The 8th Annual RSCI Meeting in Washington DC
Washington Ballroom
Double Tree by Hilton Washington DC – Crystal City
300 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, Virginia, 22202-2891, USA
May 8th-10th, 2018
Our meeting was held in Washington D.C. this year, at Doubletree Crystal City. Dr. James Sieberth and his right hand, Kim, worked very hard to help prepare for the meeting. On behalf of the members, I would like to thank James and Kim for their efforts in making this meeting yet another success!
The Washington D.C. meeting was the 8th RSCI meeting. We invited Dr. Eiki Koyama from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute for our Special Lecture. We were able to learn about special characteristics of the TMJ from a developmental perspective. Dr. Koyama was able to join us for the second day of the meeting and listen to the members’ presentations. We had a valuable exchange of information and knowledge!
The case files showed continuous growth of the members. It was clear that each member was inspired by other members’ case files. Discussion Sessions with various themes were added as part of the program to encourage even more discussion and exchange of knowledge amongst the members. It was a wonderful meeting!
Group photo at the meeting venue
In the conference room
The 8th Annual Meeting, May 9-10, 2018
The meeting was held at Doubletree Crystal City in Washington D.C., right across from The Pentagon.
At the Council meeting before the conference
Front from left : Hidetoshi Shirai, Kazumi Ikeda, Ted Freeland
In the back: Satoshi Adachi, James Sieberth
At the Council meeting
Satoshi (left) and James (right)
From left : Hidetoshi, Kazumi, Ted
James giving the Opening Remark
Kazumi announced the publication of TMJ 1st Orthodontics in Spanish and thanked the members (Ana Colina and Diego Perez) that helped double check the translation and the delivery of the concept.
Ana Colina (left) and Diego Perez (right)
The meeting is about to start!
First presenter of the meeting Day 1, Satoshi Adachi (left) and Dori Freeland (right), acting as the moderator for the morning session
Satoshi starting his Special Lecture on “Sequence of Treatment ”
Dori (left) introducing the next presenter, Kazumi Ikeda (right)
Next Special Lecture by Kazumi on: “Sequence of Treatment”
First question by Dr. Eiki Koyama, Gust speaker of Special Lecture
Kazumi answering his question
Discussion time continues
Another question by Yutaka Kitahara
Kazumi answering members’ questions
Renie Ikeda helping with discussion time
Since Sanae Iwakami (one of the Japanese translator duo) couldn’t come due to an injury, Renie helped with Japanese-English translation during the discussion time. Thank you!
Behind the scenes: “our ears and voice”
Translators from Japan: Rei Kawagishi (left), and Kazumi’s secretary Kei Miyazaki (right)
Kei also jumped in to help in absence of Sanae. Thank you for your support!
Dori (left) introducing the Guest Speaker, Dr. Eiki Koyama (right)
Next Special Lecture by Gust Speaker, Dr. Eiki Koyama
Title: “Molecular Mechanisms of TMJ Development and Postnatal Maintenance”
First question by Motoyasu Taguchi
Dr. Koyama answering a question
Renie working hard to make sure the multi-language discussion happens smoothly
A follow-up question by Hideaki Miyata
Spanish interpreter Reynaldo Mariles
Hidetoshi Shirai, the moderator for the afternoon of Day 1, introducing the next presenter
Next Special Lecture by Masaru Sakai on: “Sequence of Treatment”
Another thoughtful question from Dr. Koyama
Masaru answering a question
A follow-up question by Ted
Discussion continues…
Hidetoshi, the moderator, helping with the discussion time
Next Case presentation by James Sieberth after the break
Title: “Hand Wrist Films - Its Importance in Child Orthodontic Diagnosis”
Theme: The Deeper Side of Splint Therapy
Comment by Kazumi
A comment by James
Renie in charge of the Japanese-English translation during discussion time
Another comment by Masaru
Yoshihiro Nakajima, the moderator for the morning session of Day 2, introducing the first presenter
First Case presentation of the meeting Day 2 by Masako Komatsu on “A skeletal mandibular protrusion with a severe open bite case”
First question by Motoyasu
Masako answering members’ questions
Renie is busy with translation during the heated discussion
A comment by Masaru
Next Case presentation by Armando Orihuela
Title: “Condylar Deformation Due to Trauma in a Patient with Schizophrenia”
Next Case presentation by Gustavo Altamirano
Title: “Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Dysfunction”
Next Case presentation by Hiroshi Takeshita
Title: “Surgical Orthodontic Treatment of a Class II Division II Patient with TMD”
Yoshihiro, the moderator for the morning of Day 2, helping with the discussion time after lecture
Hiroshi answering members’ questions
James Sieberth, the moderator for the afternoon of Day 2, introducing the next presenter
Next Case presentation by Diego Pérez
Title: “Orthodontic and Restorative Dentistry a Complementary Approach”
James introducing the next presenter
Next Special Lecture by Ted Freeland
Title: “Is Orthodontics a Health Profession”
Diego (right) receiving a certificate from James (left)
Hiroshi (right) receiving a certificate from James (left)
Gustavo (right) receiving a certificate from James (left)
Armando (right) receiving a certificate from James (left)
Masako (right) receiving a certificate from James (left)
Ted (right) receiving a certificate from James (left)
Dori (right) receiving a certificate from James (left)
Masaru (right) receiving a certificate from James (left)
Kazumi (right) receiving a certificate from James (left)
Satoshi (right) receiving a certificate from James (left)
Dr. Koyama (right) receiving a certificate from James (left)
James (left) receiving a certificate from Ted (right)
Posterboad presentation and case file review
Kenji Sashida (left) and Ana Colina looking over a case file
Japanese members huddling over a case file
Group discussion over a case file is a usual scene at the meetings.
Case file display
The required case files—everyone brought one again!
Always eager to learn, Noriyo
Shigeru concentrating on case files
Yasoo isfully focused
Yutaka carefully reviewing a case file
Japanese members having a discussion over a case
Satoshi (left) and Shigeru (facing back) chatting over case files
Claudia Morales
Members closely studying the poster boards
Ted and Claudia having a discussion over a poster board
Arlette Baca (left) and Kenji (right)
Members eagerly reviewing case files during break time
Yutaka (left) and Hiroshi (right)
There are many files to go through!
Members eagerly reviewing case files during break time
Members eagerly reviewing case files during break time
Members eagerly reviewing case files during break time
Noriyo Uchiyama’s poster board titled “A Skeletal II Bimaxillary Protrusion Case with TMD Producing PCR Before and After ”
Shigeru Tanaka’s poster board titled “Correction of Bimaxillary Protrusion with Temporary Anchorage Devices”
A lot of effort goes into making poster boards. Thanks to everyone that participated!
At coffee break
Enjoying a casual chat during Coffee break: James (left) and Kazumi (right)
Satoshi (left) and Renie (right)
Motoyasu (left) and Yutaka (right)
Hidetoshi (left) and Yoshihiro (right)
Yasoo (left) and Satoshi Sakai (right)
Hiroshi (left) and Takehiro (right)
Arlette (left) and Armando (right)
Tatiana Tellez (left) and Ivonne Ortega (right)
Sarai Gallardo (left) and Gustavo Altamirano Castillejos (right)
From left: Kaori, Satoshi and Masaru
From left: Satoshi, Yasoo and Motoyasu
From left: Kei, Kim and Shigeru
From left: Diego, Hideaki and Satoshi
From left: Tania Olguin, Masako and Yukino Takagi
From left: Constanza Vasconez, Claudia and Ana
From left: Arturo Iván Espinosa Carlos, Kenji and Jorge Romero
From left: Arlette, Armando and Ivonne
From left: Tatiana, Reynaldo and Arlette
From left: James, Dori, Ted and Gustavo
From left: Gustavo, Gustavo Jr., Kazumi and Dr. Koyama
Rei (left) and Noriyo (right)
From left: Takehiro, Hidetoshi and Yurie
From left: Satoshi, Jorge and Shigeru
From left: Hidetoshi, Yoshihiro, Hiroshi and Takehiro
From left: Masako, Hidetoshi and Yoshihiro
Japanese and Mexican members having a discussion over a case
Japanese and Mexican members having a discussion over a case
Looks like everyone is having a great time!
Kim (left) and Kei (right)
From left: Isayo, Kazumi and Renie
Yurie (left) and Kaori (right)
At the Gala
From left: Arturo, Tatiana, Arlette and Jorge
From left: Kazumi, Satoshi, Renie and Dr. Koyama
Gala was held on the top floor of the hotel. We can see the Washington Monument at a distance and The Pentagon on the left side.
From left: Diego, Ana and Kazumi
From left: Kazumi, James and Dr. Koyama
Dr. Koyama (left) and Yasoo (right)
James (left) and Dori (right)
From left: Tatiana, Jorge, Ivonne, Armando, Arlette and Arturo
From left: Noriyo, Hideaki, Diego, Tania, Isayo and Ana
From left: Noriyo, Hideaki, Diego, Ted, Tania and Masako
From left: Shigeru, Gustavo Jr., Gustavo, Ted and Kenji
From left: Dr. Koyama, Ted, Dori and Kazumi
From left: Gustavo Jr., Kenji and Shigeru
Yukino (left) and Hidetoshi (right)
From left: Mrs. Hitomi Watanabe, Yasoo, Takehiro, Yutaka and Masako
From left: Hideaki, Diego, Tania, Isayo, Renie and Noriyo
From left: Hiroshi, Motoyasu and Mrs. Masami Taguchi
From left: Satoshi, Yukino, Hidetoshi and Yoshihiro
From left: Armando, Gustavo, Gustavo Jr. and Kenji
From left: Yasoo, Hitomi, Takehiro, Yutaka, Hiroshi and Masaru
From left: Gustavo, Ted, Dori and Kazumi
Shigeru (left) and James (right)
From left: Satoshi, Yukino, Masako, Hidetoshi, Takehiro and Yoshihiro
The venue for gala dinner
From left: Hiroshi, Masaru, Yasoo, Hitomi, Yutaka, Masami and Motoyasu
From left: Yurie, Diego and Kaori
Kim (left) and Kei (right)