ADA NSW CPD Presents...
Vital Orthodontics for Dentists - Extended Course Program
Presented by Dr Eric B Lowenhaupt, D.D.S.
The ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development with the support of Henry Schein Halas is excited to announce the launch of a didactic Qualifi ed Orthodontic Education Program. The program involves intensive study of the technical modifi cation of dental and facial development of orthodontic patients.
Course Schedule
Module 1: Getting Started Dates: 2-4 July 2010 COMPLETED
The course begins with information on basic diagnosis, case selection and treatment planning. Emphasis will be placed on thorough record examination and cephalametric analysis, and their role in making informed treatment decisions.
The effects of orthodontic treatment on facial aesthetics and balance will be discussed as well as the basics of cranial facial growth and development. Banding and bonding will be discussed and participants will have the opportunity to place bands and brackets on the orthodontic typodont. Initial wire placement and ligation techniques will be demonstrated.
Hands-on exercises include:
- Cephalometric analysis
- Bonding (bracket placement exercise)
- Mechanics (wire placement & technique)
Module 2: Class I Survey & Biomechanics
Dates: 3rd – 5th September 2010
This portion of the course will address specific information on treatment timing issues, when to treat and when not to treat. Phase 1 and interceptive treatment modalities and arch development will be discussed. Class I crowded cases with expansion mechanics/appliances and their adjustment will be covered. Participants will then begin a detailed study of basic orthodontic biomechanics. Intrusion and advancing arch wire fabrication and placement with various ligation techniques will be demonstrated. Participants will also begin the discussion of Class II diagnosis and treatment.
Hands-on exercises include:
- Advancing utility arches
- Intrusion utility arches (fabrication & adjustments)
- Molar uprighting springs (mechanics)
Module 3: Class II and Class III Survey Extractions
Dates: 12th – 14th November 2010
Module 3 addresses Class II and Class III considerations and treatment modalities, exploring both orthopedic and orthodontic movements. Topics to be covered include Class II correction in mixed & permanent dentition, (including various molar distalising techniques – fi xed & removable), archwire selection, sequencing, elastic wear & set-up, adjunctive intrusion techniques, with particular attention to second and third order bends (tipping and torque).
Hands-on exercises include:
- Torquing arches
- Second order bends
- Cervical headgear placement & adjustment
- Various Class II correctors & their adjustment
Module 4: Extraction Mechanics, Finishing, Detailing and Aesthetic Considerations
Dates: 11th – 13th February 2011
This session begins with extraction mechanics and their timing as well as focus on the all important topic of fi nishing and detailing. Included is discussion on the use of elastics and segmented arches for fi nishing, intraoral adjustments for effi ciency, troubleshooting diffi cult cases and debanding. Aesthetic considerations, ortho-prosthodontic cases, retainer design and adjustments will also be covered including placement of fi xed retainers.
Hands-on exercises include:
- Artistic bends
- Finishing and detailing techniques
- Finishing elastics
- Retainer adjustments
- Multiple fi nishing techniques demonstrated
TIME: Registration from 8:00am 8:30am - 5:00pm
VENUE: Centre for Professional Development, Lithgow Street, St Leonards
COSTS:$13,200 inc GST full payment, $3575 inc GST per module,Limited to 20 places only
CPD HOURS: 72