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6 - 7 Nov 2026
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The Won Moon Principles for Midfacial Skeletal Expander (MSE). Seminar with the Latest Updates and Protocols. "Standard" option

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Step into the world of cutting-edge orthodontics with Dr. Won Moon, the visionary behind the Midfacial Skeletal Expander (MSE)!

Since its introduction in the early 2000s, MSE has revolutionized non-surgical maxillary expansion, offering possibilities once thought impossible. This seminar is designed for orthodontists and dental specialists eager to master the most advanced MSE techniques, backed by decades of research, clinical experience, and pioneering digital workflows.

Dr. Moon will guide you through the evolution of MSE, its clinical impact, and its superiority over traditional expansion devices and other MARPE systems. Using real clinical cases—from adolescents to adults—he will demonstrate how MSE has transformed treatment outcomes, even in challenging scenarios such as mature patients, narrow palates, or severe skeletal asymmetries.

During the seminar you will learn about:


— The evolution and scientific foundation of MSE: why it works and how it outperforms traditional expanders
— Comparing MSE with other MARPE systems: advantages, limitations, and clinical indications
— Latest research and unpublished findings that shape modern MSE protocols
— Clinical case analysis in adolescents and adults: predictability, problem-solving, and outcomes
— Innovations in treatment protocols using computer simulations and clinical modifications for safer and more predictable results
— Integration of digital workflows for MSE design, fabrication, and positioning
— Minimally invasive adjunctive techniques: corticopuncture, piezo-surgery, and alternatives to invasive SARPE
— Evaluating airway changes and breathing improvements post-MSE
— Applying MSE for growth modification in younger patients and distraction-like maxillary protraction in adults.

By the end of this seminar, you will leave with unmatched confidence in managing even the most complex cases, armed with techniques pioneered by the master himself, Won Moon.

 

IMPORTANT: the “Comfort”, “VIP” and “Hands-on” participation options are also available for purchase.

 

Basic advantages of the “Standard” option:

– Participation in the scientific program
– Coffee break
– Notes and handouts
– Certificate of participation
– ADA credits available upon request.

 

Program

 

— Introduction to MSE:


- Evolution of non-surgical Maxillary Skeletal Expander (MSE) since the early 2000s
- Growing global adoption and increasing scientific evidence.


— MSE vs other expansion systems:


- Comparison with traditional expanders and other MARPE devices
- Clinical advantages and limitations.


— Latest research and clinical protocols:


- Review of recent published and unpublished studies
- Impact of new evidence on current clinical protocols.


— Clinical applications of MSE:


- Adolescent and adult clinical case presentations
- Analysis of treatment predictability challenges.


— Managing difficult Aanatomical scenarios:


- Thick or thin palatal bone
- Narrow palatal vaults
- Large zygomas
- Palatal tori
- Skeletal asymmetries.


— Innovations in treatment strategy:


- Modified protocols based on clinical studies and computer simulations
- Safer and more predictable treatment approaches.


— Digital workflow integration:


- Digital planning, fabrication, and modification of MSE
- Introduction of a new cloud-based digital platform and its clinical use.


— Advanced and alternative treatment options:


- Minimally invasive surgical adjuncts as alternatives to SARPE
- Corticopuncture and minor surgical techniques.


— Airway and Functional Outcomes:


- Nasal airway enlargement and breathing improvements
- Impact of MSE on obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)
- Growth modification and orthopedic effects
- Role of MSE in growing patients
- Distraction-like maxillary protraction in adults
- New possibilities for Class III treatment.


— Clinical decision-making and troubleshooting:


- Management of asymmetric expansion
- Handling complications and refining protocols for predictability.

Лектори 1

Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Oral Health Science

Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea

Address: 206, World cup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16499, Republic of Korea

 

Adjunct Professor

The Forsyth Institute, affiliate of HSDM, Cambridge, MA

Address: 245 First Street, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA

 

Founder/Chief Executive Officer

The Moon Principles International Research Institute, Los Angeles, CA

 

Co-Founder/Chief Innovation Officer

BioTech Innovations. Norwalk, CA

 

Former Thomas R. Bales Endowed Chair in Orthodontics (2013-2020)

Associate Clinical Professor, Section of Orthodontics, Division of Growth and Development

UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA

 

Diplomate of American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) Since 2002

 

 

 

Dr. Won Moon is the Founder of the Moon Principles Institute (“the MoonLab”) and a Co-founder of BioTech Innovation. He served as the Thomas R. Bales Endowed Chair in Orthodontics for the orthodontic residency program at UCLA School of Dentistry (2013-2020), and he currently holds two academic positions: Full-Professorship at Ajou University School of Medicine, and Adjunct Professorship at the Forsyth Institute. He has been a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics since 2002. He completed his dental education at Harvard and orthodontic education at UCLA. He studied mathematics prior to dentistry, and his research topics include 3D image analysis utilizing surface mapping functions and Elliptical Fourier’s Descriptors, Genomewide Association Study of Craniofacial Phenotypes, Finite Element Model (FEM) Development and Simulation, Applications of 3D Printing in Orthodontics, Orthopedic Correction, Airway Changes with Orthopedic Corrections, Accelerated Tooth Movement, Micro-implant (MI) Design study, Digital Workflow, and Aligner System Development. His work has been published in various journals, not necessarily limited to orthodontics because of his physical science background, and he is a co-author of six textbooks. He has presented these findings in 37 countries, totaling over 450 presentations. He received multiple research grants during his tenure at UCLA, including the Groundbreaking Research Project Grant Award in 2014. Besides the numerous research and presentation awards over the years, he has received the “Faculty of the Year Award” more times than anyone at UCLA Orthodontic Program, and he was the recipient of the “Lifetime Achievement and Faculty Dedication/Excellence Award” in 2019. His current focus has been establishing protocols for orthopedic corrections with MI, improving the airway for patients with nasal obstruction, creating virtual patients utilizing image analysis and FEM, and developing a novel Moon Aligner System.

 

His interest in aligner systems began in 2010 as the aligner systems became popular, but they had countless shortcomings and could not achieve optimal orthodontic results. He has won the Center Award Grant from the American Association of Orthodontic Foundation (AAOF) in 2018 as a Co-PI of the research project, “Standard Characterization of Clear Orthodontic Aligner”, and the goal of the project was to develop protocols that can be used to evaluate the mechanical properties of clear aligners. He was also invited as a keynote speaker for the Congress of the Spanish Society of Aligners (SEDA) and National Congress of Italian Aligner Society (SIALIGN) in 2021. He is currently involved in multiple aligner research projects in collaboration with national and international colleagues. He holds multiple patents, three of which are aligner related, and more patents are on the way.

 

His interest in mid-facial expansion began in 2004 as micro-implant became available in the USA, and he is responsible for developing Maxillary Skeletal Expander (MSE), a unique micro-implant assisted rapid palatal expander (MARPE). He has been active in advocating non-surgical skeletal expansion in both children and adult patients, especially for those who may suffer from airway restrictions. His presentation in MSE has been widely accepted internationally, and numerous peer-reviewed publications are available.

 

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