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Course:

Orthofellowship: Straight Wire Mechanics-Special Emphasis on Open Bite Cases-Module 6, Course 2

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Continuing Education Credits:

0.75 CE

Course Presenter(s):

Jim Prittinen

Education Methods:

Subject Code:

370

Date Added:

5/20/2024

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Course Overview

This course will discuss both dental and skeletal Orthodontic open bite cases. Various treatment options will be presented along with camouflaging techniquesDiagnosing open bite etiologies and how to overcome these conditions will be explainedEffective methods of using reverse curve wires and heavy elastics when treating open bite cases will be describedThe benefits of selecting clear aligners when treating open bites cases will also be detailed. 

Course Objectives

1. Distinguish between a dental and skeletal open bite.

2. Select the appropriate treatment option depending on the type of open bite case presented.

3. Use reverse curve wires and heavy elastics effectively when treating open bite cases.

Course Instructors

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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 Bio

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

IMAGE AUTHENTICITY STATEMENT:

No images in this presentation have been altered.

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).

DISCLOSURE:

DentalXP ownership and staff have no relevant financial relationship to report.

AGD Academy of GENERAL DENTISTRY PROGRAM APPROVAL FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

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Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

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10/1/2023 to 9/30/2025.

Provider ID# 217597