CE Credits: 14 CE ADA CERP
Cost: $2000 / 14CEs. (Non-refundable)
Location: Columbus Ohio, USA (Exact Location to be announced soon)
Airport Code: CMH
To Enrol and Register Click here: Register & Enroll
We are excited to inform you that in addition to the live sessions, you will also have access to the online component of the course. This digital access will be activated on the morning of the live course start date, ensuring you have a comprehensive learning experience from day one. Whether you’re attending in person or wish to revisit the course content later, the online resources are designed to enhance your understanding and application of the training material.
Thank you for choosing to advance your skills with us, and we look forward to starting this journey together.
Educational Objectives & Curriculum Overview
Core Learning Objectives:
- Understanding Malocclusions:
- Gain familiarity with current levels of malocclusions.
- Explore the evolution of orthodontic malocclusions over time.
- Identify the primary causes behind the development of orthodontic issues and crowding.
- Impact and Measurement:
- Understand the significance of orthodontic malocclusion on dental decay, airway problems, sleep apnea, and facial aesthetics.
- Learn the methodologies for measuring orthodontic malocclusion.
- Classification and Records:
- Get acquainted with Angle’s classifications.
- Learn the standards and procedures for taking comprehensive orthodontic records.
- Orthodontic Care:
- Understand the spectrum of orthodontic care that a general practitioner can offer.
- Discover various preventive and treatment strategies to address orthodontic malocclusions.
Hands-On and Practical Learning:
- Skills Development:
- Photography techniques, typodont bracketing, and banding.
- Wire sequence and placement, including the use of separators.
- Care and maintenance of orthodontic instruments, including wire bends.
- Phase 1 Treatment:
- Introduction to Phase 1 orthodontic treatment.
- Procedures for placing separators, ordering, and seating expanders (RPE).
- Administrative Skills:
- Understanding consents and contracts.
- Orthodontic coding and billing essentials.
- Comprehensive Treatment Planning:
- Orthodontic treatment sequencing, including photography, records processing, interproximal reduction (IPR), appliance selection, accessories usage (e.g., Class II/III elastics), and retainers.
- Team Collaboration:
- Defining the roles and expectations for the orthodontic team.
Preparatory Reading:
- Assigned Text: Please read Chapters 8, 9, and 10 in your Proffit textbook to prepare for the course.
Interactive Sessions:
- Q&A: Dedicated time for questions and answers to clarify doubts and expand understanding.
Please note: Your access to the course materials, quizzes, and the certificate for achieving a passing grade will be available for 12 months. Ensure to print your certificate within this period, as your access will expire after 12 months.
Nagy Orthodontic Academy 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 activities or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
*ADA CERP Notes: Course release date: 03/01/2024, Course expiration date: 08/01/2028.
