PREREQUISITES
- Airway, Malocclusion, and Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment
- Phase I Arch Development – Part I: Expanders vs. Braces
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT
This 5 hour CE course* will review the diagnostic and treatment planning process for pre-adolescent patients, including:
- Taking outstanding clinical photographs.
- The value of low-dose CBCT images in the diagnosis and treatment planning process.
- Performing a thorough and comprehensive clinical examination.
- Evaluating hard and soft tissues on CBCT images, including the nasal passageways, sinuses, nasopharynx, oropharynx, adenoids and tonsils.
- Using the aforementioned diagnostic information to formulate a treatment plan involving arch development with braces and wires.
- Effectively communicating this diagnosis and treatment plan to the patient and parent(s) during the consultation.
- Scripting for team members will also be provided to assist them with both understanding the process of Phase I archwire development with braces and effectively communicating it to patients and parents.
*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:
- Review the importance of diagnosing each patient and using the diagnostic information to develop an etiology-based treatment plan specific for that patient.
- Explain why and how to educate your team regarding the benefits of Phase I archwire expansion.
- Discuss the best way to obtain outstanding clinical photographs.
- Review the history of 2D and 3D orthodontic imaging.
- Explore the advantages of low-dose CBCT imaging as it relates to diagnosis, treatment planning, and the ability to make referrals to our medical colleagues.
- Review the relevant anatomy and common pathology seen on pediatric CBCT images, especially as it pertains to airway.
- Discuss the steps that should be taken by both the doctor and the TC during the consultation and formulation of the treatment plan.
- Review how to present & explain archwire expansion to the patient/parent(s).
- Describe the post-consultation steps that are required to complete the process.
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
- Course Cost: $495
- DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching, LLC designates this activity for 5.0 continuing education credits.
- Original Release Date: February 8, 2023
- Expiration Date: February 8, 2025
- 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.
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: 5:08:22]
- Opening [00:07:12]
- Outline & Background [00:13:47]
- Getting Your Team on Board [00:11:23]
- Diagnostic Records: Clinical Photographs [00:10:54]
- Diagnostic Records: Radiographs
- Intro & Cephalometrics [00:12:50]
- CBCT – Background [00:40:45]
- CBCT & Airway [1:18:47]
- Consultation: Overview [00:44:33]
- Consultation: Clinical & Radiographic Exam [00:30:14]
- Consultation: What the Dr Reviews [00:09:14]
- Consultation: What the TC Reviews [00:24:49]
- Post-Exam Process [00:30:46]
- References