Thursday, October 15, 2015

1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (3 CE Credits)

Room 101-A

Attendees will learn both how to correctly and competently complete everyday orthodontic procedures and understand the rationale behind such procedures. This includes a solid introduction to orthodontic instruments, appreciating bracket prescriptions, bracket and molar band placement, indirect bonding, variations in arch form, understanding the motivation and techniques used for anchorage control, different space closure methods, and specific appliance usage and adjustments.  Further, attendees will master the didactic information taught by applying it directly during the hands-on portion. The knowledge and skill set learned will help to instill correct habits, increase confidence and speed, and increase self-fulfillment when assisting orthodontists.

Course Objectives:

·       Teeth anatomy and morphology

·       Occlusion (six Keys)

·       Malocclusion Class (I, II, and III)

·       Diagnosis records

·       Orthodontic Instruments

·       Bracket specification and variations

·       Bracket placement and molar band positioning

·       Indirect bonding

·       Orthodontic wires

·       Arch forms

·       Leveling and aligning 

·       Wire sequence

·       Anchorage control during orthodontic treatment

·       Space closure

·       Bite correctors

·       Braces removal

·       Retainers

·       Ortho accessories

Recommended for…Assistants and Hygienists.

Ilaf Mawaldi, DDS is Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.  He is certified in Orthopedic and Cranio-Dento-Maxillo-Facial Orthodontics, from France.  Dr. Mawaldi is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), American Dental Association (ADA), and World Federation of Orthodontics (WFO).

Dr. Mawaldi is not associated with, employed by, nor consults for, any manufacturer, supplier, or retailer of dental instruments or materials.