2017 AAO Annual Session - Orthodontics and the Airway: Can We Change It? / Is Board Certification Necessary for an Orthodontist?

Orthodontics and the Airway: Can We Change It?

This lecture will illustrate the effect of dento-facial orthopedics and functional jaw orthopedics on airway volume.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize airway obstruction.
• Evaluate airway volume.
• Apply appropriate mechano-therapy to improve airway volume and respiratory function.

Is Board Certification Necessary for an Orthodntist?

This lecture will outline the importance of achieving the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certification upon graduation from a CODA approved orthodontic residency program.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the esoteric reasons for a graduating resident’s need for Board certification.
• Analyze the skill sets of professional self-assessment.
• Manage the quality of patient care by his/her regular re-certification.

Speaker Disclosure:
Consultant: none

Length of session:
The session is scheduled for 90 minutes.

Price:
$0 for CE Passport, Doctor + Staff, Resident members, and Ortho Staff Club.

Continuing Education:
Each participant who completes the Webinar will earn 1.25 CE for the entire session.

Continuing Education Disclaimer:

This Continuing Education Program provides attendees with a relevant and rewarding continuing education experience. However, neither the content of a course nor the use of specific products in any program should be construed as indicating endorsement or approval of the views presented or the products used by the AAO or by any of the respective subsidiaries. Speakers are required to disclose to participants any financial, commercial or promotional interest in a product or company that may influence their presentations; however, the AAO shall not be liable for a speaker’s failure to disclose such interest.

American Association of Orthodontists is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual lectures or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.