This is a self-study course that can be started and stopped at your leisure!

SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT

This 6.75 hour CE course* will review:

  • The importance of addressing the transverse dimension during orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • The ideal time period to address a transverse discrepancy.
  • The controversy surrounding interceptive/Phase I treatment, especially as it pertains to arch development.
  • The numerous patient benefits of well-timed, well-orchestrated interceptive treatment.
  • The different modalities of arch expansion.
  • Rapid maxillary expansion with traditional Hyrax-type “expanders” will be contrasted with slow maxillary expansion using braces and wires to develop the arches.
  • Multiple cases will be presented to demonstrate how minimally invasive, comfortable, efficient, and profitable interceptive treatment can resolve crowding, eliminate the need to extract premolars, increase patient self- confidence, and improve airway patency. Parent/patient testimonials will also be provided.

*DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching, LLC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

  • The primary educational objectives of this course are to:
    • Discuss the controversy surrounding interceptive/Phase I orthodontic treatment.
    • Review the literature as it pertains to the value of interceptive treatment to address crowding in the mixed dentition, as well as to contrast rapid maxillary expansion with slow expansion in preadolescent patients.
    • Demonstrate many of the shortcomings associated with performing RME in preadolescent patients.
    • Expose providers to an innovative, effective, and painless way to approach the interceptive treatment of their patients by placing full braces on the teeth of preadolescent patients during the mixed dentition.
  • Case studies will be presented to demonstrate and highlight the simplicity and efficacy of arch development with braces in the early-mid mixed dentition.
  • CBCT images will be used as evidence of true skeletal change, retention records will be shown to prove stability, and powerful patient and parent testimonials will be provided.

GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

  • Course Cost: $799
  • DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching, LLC designates this activity for 6.75 continuing education credits.
  • Original Release Date: January 23, 2023
  • Revision Date: October 26, 2024
  • Expiration Date: October 26, 2026
  • Refund/Cancellation Policy: No refunds – all course purchases are final.
  • Teaching Methods: Electronically Mediated Online Course
  • Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org.
  • Provider Contact Information: drmike@theorthocoach.com

INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Michael K. DeLuke, DDS, MDS
Board Certified Orthodontist
President, DeLuke Orthodontics
Owner, DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching is a for-profit dental CE Provider

COURSE OUTLINE [Total Time: 6:45:16]

  • Opening
  • Background [1:08:44]
  • Expansion with “Expanders” [1:23:03]
  • Expansion with “Braces” [1:52:30]
  • Case Samples
    • Case 1 – [00:19:30]
    • Case 2 – [00:19:35]
    • Case 3 – [00:24:10]
    • Case 4 – [00:13:12]
    • Case 5 – [00:11:22]
    • Case 6 – [00:17.11]
    • Case 7 – [00:13:47]
    • Case 8 – [00:24:22]
  • Learning Assessment
  • References