Dr. Cope currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Orthodontic Department at Baylor College of Dentistry and an Adjunct Associate professor in the Department of Graduate Orthodontics at St. Louis University. He is also a visiting professor at several universities abroad.

Dr. Cope’s was a pioneer in the development of Temporary Anchorage Devices focusing on the development of clinical protocols and products to enhance MiniScrew Implant (MSI) use. In 2003, he partnered with IMTEC Corp in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to develop the Ortho Implant the first US manufactured orthodontic MSIs. He coined the term Temporary Anchorage Devices and the nomenclature system used to describe the various TAD systems. He also developed the Cope Placement Protocol^TM, the first minimally invasive protocol that utilized drill-free MSI placement with topical anesthetic only. He also developed a patented life-like triple-density typodont for teaching MSI placement methods. Other protocols and products he has developed include the MSI-based palatal approach to openbite closure protocol, the patented openbite closing transplatal arch, and the patented locking closed coil spring.

Most recently, Dr. Cope’s activities have been focused on the integration of digital 3D data into standard orthodontic workflows. A specific focus is the merging the intraoral scan with CBCT data to create a working digital model for bracket placement and the fabrication of direct printed indirect bonding trays, thereby avoiding the entire laboratory process.

A prolific author and speaker, Dr. Cope has published 30 journal articles, 36 book chapters, and two orthodontic textbooks. In addition, he has given over 300 presentations, speaking across the US, and in numerous countries on 6 continents. Dr. Cope is an ad hoc reviewer for every major American scientific orthodontic journal. Dr. Cope’s private practice is located in Dallas, Texas, where he treats patients 4 days a week. The remainder of his week is spent teaching orthodontic residents at Baylor, performing clinical research, and developing educational material, and new orthodontic products.

Dr. Frey graduated with honors from the University of Michigan and from Northwestern University Dental School. He completed a General Practice Residency Program at the University of Colorado Health Science Center before obtaining his Specialty degree in Orthodontics from Children’s National Medical Center in Washington DC.

Dr. Frey was a contributing author to the TAD Clinical Reference Guide by Dentaurum and the Invisalign Innovation Leadership Panel. He is also the author of “SAP & VIP: Making Smiles Great Again!” and the creator of the VIP and MTD concepts and the RGB System of Orthodontic Classification.

Dr. Frey is passionate about enhancing the Cosmetic Focus and Clinical Techniques of Orthodontists Worldwide and has lectured both Nationally and Internationally on the topic of Cosmetics in Orthodontics. Dr. Frey lives in the Chicago suburbs with his lovely wife Shannon and three children, Chase, Kirby, and Carter. His interests include spending time with family, golf, skiing, cycling and all Chicago sports.

Dr. Johnson was born in Salem, OR.  He got his undergrad degree in Biochemistry from Brigham Young University Idaho.  Dr. Johnson attended Oregon Health & Science University for his dental degree and then was accepted at the Virginia Commonwealth University for Orthodontic residency.  He currently owns a practice in Salem, OR.  Dr. Johnson enjoys spending time with his family.

Former exotic animal handler & molecular biologist, Graduated UOP dental Class of 97 and UOP ortho residency 1999. Private practice in Cupertino, CA in 1999 and then in Livermore, CA in 2007 to present.

Having earned his B.S. degree in Zoology from the Clemson University in 1979, Dr. Miller went on to receive his DMD degree in 1983 from The Medical University of South Carolina. After dental school, Dr. Miller completed an orthodontic residency at the Medical College of Virginia in 1985.

After completing his orthodontic residency, Dr. Miller served proudly in the USAF where he was Chief of Orthodontics at Clark Air Base in the Philippines for three years. Dr. Miller began practicing in Culpeper Virginia in 1988 and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics in 1992. He later voluntarily recertified in 2006.  Dr. Miller is a past president of the Virginia Association of Orthodontics (1995).

He is a pioneer in the area of orthopedic correctors, having developed the Flip Lock™ Herbst device in the early 1990′s. Recently, Dr Miller assisted in the development of the Esprit™ spring and now lectures worldwide on this latest, most technologically advanced Class II corrector.

Bio. Dr. John Pobanz has owned and operated  Pobanz Orthodontics in his hometown of Ogden Utah for 20 years. He loves to share Pearls with anyone who will listen. In his spare time ; he teaches at UNLV, and hangs out with his wife Angela. He snow skis, runs trails and loves on his kids and team. Getting a little better everyday is his mantra.

Dr Schulhof graduated with high honors from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and received his specialty training from Columbia University. His early interest in Lingual Orthodontics and esthetic treatment has led to his becoming a top provider of Incognito in the USA and the world. Dr Schulhof was part of the LingualCare Clinical Advisory Board and is now a Key Opinion Leader for 3M. He has presented lectures on lingual orthodontics, esthetic treatment, practice management and marketing throughout the US and worldwide. Dr Schulhof is also active in research and development and is the developer of Incognito Lite.

For patients looking for traditional treatment, Dr Schulhof’s approach is still exceptional. “Each patient is unique, and deserves unique and personalized treatment” Says Dr Schulhof.”  At The Schulhof Center treatment options consist of customized esthetic treatment using Aligners, Lingual or Ceramic labial systems to express a bespoke final result for each patient.

Dr Schulhof believes that the future of the specialty lies with amazing practitioners having both the choices and the right tools to treat each patient based on their biomechanical, lifestyle and esthetics needs.