodontic study group with over 9,300 members worldwide. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the University of Minnesota, Dr. Teeters combines clinical excellence with a passion for education and innovation. As a Key Opinion Leader for Angel Aligner, he shares his expertise on clear aligner therapy, helping orthodontists optimize treatment outcomes and enhance patient care. Known for his approachable nature and commitment to collaboration, Dr. Teeters is also a dedicated clinician at Teeters Orthodontics in Peoria, Arizona, and lead guitarist for Relapse, an all-orthodontist band that performs at orthodontic conferences nationwide. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing music for his church, and staying active through weightlifting.
Dr. Jeremy Manuele
Friday, March 14, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Sponsored by
Topic: Smarter Bonding, Streamlined Smiles - Enhancing Your Practice with Digital Indirect Bonding & Self-Ligation
This session will explore how to utilize digital indirect bonding and self-ligation to improve patient outcomes and reduce the total number of appointments needed. Attendees will be guided through case studies, examining details such as bracket positioning, CBCT root analysis, and archwire sequencing. By delving into these topics, you’ll gain practical insights into how these techniques can transform your orthodontic practice and enhance efficiency.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the benefits of digital indirect bonding and self-ligation in modern orthodontic treatment.
2. Learn how to effectively reduce the total number of appointments by optimizing bracket placement and archwire sequences.
3. Analyze case setups to explore the role of CBCT root positioning to enhance digital workflow.
4. Gain actionable strategies to implement digital workflows that improve patient outcomes and practice efficiency.
Bio
Jeremy Manuele, or “Dr. J” as he’s often referred to, is a Las Vegas native who graduated from Community College High School. In keeping with his lifelong goal of becoming an Orthodontist, he received his Bachelor of Science degree and Doctor of Dental Medicine from UNLV, graduating summa cum laude, and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society. After graduating from dental school, he was accepted to Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, where he completed a two-year residency in the specialty of Orthodontics and received extensive training in all aspects of orthodontia. Committed to maintaining excellence in his field, Dr. J teaches orthodontics part-time at the UNLV School of Dental Medicine.
Inspired by the service of his grandfather and step-father, Dr. J joined the Army National Guard when he was 17. Nine months after being married to the love of his life, Nicole, he was deployed to Ramadi, Iraq for 18 months. He served our country with the 222nd field artillery unit as a “gunner” and is currently serving as a Major in a local medical unit.
Dr. J; his wife, Nicole; and their 4 beautiful children, Bailey, Carter, Maycee, and Weston, are excited to be back home in Las Vegas. On the weekends, there’s a good chance you could run into them hiking at Mt. Charleston, biking through Red Rock Canyon, camping at Valley of Fire, or attending one of the kids’ recitals or sporting events.
Dr J is most knowledgeable in the latest orthodontic techniques, technology, and current research. More importantly, his high level of empathy, professionalism, effective communication, and personal integrity make him the ideal partner for Dr. Hamilton. When working together, Drs. Manuele and Hamilton create a synergy that both doctors feel is at a level above their own individual efforts. They are excited about transforming your experience and smile at Hamilton & Manuele Orthodontics.
Dr. Graham Cobb
Saturday, March 15, 2024, 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored by
Topic: Custom Orthognathic Surgery: Save time and achieve predictable results & Integration of patient specific total joint replacements in orthognathic surgery
These comprehensive talks focus on a cutting-edge approach to orthognathic and total TMJ (temporomandibular joint) replacement surgery. Based on Dr. Cobb's 20+ years of expertise, the focus will be on the evolution of digital planning and patient-specific implants, and how these technologies are transforming surgical practices in this field.
Bio:
Dr. Cobb is an oral & maxillofacial surgeon who completed his education at Dalhousie University. Currently residing in Calgary, AB, where he is an assistant professor at both the University of Alberta & the University of Calgary. He is the Head of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Calgary and the Fellowship director of the University of Alberta Orthognathic Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Cobb is a partner in a collective of five oral surgeons who operate four successful practices. Outside his professional life, Dr. Cobb enjoys quality time with his family, cycling, and spending time in the mountains.
Dr. Paul Helpard
Saturday, March 15, 2024, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsored by
Topic: Practice Optimization in an Evolving World
As the world we practice in changes, so must our practice change. In his presentation, Dr. Helpard will share insights into the status of the Specialty and his thoughts on its future. He will discuss the core elements that have evolved to form the stable foundation of a high performing practice. He will also share how new advances in technology and manufacturing have created novel approaches to both treatment and practice management. It is his goal to give you a clear overview of the systems and processes that make a practice successful and the keys to practice optimization.
Bio
Dr. Paul Helpard is a Certified Specialist in Orthodontics practicing on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and an examiner for that body. Dr. Helpard is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a member of the Northwest Component of the Edward H. Angle Society. He is a member of the Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies Team at BC Children’s Hospital. As well he is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Graduate Orthodontics Program at UBC. He is the Founder and former CEO of Corus Orthodontists.
Paul is a consultant orthodontist on the Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies Team at B.C. Children’s Hospital and a clinical assistant professor in the Graduate Orthodontic program at the University of British Columbia. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, an examiner for the RCDC, and is a member of the Edward H. Angle Society.
Attendee Conference Registration
ASDS Member Registration
$150.00
Book Your Hotel
The room block at the Banff Springs Hotel is open until February 11th, 2025.
Room rates are $335.00 CAD/night + tax.
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