Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Orthodontic Happiness: Timeless Lessons from Philadelphia’s Own Ben Franklin

As a lifelong Philadelphian and a Faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania, the teachings of Benjamin Franklin have been a lifelong passion of mine. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” “Well done is better than well said.” “No gains without pains.” The list of wise and powerful quotes from Benjamin Franklin goes on and on. These lessons and countless more were penned by Dr. Franklin just a few blocks from the Philadelphia Convention Center, host site of this years American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session. As we navigate this interesting time in Orthodontics and in the world around us, these lessons are extremely relevant to our specialty and to our lives, and they are just as powerful and important today as they were during Franklin’s time. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this educational and entertaining look at Orthodontic tips, pearls, and wisdom through the insightful and timeless musings of Ben Franklin. This presentation will present relevant and helpful pearls on every aspect of the Orthodontic practice — clinical, management, and marketing. In addition, it will be the perfect welcome to Philadelphia and to this year's Annual Session. And who knows, you may even find out where to get the best cheesesteak while you here! You don’t want to miss this. “Lost time is never found again.”