About the Six Elements

The Six Elements Orthodontic Philosophy ventures far beyond the Six Keys to Optimal Occlusion and the Straight-Wire Appliance, both pillars of orthodontic advancement, offering novel treatment goals, an intuitive diagnostic methodology, a precise new system of classification, and innovative treatment strategies proven effective for achieving treatment results that promote health, function, and esthetics.

Richly illustrated lectures augmented with numerous hands-on exercises and case reports will be used to convey and experience the material.

In addition, a new textbook titled The Six Elements Orthodontic Philosophy (Dental Press 2025) adds depth and detail to the learning agenda. The book is recommended reading for those attending the course.

Topics include:

1. Goals for teeth, individual arches, and jaws

2. Diagnosis

3. Classification based on the Six Elements of Orofacial Harmony

4. Treatment concepts and strategies:

• The latest in bracket design, prescription, and siting

• Arch form

• Accurate skeletal width analysis

• New concepts about growth and growth modification

• Treatment timing

• Refined biomechanics for guiding teeth to “Element I” positions

• Clear guidelines for determining when extractions are needed

• Objective and measurable parameters for facial harmony

• Orthognathic surgery indications

• Non-surgical compromises

• Applicability of alternative appliances