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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT

This 4.5 hour CE course* will review the process of placing braces on pre-adolescent patients in the early-mid mixed dentition, including:

  • The literature regarding the concept of placing braces on primary teeth to assist with “developing the arches” as part of interceptive orthodontic treatment.
  • The effect that placing braces on deciduous teeth has on both the primary tooth and its permanent successor.
  • Effective behavior modification techniques to reliably and comfortably place full braces on 7–9-year-old patients.
  • The types of braces, bracket prescriptions, and wires that can be used to successfully and predictably develop the arches during interceptive treatment.
  • Bonding techniques to improve clinical efficacy, maximize bond strength, minimize bond failure, and greatly decrease the risk of enamel decalcification.
  • The importance of dis-occluding the arches at the initial bonding visit, including strategies for determining the size and location of bite ramps and turbos based upon the presenting malocclusion and treatment objectives.
  • Patient/parent testimonials discussing their experiences with full braces in Phase I will 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:

  • Review the literature as it pertains to the orthodontic movement of primary teeth as a means of developing the arches, creating space for the eruption of the permanent teeth, and lessening the severity of the developing malocclusion.
  • Provide guidance in the following areas to maximize success when placing full braces on pre-adolescent patients in the early mixed dentition as part of interceptive orthodontic treatment:
    • Patient management
    • Isolation
    • Materials to use to maximize bond strength and minimize formation of white-spot lesions
    • Bracket placement technique to maximize adaptation of brackets to primary teeth
    • Placement of bite ramps/turbos to dis-occlude the arches
    • Home care instructions
  • Review the types of braces (including prescriptions) and archwires that are most efficient and effective at developing the arches in the mixed dentition.
  • Discuss “tips and tricks” to help troubleshoot the most commonly encountered challenges.

GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

  • Course Cost: $599
  • DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching, LLC designates this activity for 4.5 continuing education credits.
  • Original Release Date: February 27, 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: 4:26:23]

  • Opening
  • Background [00:25:52]
  • Overview of the Bonding Process [00:08:10]
  • Greeting & Preparing the Patient [00:18:42]
  • Tooth Prep & Bracket Placement [00:32:49]
  • Bonding Bite Ramps & Turbos [1:06:23]
  • Additional Tips & Tricks [1:05:19]
  • Archwires & Elastics [00:23:56]
  • Home Care Instructions [00:20:12]
  • References