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Intro to Orthodontics Diagnosis and Mechanics – Memphis TN

Name: Intro to Orthodontics Diagnosis and Mechanics – Memphis TN
Start: 2016-04-01T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2016-04-02T23:59:59+00:00
Location: University of Tennessee

April 1, 2016 - April 2, 2016

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2 day Program for General and Pediatric Dentists

Individual Instruction and Training

Date:

April 1-2, 2016

Location:

University of Tennessee
Humphreys General Dental Education Building
8 S. Dunlop St., Memphis, TN

Course Details:

Learn how to treat mild to moderate
crowding while delivering proper arch development, nasal breathing, stable occlusion and ideal smile arc.

At the completion of this course, you will be able to diagnose and treat simple orthodontic cases in adults and children in your own practice.

Start just 2 Cases per month and see ROI quickly by increasing your income $150,000 per year

You Will Learn…

Initial Screening of Orthodontics
Clinical Evaluation Children and Adults
Airway, Myofunctional Problems, TMJ, Sleep
Records
Impressions, Photography, Clinical Exam, Radiography
Diagnosis – Ceph Tracing, Model Analysis, Treatment Planning
Patient Education, Fees, Scheduling

History of Orthodontics
Active vs. Passive Ligation
Direct Bonding Technique
Indirect Bonding Technique
Archwire Types and Progression
Archform
Placement of: Stops, Chain,

Coils, Hooks
Elastics – Indications and Instructions
Patient Education and Motivation
HighTorque Wires, Indications and
Contra-Indications
2 x 4 Mechanics (D-Gainer in Mixed Dentition)
Transition to Passive Self-Ligation made smooth

Directed by Edmund Lipskis
D.D.S., MS
Diplomate American Board of Craniofacial Pain
Diplomate American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine
Diplomate Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders
Fellow American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
Fellow American Academy of Functional Orthodontics
Fellow International Association for Orthodontics