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:
5/20/2024
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
Additional Information:
Date Added:
5/20/2024
Review Date:
2/20/2027
Expiration Date:
5/20/2027
Target Audience:
This course is intended for dentists and other dental professionals from novice to advanced.
Educational Method:
Self Instructional Online CE Course
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SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT:
Information shared in this continuing education activity is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence- based dentistry.
KNOWN BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS:
Information in this continuing education activity is derived from data and information obtained from the reference section.
EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER:
Completing a single continuing education course does not provide enough information to result in the participant being an expert in the field related to the course topic. It is a combination of many educational courses and clinical experience that allows the participant to develop skills and expertise.
This continuing dental education activity is a DentalXP activity. DentalXP designates this activity for 1 continuing education credit(s).
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