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AAO Orthodontic Staff Club - your team members may subscribe for free if they join the AAO Orthodontic Staff Club first. For more information go to Orthodontic Staff Club.
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Lumps, bumps and blisters - what do they mean? Discover the most common oral lesions affecting the soft tissues of the oral cavity, many of which cause discomfort and significantly affect a patient's quality of life. Emphasis will be placed on oral manifestations, potential diagnosis and currently available treatment.
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One of the greatest joys we have in our profession is seeing the smile of that patient who just had braces removed and is thrilled with their new fantastic, healthy smile. One of the greatest disappointments is when that same patient returns to our office with some type of relapse: A space has opened, a tooth has rotated or possibly the bite is shifting. These moments are not only disappointing for the orthodontist and the orthodontic team; they are costly and detrimental to practice building. They increase overhead and take up unnecessary chair time. This lecture will share retention philosophies that all team members should know.
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Orthodontic imaging is a routine procedure in offices, yet fundamental questions regarding its purpose, information provided and reliability are generally not well-understood. This presentation reviews the challenges of common orthodontic images and critically evaluates their reliability from an evidence-based perspective. Attendees may be surprised to learn about the scientific conclusions regarding common orthodontic images. For these reasons, there is rapid change towards improved imaging using the latest technology known as Cone-Beam CT (CBCT). This technology gives clinicians a choice toward improved clarity of images and more reliable clinical information. Considerations such as patient perception of 3D imaging and select cases will be presented to reinforce the limitations of conventional imaging and the advantages of multi-dimensional imaging.
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In recent years, soft-tissue lasers have become a popular adjunct to clinical orthodontic practice. They are useful in controlling oral hygiene and enhancing the esthetic outcome for our patients. This lecture will introduce the staff member to the laser, describe how it can be used, and demonstrate how to incorporate this technology into the busy practice
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This presentation reviews 35 common cephalometric tracing structures and illustrates their anatomy on the skull. Actual photos of the skull are used to show each landmark and relate it to the tracing of the same anatomy on the individual cephalometric head film. The audience will go away with a much better understanding of what each structure is in the typical cephalometric tracing and how it relates to the anatomy of the individual.
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The incorporation of technology into the orthodontic practice continues at a dizzying pace. Now that we are comfortable with digital photography and radiography, where are we going next? Three-dimensional radiography, 3-D facial imaging whats the real impact on what we do every day? Lasers, Web sites, YouTube, Wi-Fi, waiting-room education this presentation is designed to show you the latest and project future trends, too!
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Don't let emergencies take you by surprise and destroy your schedule. Planning and preparation are essential in a structured orthodontic practice. There will be emergencies in an orthodontic practice, but how much they impact your practice is up to you.
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Recent literature has indicated that small but significant overall periodontal liability occurs with fixed appliances during orthodontic treatment. However, many clinical studies of Dr. Boyd's and others indicate that these problems can be overcome almost completely with the use of established preventive dentistry measures employed before, during, and after orthodontic treatment in children, adolescents, and adults. The key role of the staff will be emphasized in achieving this goal. Also, studies of fixed appliances versus clear, removable orthodontic appliances will be reviewed to determine if there are periodontal differences between these appliances. This information will be given in light of recently published studies concerning overall health and its relationship to periodontal disease.
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The history of self-ligating brackets is long and fascinating, their origin going all the way back to Edward Angle's pin-and-tube appliance. Today, self-ligation has evolved with many designs available with various features. The contemporary debate of active vs. passive mechanisms is a hot topic. This subject, as well as the different types of brackets, will be covered.
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Are temporary anchorage devices (TADs) here to stay in orthodontics? Will they be used in your orthodontic practice? Will they allow orthodontists to do things they couldnt do before? Will they allow orthodontists to do things they could do before, but in a less invasive way? This presentation is designed to help you understand what orthodontic anchorage was in the past and what it is now with this exciting new technology. You will also see many of the possible clinical applications of TADs within your practice.
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