Orthodontics for the Family Dentist
with Howard D. Friedman, DDS on Saturday, March 10, 2012
Sponsored by Lakeshire LTD
Detection, recognition, prevention, interception, treatment, or referral of malocclusion is within the standard of care of all practicing dentists
This course is designed for dentists now performing some orthodontic treatment, those who are now using Invisalign orthodontics or other treatment modalities, those who would like to incorporate orthodontics into their practice, and all dentists who wish to fill a vital and somewhat mysterious or cloudy area in dental education. This is a fantastic opportunity to extend your practice horizons, expand services to your patients, and create additional revenue
The morning session will expand your knowledge on:
MIXED DENTITION ORTHODONTICS
• Why treatment in the mixed dentition is important
• Classification and etiology of malocclusion
• Treatment timing and case selection
• Recognition, detection, prevention & treatment
• Mixed dentition space analysis techniques
• A modified, controlled, safe and predictable SERIAL EXTRACTION treatment
• When deciduous teeth should be considered over-retained
• Understanding Cephalometric relationships
During the afternoon session you will be introduced to "STATE OF THE ART" orthodontic treatment.
You will learn about:
THE STRAIGHT WIRE / PRE-ANGULATED BRACKET TREATMENT APPLIANCE
• SIX KEYS TO NORMAL OCCLUSION
• Goals of orthodontic treatment
• Components of a fixed orthodontic appliance
• Treatment concepts involved in using the STRAIGHT WIRE technique
• Proper orthodontic band & bracket placement
• Functional appliances
• How to start implementing these concepts immediately in your practice
• Bridging the gap between family dentistry and orthodontics
Former attendees have said: "This course should be mandatory for every dentist." Others have commented "Dr. Friedman is very thorough and easy to understand." "Dr. Friedman's compassionate care for patients is an inspiration to us."
Date, time & location:
Saturday, March 10, 2012 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
OHSU School of Dentistry
Credit: 6.5 hours
Tuition: $235 per dentist & $95 per staff when attending with dentist
* Early Fees: $210 per dentist & $90 per staff when attending with dentist
Course : #DNCSOD0312
Lunch & parking included
* Early fees applied when registering to attend one month prior to course date
Speaker: Howard D. Friedman, DDS, received his dental degree at New York University and then served a residency in a Veterans Administration hospital. He earned his graduate orthodontic certification at New York University and served a tour as an orthodontist with the U.S. Army. He then went into the private specialty practice of orthodontics. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association. For many years, he was a delegate to the State House of Delegates. Dr. Friedman has been presenting courses and seminars at universities across the United States. This is Dr. Friedman's 20th anniversary of presenting his programs at OHSU.
