Level 1 – Intro to Orthodontics

PHILOSOPHY OF ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

70% of children by age 12 have a malocclusion. Since malocclusions worsen over time it is advisable to treat as early as possible in order to minimize the problem and the overall cost. Since 90% of the face is developed by age 12, if you want to guide the growth of your younger patients you must treat early. Functional appliances have been utilized for years to help to treat the following problems:

• Constricted upper & lower arches (Schwarz, Hyrax, Transforce Transverse)
• Posterior crossbites unilateral and bilateral (Schwarz, Hyrax)
• Anterior crossbites (Anterior Sagittal, Transforce Sagittal)
• Underdeveloped lower jaw (Twin Block, MARA)
• Underdeveloped upper jaw (Tandem Appliance)
• Tongue thrusting problem (Hyrax with tongue crib)
• Thumbsucking problem (Hyrax with thumb crib)
• Straight Wire to straighten the front teeth
• Bruxism (Composite buildups)
• Snoring & sleep apnea (removal of tonsils and adenoids)
• TM Dysfunction
• Airway obstruction, nasal, oral and hypopharyngeal
• Deep overbite (Rick-A-Nator, Twin Block II)

The trend today is the utilization of fixed-functional appliances. These appliances have self-activating nickel titanium coil springs which can advance anterior teeth, expand arches or distilize molars. Clinicians now have the ability to have total control with no cooperation problems when they utilize these fixed- functional appliances.

Dr. Rondeau has been actively offering orthodontic services to children for the past 35 years. He has treated over 30,000 patients and has taken photos of every patient every month. He will show numerous cases from start to finish on how functional appliances can help prevent the need for the extraction of permanent teeth as well as the need for orthognathic surgery. Parents and patients alike prefer non-extraction and non-surgical treatment and will seek out clinicians who share this philosophy.

TWO PHASE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

Phase One (Mixed Dentition) Age 4-11

Functional Appliances
Straighten front teeth
Correct habits

Phase Two (Permanent Dentition) Age 12-14

Straight Wire, fixed orthodontics

Mothers prefer Two Phase Orthodontics as it often substantially reduces the orthodontic fee and also involves less total time in fixed braces.

The benefits of arch development help encourage nasal breathing, make more room for all the permanent teeth and creates a broad smile. The expanded maxillary arch allows the mandible to come forward which corrects the Class II Skeletal problem, improves the health of the TMJ and increases the size of the airway behind the tongue. This helps eliminate snoring and sleep apnea.

Patients treated with a functional philosophy are healthier and have an improved appearance compared to patients treated with extractions and surgery. Surely that should be the ultimate goal of all practitioners who treat children.

INCREASED INCOME

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. Why refer out 50 orthodontic patients a year at $5,500 per case when you can retain $275,000 within your practice?

The great thing about offering orthodontics in your practice is that you do not have to do any external marketing, the patients are already there. The other important factor is that all parents want what is best for their children. They want orthodontics and will therefore pay for it. One of the top practice management consultants in the word, Howard Farran, said, “When was the last time a mother asked for a 3-unit bridge? They ask about their child’s crooked teeth on a daily basis.”

The Benefits of Functional Philosophy

• Functional Appliances
• Non-Extraction
• Functional Jaw Repositioning Appliances
• Advance Mandible
• Full Maxillary Lip
• Wide Arches
• Broad Smiles
• Healthy TMJ

Phase One

Orthopedic Phase Age 4-12
Mixed Dentition – Functional Appliances

• Constricted Maxillary Arch
• Posterior Crossbite
• Constricted Mandibular Arch
• Anterior Crossbite
• Thumbsucking habit
• Mouth Breathing
• Airway Problems
• Retrognathic Mandible
• Deep Overbite & Bruxism
• Mid Face Deficiencies

Phase Two

Orthodontic Phase Age 12-14
Permanent Dentition
Fixed Braces

• Straighten the Teeth

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
22 Hours Participation
(An additional 60 hours of participation given upon completion of all tests and lab exercises)
TOTAL 138 HOURS

Course Fees

PER SESSION PAYMENT

$1,295 Per session, includes the session manual and lab book
Includes 2 Staff Members at NO CHARGE to session #1.

FULL PAYMENT

$4,780 for all 4 sessions, includes 4 course manuals and lab book.
Includes 2 Staff Members at NO CHARGE to session #1

SAVE $400 WITH BONUS FOR FULL PAYMENT

When payment and registration are made for the 4 sessions in advance, you save $400 and receive the following:

1. ONLINE ACCESS, EARLY TREATMENT VIDEO
Featuring 6 Early Treatment Cases using functional appliances.  Easily download the video to a flash drive and it can be used to educate your patients in the reception room or at the initial consultation appointment.  Mothers will want to have their children’s malocclusions treated early.

2. FREE COURSE MANUALS
4 manuals full of invaluable information! Free when you register for the course. Dr. Rondeau’s course manuals are recognized as one of the most comprehensive course manuals available today.  They are also a great resource for those who have completed the course.

3. FREE WEBINARS
On the first Tuesday of every month Dr. Rondeau will provide a 1 hour webinar free to charge.

One new case will be presented each month with an opportunity to submit questions prior to and during the webinar.

Participants will receive 1 hour of CE.

FLEXIBILITY

To accommodate your schedule, the sessions may be taken in different cities as each session is similar in each city.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

If you have not completely satisfied with the course, you will receive your money back.

Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of payment. No on site registrations can be taken.

Instructors

One of the main advantages of attending Dr. Rondeau’s courses is that he has a number of experienced, dedicated instructors instructors who help course participants to incorporate orthodontics into their practices. These instructors, many of whom have been doing orthodontics for 15 years or more, are well qualified to teach parts of the Level I course.

In order to become more competent in orthodontics, course participants are encouraged to complete 12 lab exercises during the course. Upon completion, members of the International Association for Orthodontics  will receive a certificate. The instructors instructors are available to offer advice on any new or progress cases. Dr. Rondeau realizes that the final decision regarding the diagnosis of each orthodontics case is up to the dentist who is treating that particular case. However, course participants who are just beginning to do orthodontics have found the instructors’ opinions to be quite helpful.

Dr. Brock Rondeau:
Diplomate – International Board of Orthodontics
Diplomate – American Board of Craniofacial Pain
Diplomate – Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines
Diplomate – American Board or Dental Sleep Medicine
Diplomate – American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine

Dr. Jerry Gildner:
Over 25 years of experience in Orthodontics

Dr. Mike Lowry:
Diplomate International Board of Orthodontics

Dr. Adrian Palencar:
Diplomate International Board of Orthodontics

Dr. Dawne Slabach:
Diplomate – American Board of Craniofacial Pain
Diplomate – American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine
Diplomate – Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines