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Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
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Key Information

Education Type:

Short Course

Qualification Type:

Professional Development

Format:

Online Lectures

Duration:

Full Day

Pre-requisites:

Degree Qualified

Educator:

EODO

Acquire knowledge and understanding of dentofacial growth and facial aesthetics. Be able to take suitable high-quality orthodontic records, including study models, intra and extra-oral photographs and radiographs: and then analyse to diagnose the malocclusion as one of 54 possible types. Be able to evaluate the smile arc. Be able to use the CVM index to accurately determine stages of facial growth. Be able to formulate a treatment plan to divide the orthodontic problems into functional influences, orthopaedic concerns and orthodontic considerations.

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Language:

English

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Curriculum

The Student Will:

  • Acquire knowledge and understanding of dentofacial growth and facial aesthetics
  • Be able to take suitable and radiographs; and then analyse to diagnose the malocclusion as one of 54 possible types
  • Be able to evaluate the smile arc
  • Be able to use the CVM index to accurately determine stages of facial growth.
  • Be able to formulate a treatment plan to divide the orthodontic problems into functional influences, orthopaedic concerns and orthodontic considerations


Module Structure (Direct Learning - 14 Hours)

  • Introduction to contemporary orthodontic treatment objective
  • Differentiation between traditional and functional orthodontics
  • Skeletal classification system
  • Dental division
  • Vertical dimension of the face
  • Assessing facial growth
  • Myo-functional problems
  • Airway evalution
  • Evaluation of the temporomandibular joint
  • Introduction to cephalometrics
  • Benefits of early orthodontic intervention
  • Aetiology of malocclusions
  • Informed consent
  • Growth of the maxilla
  • Growth of the mandible
  • Arch development technique
  • Preventing impacted canines
  • Treatment of tongue-tie
  • Evaluatio0n of the smile line
  • Introduction to computer software to aid diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Use of a digital camera
  • The Schwartz Korkhaus analysis and Rickettls values
  • appliance design for arch development
  • Predicting facial growth using the cervical vertebrae index (C2-C6)
  • Predicting maxillary canine impaction from an OPG radiograph


Self Learning (130 Hours)

  • Review of module presentation materials
  • Extended reading from ABO reading list
  • Reflection on Orthodontic treatment in clinical practice
  • Regular online group journal club and clinical discussions
  • Independent study


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Dr. Derek Mahony

Specialist Orthodontist, BDS (Syd), MDScOrth (Lon), DOrthRCS (Edin), MDOrthRCPS (Glas), MOrthRCS (Eng), FRCD, IBO, FACD, FICCDE, FIADFE, FPFA,

Dr Derek Mahony is a Specialist Orthodontist and orthodontic educator, a global thought leader, and keynote speaker, having lectured in over 130 countries.

Dr Mahony penned the Full Face Orthodontics philosophy, because orthodontics is much more than straightening teeth. He has been a maverick in the dental industry, championing non-extraction, early intervention orthodontics, and Dental Sleep Medicine awareness among health professionals, and the general public.

Dr Mahony is currently completing his 17 year study and PhD research in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

The Student Will:
  • Acquire knowledge and understanding of dentofacial growth and facial aesthetics
  • Be able to take suitable and radiographs; and then analyse to diagnose the malocclusion as one of 54 possible types
  • Be able to evaluate the smile arc
  • Be able to use the CVM index to accurately determine stages of facial growth.
  • Be able to formulate a treatment plan to divide the orthodontic problems into functional influences, orthopaedic concerns and orthodontic considerations

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