Course Description
In this course, the General Dentist will receive detailed instruction on how Pediatric Dentists treat common orthodontic problems with techniques that can be done in the office. Specific topics to be covered include:
- How to do an Orthodontic exam and what that information means
- The preferred sequence of eruption of primary and permanent teeth
- Diagnosing and early treatment of space management, anterior and posterior crossbites
- The role of enlarged tonsils and airway issues in malocclusion
- Diagnosing common eruption problems from multiple panorexes
Learning Objectives
- Understand how to diagnose and treat anterior and posterior crossbites and thumb/tongue habits
- Recognize and diagnose common eruption problems from multiple panorexes
- Know the indications and contraindications for space maintainers
- Understand how the sequence of eruption of primary and permanent teeth effect future malocclusion
- Recognize when a case should be referred to an Orthodontist
