Edited by Orthotown staff
La Porte, IN - August 27, 2014 - TP Orthodontics, Inc. welcomed several prominent orthodontists to its Clinical Advisory Board: Drs. James Jasper, Daniel Rinchuse, Donald Rinchuse, Daniel German and Messias Rodrigues. Collectively.
“We couldn’t be more pleased to have this prominent group participate in our ongoing research and development efforts” says Sandra Hoefer, Vice President, Global Marketing. “Orthodontists worldwide will benefit from the influence and expertise of this board of clinical professionals.”
The company will host a two-day symposium this December in Scottsdale, Arizona where orthodontists will be invited to attend lectures given by each of the Advisory Board members. Details and registration information for this exclusive event can be found at TPOrtho.com. The symposium will be the official kickoff to a series of events planned for 2015 and beyond.
TPO Clinical Advisory Board Members:
James J. Jasper, D.D.S., is arguably one of the world’s leading experts on Class II correction. He began his extensive 45-year career in Denmark as an orthodontic instructor, where he also learned from Arne Bjork and others how the face developed. His works have been published globally and he has lectured in over 35 countries. Dr. Jasper has a private practice in Fairview, Oregon and holds several patents on Class II Correctors which have been used around the world.
Daniel J. Rinchuse, D.M.D., Ph.D., M.D.S., M.S., has combined an academic career and clinical practice for almost 40 years. He has authored over 70 articles in peer-reviewed journals and is co-author of Evidence-Based Clinical Orthodontics. Dr. Dan Rinchuse is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and an editorial consultant for a number of journals including the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and the European Jounral of Orthodontics. He is currently Professor and Program Director at Seton Hill University Graduate Program in Orthodontics.
Donald J. Rinchuse, D.M.D., Ph.D., M.D.S., M.S., has been involved in orthodontic practice and orthodontic education for almost 40 years. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He is also a manuscript review consultant for many professional journals including the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Dr. Rinchuse was recognized as one of the top reviewers for the AJO-DO for 2013. He has published over 120 articles, several book chapters, and one book, with another to be published this fall. He is a recognized expert on the topic of “Occlusion, Function, and TMD.”
Daniel S. German, D.D.S., has been in private practice for nearly 30 years. In addition to his high-volume practice, he is an assistant clinical professor of orthodontics at The Ohio State University. He has held various advisory positions relating to emerging technologies, 3D imaging, and practice management. Dr. German is a dynamic speaker and has given a multitude of lectures on various clinical and practice management topics.
Messias Rodrigues, D.D.S, M.S., has a private practice in San Paulo, Brazil and is an associate professor of orthodontics at Taubate University. He is the author of The Simplified Straight-Wire Technique, and has published articles in US and international orthodontic journals. Dr. Rodrigues has lectured extensively throughout Brazil, Europe, China and the Philippines on various clinical topics.