March 7, The Marriott Bethesda Downtown

2025 Spring CE Program

5.5 CE Credits Available!

 

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About The Program

Program Schedule

  • 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

    Registration & Continental Breakfast

  • 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    CE Session
    Dr. Jamie Barden "Impact of Esthetics on Daily Life"

  • 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM

    Break

  • 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM

    CE Session
    Dr. Maren Shaw "BotulinumToxin Do's and Don'ts"

  • 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

    Lunch

  • 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

    CE Session
    Dr. Janice Lee (Part 1) "Orthognathic Surgery, Profile Analyses and Esthetics"

  • 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

    CE Session
    Dr. Nadine Almpani (Part 2) "Prediction of Facial Growth and 3D Analysis of Rare Craniofacial Diseases"

  • 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

    Break

  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    CE Session
    Dr. Kelly Bolden "Procedures to Enhance or Compliment Orthodontic Treatment"

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Accomodations

Hotel balcony area

The Marriott Bethesda Downtown @ Marriott HQ

  • 7707 Woodmont Avenue • Bethesda, MD 
  • $159/night ++ – Reference Group #MASO2025 for discounted rate, call 301-276-7707 or 800-228-9290

Room Block cut-off date February 13, 2025

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Overnight Accommodations

  • Dr. Jamie Barden “Impact of Esthetics on Daily Life"

    Aesthetic enhancement is a goal for most treatments.  Yet practitioners see aesthetics differently from patients, not to mention their parents and potential employers.

    Scientific evidence generally supports the positive impact of enhanced aesthetics, but an unobstructed view uncovers wide gaps in the evidence.

    Psychology offers frameworks to understand aesthetics, including the "beauty is good" stereotype, and distinguishing attractiveness from warmth and competence.

    Our recent randomized trials establish that visible malocclusion causes patients to appear incompetent, with real-world consequences for salary offers which quickly cover the cost of treatment.  This shows there is more to aesthetics than attractiveness.

    The role of competence opens the door to more career aspiring patients and suggests wider conversations on the benefits of treatment.

    Course Objectives:

    • Understand different perspectives on aesthetics for orthodontists, patients, and outside decision-makers.

    • Learn psychology frameworks that predict of psychosocial factors and outcomes of aesthetic enhancement.

    • Discover how enhanced aesthetics cause patients to appear more competent, improving employment outcomes.

    • Expand the pool of patients by broadening conversations to include competence and career benefits.

  • Dr. Maren Shaw “BotulinumToxin Do's and Don'ts"

    Dr. Shaw will bring her pearls of wisdom from dermatology to review the FDA approved indication/ contraindication for cosmetic injection of Botulinum Toxin.  She will discuss the various available preparations. She will review best practices when administering botulinum toxin.  She will also discuss the possible integration of botulinum toxin in an orthodontic practice.

    Course Objectives:

    • Attendees shall learn proper basic cosmetic botulium toxin preparation and injection techniques.
    • Attendees shall be able to identify basic, intermediate and advanced sites of injection and their associated potential complications. 

  • Dr. Janice Lee (Part 1) “Orthognathic Surgery, Profile Analyses and Esthetics"

    This lecture will include two parts. In the first part, Dr. Lee will describe Orthognathic surgery is a powerful tool for correcting dentofacial deformities and improving oral function. This talk will delve into the intricacies of profile analysis and how to leverage orthognathic surgery to achieve harmonious, aesthetically pleasing results

    Course Objectives:

      • Attendees will be informed about a detailed-driven clinical assessment of facial esthetics in orthognathic surgery cases

  • Dr. Nadine Almpani (Part 2) “Prediction of Facial Growth and 3D Analysis of Rare Craniofacial Diseases"

    This lecture will include two parts. The second part will be a presentation of a novel methodology for the prediction of dentoskeletal malocclusion phenotype from an early age, which is particularly important for the optimization of treatment planning decisions in Class III cases. Finally, the application of morphometric analysis in the case of rare craniofacial deformity disease cohorts will also be presented.

    Course Objectives:

    • The participants will also learn about a new methodology that allows accurate diagnosis of dentoskeletal malocclusion from an early age
    • Finally, they will learn about the application of statistical morphometric analysis in the assessment of rare craniofacial deformity disease cohorts, and what we can learn from the study of aberrant craniofacial development about normal development.

  • Dr. Kelly Bolden “Procedures to Enhance or Compliment Orthodontic Treatment"

    Synopsis Coming Soon

    Course Objectives:

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Our Speakers

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Dr. Jamie Barden

Dr. Barden received his PhD in Psychology from Ohio State University, and holds the rank of Professor in the Psychology Department at Howard University. He is interested in both the thoughtful and the mindless processes that lead us to like some people and dislike others. His work on attitudes, persuasion, and person judgment has been cited over 2,000 times. This work has been funded by the National Science Foundation and private funders. Over the last few years, he has enjoyed collaborating with the Howard College of Dentistry. In all the above tracks, Dr. Ghafari has promoted interdisciplinary and interprofessional research, namely with basic medical sciences, engineering, public health, nutrition, and psychology. Most of Dr. Ghafari’s numerous (over 100) publications report primary research data in American and international journals and books chapters; he is also the co-author of the book Orthodontics at Crossroads. Dr. Ghafari is the proponent and former Editor of Short Communications of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. He is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of the American Dental Association, the Editorial Director of this journal’s Middle East Edition, and on the Editorial Board of Seminars in Orthodontics. Dr. Ghafari is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a member of many national and international associations, including the American Association of Orthodontists, The Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists (Eastern Component), and fellowship in the American and International Colleges of Dentists. He served as President of the Craniofacial Biology Group of the International Association for Dental Research, President of the Greater Philadelphia Society of Orthodontists, President of the Harvard Society for the Advancement of Orthodontics, and he is the founding President of the Lebanese section of the IADR, the Lebanon Association for Dentofacial Research.
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Dr. Nadine Almpani, NIH

Dr. Almpani completed a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree program and a Master’s degree program in Orthodontics at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece. She has also received certificates in Esthetic Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation from New York University, College of Dentistry. In 2021, she completed a 3-year Dental Clinical Research Fellowship in NIDCR’s Craniofacial Anomalies and Bone Regeneration Section. Currently, Dr. Almpani works for the NIH as an Assistant Research Physician. Her research is focused on the field of craniofacial development. Her long-term goal is to unravel the role of different anatomical craniofacial modules in the development of dentoskeletal malocclusion, as well as to design risk assessment or growth prediction models associated with this phenotype.
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Dr. Maren Shaw

Maren Shaw MD, FAAD is the Medical Director of Charles County Dermatology Associates. Dr. Shaw is double board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology in both Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic (Mohs) Surgery. Dr. Shaw is honored to deliver personalized thoughtful medical, surgical and cosmetic treatments.
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Dr. Kelly Bolden

In the world of plastic surgery, few names shine as brightly as Dr. Kelly M. Bolden's. A double board-certified plastic surgeon, she has earned a reputation as a compassionate healer, an innovative mind, a dedicated educator, and a tireless advocate for the underserved. With an impressive background and a commitment to excellence, Dr. Bolden has become a respected figure both personally and professionally. Dr. Bolden's journey to becoming a renowned plastic surgeon began with a strong academic foundation. Hailing from Houston, Texas, she was awarded a prestigious academic scholarship from NASA, setting the stage for her future success. Dr. Bolden pursued a dual degree in Chemistry from Spelman College and Chemical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, graduating with honors. Her academic prowess laid the groundwork for the exceptional medical career that would follow. She earned her medical doctorate from Baylor College of Medicine, one of the nation's top medical schools. This was the first step on her path to becoming a distinguished surgeon. Her thirst for knowledge and commitment to her craft led her to pursue extensive training in the field of surgery. Dr. Bolden's journey continued with general surgery training at Emory University, where she honed her surgical skills. She then embarked on a specialized path, entering the world-renowned University of Texas at Southwestern for plastic surgery training under the guidance of Dr. Rod Rohrich, a luminary in the field. Dr. Bolden's quest for excellence didn't stop there. She further expanded her expertise through state-of-the-art training in microsurgery at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, with a focus on cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. This comprehensive training laid the foundation for her future success as a plastic surgeon.
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Dr. Janice S. Lee, DDS, MD, FACS

Dr. Janice Lee received her DDS and MS in oral biology from the UCLA School of Dentistry and her MD from Harvard Medical School. She completed her residency in general surgery and oral and maxillofacial surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, following which she was a post-doctoral fellow in NIDCR. She subsequently joined the faculty at UCSF, where she rose through the ranks to become a Professor of Clinical Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and was recruited back to the NIDCR, where she is now the Clinical Director and Chief of the Craniofacial Anomalies and Regeneration Section. She has received much recognition for her work on behalf of clinical researchers, including leadership roles in the UCSF Academic Senate and Chair of the Faculty Council, a Champion of Diversity award from UCSF, and the Alan S. Rabson inaugural lecture at the NIH, and she was among the few women in the country chosen to participate in the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (ELAM). In September 2020, she was appointed as Deputy Director for Intramural Clinical Research to support clinical research and clinical researchers and clinicians at the NIH. Dr. Lee brings expertise in surgery as well as outstanding translational research and will continue her pioneering studies on craniofacial developmental anomalies and bone regeneration.

Pricing & Registration

Your registration includes: All-day lectures, Continental Breakfast, Lunch Buffet, & All day beverage station.

Early Bird Rate Regular Rate Onsite
Before Feb 24 After Feb 24
AAO Member $320 $345 $345
AAO Member 1-5 years In $200 $225 $225
Non-AAO Member Doctor $425 $450 $450
Full Time Faculty Member $255 $280 $280
Retired MASO Member $200 $225 $225
MASO Resident $150 $150 $150
Guest/ Staff $220 $245 $245
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The Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists (MASO) is an ADA CERP recognized provider approved by the American Association of Orthodontists. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. MASO designates this activity for up to 5.5 hours of continuing education (CE) credits.

It is the responsibility of individual attendees to submit any necessary continuing education credit documentation to their individual states for verification. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

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MASO does not review or approve of or necessarily agree with the topics, speakers and presentations set forth in this program. As such, by virtue of your attendance at this program, you acknowledge that any and all actions taken by you based upon such topics, speakers and presentations are undertaken at your own risk, and you further agree to hold MASO harmless from any and all liability in relation to the same. MASO encourages you to make your own independent judgment as to the topics, speakers and presentations and to rely on the advice of professionals, as appropriate, in making decisions in relations thereto. 

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