EARLY 2000s
The Beginning
Two postgraduate orthodontists. One shared passion: to learn more.
2001-2008
Douglas E. Toll – MARA
Always on the cutting edge
Learning from the inventor of the MARA appliance shaped our understanding of functional Class II treatment and biomechanics.
2005
Tucson, USA – Tweed Study Course
Back to the basics. A systematic approach to diagnosis, treatment planning and biomechanics becomes the foundation of our clinical thinking.
2007
Paris – Didier Fillion
Expanding our perspective through lingual orthodontics and highly individualized treatment concepts.
2007
Japan – Prof. Sato MEAW Technique
Discovering MEAW mechanics and another perspective on complex orthodontic treatment.
2005-2008
South Korea–Seoul & Daegu
Learning skeletal anchorage and miniscrew mechanics from pioneers including Prof. Park, Prof. Kyung and Prof. Kyung Lee
ALONG THE JOURNEY
Connecting People
We began inviting international teachers to Frankfurt — sharing what we had learned with colleagues and postgraduate students.
2008 → TODAY
From Learning to Clinical Experience
Translating different philosophies and techniques into more than two decades of everyday orthodontic practice.
TODAY
MARAplus - From Analogue to Digital.
Returning to where it all began: creating a platform for high-quality orthodontic education, exchange and inspiration.
