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Doctors' Lectures - Tuesday, May 20
Esthetics: Art and Science 8:00am - 11:15am
8:00am - 8:45am
Quality Orthodontics: Some Keys to Long-Lasting Facial and Dental Excellence
CE credit hours: 1.0
Bjorn U. Zachrisson, DDS, MSD, PhD
Oslo, Norway
Dr. Zachrisson is professor of orthodontics at the University of Oslo, Norway and maintains a private orthodontic practice in Oslo, restricted to the treatment of adult patients. He has published more than 200 scientific and clinical articles in international journals and textbooks on orthodontics, periodontics, traumatology and general dentistry, and presented worldwide. He is associate editor of the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics.
This lecture will discuss the need for 1) evidence-based treatment planning, 2) archwire bending, 3) intrusion of mandibular rather than maxillary incisors, 4) modified TPAs as supplement to labial archwires, 5) differentiated long-term retention rather than permanent retention, and 6) necessary intentional modifications of tooth morphology and surrounding gingival tissues.
Learning objectives:
• Understand that indiscriminate appliance-driven orthodontics does not provide assured and stable results
• Learn about the danger of aging patients by hiding away the maxillary incisors behind the upper lip
• Learn that modifications of tooth morphology by stripping is necessary even in routine cases for space gain, stability, and improved gingival esthetics
8:50am - 10:20am
Esthetics of the Smile: Any Evidence That it is Real?
CE credit hours: 1.5
Henry W. Fields, DDS, MSD, MS
Columbus, OH, USA
and
David M. Sarver, DMD, MS
Vestavia Hills, AL, USA
Dr. Fields is a graduate of the orthodontic program at the University of Washington. He taught at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte from 1977 to 1991 and is currently professor and orthodontic section head at Ohio State University and chief of the Section of Orthodontics at Columbus Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Sarver is in private practice in Vestavia Hills, AL and also serves as an adjunct professor in the University of North Carolina Department of Orthodontics.
A hot topic in orthodontics, smile design and smile esthetics involve much of the art of orthodontics, but is there any science to it? In this presentation, Drs. Sarver and Fields will present many concepts of smile esthetics and current studies evaluating whether they are fallacies or fact.
Attendees will learn:
• The clinical elements of smile design
• Methods and results of scientific evaluation of esthetic variables of the smile
10:30am - 11:15am
Mechanics to Enhance Smile Esthetics
CE credit hours: 1.0
Ravindra Nanda, BDS, MDS, PhD
Farmington, CT, USA
Dr. Nanda holds the Orthodontic Alumni Endowed Chair at the University of Connecticut, and is active in developing user-friendly mechanics to correct various malocclusions with emphasis on esthetics. He authored Biomechanic and Esthetic Strategies in Clinical Orthodontics and soon will publish Temporary Anchorage Devices in Orthodontics.
This presentation will describe mechanics using examples of patients correcting midline discrepancies, occlusal plane problems and 'gummy' smiles.
Attendees will learn:
• Diagnosis and treatment planning of midline, occlusal plane and 'gummy' smiles
• Simple orthodontic mechanics to improve smile esthetics of patients
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The Internet - Friend or Foe? 8:00am - 11:15am
8:00am - 8:45am
Protecting Yourself From the Evils of the Internet
CE credit hours: 1.0
*Steven P. McEvoy
Sacramento, CA, USA
Mr. McEvoy founded MME Consulting, Inc. in 1995 after working for several X-ray imaging equipment manufacturers. His firm specializes in helping orthodontic practices adopt new technologies, and work through implementation and training issues.
It has been reported that an unprotected computer attached directly to the Internet will survive only 20 minutes before being infected. This presentation will discuss several basic steps to protect your practice from intruders, viruses, spyware and other forms of Internet abuse.
The attendees will learn how to implement basic levels of protection from the “Evils of the Internet,” including firewalls, antivirus software, spyware, and spam.
8:50am - 9:35am
Interdisciplinary Communications
CE credit hours: 1.0
*Patrice Pellerin, DDS, Cert.Ortho.
Lachine, PQ, Canada
Dr. Pellerin received the Senior Student Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Certificate of Merit from the American Society of Dentistry for Children. Since 1991 he has maintained a solo private practice in Lachine, Quebec, and teaches at the University of Montreal.
In today's digital era, electronic communications are more important than ever. Bearing in mind privacy concerns and liability mitigation, careful software choices can facilitate online, interdisciplinary communications, while managing office workflow in an integrated manner.
Attendees will learn about:
• Using the Internet to facilitate interdisciplinary communications
• How the right software assists in the management of liability and privacy concerns
• Streamlining and integrating workflow in a practice
9:40am - 10:25am
Application Services Providers
CE credit hours: 1.0
Mark J. Perelmuter, DMD, MS
Louisville, KY, USA
Lecture material at: www.greatersmiles.com after 3/1/08
Dr. Perelmuter is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, has practiced in Louisville, KY for 27 years, and has served on the part-time faculties at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and the University of Florida College of Dentistry. He has been using paperless software for 10 years.
Dr. Perelmuter will present an overview of Web-based software accessibility in which all data is transmitted to and from the doctor’s workstations with origination and storage of all data at a remote server. ASP and traditional LAN-based programs will be compared and contrasted, with advantages and disadvantages discussed.
Learning objectives:
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of ASP and how it differs from a software system in which the server is located on-site
• Provide information and tools which will allow the participants to choose a system that is best for their practices
10:30am - 11:15am
Developing Your Website
CE credit hours: 1.5
*Claude J. Boutin, DDS
Calgary, AB, Canada
Lecture material at: www.drboutin.com
Dr. Boutin received his orthodontic specialty training at the University of Toronto and has been in private practice in Calgary, AB, Canada for 17 years. Dr. Boutin has used computers since day one and has a financial interest in ICE Dental Systems, one of the companies that provides some of the functional features of his Web site.
With the newest developments in Web software, your Web site can evolve into more than just an electronic brochure - it can become a portal to your practice that allows interactive communication with your patients and collaboration with your referral sources. Your Web site can actually save you time and money as well as provide another source of revenue.
Attendees will learn how their Web sites can become a multifunctional Internet presence that can:
• Act as an interactive communication tool with your patients
• Provide a means of collaborating with your referral sources
• Save money or even make money for your practice
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TMD: Understanding the Joint 8:00am - 11:15am
8:00am - 8:45am
Common TMD Risk Factors
CE credit hours: 1.0
Charles McNeill, DDS, FACD, FICD
San Francisco, CA, USA
Dr. McNeill is a professor emeritus and the director of the Center for Orofacial Pain at the University of California at San Francisco. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and a past editor of the Journal of Orofacial Pain, as well as a member and former president of both the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and American Academy of Orofacial Pain.
Some patients are more at risk than others for developing TMD signs and symptoms during or following orthodontic treatment. These risk factors need to be recognized early and appropriately managed prior to initiating comprehensive orthodontic and/or orthognathic treatment.
Learning objectives:
• Identify three common TMD risk factors
• Know how to properly triage the urgent TMD patient
8:50am - 9:35am
TMDs: The 21st Century Brings New Thinking
CE credit hours: 1.0
Christian S. Stohler, DDS, Dr.Med.Dent.
Baltimore, MD, USA
Lecture material at: www.dental.umaryland.edu
Dr. Stohler holds dental and doctoral degrees, along with certificates in oral surgery and prosthodontics, from the University of Bern. He was the Roy and Natalie Roberts Professor at the University of Michigan and has been dean of the University of Maryland Dental School since 2003.
Are there differences in the molecular makeup of patients that explain the subject-to-subject variations in symptoms? Can unique gene variants be linked to intense symptoms?
Attendees will learn about:
• Molecular characteristics that influence symptom reporting
• How response to treatment is shaped by molecular traits
9:40am - 10:25am
Changing Times: TMD and Orthodontics
CE credit hours: 1.0
Friedy Luther, BDS, MSc, PhD, FDS RCS, DOrth, MOrth, RCS, FHEA
Leeds, UK
Dr. Luther is academic head of orthodontics and orthodontic postgraduate course leader at the Leeds Dental Institute, UK. She is current editor-in-chief of the Journal of Orthodontics and has developed a profile for her work on TMD.
Using study citation frequency as a guide, this talk will examine how the use of evidence has changed with time and how study designs could be improved to help provide a stronger evidence base for clinical practice. The old and new approaches to evidence will be considered together with their impact on clinical practice.
Attendees will learn:
• Awareness of the problems of establishing cause and effect
• How flawed study designs can mislead researchers and clinicians
• The importance of adopting a more scientific and questioning approach to the literature and how this may actually impact on clinical practice
10:30am - 11:15am
TMJ Orthopedic Disorders: A Biological Update on Sequelae of Significant Importance for Orthodontics
CE credit hours: 1.0
Annika M. Isberg, DDS, PhD
Umea, Sweden
Dr. Isberg has been invited to over 125 universities worldwide to present her current research results on orthopedic TMJ disorders, their adverse effect on facial growth and the clinical implications. She has received awards for her research and also for her textbook Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction - A Practitioner’s Guide.
TMJ pain is mostly arthrogenous in origin but differential diagnosis versus heterotopic pain is important, e.g., pain referred to the TMJ due to nerve entrapment or during myocardial infarction. Children and adolescents with TMJ disk displacement are at risk to develop facial asymmetry (when unilateral) and mandibular retrognathia (when bilateral) and treatment with functional appliances might enhance the adverse effect on growth in some of these patients.
Attendees will learn:
• Differential diagnosis of TMJ symptoms caused by joint pathology versus joint symptoms that are referred from a heterotopic site
• To enhance knowledge regarding the biological cause of events resulting in adverse effect on facial growth at displacement of the TMJ disk in adolescents and illustrate clinical implications for orthodontic treatment
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Future Trends: Where Are We Going? 1:15pm - 4:30pm
1:15pm - 2:00pm
Current and Future Applications of Genetics in Orthodontics
CE credit hours: 1.0
James K. Hartsfield, DMD, MS, PhD
Carmel, IN, USA
Lecture material at: JHartsfi@iupui.edu
Dr. Hartsfield is professor of orthodontics, medical and molecular genetics, and director of oral facial genetics at Indiana University. He has a private practice outside of the university.
Genetics is having an increasing impact on all health care. However, presumptions made about the application of genetics to the study of the etiology of malocclusion, diagnosis, and treatment planning are sometimes misunderstood.
Attendees will learn:
• How genetic factors contribute to malocclusion
• What the estimation of heritability used often in orthodontic studies means and doesn't mean in term of practice
• How genetic factors influence the response to treatment for tooth movement and root resorption
2:05pm - 2:50pm
The Next Orthodontic Milestone: Mini-Screw Implant Anchorage
CE credit hours: 1.0
Emile Rossouw, PhD
Dallas, TX, USA
Dr. Rossouw is professor and chairman of the Department of Orthodontics at Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M Health Science Center. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters; he also lectures nationally and internationally and regularly reviews articles for various journals.
Anchorage requirements have not changed irrespective of modern-day fixed appliance sophistication. The purpose of this presentation is to update our knowledge of the anchorage literature, as well as provide experimental and clinical evidence of successful mini-screw implant use.
Attendees will learn to:
• Incorporate mini-screw anchorage into the treatment plan
• Apply mini-screw anchorage successfully
• Avoid placement complications
2:55pm - 3:40pm
Rapid Orthodontics Following Selective Alveolar Decortication
CE credit hours: 1.0
Donald J. Ferguson, DMD, MSD
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dr. Ferguson is professor and dean, Nicolas & ASP Postgraduate Institute in Dubai, UAE, and formerly chair of orthodontics at Boston University. Dr. Ferguson is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and past president of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists, Midwest Component.
Severe dental arch crowding and some skeletal malocclusions have been routinely resolved and the finishing stage completed in six to eight months resulting in stable outcomes. The periodontal tissue engineering goals in this innovative outpatient surgery technique are to induce: 1) a production of osteoprogenitor cells and osteoinductive agents, and 2) high tissue turnover in a precise anatomic area of desire tooth movement.
Attendees will learn:
• Why teeth move rapidly following alveolar decortication
• Why clinical orthodontic outcomes are stable after decortication
• How the scope of treatment is significantly expanded after decortication
3:45pm - 4:30pm
The Diary of an Orthognathic patient Aged 30 3/4
CE credit hours: 1.0
Tania C. Murphy, BDS, MMSc, MFDSRCSEd, MOrth, FDS(Orth)RCSEd
Sheffield, UK
Dr. Murphy is a National Health Service orthodontic consultant and private practitioner in South Yorkshire, UK. Her research interests include the psychological effects of orthognathic surgery, workforce planning and management of demineralization following orthodontic treatment.
At age 30, Dr. Murphy was a third-year resident who decided to undergo a bimaxillary osteotomy to correct her Class III malocclusion, during which time she kept a diary recording her highs and lows in the process. This presentation will give the audience an insight into not only what we fail to tell our orthognathic patients but also what they fail to tell us.
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Perio Ortho: Current Theory and Practice 1:15pm - 4:30pm
1:15pm - 2:00pm
Evidence From a Systematic Review of the Effects of Malocclusions and Orthodontics on Periodontal Health
CE credit hours: 1.0
Anne-Marie Bollen, DDS, MS, PhD
Mill Creek, WA, USA
Dr. Bollen is a professor at the University of Washington and has a one-day-week private practice in the greater Seattle area.
This talk presents the results of two systematic reviews on the evidence from clinical trials and epidemiological studies, the first on the effects of a malocclusion on periodontal health and the second on the effects of orthodontic treatment on periodontal health. The clinical applications of the results of these reviews will be discussed.
Attendees will learn about:
• Systematic reviews
• Effects of a malocclusion on periodontal health
• Effects of orthodontic treatment on periodontal health
2:05pm - 2:50pm
Lessons From the Outback: Integrating Implants, Orthodontics, and Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry in Small Town Rural America
CE credit hours: 1.0
Charles D. Alexander, DDS, MSD
Montrose, CO, USA
and
Craig Cayo, DDS
Montrose, CO, USA
and
Daniel T. Clader, DDS
Montrose, CO, USA
Dr. Alexander has studied multidisciplinary dentistry with leaders in the field for several years and has been in practice in Montrose, CO for the past ten years. He is also a part-time clinical instructor for the University of Colorado Orthodontic Department.
After studies at the University of Minnesota and the Denver Health Medical Center, Dr. Cayo has maintained an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in southwest Colorado for the past ten years.
Dr. Clader has studied at the University of Texas Dental School and with the Kois Center. He is currently with Team Montrose, an interdisciplinary team that deals with managing complex dental restorative cases, which he co-founded.
This group will present the strategies that Team Montrose uses to execute interdisciplinary treatment plans, including a common language for communication, the mechanics of a team meeting, and addressing the most common pitfalls associated with multidisciplinary teams.
Learning Objectives:
• To provide a vision of what a team can accomplish in multidisciplinary dentistry
• How to have team members effectively communicate and the mechanics to sustain a multidisciplinary team
2:55pm - 3:40pm
Black Triangles and Other Ortho-Perio Dilemmas
CE credit hours: 1.0
Richard D. Roblee, DDS, MS
Fayetteville, AR, USA
Lecture material at: Dr.Roblee@DrRoblee.com
Dr. Roblee is internationally renowned for his work in esthetic dentistry, orthodontic techniques and interdisciplinary dentofacial therapy. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and maintains a full-time practice in Fayetteville, AR.
The inherent complexities of esthetic dilemmas, such as “black triangles” and “gummy smiles,” often lead to misdiagnosis, improper treatment and disappointing results. This session will present interdisciplinary methods to properly diagnose contributory factors to these problems and predictably treat them utilizing the latest orthodontic, periodontal and restorative techniques.
Learning objectives:
• Interdisciplinary diagnosis and treatment planning of esthetic dilemmas
• Interdisciplinary sequencing of orthodontic, periodontal and restorative therapies
3:45pm - 4:30pm
Orthodontic/Periodontal Research Findings: Implications for Patient Care and Practice
CE credit hours: 1.0
Robert L. Vanarsdall, DDS
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Dr. Vanarsdall is professor and chairman of the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
This session will highlight studies that have identified patients at greater risk than normal to developing advanced periodontal disease. Orthodontic therapy will be shown to solve problems that predispose patients to gingival recession instability and destructive periodontal disease. The results of properly executed orthodontic treatment on improvement of gingival health will be demonstrated. Case studies will illustrate management of periodontal risk factors to optimize, beyond dental esthetics, long-term dental health.
Attendees will learn:
• Orthodontic risk factors for periodontal disease in susceptible patients
• The need for early recognition and correction of risk indicators for periodontal disease to minimize or eliminate factors contributing to a patient’s long-term susceptibility
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Fricitionless Brackets: Fact or Friction? 1:15pm - 4:30pm
1:15pm - 2:00pm
Is It True What They Say About Self-Ligation?
CE credit hours: 1.0
Nigel Harradine, BDS, MB, BS, LRCP, MRCS, M.Orth.RCS Eng, MSc(Orth)
Bristol, Avon, England
Dr. Harradine is a clinician with a keen interest in the evidence as well as the art and skill of practicing orthodontics and has a number of publications on this subject. He has used self-ligating brackets for over 20 years and has presented on this and other topics in many countries.
With the rapid growth in the use of self-ligation has come a growing list of proposed advantages. This presentation will critically examine and illustrate the important questions and current evidence about self-ligation.
Attendees will gain:
• Knowledge of the current evidence on the core-claimed advantages of self-ligation
• Illustration of and insight into the practical clinical consequences of the currently established advantages
• Appreciation of the wider benefits which have been proposed for self-ligation on the basis of clinical observation
2:05pm - 2:50pm
Self Ligation: A to Z
CE credit hours: 1.0
*Jerry R. Clark, DDS, MS
Greensboro, NC, USA
Lecture material at: www.bentsonclark.com
Dr. Clark is a board-certified orthodontist who maintains a full time practice in Greensboro, NC; he is also chief executive officer of Bentson Clark, a leading orthodontic practice transition company. Dr. Clark has been using self-ligation in his practice since 2002, and currently lectures on how to realize the benefits of self-ligating bracket systems to increase practice efficiency and profitability.
This lecture will prove useful whether you are just considering self-ligation or have been utilizing the benefits of self-ligation for some time. In an entertaining and informative way, Dr. Clark will explain the significant benefits of self-ligation and why the number of orthodontists using self-ligation will skyrocket in the future.
Attendees will learn:
• Which claims about self-ligation are true and which are yet to be proven
• The significant benefits self-ligation provides for your patients
• How to increase practice efficiency and profitability using self-ligation
2:55pm - 3:40pm
Exploring the Facts, and Some Myths, About Self-Ligation
CE credit hours: 1.0
Anoop Sondhi, DDS, MS
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Dr. Sondhi devotes a significant amount of his work to the development of effective and efficient treatment systems, indirect bonding, interceptive treatment of complex malocclusions, and the orthodontic management of temporomandibular disorders. He also teaches courses on practice management, office organization, and staff management. This presentation will explore some of the known information about self-ligating bracket systems, and the reality of orthodontic treatment with self-ligation. Some clinical pearls in the management of self-ligating appliances will be discussed. Attendees will learn: - Attendees will be introduced to the facts, and some myths, about self-ligation.
- Attendees will learn about the differences in clinical techniques with self-ligation.
3:45pm - 4:30pm
Fantastic Frictionless Finishing
CE credit hours: 1.0
John W. Graham, DDS, MD
Litchfield Park, AZ, USA
Dr. Graham is a contributing editor for the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, and has authored multiple journal articles and book chapters. Originally trained in oral and maxillofacial surgery, Dr. Graham lectures nationally and internationally on miniscrew anchorage, lasers in orthodontics, and efficient treatment mechanics.
One of the greatest concerns orthodontists have about passive self-ligation is the belief that case finishing is more difficult than with conventional twin brackets. Not true! Dr. Graham will offer the clinical guidance necessary to finish cases beautifully with passive self-ligation.
Attendees will learn:
• Bracket placement tips to provide outstanding results
• Proper wire and appointment sequencing
• Optimum finishing and retention protocols
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