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

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.

*DOC is a Certified CE Provider in the State of Florida

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
• CE Hours: 5
• 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

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

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