LEVEL I - ORTHODONTICS FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this comprehensive 4 session, 8 day program is to teach general and pediatric dentists how to diagnose and treat simple orthodontic cases. Emphasis will be placed on thorough records and diagnosis. Treatment will involve using a combination of functional appliances mainly in mixed dentition and fixed orthodontic braces (straight wire technique) in permanent dentition. Dr. Rondeau’s systematic approach, organization and marketing tips make incorporating orthodontics into the general practice relatively easy.
4 SESSIONS
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BENEFITS OF TAKING THIS COURSE
- Learn how to provide the best possible treatment for your patients
- Parents want early treatment and straight teeth for their children. You must learn to provide this if you want to be more successful in the future
- Increase your income
- Increase your knowledge of orthodontics, functional appliances and TMJ
- Increase your personal satisfaction from your practice. When you create beautiful smiles and profiles, you feel better about yourself and your practice
- Increase your referrals – happy patients refer their friends and family
- Staff love to incorporate new ideas. They will become more enthusiastic and your practice will expand
- Excellent marketing ideas on how to increase the size of your practice
- Learn how to provide non-extraction and non-surgical treatment by utilizing functional appliances in the mixed dentition
- Dr. Rondeau currently has over 550 active patients in his practice, so you will learn the latest in orthodontics, TMJ and snoring and sleep apnea
- 132 lecture and participation continuing education credits
Providing Guidance
Course instructors are available to provide guidance for course participants with the diagnosis of their new and progress cases.
Course instructors are available to provide guidance for course participants with the diagnosis of their new and progress cases.
PARENTS WANT TWO PHASE TREATMENT
Dr. Rondeau’s clinical experience in the past 27 years has revealed that parents want Two Phase treatment for their children. Parents want the developing malocclusions treated as early as possible. Therefore, if clinicians want to increase the size of their practices, they must become more knowledgeable in the utilization of functional appliances.
LEARN THE LATEST IN ORTHO, TMD & SLEEP
Dr. Rondeau currently has 550 active patients in his practice with orthodontic, TMJ and snoring and sleep apnea problems. He is committed to continually updating the course to present current and up-to-date appliances and techniques showing many cases from start to finish.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
This course is recognized by the International Association for Orthodontics and the Academy of General Dentistry for continuing education credits.
56 Hours Lecture
76 Hours Participation (upon completion of all lab exercises)
132 Hours Total
HANDS-ON LAB EXERCISES
Participants will trace cephalometrics x-rays, place brackets and wires on typodonts, prepare complete records for 5 orthodontic cases, bend sectional archwires and utility arches, place rocking chair curves and step-up, step-down bends in archwires, take construction bites for Twin Blocks™ and other functional appliances and learn to adjust clasps and labial bows on functional appliances.
INCREASED INCOME
Participants will be encouraged to start 5 orthodontic cases during the course which will provide immediate income to pay for the course. The course is also tax deductible. If you add orthodontics to your practice, your income will increase significantly. It has been estimated that 70% of the children in your practice have some form of malocclusion. If you have 300 children in your practice:
70% x 300 children = 210 children with malocclusion
210 x $4,500 per case = $945,000
Why Refer?
Why refer out 50 orthodontic patients a year at $4,500 per case when you can retain $225,000 within your practice.
Why refer out 50 orthodontic patients a year at $4,500 per case when you can retain $225,000 within your practice.
PHILOSOPHY OF ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
Functional Philosophy
- Functional Appliances
- Non-Extraction
- Functional Jaw Reposition Appliances
- Advance Mandible
- Full Maxillary Lip
- Wide Arches
- Broad Smiles
- Healthy TMJ
TWO PHASE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
The objective of early treatment is to develop the arches to avoid the extraction of permanent teeth. Parents are constantly asking general dentists to provide interceptive orthodontic treatment for their children.
Phase One
Orthopedic Phase Age 4-12
Mixed Dentition Functional Appliances
- Constricted Maxillary Arch
- Posterior Crossbite
- Constricted Mandibular Arch
- Anterior Crossbite
- Thumb Sucking Habit
- Mouth Breathing
- Airway Problem
- Retrognathic Mandible
- Deep Overbite & Bruxism
Phase Two
Orthodontic Phase Age 12-14
Permanent Dentition
Fixed Braces
- Straighten the Teeth
CASE REVIEW
Dr. Rondeau and the Assistant Instructors will review all new and in-progress cases at no charge throughout the course. Participants are encouraged to bring all cases presently under treatment or post them on this website.
You Must Treat Early
90% of the face is developed by age 12. If you want to guide the growth of your younger patients, you must treat early with functional appliances.
90% of the face is developed by age 12. If you want to guide the growth of your younger patients, you must treat early with functional appliances.
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS
One of the main advantages for attending Dr. Rondeau’s course is that he has a number of experienced and dedicated Assistant Instructors who attend every course to help participants learn orthodontics. In order to become more competent in orthodontics, course participants are encouraged to complete 12 lab exercises during the seminar and in their offices. The assistant instructors are also available at all times to offer advice on any new or progress orthodontic cases. Dr. Rondeau realizes that the final decision on the diagnosis of each orthodontic case is up to the dentist who is treating that particular case. However, course participants have found the instructors opinions to be quite beneficial. Instructors will also be helpful in offering advice on how to incorporate orthodontics into your general practice.
MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT
All course participants receive a special discount for membership in the IAO (International Association for Orthodontics) as well as the American Association of Functional Orthodontics when they attend a course sponsored by Rondeau Seminars.
COURSE REPITITION
Many course participants want to repeat the course due to the fact that Dr. Rondeau is constantly updating the course content and showing new cases. Participants who recommend a colleague to the course may repeat at no charge; otherwise, participants can repeat the course at half the fee. Please click here for more information.
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COURSE FEE
Per session fee:
$995 per session includes extensive course manual and lab book.
Full payment in advance:
$3,580 (save $400) for all 4 sessions includes 4 course manuals and lab book
Bonus for full payment – when payment and registration is made for the 4 sessions in advance, you save $400 and receive the following:
- Free DVD – featuring 6 early treatment cases using functional appliances. This DVD can be used to educate your patients at the initial consultation appointment.
- Free Online Membership – 3 month online membership to Dr. Rondeau’s exclusive study club. This includes access to case diagnosis, discussion forums and clinical tips.
- Free 24 Articles – You will receive access to Dr. Rondeau’s published articles in various professional journals.
- Free Staff Member Attendance – One member of your staff may attend session 1 of this course at no extra charge to learn about orthodontic records and functional appliances.
Rondeau Seminars reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any portion of the seminars. Refund and cancellation policy in effect. Plus taxes where applicable.
COURSE DATES AND LOCATIONS
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SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
If you are not completely satisfied with the course, you will receive your money back.
Why send them away?
Your patients already know and trust you. Why send them to someone else for a service you could provide?
Your patients already know and trust you. Why send them to someone else for a service you could provide?
COURSE MANUALS
Course manuals are free when you register for the course and you receive them at each session. The manuals contain over 650 pages of invaluable information. Dr. Rondeau’s course manuals are recognized as one of the most comprehensive manuals available today. This well organized orthodontic program follows the manual which enables participants to quickly assimilate the material and is a great resource for those who have completed the course.
There will be specific lab supplies, wires and instruments that you will need to complete the course as there is an emphasis on hands-on lab exercises. The majority of these supplies and instruments can also be used to treat your patients. The orthodontic supply company (GAC) has put together a special kit of all the supplies you will need to complete all 12 lab exercises during the 4 session course. Please purchase this kit prior to the course and bring the supplies with you so you will be able to participate. In order to receive a certificate at the end of the course, you must complete all 12 lab exercises and join the International Association for Orthodontics. IAO applications will be available at the course. Please call GAC 1-800-422-3513, Lori at Ext. 1346 or Joanne at Ext. 1321 regarding your orthodontic supply needs including ceph protractors and view boxes. You will be billed separately by GAC.
FLEXIBLE
To accommodate your schedule, the sessions may be taken in different cities as each session is similar.
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REGISTRATION
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