LEVEL I - ORTHODONTICS FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
SESSION 1 OVERVIEW
Early Treatment Mixed Dentition, Functional Appliances, Records, Cephalometrics
- Philosophy of Orthopedic Orthodontic-TMJ Treatment
- Diagnostic Records
- Treatment Chart
- Study Models
- Cephalometric Film
- Panorex
- Digital Photos
- Transcranial X-rays
- TMJ History
- TMJ Exam
- Perio Exam
- JVA (Joint Vibration Analysis)
- Cephalometrics as a Diagnostic Tool
- Introduction to Cephalometrics
- Landmarks
- Ceph Equipment Available
- Important Points, Angles, Planes
- Airways
- Habit Breaking Appliances
- Removable Schwarz™ with Crib
- Fixed MX Banded Hyrax with Crib
- Removable Maxillary Expansion Appliances
- Schwarz™ Appliance
- Posterior Crossbites
- Single Tooth Anterior Crossbites
- Removable Molar Distalization Appliance
- Posterior Sagittal
- Removable Mandibular Expansion Appliances
- Schwartz™
- Bowbeer
- Fixed Expansion Appliance
- Transforce Transverse
- Practice Management
- Intial Visit
- Records Appointment
- Consultation Appointment
- Financial Agreement
- Submission of Insurance Claims
- Informed Consent
- Fees for Phase I Orthopedics
For this session, you will need the following supplies:
- Sharp Pencils and Erasers
- Ruler
- Cephalometric Protractor
- Cephalometric View Box
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 at 1-800-422-3513, Joanne at Ext. 1321 regarding your orthodontic supply needs including ceph protractors and view boxes. You will be billed separately by GAC.
