In these pages I will provide you with some insight into me and my staff members and give you my opinions on current orthodontic therapies and how they relate to my practice. I will present a paper written by me and published as a letter to the editor in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. I will also give you my opinions on current controversies in Orthodontic circles. I hope that this web site will serve as an introduction to my office for those of you who have never been in my office. Perhaps when you do visit us you will recognize me and the staff and be familiar with some of the thoughts and opinions that we hold. For those of you who are already patients I hope that this site will give you further insight into what we are all about. In time and with the appropriate patient and parent consents, I hope to present actual cases that I have treated to allow you to see what can actually be accomplished with Orthodontic treatment. I welcome your comments and questions. You can reach me by the phone numbers provided in this page or by clicking on the email link at the bottom of this page. I firmly believe that for an orthodontist and his practice to be truly successful he must adhere to the seven objectives of orthodontic treatment as outlined by the Charles H. Tweed Foundation. These seven objectives are: Positioning and arrangement of the teeth: 1. For maximum facial esthetics. 2. For maximum functional efficiency. 3. For a healthy and esthetic dental relationship. 4. For long term stability. 5. For enhancement of the favorable growth pattern and help with compensation for those patterns that are not normal. 6. So that a continual state of maximum environmental harmony exists. The most important seventh objective is: 7. All orthodontic care must be rendered in an ethical, moral and compassionate manner. Please send any questions or comments to: dds_j@bellsouth.net