Growth modification--report of an NZAO symposium

The New Zealand Association of Orthodontists has, through its Education and Research Development Group, adopted a style of symposium which will continue to be offered on an occasional basis to members. These workshop meetings aim to provide worthwhile and innovative professional development for members while simultaneously exploring contemporary research on matters of clinical importance. This report describes the proceedings of such a symposium, the theme of which was growth modification, held in Napier in March 2003. Common shortcomings of research published on this topic are discussed, and limited conclusions are offered relating to the treatment of Class II and Class III malocclusions.