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Acknowledgments

In this third volume published by Quintessence, it has been a pleasure working with such a professional group of people. Although in some chapters the number of cases had to be reduced, the message remains clear: Just as in life, preparing for unusual and difficult challenges takes planning, courage, and faith.

My family has helped with their continued support and faith as I embarked on this third volume. My sons, Chuck and Moody, both orthodontists, provide inspiration to me. My daughter, Shanna, fills my heart with joy and determination. And my wife, Janna, continues to adapt with me in our life journey. Their support is invaluable.

Words cannot express my thanks to Dr Elisa Espinas San Juan—my lectures, publications, and research associate responsible for gathering and collating all the cases, images, and graphics presented in this volume. Elisa has a sixth sense that guides her to the patients’ charts, providing the collection of case histories needed for this volume.

Appreciation is also conveyed to Eliza Jade San Juan, who helped her mother and others as the details of this book unfolded. Jade’s willingness to accept any and all tasks kept our team in motion. It’s often the small things that count, and Jade is proficient with the details.

The entire staff provided support when needed, especially my administrative assistant, Becky Davis. Her tenaciousness proved helpful with completion of the manuscript. She continues to evolve in an ever-changing environment.

A final acknowledgment is extended to orthodontists around the world who are still eager to learn and be challenged by new information. Many of you have years of experience, some of you are recent graduates, and all of you are lifetime students. I hope you learn and apply the message behind this book.

Last, but certainly not least, nothing would be possible without the efforts and cooperation of our patients. Everything is theoretical without a compliant patient. Then, with time, the results are revealed. Theoretical concepts become evidence-based conclusions, as catalogued in the “Room of Truth.” Way to go, patients!