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 every six weeks for a total of four sessions.
DATES:
May 14 - 16, 2010
June 25 - 27, 2010
August 6 - 7, 2010
September 17 - 18, 2010
NOTE:
First Two Sessions are 2.5 days each.
"Hands-On" Sunday morning 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
THE COURSE FORMAT:
Each 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.
LOCATION:
Manhattan Beach, CA
Manhattan Beach Marriott
1400 Parkview Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310-546-7511
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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).