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Our overall mission is to provide the dental heath care provider with a broad base of diagnostic and treatment skills in the areas of orthodontics and occlusion. We want the practitioner to be able to incorporate the learned skills into his/her practice to provide the public with the finest treatment possible.

  

 

Academy of General Dentistry
Approved PACE
Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
6/1/06 - 5/31/10
 
Orthodontic Track
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“Introduction to Orthodontics for the GP”

Day One
                       Why Orthodontic Treatment for your practice?
                            - In some areas over ½ of all Orthodontic Treatment is provided
                        by GPs & Pediatric Dentists
                       Dentofacial growth and development
                           - Upper Airway Obstruction effects on occlusion
                       
                       Examination Protocol: Diagnostic Screening & Records
                           -  Physical & Dental Examination, Charting, History
                           -  Radiology, Cephalometric & Panoramic
                           -  Orthopedic Imaging, Extraoral, Frontal
                           -  Study Models
                           -  Photography

                        Dental Arch Evaluation
                            -  Schwartz Analysis (transverse)
                            -  Symmetroscopic Analysis
                        Modified Sassouni Plus Cephalometric Analysis
                               Lateral head film- Anatomic Points, Planes & Arcs

Day Two
                        Diagnosis & Treatment
                            - Modified NFO Sassouni Plus Diagnosis
                            - Case Studies
                            - Appliances
                            - Classification of treatment
                            - Treatment Planning
                            - Case Presentations
                            - Integration of Orthodontics into the GP/Pedo practice
                            - Marketing GP Orthodontics  

Sessions are recognized for CE credits including participation.

Project Exercises participation will enhance the learning experience.  Cephalometric radiographs will be provided for a project tracing. An extensive manual, screening forms, referral letters, insurance forms and more is provided to course participants.

 

Call Jodi at Orthodontic Studies for registration & additional information at 1.800.369.0312 or Email info@orthodonticstudies.com