The following Clinicians are available to speak in conjunction with Dental Societies or Study Clubs. For more information or courses in your area, please contact the Aurum Ceramic/Classic Continuing Education Department at 1-800-363-3989 or contact us via e-mail.

Dr. R. Bruce McFarlane,
DMD BSc(Dent) MClD FRCD(C)
Diplomate: ABO

Curriculum Vitae:

• University of Manitoba: 1984: Doctor of Dental Medicine
• University of Manitoba: 1984: Bachelor of Science in Dentistry
• University of Western Ontario: 1992: Master of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics
• Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada
• Diplomate: American Board of Orthodontics
• Private Practice of Orthodontics: Winnipeg, Canada: 1992-Present
• Licensed in the State of Minnesota as well
• Associate Professor of Graduate Orthodontics: University of Manitoba: 2000-2005
• Invisalign Alpha Group. Invisalign Pioneer and Educator
• Ortho Organizers Educator: Carlsbad California
• Cerum Ortho Organizers Educator: Canada
• Numerous publications in Orthodontic Journals
• Numerous lectures: American and Canadian Associations of Orthodontists
• A New penchant for Giving Back: (despite not having done general dentistry for 20 years!)
• The “McFarlane Missions:” Dental and Medical volunteer trips to Third World Countries.

Memberships:

• Manitoba Dental Association
• Canadian Dental Association
• Canadian Association of Orthodontists
• American Association of Orthodontists
• Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Fraternity
• Seattle Dental Study Group
• Canadian Association of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Mensa Canada

Special Interests:

• Coaching: Soccer and Hockey
• Philanthropy
• Fitness, Yoga, and Pilates

Jay Gerber


"Advanced Level Orthodontics. The Next Step to Success for Pediatric & General Dentists"

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to share Dr. Jay Gerber’s secrets to successful orthodontics in the general practice gained through his 25 years of hands-on experience. One of the few Senior Instructors for the International Association of Orthodontics, the largest group of non-specialty dentists in the world practicing orthodontics, he understands the importance of efficiency and productivity through patient flow.

Long recognized as one of the world’s leading authorities on the neuromuscular aspects of functional jaw orthodontics, Dr. Gerber has presented at distinguished universities and to international conferences and symposiums since 1984. He has also been widely published and has produced over thirty instructional videotapes on orthodontics and TMJ.

A graduate of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry and in full-time general practice, Dr. Gerber holds a fellowship in the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics and is board certified by the American Academy of Pain Management. He has served as the comprehensive course instructor for the AAOGP, Michigan AGD, Indiana AGD, SWOS, WSSG and TMD Studies. Since 1984, Dr. Gerber has instructed over 5000 dentists on the use of straight wire type braces, functional jaw orthopedics and on the treatment of TMJ.

Walter Pfitzinger
D.D.S., M.S.

"How to do Simple Orthodontics in the General Practice"

Dr. Walt Pfitzinger is uniquely qualified to teach Orthodontics to the General Dentist. He began 25 years ago as a solo Pediatric Dentist. His practice has now expanded into a large, family-oriented, general practice focusing on total patient care with a special emphasis on Adult Cosmetic Dentistry and Interceptive Orthodontics for Young Patients. He brings first hand knowledge of what works and what doesn't to his courses, with explanations and examples.

Jin S. Song
D.D.S.

"Orthodontic Education for the General Dentist and Pedodontist"

Learn how you can integrate Orthodontics into your practice AND improve your bottom line with this intensive two-part course – over six hours of Orthodontic education! The Session #1: "Hands-On Course" covers Straight Wire Appliances, Bracketing, Orthodontic Records, Digital Photography, Cephalometric Analysis, Functional/ Removable Appliances and features extensive hands-on lab exercises. Session #2: "Case Analysis Course" includes Diagnosis and Treatment of Class I, II, III & Complex Orthodontic cases (i.e. missing teeth, impacted cuspids) and Integrating Orthodontics into your Practice.

Dr. Song is the program director of the Southern California Orthodontic Symposium. He is an orthodontic mentor to general and pediatric dentists nationwide. He guest-lectures internationally at orthodontic conferences, symposiums, and multi-discipline dental study groups. Dr. Song is a 1991 graduate of Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. He is a general dentist with post-graduate training in Orthodontics. His dental office in San Diego is limited to Orthodontics, TMJ treatment, and Non-surgical Dento-facial Orthopedics.

Dr. Song is a certified instructor with the International Association for Orthodontics. He is affiliated with the American Orthodontic Society, American Association for Functional Orthodontics, and the Appliance Therapy Practitioners’ Association.

Robert Veis,
D.D.S.

"Minor Tooth Movement"

Since Dr. Rob Veis began practicing 16 years ago, he has been part of both solo and group practices. For the past 12 years, Dr. Veis has been actively teaching at the University of Southern California Dental School, where he is currently serving as an Associate Clinical Professor in Restorative Dentistry.

In 1990, Dr. Veis joined the teaching staff at Space Maintainers and lectures internationally on the integration of Appliance Therapy into the general practice. He is co-author of the Manual of Appliance Therapy for Adults and Children, as well as the author of The Practice Building Bulletin (with a circulation of over 15,000 dentists). Dr. Veis currently maintains a private practice in Westwood, California.