AC103/4 – Introduction to Straight Wire Mechanics

Instructor: Dr. Carver

Hands-on – 2-days

This course is designed to provide practical straight wire experience through working on a typodont. Arch wire and power unit principles will be reviewed, and the treatment stages and retention will be studied. The Class I crowded cases and Class II Division 1, will be worked through to completion on the articulator.  In working on the typodont, the attendee experiences, in a short time span, tooth movement caused by the various power unit combinations. All cases will be reviewed in depth.

Advanced power mechanics will be discussed, and practical exercises will include diagnosis and treatment planning for Class II Division 1 cases. In addition, treatment planning for a Class II Division 2 case will be covered. This will include combination therapy using functional appliances as well as fixed.

Materials Needed for Course

Bird beak Pliers, Heavy Wire Cutter, Howe Pliers, standard plugger, Mosquito Forceps, auxiliary supply kit, Ortho study Articulator, Pre-molded Wax Forms, Set of Teeth, Brackets for Teeth — U.S.D.I specifications. 

AM662 – Intermediate Straight Wire Mechanics

Instructor: Dr. Prittinen

On-line 2-day

This course is a continuation of D660. In D660, the main emphasis was to provide strategies for initial bracketing as well as the first nine months of treatment. In AM 662, we will discuss class II mechanics, extraction mechanics, management of canine impaction, management of midline discrepancies, how and when to use trans-palatal arches (TPA’s) and finishing mechanics. We will also discuss strategies for obtaining informed consent and what to do if root resorption is encountered. We will show many cases from start to finish; this gives the participant an idea of how to put together a comprehensive orthodontic treatment plan.

After the completion of these courses, the participant will be able to:

1. Understand Bjork’s research and its implications in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment.
2. Describe the importance of vertical control from both an esthetic and mechanical standpoint.
3. Assess the differences between strong- and weak-muscled patients.
4. Use mandibular morphology to predict how an individual patient will grow.
5. Place brackets in the correct position based on the original malocclusion.
6. Perform an initial tie-in on an orthodontic case.
7. Understand the basics of the wire progression and realize that different wire progressions are appropriate for different patients.
8. Illustrate why arch wires of different load deflection rates are needed in various cases.
9. Describe a basic mechanics system that can be used in everyday practice.
10. Understand how to gain informed consent from an orthodontic patient and his or her guardian.
11. Assess the development of the cervical vertebrae on a cephalometric x-ray and use that information to determine approximately how much and when a patient will grow.

D660 – Diagnostics & Treatment Planning – Special Emphasis on Vertical Consideration

Instructor: Dr. Prittinen

On-line 2-day

This course highlights the importance of vertical control in orthodontic therapy. Learn how to diagnosis potential vertical difficulties by viewing cephs, models, and photographs. Case selection based on the potential vertical challenges will be covered in detail. Different treatment mechanics for deep bite and open bite cases will also be discussed.

Treatment planning with an emphasis on goal setting constitutes a major portion of this course. Learn methods to discern which goals are important. Also, a method for determining the ideal anterior-posterior position of upper and lower incisors will be demonstrated.

Bjork’s interpretation of growth and development will be reviewed in detail. The course will demonstrate why an understanding of growth and development is essential for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning and long-term Orthodontic success.

AM200 – Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry: Incorporating Orthodontics Concepts

Instructor: Dr. Do

On-line 1-day

This course is part 2 of cosmetic orthodontic principles. You will also learn restorative elements related to cosmetic dentistry that must be considered during treatment. Critical cosmetic guidelines and their impact on orthodontic evaluation with treatment planning will be discussed.

After the completion of these courses, the participant will understand:

1. How to plan for cosmetic and restorative dentistry before and after orthodontic treatment.
2. How to utilize new cutting-edge diagnostic protocols.
3. How to seamlessly transition through the different phases of treatment.
4. Recognizing factors that complicate cases at consultation along with strategies to overcome them.

AM110 – Advanced Straight Wire Mechanics

Dr. Prittinen

On-line 2-day

This course will review the theory, technique, and efficient application of the straight wire appliance. Expectations and limitations of the appliance are demonstrated, and adjunctive mechanics are utilized to reach treatment goals of progressive difficulty.

CA100 – Clear Aligner Treatment for Orthodontic Cases

Instructor: Dr. Winnick

On-line 2-day

This course provides doctors with introductory concepts, terminology, and clinical knowledge necessary to incorporate Aligner treatments into their practice. Appropriate case selection and submission will be reviewed as well as how to manage Clear Aligner treatment efficiently.

Participants will learn the biological basis for tooth movements, diagnosis, and effective treatment planning for Aligner cases.

CA200 – Advancing Clear Aligner Treatment

Instructor Dr. Ostreicher

On-line 1-day

This course will review an exciting new way to treat patients using a faster, easier, and simplified next-generation aligner solution! Discover how to become a high-quality provider using the latest technologies and exceed your patients’ expectations with clinical precision and predictability. Attendees will learn how to decrease treatment times and differentiate their practice from direct-to-consumer clear aligner companies. Highly engaging and practical, this program provides standardized protocols to ensure that Clear Aligner treatment is successfully integrated.

C300 – Introduction to Diagnosis: Model Analysis 

Model Analysis the first and foremost Adjunct to Cephalometrics.  Measurements are performed on the models of each case to determine the Arch Form, Arch Width and Arch Depth.  The Arch Form is assessed as Roman (IDEAL), Gothic or Truncated.  The Arch Width and the Arch Depth is then measured.  Each value is compared to IDEAL for an individual patient using the appropriate forms to compile the information.  These are the first steps in the DIAGNOSIS of a case.

Instructor: Dr. Beistle

On-line 2-hours

C302 – USDI Contemporary Cephalometric Analysis

Instructor: Dr. Beistle

On-line 1-day

This is a Cephalometric course covers the definitions of landmarks, tracing of head plates, and review of Steiner and the USDI’s systems of analysis. A brief history of cephalometrics, structures of the skull and landmarks will also be reviewed.  Constructing the USDI analysis and the measurements needed will be discussed.

F303 – Introduction to Early Orthodontic Treatment

Instructor: Dr. Gallant

On-line 2-day

Early treatment is an extremely important concept for both General and Pediatric Dentists doing Orthodontics.  Dentists are in the best position to see patients in the 7–9-year range, which is the ideal time to treat Orthopedic problems. This is usually long before the Orthodontists would see these patients.

This course will review two early treatment phases.  The first is the orthopedic followed by second phase of full brackets or even better aligner therapy.  The second phase of early treatment begins when all permanent teeth have erupted.

D406 – Orthodontic Diagnosis – Start to Finish

Instructor: Dr. Prittinen

On-line 2-day

This course will discuss angle of wire entry and how an understanding of this concept will greatly increase the efficiency of your orthodontic treatment. Following that discussion, we will explore how to handle some very challenging open bites cases, canted occlusal planes, and midline discrepancies. This will be followed by a short presentation on how to do IPR and the rationale behind distal offsets. We will end the webinar with a presentation on battling relapse. Retention strategies based upon not only the original malocclusion, but also the severity of the malocclusion will be emphasized.

The first topic to be discussed is muscle strength, particularly how a patient’s muscle strength influences every decision made during treatment. That will be followed by a presentation of a collection of basic cephalometric measurements that I often use to both formulate and supplement the orthodontic diagnosis of a particular case.

Following the discussion on cephalometrics, we will explore the topic of visualization of treatment results and how this technique is used to formulate a treatment plan. This discussion will include a look at cases that could be treated in a variety of ways. Advantages and disadvantages to various treatment plans will be presented for each of these cases.

D537 – Structural Screening for TMJ and OSA

Instructor: Dr. Beistle

On-line 1-day

This Structural Screening course will review the various propensities for the disruptive factors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction in prospective orthodontic patients.

The objective of this course is to show each attendee, in the absence of telltale symptoms, how to recognize particular signs by using “Structural Screening” to eliminate those unwanted and serious complications that often occur during or after orthodontic treatment.

D580 – Airway and Facial Aesthetics 

Instructor: Dr. Do

On-line 1-day

This course will focus on the relationship between the airway, orthodontics, and facial aesthetics. Topics include airway and oral posture and its influence on facial development, malocclusion, and treatment stability. The factors that can result in a balanced and more esthetic facial appearance will also be discussed.

After the completion of these courses, the participant will understand:

1. The influence of airway and oral postures and its effect on malocclusions.
2. The cause of malocclusions and how to achieve long term stability.
3. The effects of changes in oral posture on facial growth and development.

T347 – Conservative TMJ Treatment

Instructor: Dr. Garcia

On-line 1-day

Upon completion of this course attendees will understand the importance of obtaining detailed patient history. The technique to identify the subjective symptoms of the TMD patients will be discussed in detail.  Participants will learn how to perform a comprehensive head, neck and TMJ examination as well as understand the causes of TMJ problems.  During this course the Instructor will review a proven method of how to recognize the occlusal flags present in the TMD patient.

T347/1 – TMJ Therapy Comprehensive Introduction Course

Dr. Garcia

On-line 1-day

This course will provide the information necessary to diagnose and treat TMD problems. Treatment guidelines for determining the splint position will be discussed – including the rationale and documentation for the guidelines.  Ancillary modalities utilized in the treatment of the TMD/pain patient will be demonstrated- including adjustments to the splints, medications, injections, and physical therapy.  Phase II treatment finishing methods also will be demonstrated including orthopedic and orthodontic appliances.