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