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Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children

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Early Orthodontic Treatment
Efficient and Effective Strategies and Protocols

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

A Post-Annual Meeting Joint Symposium Sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Orthodontic Society
Located on the Island Maui

Click here to register for this symposium online.

Course Summary

This symposium will address the major issues surrounding early treatment of pediatric adverse craniofacial growth and malocclusion, with equal emphasis on current mechanics and the evidence-base of research. The speakers will review diagnostic protocols, possible intervention therapies, and several approaches/strategies for the needs of the young and growing child dental patient. Current evidence suggests that two-step orthodontic treatment beginning in Phase I dentition provides excellent results often preventing unnecessary removal of permanent teeth in Phase II. However, controversy still remains among practitioners on appropriate treatment options and these differences serve as the backdrop for this topical and lively symposium. This symposium will feature nationally and internationally-recognized pediatric clinicians who have successfully incorporated full orthodontic treatment into their practices and lecture on the benefits and options of early interceptive modalities.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the symposium, the participant will

• Understand the AAPD guidelines for clinical evaluation and treatment, as well as the evidence base of literature on which the guidelines were established.
• Understand the protocols for evaluation and diagnosis of the child patient with adverse skeletal growth, dental arch length deficiencies, habits and their sequelae and the literature base concerning these findings.
• Learn effective and efficient treatment techniques that can be used to redirect adverse growth patterns, develop dental arches, improve molar relationships and utilize preventive treatment techniques for adverse growth patients.
• Be able to evaluate future continuing education and make decisions about future coursework in this exciting area of pediatric practice.

Continuing Education Credit

Attendees are eligible for 8 hours of continuing education credit. AAPD and AOS are ADA CERP Recognized Providers .

Accreditation, Conflict of Interest and Other Notices

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) is recognized (May 2007 - June 2011) by the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) to provide continuing education opportunities for dentists.

The AAPD specifies the maximum amount of continuing education credits as defined for each course. Members should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

While offering the continuing education credits described, courses are not intended to provide extensive training or lead to any type of certification in pediatric dentistry.

The AAPD does not certify competence or endorse performance of any skills taught during these courses. Furthermore, the courses do not supersede independent medical professional judgment.

The AAPD resolves to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing education programs are not influenced by the special interests of any corporation or individual associated with its programs. While having a financial interest or professional affiliation with a corporation does not necessarily influence a speaker's presentation, accreditation standards and good judgment require that any relationship be disclosed to the audience. Any potential conflict of interest will be made known to the participants at the beginning of the program and in any course materials.

Accommodations

Leave the hustle and bustle of Honolulu on the island of Oahu and escape to the renowned beauty of Maui for the AAPD/AOS Joint Symposium.

The Island of Maui is blessed with a variety of picturesque landscapes. You can snorkel in Kaanapali one day and explore the summit of Haleakala the next. Spend a day driving along the legendary Hana highway then relax the next day by taking a leisurely stroll in Lahaina. It is a beautiful island to see over and over. Located between two beautiful ocean-front beaches on Maui's sunny southern coast, the spectacular Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa welcomes guests with "Maui's Warmest Aloha" and serves as a magnificent setting for this symposium.

The rates listed below are for single/double occupancy.
Standard Guest Room $199
Ocean View Guest Room $229

Reservations can be made by calling the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa directly. Be sure to mention the AAPD in order to get our special room rate for this course.

To take advantage of the discounted AAPD room rate, make your reservations no later than April 27, 2009.

Invited Speakers

Chris Baker, R.N., D.M.D
Leonard Carapezza, D.M.D.
Edward Gonzalez, D.M.D.
Walter Pfitzinger, D.D.S., M.S.
Heber Simmons Jr., D.D.S., M.S.

Questions

If you have any questions regarding the course, please contact the American Orthodonic Society at (800) 448-1601.

Cancellations/Refunds

Full refunds for registration minus the $50 processing fee will be provided only if written notice of cancellation is received by April 24, 2009. A 50 percent refund will be given if written notice is received by May 15, 2009. No refunds will be given after this date. The meeting sponsors are not responsible for travel expenses or penalties under any circumstances. Notice of cancellation should be made in writing and sent to: American Orthodontic Society, 11884 Greenville Avenue, Suite 112, Dallas, TX 75243-3537, or faxed to (972) 234- 4290, or emailed to aos@orthodontics.com.

Transportation

Air Transportation from Oahu to Maui

Hawaiian Airlines typically has the best inter-island airfares. Take a look at http://www.Hawaiianair.com.

Ground Transportation

These are average fares going to & from the Kahului-Maui International Airport to the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. SpeediShuttle - (877) 242-5777
Door to Door Express and SpeediShuttle
$ 43 each way
Taxi
$ 60 each way

Course Agenda

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
7:30 a.m. Registration and Coffee
8:15 a.m. Welcome, Introductions and Overview
Dr. Heber Simmons
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. The Airway and It's Impact on Growth and Development
Dr. Chris Baker
10:00 - 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Removable Appliance Therapy for Habit and Other Neuromuscular Problems
Dr. Walter Pfitzinger
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch (included in registration)
There's More to Pediatric Dentistry Than Fixing and Straightening Teeth
Dr. Heber Simmons
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. The Fixed Functional Jaw Orthopedics in the Mixed Dentition Early Arch Development Nitanium Palatal Expander Serial Guidance
Dr. Leonard Carapezza
3:00 - 3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 - 4:45 p.m. The Basics of Arch Development: You Can Do It Too
Dr. Edward Gonzalez
4:45 - 5:30 p.m. Closing Panel Discussion
Open Q&A
Dr. Chris Baker
Dr. Heber Simmons
Dr. Leonard Carapezza
Dr. Edward Gonzalez
Dr. Walter Pfitzinger
5:30 p.m. Adjourn

Preregistration for this event ends May 6, 2009. To register after May 6, please register on site. The cost of the course is $345 for doctors (includes lunch) and $175 for assistants (includes lunch).