The Solution for Long-Term, High-Quality Orthodontic Care by Academia in a Private Practice Setting

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Consortium of Orthodontic Specialty by Academia

The solution for long-term, high-quality orthodontic care by academia in a private practice setting

www.BracesByCosa.com • [email protected] ABOUT

OUR MISSION

To deliver high-quality orthodontic specialty care by academia in a private practice setting.

OUR VISION

To establish mentoring, and continue a monitoring program of newly- graduated orthodontists, working under highly-experienced academia, who are actively involved in an accredited specialty teaching institution, as well as having a high-performing private practice setting to provide monitoring and continuity of the orthodontic care delivered by established general dentists or specialty group practices.

1 INTRODUCTION WHY CHOOSE C.O.S.A.?

It was November 2014 when Dr. Joseph Kunnel and Dr. Budi Kusnoto had their There are so many reasons to choose C.O.S.A.: first meeting discussing a unique idea which later developed into the Consortium of Orthodontic Specialty by Academia (COSA). All associates are board certified. All consultants and board specialists (Diplomate of the American Board Both have been involved with orthodontic education for more than 15 years, while of Orthodontics) are professors at universities. maintaining busy private practices. In the past 5 years, Drs. Kusnoto and Kunnel The technology we use makes us the most up-to-date orthodontists in our field. Our providers, assistants, management, and teams receive continuous education have observed the trend of orthodontic specialty residency programs, as well as the and retraining. marketplace of the newly-graduated orthodontists. While passionate and thriving for Patients are managed and observed throughout treatment. delivering excellent orthodontic treatment, Drs. Kusnoto and Kunnel hold a similar Our prices are very comparable to other, less knowledgeable clinics. basic belief: “In this world, you can only get two out of the three things that people have always wanted: FAST – GOOD – CHEAP”. We accept self-pay financing and medical aid (when eligible).

Growing orthodontic practices require the clear understanding that quality and service must come first. In this day, economic patients demand that service be delivered Our Use of the Treatment Monitoring System (TMS) quick, yet inexpensive. Many patients don’t even understand the importance of a good, healthy dental arrangement. It is our duty as well-trained dental professionals, Dolphin Management and Imaging has been utilized in the past eight years with one of particularly in this case, for the orthodontist to be able to educate the public. Built with the C.O.S.A. partners. C.O.S.A. partners can also offer free consultation and training to the the mind-set of a dental educator and academia, Dr. Kusnoto and Dr. Kunnel know management staff running the clinic for the day-to-day operation to streamline monitoring, the limit and the meaning of the FAST – GOOD – CHEAP triangle. One can’t expect not only treatment plans but also scheduling, billing, finance. to have an excellent treatment done in a timely manner, but in a very inexpensive way. On the other hand, one can’t expect that something that was done fast in a very Any new cases will be directly monitored, treatment planned, and supervised by inexpensive way can actually be of the highest quality. C.O.S.A. C.O.S.A and its associates will start these cases together (starting from initial exam, diagnostic and treatment planning, VTO (Visual Treatment Objective) - computer Orthodontics is the oldest specialty in dentistry, which treats dental malocclusions and simulation, consultation, and initial placement of appliances until the first check up visit). Any subsequent visits will be seen by the associate with monthly monitoring on progress, skeletal deformities. It’s one of the few specialties in which the treatment for patients either remotely or in person by C.O.S.A. can last anywhere from one year to several years, depending on the degree of difficulty of the case. this means that it is extremely important that there is a continuity of care Yearly progress will be discussed to decide treatment progress, or if there is any minor for the patient. Due to changing dynamics in the health care field, and a population modification needed in treatment. migration, it is now challenging to have a continuity of care. With those premises, and with what we have observed in the past on the trend of the expansion of dental During finishing and detailing, C.O.S.A. will help directly to give advice, as well asto practices, we realize that if you work as a team, and everybody specializes in what they ensure 99-100% excellent board-quality finish in almost every case. C.O.S.A. will advise are good at, a high- quality orthodontic treatment can be delivered. the management clinic when the optimal capacity of each clinic per doctor/provider has been reached (usually about 60 patients per day). This will ensure quality and continuation All of our specialists are board-certified. They are all involved in active research, and of treatment. versatile with the latest advances in the orthodontic field. They each have their own With TMS, C.O.S.A. will break the myth that corporate group dental practices deliver private practice, with several of them instrumental in the founding and operations of substandard orthodontic care. On the contrary, with hosting everything under one roof, two major dental schools. C.O.S.A. will make sure that difficult cases can be reviewed in an interdisciplinary manner.

2 3 C.O.S.A. USES THE MOST UP-TO-DATE TECHNOLOGY

As with anything, technology for orthodontics is constantly changing. We strive to keep Aligner Therapy up with all the current innovations to better serve our patients. Below are just a few of the technologies currently used by C.O.S.A. associates: A more esthetic alternative to traditional metal or clear braces, designed to straighten teeth. Similar to braces, clear aligners move teeth into the proper position using gentle Remote Monitoring System forces, but without the metal wires and brackets. This allows your smartphone to capture tooth movements and communicate those movements to your orthodontist, making it possible to treat your case more efficiently and decreasing your overall treatment time. We use only the best quality, name-brand appliances, such as 3M, and all appliances are made in the U.S.A.

Accelerated Tooth Movement Accelerated orthodontic movement is a new method used by orthodontists to Dolphin Imaging, Dolphin Cloud and Dolphin 3D software speed up your treatment, reducing overall treatment time and risks of side effects. Utilization of appliances like Acceledent or Propel can speed up the response of Dolphin Imaging Software is an FDA-cleared Class II medical device. the tissues to orthodontic forces. Dolphin Imaging allows us to effortlessly manage patient picture and x-ray images. It is the foundation of the Dolphin product suite. It is carefully designed for quick learning, and let’s us effectively capture, organize and present image records. It also Computer-Driven Custom-Made Appliances (braces) includes a set of powerful and user-friendly tools for conveying treatment plans and for easily communicating ideas. SureSmile Dolphin Cloud is a comprehensive service that enhances your total Dolphin experience. Your orthodontist can create a three-dimensional computer simulation of your teeth, Services include Cloud Sessions, a hosted solution that give us access to the entire which will be used to create an effective plan to move your teeth into the preferred final Dolphin Imaging and Management product line without the need of a local server. position in a virtual setting with pinpoint accuracy. Dolphin 3D software is a powerful tool that make processing 3D data extremely iCAT (CBCT) and Digital Intraoral Scanning simple, enabling dental specialists from a wide variety of disciplines to diagnose, plan treatment, document and present cases. Dolphin 3D allows visualization and analysis This advanced imaging system will help capture more clear and accurate information of craniofacial anatomy from data produced by cone beam computed tomography during the diagnostic stages, leading to better-fitting appliances and higher quality (CBCT), MRI, medical CT, and 3D facial camera systems. This software is widely used by results at the end of your treatment. research/teaching institutes and private practices world-wide.

Lingual Braces Dolphin Practice Management Cloud These braces are placed behind your teeth, completely hidden from view. Unlike traditional braces, systems like Incognito and Harmony will straighten your teeth while This software manages all the data from all of the Dolphin software we use to make it allowing you to smile with confidence simultaneously. easier to find all patient pictures and data in one place.

4 5 THE COSA PROCESS Our COSA apps

COSA equips its members with highly sophisticated and secure mobile apps and web portal to integrate its operation. The synergistic combination between the mobile apps and its web portal will allow all COSA providers and associates to communicate and 1. Comprehensive clinical exam and discussion of chief concerns. coordinate their services and availability throughout COSA affiliated clinics, which will enable streamlined, highest-standard care of oral health to their patients. 2. Diagnostic Records: a. Photographs of the teeth b. Radiography (Panoramic and Cephalometric) c. Impressions of the teeth to fabricate dental stone models.

3. Treatment Planning and Simulation: a. Cephalometric Analysis - Angular and linear measurements of the dental and facial structures. b. Growth prediction for younger patients. c. Visual Treatment Objective.

4. Appliance Delivery and Treatment Initiation.

5. Treatment Monitoring - treatment will be monitored not only by your treating orthodontist, but a group of board-certified specialists and faculty orthodontists.

6. Finishing and Detailing.

7. Retention and Long-term Monitoring.

Indirect Bonding System

The indirect bonding method of placing braces ensures precise bracket positioning, and shortens the length of your appointment, among other advantages. This can be performed by hand in the office, or sent to the lab to be performed using advanced digital technological systems, such as SureSmile or Insignia.

6 7 OFFERING A COSA Founder, Director LARGE VARIETY OF APPLIANCES JOSEPH KUNNEL DDS, MS, PhD Board Certified Orthodontist

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics Chicago Dental Society American Association of Orthodontics International Association of Dental Research American Dental Association

Board Certified: American Board of Orthodontics Traditional Metal Braces Self-Ligating Braces: Residency and MS: Orthodontics, University of Illinois at Chicago with arch wire and bands DDS, MS: Northwestern University Dental School The bracket attaches itself PhD: Northwestern University Medical School to the archwire using no bands Positions: Private Practice – Founder director of COSA, Associate Professor and former Chief of Damon® Clear Self-Ligating Braces Orthodontics at Midwestern University, Assistant Professor at Northwestern University’s Medical School in Chicago

Dr. Kunnel, a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, was the former Chief Orthodontist at Midwestern University School of Dental Medicine in Downers Grove, IL; is an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University’s Medical School in Chicago and an Orthodontic instructor at Northshore University Hospital in Evanston. Dr. Kunnel has been the recipient of several awards including the Orhan C. Tuncay Teaching Fellowship Award from the American Association of Orthodontists, the Clinical Scientist Award from the National Institute of Health, and the Howard Hughes Award. He has published several peer reviewed scientific SmartClip® Self- GAC In-Ovation® papers, and lectures at many national and international meetings. Ligating Bracket Self-Ligating Bracket Dr. Kunnel offers children, teens and adults the most advanced materials, equipment and techniques in orthodontics with the goal of assisting each patient in achieving healthy, functioning teeth and an inviting smile. Dr. Kunnel offers treatment options that include, traditional braces, self-ligating braces or highly esthetic clear braces. Dr. Kunnel is a certified Invisalign provider, and offers Invisalign aligners to patients who want a virtually invisible option for straightening their teeth.

Invisalign® Custom- 3M® Incognito™ made, clear aligners Appliance System

8 9 COSA Associates COSA Associates

GINU DAHIYA SALEH AL-KHARSA DANIELLE PIANO ANGELA W. LU MS, DDM, BS DMD DMD, MS DMD, MS

Education: Education: Education: Education: University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago, Loma Linda Unversity Unversity of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry College of Dentistry Certificate of Orthodontics and Dentofacial College of Dentistry Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics Certificate of Orthodontics Orthopedics Certificate of Orthodontics University of Illinois at Chicago, Masters of Sciences in Oral Biology Masters of Science Master of Science in Oral Sciences Graduate College Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Midwestern University - College of Dental University of Connecticut - School of Dental Master of Science in Oral Sciences Doctor of Medical Dentistry Medicine Illinois Medicine Case Western Reserve University of Case Western Reserve University Doctor of Dental Medicine Doctor of Dental Medicine Dental Medicine BA in Biology Loyola University Chicago Columbia University- Barnard College Doctor of Dental Medicine Bachelor of Science, Biology & Minor in BA in Biological Sciences University of Toronto Experience: Psychology Honors Bachelor of Sciences-Human Biology, Experience: Physiology and South Asian Studies University of Illinois at Chicago School of Dental Medicine Experience: Allcare Orthodontic Center Orthodontic Teaching Assistant Loma Linda Orthdontic Clinic Orthodontist Experience: North Shore Community Health Center, Midwestern University Multi-Specialty Clinic Yale University – School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University Department of Molecular Biophysics and Associate Orthodontist Salem, MA Professional Memberships: Biochemistry NBDE Parts I & II Tutor Dental Extern Chicago Dental Society Research Assistant Emergency Clinic TUSDM Fixed Prosthodontics Course, Illinois State Dental Society Department of Nutrition, St. Luke’s – Cadaver Dissector and Tutor Boston, MA Roosevelt Hospital Teaching Assistant American Dental Association Health Science Library American Association of Orthodontics Research Assistant Assistant Librarian Iron Mountain Records Management Research Experience: Professional Memberships: Data Entry Specialist University of Illinois at Chicago, Department Chicago Dental Society of Orthodontics American Association of Orthodontics Professional Memberships: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Illinois Society of Orthodontist American Association of Orthodontists Case Western Reserve University, Sigma Xi Research Society Illinois Society of Orthodontists Cleveland, OH Chicago Dental Society American Dental Association

10 Voluntary COSA Senior Consultant Voluntary COSA Consultants

BUDI KUSNOTO DDS, MS Board Certified Orthodontist PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Association of Orthodontists American Dental Association Illinois Society of Orthodontists Indonesian Dental Society Midwest Society of Orthodontists Indonesian Assoc. of Orthodontists American Dental Education Association Society of Orthodontic Education

Board Certified: American Board of Orthodontics MARIA THERESE GALANG PHIMON ATSAWASUWAN DDS: University of Indonesia DMD, MS DDS, MSc, MS, PhD Specialty Certificate: University of Illinois at Chicago MS: University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery: UIC, Center for Craniofacial Surgery Dr. Maria Therese Galang completed Dr. Atsawasuwan completed his three- DDS: UIC, College of Dentistry her dental degree at the University of year residency in Orthodontics and Dentistry Positions: Private Practice – Founder/director of COSA, the Philippines, Manila in 2000. She obtained Master of Sciences in Oral Associate Professor at UIC then moved to Chicago in 2002 to Sciences from University of Illinois at obtain her Master of Science degree Chicago in May 2011 and is board certi- Dr. Kusnoto obtained his master degree in oral sciences and specialty in orthodontics and Certificate in Orthodontics. Upon fied by American Board of Orthodontics. in 1998 from University of Illinois at Chicago and did his fellowship in Craniofacial graduation, she was offered a full time He is an active member of the Ameri- Center in 1999. Dr Kusnoto has been full time associate professor at the orthodontic faculty position at her alma mater - The can Association of Orthodontists, the specialty program in U of Illinois at Chicago and clinical director of the program University of Illinois at Chicago. Since Midwest Society of Orthodontist and since 2005. Dr Kusnoto also an internationally recognized author, lecturer, and 2007, she has been working alongside Illinois Society of Orthodontists, Society researcher who also enjoys teaching, researching, and practicing orthodontics. In her former professor, Dr. Kusnoto, and of Orthodontic Educators, International 2008, Dr Kusnoto founded AllCare Orthodontic Center clinic in Bridgeport, Chicago, she was appointed as the Director to of Dental Research Association. He is IL with the goal to deliver highest quality orthodontic. In end 2014, Dr Kusnoto and the Predoctoral Orthodontics curric- an assistant professor at University of Dr Joseph Kunnel established a unique partnership with the mission to provide ulum. She is in charge of training all Illinois at Chicago where he stays active continuity of high-quality orthodontic treatment by academia in a private practice dental students about the orthodontic in current and cutting edge knowledge setting (COSA) as a voluntary non-paid consultant. specialty. While serving as faculty, it and techniques and conducts research was also at the University of Illinois at in Orthodontics. AllCare Orthodontic Center under the care of Dr Kusnoto has successfully delivers Chicago where she pursued her Ad- smile using its SMILE (Simplified Modern Individualized Life-changing and Excellence) vanced Standing dental degree. Dr. Atsawasuwan is a native of Bangkok, principle to thousands of patients since 2005, extending its patient care as COSA. Thailand and chooses Chicago to be his Dr. Galang lives in Chicago with her home. He enjoys spending time with In 2014-2015, Dr Kusnoto welcome Dr Maria Therese Galang followed by Dr Phimon husband and her two children. Amidst his friends, cooking, traveling, movies, Atsawasuwan (both Board Certified Orthodontists) as part of delivering high quality their busy schedules, they make sure to sightseeing and outdoors activities. Dr. orthodontic treatment in as voluntary non-paid COSA consultant orthodontists. Dr find quality family time to enjoy explor- Atsawasuwan believes in a strong family Kusnoto has a saying “You have to practice what you teach”, this is how he and his ing all the activities the city has to offer. foundation and values. He has his goal team at COSA are able to deliver high quality orthodontic treatment while preserving From visiting parks, watching concerts to provide the highest level of ortho- family touch in a friendly atmosphere. and fireworks, dining at new restaurants, dontic care and create beautiful and they love calling Chicago their home. attractive smiles for patients with caring Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, Dr Kusnoto and his wife Katharina also a dentist are and friendly atmosphere. blessed with two children, Vivian and Vincent. In his relax time, he enjoys spending time with his family, going to the movies (he is big Sci-Fi fans), and reading books. He also enjoys his daily regular swimming exercise to keep himself fit and relax.

12 13 Consortium of Orthodontic Specialty by Academia LLC

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