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We are delighted to join forces with Dr. McLaughlin!

Forestadent Orthodontics announces a new partnership with Dr. Richard McLaughlin; the developer and founder of the McLaughlin Bennett Orthodontic Philosophy and Treatment System. The thriving global orthodontic manufacturer has seen rapid growth in the last few years and is excited to have attracted the attention of such a respected leader.

“We are delighted to join forces with Dr. McLaughlin!” said Mr. Stefan Foerster, General Manager of Bernhard Foerster GmbH. “At Forestadent our products are manufactured with the highest degree of clinical forethought and precision. A key component of our product development process involves the collaboration with our distinguished team of clinical consultants.”

Forestadent will continue to promote The McLaughlin Program, which is a Two-Year Postgraduate Orthodontic Course held at The McLaughlin Training Facility in San Diego, CA.
Dr. McLaughlin has begun using and evaluating Forestadent’s current Mini Sprint Bracket System, with the Tulip buccal tubes. These brackets are available, and with time, modifications may be recommended for the bracket system.

About Dr. McLaughlin:
Dr. Richard McLaughlin completed his orthodontic training at the University of Southern California in 1976. Since then he has been in the full time practice of orthodontics in San Diego, California. He has lectured extensively in the United States as well as internationally. He is a member of the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, the American Association of Orthodontists, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He is the Past Component Director of the Southern California Component of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists and Past President of the National Angle Society. He is the recipient of the 2009 American Board of Orthodontics Dale Wade Award as well as the 2010 Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists Award of Merit. In addition, Dr. McLaughlin is a clinical professor at the University of Southern California, Department of Orthodontics in Los Angeles, California, and an associate professor at Saint Louis University, Department of Orthodontics. He has written more than 30 journal articles and co-authored 5 textbooks.