Preparing Your Cases

Case Preparation

Purpose

One purpose of this organization is to help maintain a very high standard of orthodontic treatment among its members. This objective should be pursued at both the individual and group levels.

We do this individually by bringing cases to every meeting for self-evaluation and discussion with other members. As a group, we arrange to hear the best clinicians available in orthodontics and other related fields.

Requirements

The following requirements for members and guests concerning the display of cases are mandatory and should be followed to the letter:

For guests and regular members, one case display will be required, which must have completed active treatment within the last 24 months.

Members displaying cases for the ABO will NOT be required to follow the above case requirements but should bring at least one of their ABO cases. (Please bring copies and not the originals for security purposes).

Guests who do NOT have any finished cases should bring the beginning records only and be prepared to discuss their treatment plan.

Exceptions

• Sustaining Members are not required, but encouraged, to bring case(s)
• New Members who are attending their first Annual Meeting are not required, but encouraged, to bring case(s)
• Retired Members are not required, but encouraged, to bring case(s)
• Honorary Members are not required to bring cases.
• First Time Guests are not required, but encouraged, to bring case(s)

Ortho Residents are also highly encouraged to bring case(s), but they may not be required to. They must check with their individual program.

Special Considerations

• Any person who has completed his/her orthodontic training will be allowed to attend their first meeting as a guest and not be required to bring a display of cases.
• After 15 years of continuous active membership, a member is relieved of the obligation of bringing models and records to the meetings. However, these members are urged to bring and display, in the usual manner, cases which might be of educational value.
• An orthodontist who joins in practice with or works for another orthodontist should designate certain cases in which he/she does the majority of the treatment to bring to the meetings of this group to meet the requirements of displaying cases. This requirement is to conform with the requirements of the American Board of Orthodontics in similar situations.