CC307. On the Spot Fine Tuning

Good speakers are not born so, but trained. How to become the next best speaker.
Having recently returned from 3 presentations in America, I have been pondering on my own performances and those of my peers and what I could learn from them. I was invited to speak in St. Louis by Dr. Rolf Behrents, the recently appointed Chief Editor of AJODO, who was tasked by the Orthodontic Education and Research Foundation of finding the “best” speaker in America. (That he chose me was, of course, very flattering, as I would not consider myself as the “best” nor do I come from America!)
Upon reflection, I have come to the conclusion that in order to succeed as a presenter, there are numerous factors: a difficult case, with good content, good visual aids and a good result coupled with a simple explanation so the audience can duplicate the treatment in their own practice. Furthermore, the delivery is probably the most important factor - not only stage presence, good gestures, eye contact, understanding different cultures, keeping the audience’s attention etc. - but it must also be entertaining!
It then occurred to me, whilst editing this latest version of IJOI, that our publication is also an excellent way of practising, how would you present the case reports in our journal to an audience? Everything is there for you, the case, with good content, visual aids etc. As each one of us is different, so of course will be our presentation styles, there is no “best”, but we can all strive for excellence on our path to glory.
Being a good speaker requires practice, not prodigious ability. I hope this edition will help to inspire you to get out and present your cases and I would be honored to share the stage with you in the future and have you introduced as the “best” speaker.
Chris Chang DDS, PhD, Publisher of IJOI

[@fabriciomatheussi5605]

I learned very very much with Professor Chris Chang...your large experience in class III anda IZC screws are awesome.... thxs Chris and team

[@user-ld9nz3jy3r]

Thank for great presentation!!!

[@ChrisChangOrtho]

Виктория Боженкова Thank you! Welcome to join us! iaoi.pro

[@patriciavollmann2623]

Dr. Chris Chang el mejor del Mundo!

[@salehahwalny]

Thanks a million Very educational

[@ChrisChangOrtho]

+saleh ahwal Thank you! Welcome to join us! iaoi.pro The future of dentistry!

[@redmouse6346]

Just seeing those many bends on the wire makes me cringe. Doctor, I feel like this is beyond my capacity but, knowing that this can be done so perfectly as you do it is satifying enough for me. Thank you for the knowledge you share.

[@felipecandido]

Amazing!!!

[@ChrisChangOrtho]

Felipe Cândido Thank you! Welcome to join us!

[@ermelindagina9590]

Why not try extraction in different moments? First on the side you want the midline to shift on, then the other one?Also, how can I control the force systems that develop when I do detailed bending, in a short wire, only for the anterior region? I have already tried that, and I failed... I don't do that anymore. I follow Dr. Ramon's rule, I debond and rebond until I am satisfied and the patient is too. Thank you so much for showing us these amazing treatments!

[@ChrisChangOrtho]

+Ermelinda Gina Please go to iworkshop.beethoven.tw to get more information. Thank you!

[@is2275]

hi Dr. i see that you notified the pt of her left condyle (TMJ) position, did you fix the tmjd after orthodontics? or what was the plan for the tmj? im thinking if you have used a splint to place it in a proper position. thank you!

[@mattsunny]

Dr.Newton.. do the Cu Niti wires given by Ormco cause over expansion of the arch..? especially the 14x 25 Niti's and 16x 25 Niti's or do you shape them before use..?

[@ChrisChangOrtho]

Mathew Sunny Yes, it will expand the arches. But we prefer broader arches. You cannot reshape CuNiTi wire. If I want to reshape the arch. I will wait till the 16x25 SS.

[@adeade1210]

Hi dr, why fixed retainer does not extend to canines ?

[@abelalbujar3324]

Muy buen día dr. Chris Cómo realizó la.mecanica de cierre de espacio? Gracias

[@eslamsabry7855]

Wow