Dr. Mary E. Burns

Friday November 2, 2018 (Doctors only), Board Meeting

Venue: APA Hotel Woodbridge, Iselin, NJ

Time: 9am-4pm, Breakfast Registration/Reception begins 8:00am

Speaker: Mary E. Burns, DMD

Topic: Airway and Orthodontics in Adolescents

6 CE Credits

Dr. Burns earned her degree in Dental Medicine with honors from the University of Pittsburgh and her Certificate in Orthodontics and Master of Education and Science from the Ohio State University. She received her certificate from the Roth Institute of TMJ Centered Orthodontic Treatment and serves on the faculty of the OBI Foundation for Bioesthetic Dentistry.

In orthodontic practice for over 27 years, Dr. Burns lectures internationally on the topics of Biologic Orthodontics and the role of the Orthodontist in the treatment of patients with sleep disordered breathing. She also serves as a research mentor for Orthodontic Residents at:

-          West Virginia University

-          University of Nebraska at Lincoln

-          University of Pennsylvania

-          Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia

Dr. Burns will present a program which will include airway assessment through clinical exam, medical and dental histories and the use of CBCT data.  In addition, CBCT assessment of the TMJ and skeletal structures will be demonstrated.  A presentation of the spectrum of Sleep Disordered Breathing and a review of the current Medical and Dental literature will enable the participants to bring knowledge of this most critical information into their practice.  Finally, Dr. Burns will present strategies to enhance the airway during growth and development and comprehensive dental care.  The following is an outline of the presentation:

- Clinical Assessment of the Airway and Examination for Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB)

- CBCT Assessment of the Airway

- CBCT Assessment of the TMJ and Skeletal Relationships    

- Utilizing Growth and Development to enhance the Airway                                                      

- Presentation of Comprehensive Treatment Strategies to Enhance the Airway

- The Spectrum of Sleep Disordered Breathing - What is the Dentist's Role?

Christian Saurman

Wednesday February 6, 2019 (Doctors and Staff), Board Meeting

Venue: National Conference Center, East Windsor, NJ

Time: 9am-4pm, Breakfast Registration/Reception begins 8:00am

Speaker: Christian Saurman, Vice President, New England Orthodontic Laboratory

Topic: Digital Workflow for the Orthodontic Office: "Why NOT to be Afraid of the Digital Workflow"

Sponsor: American Orthodontics

6 CE Credits

Learn how to integrate digital scanning into your orthodontic practice and lab processes. An excellent lecture for both the Doctor and his team of staff. Discussion will include the differences between digital and traditional workflows.

This 2nd lecture will be our Doctor and staff event for this CE series.

Christian runs NEOLab alongside his father Bill, who startes NEOLab in 1976. The New England Orthodontic Laboratory has 40 years experience in building “a reputation on reliability, quality, and innovative solutions”. This company offers “full-service digital options - fabricating appliances from intraoral scans via 3D printing, digital study models, digital archiving, free online script management software, and free digital workflow consultation”.

Hunter Satterfield

Friday April 5, 2019 (Doctors only), General Meeting

Venue: Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, Iselin, NJ

Time: 9am-4pm, Breakfast Registration/Reception begins 8:00am

Speaker: Hunter Satterfield, Financial Planner with Cain Watters

Topic: Navigating Financial Decisions All Orthodontic Owners Face

Sponsor: American Orthodontics

6 CE Credits

Hunter received his Bachelor of Business Administration and Master in Professional Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin. Hunter is a Certified Public Accountant and Investment Advisor Representative. Prior to joining Cain Watters, Hunter was a senior tax consultant at Ernst and Young. He specialized in tax compliance and consulting with individuals, partnerships and corporations. Hunter joined Cain Watters and Associates in 2007.

Join us for a discussion on the various financial opportunities owning an orthodontic practice can bring, including tax deductions owners often overlook, the impact the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act may have on a practice, and more. Satterfield will take a deeper look at financial statements, overhead and share where he has seen practices overspend. He’ll also discuss practice growth and ways to add locations or doctors, as well as transitioning out of a practice and into retirement. Don’t miss this full-circle presentation on the financial lifecycle of an orthodontic practice owner.

If you experience trouble paying online, or choose to mail your payment and registration instead, visit our website at njbraces.org to download our CE Series Brochure.

Credit cards payments and registration can also be taken over the phone, Monday-Friday at: 856-266-7266.

You can also email any queries to the NJAO office by clicking on the contact organizer link

Accommodation for these events

Hotel Accommodation is available for each of these events, where they are being held, at a discounted rate.

Contact the hotel and let them know the date of the event and the organization name: NJAO or New Jersey Association of Orthodontists.