Fundamentals of Orthodontics in General Practice

Description

Start dealing with orthodontic cases in mixed and permanent dentitions thanks to fixed appliances or clear aligner systems
This video course designed to encourage general dentists to approach Orthodontics and boost their clinical activity by opening up to a broader number of potential patients.
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in consumer demand for simple and non-invasive orthodontic treatments. This fact, combined with the fast-paced development of new technologies in the dental industry, has made the incorporation of Orthodontics into modern general practice more accessible than ever before.
Dr. R. Bruce McFarlane explores the fundamentals of Orthodontics to provide general dentists with the necessary theoretical and practical skills to tackle simple orthodontic cases. By following this course, you’ll understand how to plan, execute, and finish an orthodontic treatment using orthodontic appliances, clear aligners, and the latest digital protocols and devices.
Several clinical clips complete the course, showing you the proper treatment timing and sequencing in both mixed and permanent dentitions and giving you a clear understanding of the process to follow to start treating orthodontic cases gradually, profitably, safely, and predictably.
Topics covered in the course:
Case selection and treatment timing
Case initiation, execution and finishing
Orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning
Records gathering and interpretation
How to avoid devices that require patient compliance
How to start marketing Orthodontics in the general practice
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
Select orthodontic cases suitable for your skill set
Understand which orthodontic cases you should not deal with
Properly plan the orthodontic treatment to achieve successful outcomes
Understand orthodontic terminology and techniques
Select orthodontic appliances and place them correctly
Use clear aligner systems confidently
Understand the sequence of appliance adjustments and archwire manipulation
Presented By: Bruce McFarlane
8 videos – Duration: 4 hours – Files size: 8.7 GB