3 LIVE CE UNITS
Instructor: Dr. Todd Ehrler DDS MS
This course provides dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants with a simple and straightforward methodology to incorporate orthodontic aligner therapy into the practice. Aligner therapy is rapidly growing in popularity with patients, and many cases can easily be treated by the general practitioner. This course will provide a clear framework and criteria on how to start providing orthodontic aligners to your existing patients.
The dental office is a key venue for understanding orthodontic advancements and managing related complications, such as myofascial pain often encountered during aligner therapy. This course will discuss how select appropriate cases, implement effective treatment protocols, and address myofascial pain and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) that may arise.
Participants will learn the historical context of aligners, practical steps for patient enrollment and management, techniques like interproximal reduction (IPR), retention strategies, and evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and treating myofascial pain. By integrating these elements into practice, dental teams can enhance treatment outcomes, reduce complications like posterior open bites, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration for comprehensive patient care.
Course Objectives:
After completing this course, the clinician will be able to:
- Trace the history and evolution of orthodontic aligner therapy from retainers to modern digital systems.
- Select appropriate cases for aligner therapy based on clinical criteria, predictability, and patient expectations.
- Gather and interpret essential records, including exams for TMD and airway issues.
- Implement delivery, management, refinement, and retention protocols for aligner treatment.
- Perform interproximal reduction (IPR) safely, understanding its benefits, risks, and techniques.
- Diagnose and manage myofascial pain and TMD, including differentiation from joint disorders and conservative treatments.
About Live, Interactive Webcast Continuing Education Seminars:
A live, interactive webinar is similar to attending a continuing education seminar in your community, except that you attend via your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Each course is live and allows and encourages your participation. As long as you have access to a device that can play sound, you can participate in an ACES webinar. No special computer knowledge or equipment is required to participate in our webinars. When you enroll in an ACES course, you will be sent an email with the course syllabus and complete information on how to join the webinar. At the conclusion of your live webinar, you will receive an email with a link to your online quiz. Once you complete your quiz, you’ll automatically receive your continuing education certificate via email.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships:
Instructor: Dr. S.D. Shanti - No relevant financial relationship to report.
Education Advisory Committee (EAC): Members of the EAC have no relevant financial relationships to report.
ACES ownership and staff: No relevant financial relationship to report.
Advanced Continuing Education Systems is an ADA CERP Recognized provider for dental continuing education. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Advanced Continuing Education Systems designates this activity for 3 continuing education credits.
Advanced Continuing Education Systems (Provider RP4393) has been approved by the Dental Board of California as a provider of dental continuing education.