GENERAL COURSE INFOMATION:
The course is intended for general dentists and pedodontists with no experience in orthodontics but want to learn and incorporate Tip-Edge® into their practices. It is also intended for those who have relied on functionals, removables, and/or full-banded techniques, other than Tip-Edge®, and would like to learn the Differential Straight Arch Technique (Tip-Edge System®.)
The course will meet one weekend (Friday and Saturday) approximately every 6 weeks for a total of 5 sessions.
DATES:
October 24 - 25, 2008
December 5 - 6, 2008
January 23 - 24, 2009
March 6 - 7, 2009
April 24 - 25, 2009
THE COURSE FORMAT:
Each two day session will have lecture, classroom hands-on instruction and extensive slide presentations.
Dr. Green's classroom lectures will include:
- Orthodontic examination and discussion with parent/patient.
- Orthodontic Records
- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Insurance forms, fees, scheduling, etc.
- Complete Tip-Edge® System from patient examination to brackets to archwires to retention.
- Early Treatment including rapid palatal expansion
- Occlusion and TMJ
- Orthognathic surgery preparation
- Retention and Retainers
- And Much More
AGD CREDIT
This course is approved by the Academy of General Dentistry for maintenance, Fellowship, and Mastership requirements. A total of 70 hours will be granted.
TUITION: $6830.00
Includes all sessions, materials, Tip-Edge Guide, and handouts. A $500.00 deposit for registration is required, which is fully refundable. We accept VISA, and MasterCard.
*Students are encouraged to monitor the second year at no additional charge.
LOCATION:
Phoenix, Arizona
Marriott Courtyard Camelback
2101 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
602-955-5200
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For Reservations Call:
1-602-955-5200; Ext. 608
ARMAMENTARIUM:
The course supplies (brackets, bands, archwires, typodonts) the Tip-Edge® Guide, and handouts will be supplied for each session. Students will bring pliers, ligature director, wire cutters, and a large hemostat (an instrument list will be sent to you upon registration).