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Previous Advanced Seminars met on the following dates:

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March 19-21, 2010 Dr. Steve Galella spoke on ADVANCED ORTHODONTICS - Part 2, in which he continued to impart his wisdom, techniques, and philosophies for effective and simplified ortho treatment.  Dr. Gallela is an internationally known speaker whose skills, knowledge, commitment, and real love of learning and teaching is an innovative source of discovery and improvement in your orthodontic practice. He is known for his vast awareness of the professional literature, which he shared during his presentation.  His creativity and his focus on practical and direct solutions, enhanced your understanding of orthodontics and expanded your ability to treat patients.

 

Topics covered included:

¨       An enhanced background in the Bio-Mechanics of orthodontic forces and how they affect and remodel the jaw and facial tissues

¨       The new self-ligating and variable force orthodontic systems.

¨       Definitive methods to sharpen skills in child and adult psychology

¨       Functional Orthopedic Appliance therapy

¨       Fixed Straightwire Appliance treatment

¨       TMD diagnosis and treatment

¨       A study of new advances in our understanding of growth and development of the face and skull

 

Sections on anatomy and physiology of the craniomandibular and facial complexes were taught. Selected topics included growth & development, early treatment, airway, soft tissue/periodontal factors, retention, TMD and sleep apnea. 

 

Participation Segment  

Dr. Gerry Graham – Case presentations for all members involved in tip edge cases (PowerPoint is preferred ); share tip-edge cases and get feedback.

Saturday at 7:00 PM.  2 Participation credits as a part of case diagosis.  For details call lecturer 860-559-9517.  

 

CASE DIAGNOSIS WAS HELD FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENINGS 7:00 – 9:00 pm

           2 Participation CE credits given to those that attend and sign in

 



December 4-6, 2009 Dr. Dennis Bailey spoke on the Functional Airway. Dr. Bailey is a general dentist with a practice limited to the management of Sleep Related Breathing Disorders (Snoring and Sleep Apnea) utilizing oral appliances as well as TMJ Disorders, Orofacial Pain and related headaches. He is a graduate of Indiana University School of Dentistry and completed a General Practice Residency at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He is a past president of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, is the founder and past-chair of the Oral Appliance Section and served on the Standards of Practice Committee for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He frequently lectures and has authored numerous articles and chapters on the topic of Dental Sleep Medicine and on the use of Oral Appliances by the dentist for the management of snoring and sleep apnea.

Topics covered include:

¨       The importance of airway in relation to Sleep, Ortho Tx, TMD and Bruxism  

¨       How to evaluate the airway, orally as well as nasally

¨       What is Sleep Bruxism?

¨       The role of the Dentist in the management of Sleep Breathing Disorders (snoring and sleep apnea)

¨       Why Orthodontics must evaluate and manage the airway first in the total treatment scheme

¨       How to recognize and manage sleep apnea and snoring

¨       What every dentist should know and understand about TMD, Orofacial pain and Headaches

¨       The role of Myofunctional Therapy (Orofacial Myology) in relation to patient care and the airway

¨       The tongue and tongue thrusting related to airway management

¨       Important facts to know and understand about sleep studies

¨       The health related consequences of sleep disorders

¨       The impact of the airway on growth and development


18 lecture credits; Fri, Sat, 8:30 – 5:00; Sun 8:30 – 12:00
 

Participation Segment  

Dr. Gerry Graham – Case presentations for all members involved in tip edge cases (PowerPoint is preferred ); share tip-edge cases and get feedback.

Saturday at 7:00 PM.  2 Participation credits as a part of case diagosis.  For details call lecturer 860-559-9517.  

 

CASE DIAGNOSIS WAS HELD FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENINGS 7:00 – 9:00 pm

           2 Participation CE credits given to those that attend and sign in

 


September 11-13, 2009 Dr. Dave Singh spoke on Facial Growth, Genetics and Functional Appliances. Dr. Singh was born, educated and trained in England. He has been a professor for at several Universities and has published numerous dental and orthodontic articles including some with Dr. McNamara at U. of Michigan. He has expanded upon the "Functional Matrix Theory" of Moss and created his own "Spatial Matrix Theory". Additionally he has obtained First Prize at the IAO meeting in 2005. Dr. Singh has co-authored a new book with orthodontist Jim Krumholtz, which is to be published soon. Dr. Singh has also created and patented several functional appliances which he will share with us.

Advances in technology and molecular genetics have provided new approaches to orthodontic care in the 21st century. The aim of this course is to provide new perspectives on the provision of orthodontic care for both adults and children. Specific topics will be discussed including the embryology, growth and development of the face and jaws. One of the most important aspects of orthodontic treatment is diagnosis. Thus, diagnostic clinical facial features will be highlighted with a view to midfacial development. Therefore, this course will help improve your (non-cephalometric) diagnostic skills to help identify and expand your practice of orthodontics. These principles will be tied together under the new concept of “Foundational correction” which takes facial growth and genetics into account for stable functional corrections associated with craniofacial homeostasis. Course Materials

18 lecture credits; Fri, Sat, 8:30 – 5:00; Sun 8:30 – 12:00
 

Participation Segment  

Dr. Gerry Graham – Case presentations for all members involved in tip edge cases (PowerPoint is preferred ); share tip-edge cases and get feedback.

Saturday at 7:00 PM.  2 Participation credits as a part of case diagosis.  For details call lecturer 860-559-9517.  

 

CASE DIAGNOSIS WAS HELD FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENINGS 7:00 – 9:00 pm

           2 Participation CE credits given to those that attend and sign in

 




September 13, 2009, Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Digital Dental Photography Camera Selection, Operation, Retractors, Mirrors, Lighting, Composition, and Photographic documentation for various accreditation groups.
This was a nuts and bolts digital camera how to. Participants are encouraged to bring their own digital cameras and laptops. Photographic requirements for orthodontic documentation, IBO Board certification, New England Mastertrack, American Board of General Dentistry, and cosmetic dental academies will be introduced. Photographic techniques to get the appropriate case documentation for cosmetic, orthodontic, and general dental purposes will be discussed. Photography for marketing, case discussion, or lecturing will be emphasized. Both staff friendly consumer cameras and digital SLR cameras will be demonstrated.

Taught by H. Michael Sefranek DMD, MAGD. The presenter has lectured on digital orthodontic photography and digital photo editing at the IAO national meeting, IAO New England, and NYU. He is president of the Rhode Island AGD as well as the IAO New England. View case samples
Cost $ 99     4 Participation Credits





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March 20-22, 2009 Dr. Steve Galella Spoke on ADVANCED ORTHODONTICS - Part 1, in which he continued to impart his wisdom, techniques, and philosophies for effective and simplified ortho treatment.  Dr. Gallela is an internationally known speaker whose skills, knowledge, commitment, and real love of learning and teaching made for an innovative source of discovery and improvement in your orthodontic practice. He is known for his vast awareness of the professional literature, which he will share during his presentation.  His creativity and his focus on practical and direct solutions, will enhance your understanding of orthodontics and expand your ability to treat patients.

 

Topics covered include:

¨       An enhanced background in the Bio-Mechanics of orthodontic forces and how they affect and remodel the jaw and facial tissues

¨       The new self-ligating and variable force orthodontic systems.

¨       Definitive methods to sharpen skills in child and adult psychology

¨       Functional Orthopedic Appliance therapy

¨       Fixed Straightwire Appliance treatment

¨       TMD diagnosis and treatment

¨       A study of new advances in our understanding of growth and development of the face and skull

 

Sections on anatomy and physiology of the craniomandibular and facial complexes were also be taught. Selected topics included growth & development, early treatment, airway, soft tissue/periodontal factors, retention, TMD and sleep apnea.  Overall, it should prove to be a most informative and practical seminar.

18 lecture credits (or 14 lecture, 6 participation for those also attending case diagnosis)

Fri, Sat, 8:30 – 5:00;  Sun 8:30 – 12:00

 

Participation Segment  

Dr. Jim Capurso - Hands on Lingual Arch wire bending, bring models of a patient,   pliers: 139, 410, 203 or similar arch bending, heavy cutters. 

Saturday at 7:00 PM. 1 participation credit   

Dr. Gerry Graham – Case presentations for all members involved in tip edge cases (PowerPoint is preferred ); share tip-edge cases and get feedback.

Saturday at 8:00 PM.  1 participation credit   

 

Dcember, 5-7, 2008 Dr. Timothy Cronin spoke to us about Tip-Edge® orthodontic treatment and how it will enable us to finish cases more quickly and with fewer complications.
The lecturer is a 1976 graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry and has been actively practicing orthodontics for approximately 20 years. He graduated from the IAO Millennium Institute in 2000. Although he attained his Senior Instructor status in 2002, he remains a true student of the art, science and mechanics of orthodontic treatment. He has studied Tip-Edge with Drs. Yates, Kesling and Morein, Controlled Arch and straight wire finishing under Drs. Sim and Galella and continues to enhance his education with multiple other straight wire educators. Over the years, he has developed a unique orthodontic technique which combines the light forces of Tip Edge brackets with the mechanics of Controlled Arch; a technique he has coined TECA. He lectures nationally, is currently the only writer with a standing column in the IAO International Journal of Orthodontics and consistently is blessed with over 150 cases of orthodontic treatment at any given time.

This course is designed for both the beginning and advanced practitioner who is a student of the art of orthodontics. The education will initiate with an explanation of the vision needed to create beautiful faces and perfect smiles as well as guidelines as set forth in the literature. Each practitioner should receive the complete knowledge needed for the ability to create exceptional orthodontic results simply, successfully and profitably.

However, vision without the mechanical ability to consistently achieve exceptional results is useless. Thus, this course will centered on a new system of orthodontic mechanics which combines the Kesling Tip-Edge bracket system and Begg light force mechanics to consistently correct skeletal/dental malocclusions with Controlled Arch straight wire mechanics to exactly place anterior teeth in the proper position in the face for dento/facial goals. The Tip-Edge ability to have a power assisted 3rd stage finish is unparalleled. No other mechanical system is so simple, so consistent and so accurate. This course will include a hands-on wire bending portion as well as a “starter” kit. The ultimate goal is for each practitioner to walk into his/her office Monday morning and get started on a fully successful case with confidence.

September, 12-14, 2008 Dr. Brendan Stack Dr. Brendan Stack, a university trained orthodontist (Georgetown University) who, since 1965, has limited his practice to the clinical treatment of patients with cranio-facial pain, headache and TMJ dysfunction. He is strictly a "results oriented" clinician who cuts through the extraneous issues to diagnose and treat the precise problems with a minimum of time and a maximum of efficiency. He has lectured extensively in the US, Canada and most recently in Europe. In addition, on Sunday, Dr. Capurso gave a training session on bending lingual arches [Sims/Gallela Style], Dr. Harrison discussed the Ritto appliance and his experience with it, and Drs. Sefranek and Ungerleider showed cases and gave treatment pearls.
ADVANCED SEMINAR

WHAT WAS COVERED THIS WEEKEND

¨       Different types of intraoral orthotics (splints).

¨       Indications & contraindications for various types of splints.

¨       Facial distortions & compensations due to chronic disc dislocations.

¨       The ALF treatment appliance for craniofacial & cranial base distortions

¨       Eliminating severe cranial distortions

¨       Multiple case presentations of unilateral & bilateral clicking, intermittent locking & locked TMJ’s

¨       Stage II orthodontic case finishing

¨       Stage II restorative crown & bridge case finishing

¨       Stage II full denture finishing

¨       TMJ surgical procedures when all else fails

¨       Multiple case presentations from start to finish

¨       Treatment of patients with movement disorders

 

September 14, 2008, Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Digital Dental Photography Camera Selection, Operation, Retractors, Mirrors, Lighting, Composition, and Photographic documentation for various accreditation groups.
This is a nuts and bolts digital camera how to. Participants are encouraged to bring their own digital cameras and laptops (call presenter for details 401-247-1777). Photographic requirements for orthodontic documentation, IBO Board certification, New England Mastertrack, American Board of General Dentistry, and cosmetic dental academies will be introduced. Photographic techniques to get the appropriate case documentation for cosmetic, orthodontic, and general dental purposes will be discussed. Photography for marketing, case discussion, or lecturing will be emphasized. Both staff friendly consumer cameras and digital SLR cameras will be demonstrated. This course is co-sponsored with the Rhode Island Academy of General dentistry.

Taught by H. Michael Sefranek DMD, MAGD. The presenter has lectured on digital orthodontic photography and digital photo editing at the IAO national meeting, IAO New England, and NYU. He is president of the Rhode Island AGD as well as the IAO New England. View case samples
Cost $ 99







March 28-30, 2008 Dr. Steve Galella spoke on CASE FINISHING. Dr. Gallela is an internationally known speaker whose skills, knowledge, commitment and real love of learning and teaching will make for an innovative source of discovery and improvement in your orthodontic practice. He is known for his vast awareness of the professional literature, which he will share during his presentation. His creativity and focus on practical and direct solutions will enhance your ability to treat all patients.

CASE FINISHING with Dr

WHAT WAS COVERD THIS WEEKEND

¨       How to develop the perfect treatment design which is the beginning of case finishing.

¨       Variable treatment design and making changes “on the fly”.

¨       The difference between cookbook orthodontics and innovative logical thought process.

¨       How to create a win-win opportunity in your treatment design.

¨       Why bad things happen to great treatment plans.

¨       Steps to sound clinical decision making; making it second nature and fun.

¨       Problems: how they happen, why they happen and how to prevent them.

¨       What to look for before a problem becomes obvious.

¨       Five major reasons why cases do not finish well.

¨       Developing an “eye” for trouble with patients and progress.

¨       How to use advanced mechanics to streamline and simplify your cases.

¨       How to easily and predictably control your mechanics.

¨       When to change mechanics and sequence your case based on your patient’s progress.

¨       Learn solutions to every conceivable case-finishing problem.

 


Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2007 A. Korrodi Ritto DDS, PhD spoke on Non - surgical treament of surgical cases, microimplants, and the Ritto appliannce. The English translation of his book on microimplants was published June 2007. Be sure to read his article on molar intrusion with microimplants (see links below). He states that the earliest he's used microimplants is at age 8. To view Dr. Ritto's articles visit
Micro Implant Articles
Ritto Appiance
Dr. Ritto's Office

Dr. Jack Salius should be familiar to everyone, as he is our past president and cofounder. He spoke on V-Bend Mechanics. Applications include: the closure of central diastemas in a manner that will prevent relapse without retention; eliminating the need for extractions; correcting molar rotations, deep bites, and overjets He will include the irrefutable laws of physics as they apply to wire bending as well as the science of static equilibrium.








PhotoShop Seminar Series

Session 1                   Sat      Nov3, 2007        9:00 - 2:00
Session 1  Makeup  Sun    Dec, 2 2007       1:00 - 6:00
Session 2                   Sat     Feb 23, 2008      9:00 - 2:00
Session 2  Makeup  Sat     March 30 2008  1:00 - 6:00
Session 3                   Sat     May 17, 2008     1:00 - 6:00

PhotoShop Express, Photo editing, Photo montage, Putting cases on the web, Cepahlometric superimposition of tracings via computer. This is truly the poor man's Dolphin imaging. This software sells for $99 and is available for free 30 day trial download. These skills are a must for anyone doing digital photography. Computer and web page basics will also be covered. This is a wonderful method to get progress feedback on your cases by multiple instructors, between our meetings, without having to travel. Enhance your ability to present cases to patients and/or collegues. The course has been completely redone in a powerpoint format. It is broken up into 3 segments to allow the student time to practice the material at home; extra mentorship is included in the cost of registration.

Taught by H. Michael Sefranek DMD, MAGD . The presenter maintains 5 websites currently, including one devoted to his orthodontic cases. He is president of the Rhode Island AGD as well as the IAO New England. He has lectured on photography and digital photo editing at IAONE and NYU. View case samples .
Call Dr. Sefranek for more information at 401-247-1777.
Cost $450

Sep 7-9, 2007 Dr. Ralph Garcia, Jr. spoke on TMD treatment, splint fabrication, and orthodontic finishing of the TMD patient.

Dr. Garcia is the founder and director of Bay Area Center for Craniomandibular Disorders. He lectures worldwide and is the senior lecturer on TMD for the USDI. He is Board Certified in Pain Management and a pioneer in the field of Electrodiagnostics. He was named Clinician of the Year by the American Association for Functional Orthopedics. Dr. Garcia’s presentation covered the importance of a thorough head, neck and TMJ evaluation. He also covered the construction of both his daytime and nighttime appliances for correcting TMJ and cranio facial muscle problems and he will present Phase II cases finished in the therapeutic position utilizing orthopedic/orthodontic appliances.

Dr. Garcia is an IAO member and several of our members have attended his seminar with very positive results.








Mar 9-11, 2007 Dr. Arnold Malerman spoke on early treatment. His second topic was pre-prosthetic orthodontics and adult cases. Dr. Malerman has a private orthodontic practice in the Greater Philadelphia area and was named "Orthodontist of the Year" by his local newspaper reader's poll four years in a row. He was director of an early treatment program for orthodontic residents and was recently featured in a Clinical Journal of Orthodontics Roundtable on early treatment. He was highly recommended at the IAO national executive board meeting this year and has held a faculty position at the University of Pennsylvania Orthodontic Department for 30 years. For more information go to Dr. Malerman's website





Dec. 1-3, 2006 Dr. Peter Currie returned to speak to us about orthodontic treatment for TMD: diagnosis, treatment and finishing AND efficient and profitable straight wire treatment.

Many of you are quite familiar with Peter, and his credentials are extensive. Peter had been very active in our group and taught many of us in our school for many years. He has been described by his students as an exemplary instructor as well as the "go to guy" for difficult cases. Peter in 2004, received his M.Sc at Donau University in Vienna, Austria, under the direction of Dr. Slavicek, which is a research degree in orthodontics. He is presently doing further studies in Vienna with Dr. Sato on the MEAW appliance. Peter is also presently studying at Tufts for an M.S. and Craniofacial Pain Certificate; his thesis is on Maxillary molar distalization and its effects. Peter has a very large orthodontic practice in his general practice and delegates all of his orthodontics to two full time orthdontic assistants. He will cover how to efficiently delegate orthodontics including the 3E’s of orthodontics, Effective, Efficient and Everyday, [which you can incorporate into your practices right away]; how to handle the cases that have trouble, TMD, difficult cases and advanced topics of ortho treatment [to challenge your knowledge and help you avoid unwanted disasters]. Attendance was exceptional for this reunion event.

There was a group dinner with Peter Currie Friday 5:00 – 7:00 PM.

Peter participated in case diagnosis Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM.





Sept. 15-17, 2006 Dr. Leon Klempner spoke about early Cl II treatment, utilizing non-extraction philosophy with expansion and Twin Block therapy and Cl III tx, utilizing modified Tandem appliance.

  • Curriculum Vitae



  • April 28-30, 2006 Dr. Martin Epstein spoke about: Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Implants and Prosthetics
    Topics: the use of fixed appliances, Invisalign and removable appliances to achieve proper spacing and occlusion for multi-disciplinary cases. Molar uprighting, adjunctive orthodontics, developing alveolar ridges and interim retention will be covered in detail.
    This is one seminar not to miss. All new material not covered in the Portugal course. Marty is a phenomenal presenter and a great teacher as well. Last time Marty spoke to us, 5 of us, signed up for his Portugal course. Click on the Portugal link below for photos of Marty and who's in the course.

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Portugal












  • Feb. 4, 2006, Saturday 9:15 AM - 12:30 PM
    Dr. H. Michael Sefranek
    spoke about PhotoShop Express, Photo editing, Photo montage, Putting cases on the web, and Cepahlometric superimposition of tracings via computer. This is truly the poor man's Dolphin imaging. This software sells for $99 and is available for free 30 day trial download. These skills are a must for anyone doing digital photography. Computer and web page basics will also be covered. This is a wonderful method to get progress feedback on your cases by multiple instructors, between our meetings, without having to travel. Very time effective. The presenter maintains 5 websites currently, including one devoted to his orthodontic cases.




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