Orthodontic Society of Ireland 2017 Spring Meeting with Prof Lysle Johnston

February 12, 2017
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Posted By: Stephen Murray
Professor Lysle Johnston

Professor Lysle Johnston is the special guest speaker at the 2017 Spring Meeting of the Orthodontic Society of Ireland. He is joined by Dr Jose Chaques Asensi discussing the effective use of the Forsus Appliance and Dr Liz Moynihan discussing the aetiology, diagnosis and management of dyspraxia and how it affects dentistry. For more details go to orthodontics.ie. Specialist orthodontists who aren't members are welcome, and anyone wishing to join - including international orthodontists, who get membership for free.

In addition to the lectures, there will be a visit to the Titanic Exhibition with an exclusive after-hours tour of  followed by Captain's Banquet with a panoramic view of the city, and a tour of the locations of the TV show Game of Thrones.

 

 

 

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