Course:
Orthofellowship: How Muscle Strength Impacts Orthodontic Treatment-Module 3, Course 1
Continuing Education Credits:
1 CE
Course Presenter(s):
Jim PrittinenEducation Methods:
Subject Code:
370
Category:
Date Added:
2/6/2024
Course Overview
The course will demonstrate why an understanding of growth and development is essential for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning and long-term Orthodontic success. Bjork’s interpretation of growth and development will be reviewed in detail as well as some basic Orthodontic history. Vertical challenges with be discussed as well as possible treatment options. The USDI’s 10 factors for diagnosis and treatment planning will be presented.
Course Objectives
1. Recognize the importance of vertical control during Orthodontic treatment.
2. Select the appropriate cases to treat related to vertical dimension challenges.
3. Identify how growth and development can impact the accurate diagnosis of Orthodontic cases.
Course Instructors
Jim Prittinen
Dr. James Prittinen graduated from the University of Minnesota Dental School in 1981, and practiced general dentistry in Virginia, MN. Dr. Prittinen began doing orthodontics in 1984 and has been a US...See BioSupplemental Materials
Dental XP
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by
any regulatory authority of AGD endorsement.
10/1/2023 to 9/30/2025.
Provider ID# 217597