Practical Reviews in Orthodontics

Intended Audience

Orthodontists and others interested in orthodontics.

Learning Objectives

• Provide orthodontists with an understanding, overview, and critical analysis of the most current and clinically useful information available in the literature related to orthodontics
• Read reviews of the latest basic scientific findings and the impact of these on clinical problems, as well as concise, targeted lectures by noted specialists on the most important practice-oriented subjects in these areas
• Evaluate where controversy exists and, with our distinguished editorial board of orthodontists, examine the evidence and present advantages and disadvantages of the method in question. Also, controversies, advantages, and disadvantages of diagnosis and treatment plans will be emphasized
• Find useful guidance on integrating non-conventional principles and practices with conventional ones — and learn how to select and use the best of all available approaches
• Expand upon, reinforce, and give additional perspective to the participant’s own regular journal review
• After completing each issue’s activity, the participant is expected to have a working familiarity with the most clinically important information gleaned from the articles reviewed

Accreditation

This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the American Association of Orthodontists and Oakstone Publishing, LLC.

Completed continuing education hours help meet the CDE requirements for many state dental boards, state and local associations and hospitals and clinics. Since criteria vary, participants are advised to check directly with the appropriate board or organization for applicability.

The American Association of Orthodontists designates this activity for 4 continuing education credits per issue.

Estimated time to complete each issue: 4 hours.

To obtain credit, the quiz must be completed online within 24 months of publication date. The participant must score a minimum of 70%.

Designation

The American Association of Orthodontists is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Orthodontists designates this activity for:

Practical Reviews 56 continuing education credits per 14 issue subscription.

Practical Reviews On-Demand unlimited continuing education credits.

Disclosure

Oakstone Publishing, LLC has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest were resolved for fair balance and scientific objectivity of studies utilized in this activity. Oakstone’s planners, medical reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relevant commercial interests.

Faculty Affiliations and Disclosure

John S. Casko, DDS, MS, PhD and Benjamin T. Pliska, DDS report no relevant financial interest.

John Kanyusik, DDS, MSD: Advisory Role: American Board of Orthodontics Guest Examiner

For release and expiration dates, please see the front matter material at the beginning of each issue.

Disclaimer

Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.

Estimated Time to complete each issue: 4 hours.



 

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