Ortho Tribune U.S. No. 3, 2016
Calling East Coast and West Coast orthodontists / Ortho News / Industry
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ORTHO TRIBUNE
The World’s Orthodontic Newspaper · U.S. Edition
NESO & PCSO EDITION 2016 — Vol. 11, No. 3
www.ortho-tribune.com
Calling East Coast and
West Coast orthodontists
Times Square in New York. Photo/James Farmer, www.freeimages.com
The skyline of Seattle. Photo/Dyango Chavez Cutino, www.freeimages.com
NESO takes over Times Square
in New York from Oct. 7 to 9
PCSO annual session heads
to Seattle Oct. 13 to 16
By Sierra Rendon, Managing Editor
By Sierra Rendon, Managing Editor
” See NESO, page 3
Tribune America
116 West 23rd Street
Suite #500
New York, N.Y. 10011
T
he Northeastern Society
of Orthodontists will host
its annual meeting, “NESO
NYC 2016,” from Oct. 7–9 at
the Times Square Marriott
Marquis.
NESO states that this is a premier professional development and networking
event for orthodontists in the northeastern United States and Canada.
For three days, orthodontists can take
part in lectures and workshops and check
out the exhibit hall, featuring industryleading partners and sponsors.
Here is a sampling of the sessions and
speakers you will find available this year:
T
he Pacific Coast Society of
Orthodontists will host its
80th annual session from
Oct. 13–16 in Seattle at the
Washington State Convention Center.
The PCSO states that its goal for this
year’s event is to provide a stellar list of
speakers, an up-to-date center conducive
to learning and networking, a sold-out
exhibit hall full of the latest technology
and products, and social events that will
offer attendees and guests plenty of opportunity to relax, enjoy and experience
the best Seattle has to offer.
Each day, there are sessions aimed at
doctors, clinical staff and administrative
staff. Do not hesitate to bring your whole
team, as everyone is bound to find a session that is appropriate!
Here is just a sampling of the sessions
you can take part in:
• “Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic
Therapy (SFOT): The Direction is Clear”
with Dr. Rick Roblee
• “The Secret to Success in Today’s Orthodontic Practice” with Dr. Aaron Molen
• “Aligners = Braces: Are We There Yet?”
with Dr. Sean Holliday
• “CBCT Do’s and Don’ts” with Sarah
Pompa
• “Moving Beyond Sleep Dentistry: Interdisciplinary Resolution Strategies for
Our Airway Patients” with Dr. Jeff Rouse
• “How to Use TADs Efficiently to Treat
Open Bite: Cases and Clinical Tips” with
Dr. Tae Woo Kim
• “Treatment Planning to Optimize
Outcomes for the Interdisciplinary Patient: An Orthodontic Perspective” with
Dr. Vince Kokich Jr.
Networking and exhibitors
Be sure to check out all of the social
events that will help you connect with
your colleagues, including the Orthodontic Educators Breakfast, the New &
Younger Member Committee Breakfast,
the PCSO Welcome Party and the PCSO
Appreciation Dinner.
To get involved in future events, visit
the 2017 Spring Training Committee
Meeting or the 2016/2017 Planning Committee Meeting and Luncheon.
In addition to all of the educational sessions, be sure to save time to visit the exhibit hall. More than 100 vendors are on
hand with specials you can find only at
the PCSO meeting.
For more information, please visit
www.pcsortho.org.
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From the Editor
Ortho Tribune U.S. Edition | NESO & PCSO 2016
ORTHO TRIBUNE
Publisher & Chairman
Torsten Oemus t.oemus@dental-tribune.com
President/Chief Executive Officer
Eric Seid e.seid@dental-tribune.com
Editor in Chief ORTHO Tribune
Prof. Dennis Tartakow
d.tartakow@dental-tribune.com
International Editor Ortho Tribune
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group editor
Kristine Colker k.colker@dental-tribune.com
Managing Editor ORTHO Tribune
Sierra Rendon s.rendon@dental-tribune.com
Managing Editor
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All rights reserved.
Tribune America strives to maintain the utmost accuracy in its news and clinical reports. If you find a
factual error or content that requires clarification,
please contact Managing Editor Sierra Rendon at
s.rendon@dental-tribune.com.
Tribune America cannot assume responsibility for
the validity of product claims or for typographical
errors. The publisher also does not assume responsibility for product names or statements made by
advertisers. Opinions expressed by authors are their
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Editorial Board
Jay Bowman, DMD, MSD (Journalism &
Education)
Robert Boyd, DDS, MEd (Periodontics &
Education)
Earl Broker, DDS (TMD & Orofacial Pain)
Tarek El-Bialy, BDS, MS, MS, PhD
(Research, Bioengineering and Education)
Donald Giddon, DMD, PhD (Psychology and
Education)
Donald Machen, DMD, MSD, MD, JD, MBA
(Medicine, Law and Business)
James Mah, DDS, MSc, MRCD, DMSc
(Craniofacial Imaging and Education)
Richard Masella, DMD (Education)
Malcolm Meister, DDS, MSM, JD (Law and
Education)
Harold Middleberg, DDS (Practice Management)
Elliott Moskowitz, DDS, MSd (Journalism and
Education)
James Mulick, DDS, MSD
(Craniofacial Research and Education)
Ravindra Nanda, BDS, MDS, PhD
(Biomechanics & Education)
Edward O’Neil, MD (Internal Medicine)
Donald Picard, DDS, MS (Accounting)
Glenn Sameshima, DDS, PhD (Research and
Education)
Daniel Sarya, DDS, MPH (Public Health)
Keith Sherwood, DDS (Oral Surgery)
James Souers, DDS (Orthodontics)
Gregg Tartakow, DMD (Orthodontics) and
Ortho Tribune Associate Editor
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For dentists, the
era of advanced
degrees: Part I
By Dennis J. Tartakow,
DMD, MEd, EdD, PhD, Editor in Chief
T
oday, it is more common
than ever before for dentists to go back to school
for advanced degrees. Why?
Until the 1990s, most doctors were content to have
only one advanced degree and never
step foot in a school again. So why are so
many individuals going back to school
for advanced degrees, and is advanced
education really worth the effort?
Many doctors viewed the idea of continued learning more as a need, rather
than a desire, to become more educated
as clinicians, educators and/or leaders.
This obviously has become a reality.
Then with the coming of state-required
mandatory C.E. credits for licensure, Internet courses began springing up, and
schools and private institutions viewed
this as a new way of increasing revenue.
In 2002, 22 dental schools offered
dual-degree programs. Dental schools
in the United States and Canada were
not encouraging potential dental scientists to follow career paths that dental
education desperately needed; some
dental students view dentistry only as
“ NESO, Page 1
Friday
• “The Contemporary Blend of Esthetic
Smile Design and Case Presentation”
Corrections
Ortho Tribune strives to maintain the utmost
accuracy in its news and clinical reports. If
you find a factual error or content that
requires clarification, please report the details
to Managing Editor Sierra Rendon at
s.rendon@dental-tribune .com.
Tell us what you think!
Do you have general comments or criticism you
would like to share? Is there a particular topic
you would like to see articles about in Ortho
Tribune? Let us know by emailing feedback@
dental-tribune. com. We look forward to hearing
from you!
a technical discipline, while others who
are interested in teaching and research
careers might pursue research degrees
(PhD).
Today in 2016, almost all postgraduate orthodontic programs range from
two to four years in duration; some offer certificates in orthodontics, and others confer MS and/or PhD degrees. With
the progressive emphasis on evidencebased dentistry and the ongoing shortage of dental faculty, dental schools became instrumental in training future
dental faculty.
Some dental schools offer clinical and
with Dr. David Sarver
• “A New Era in Class III Correction”
with Dr. Luis Carriere (sponsored by
Henry Schein Ortho)
• “The Cost of Imaging vs. the Benefits
Derived: X-rays and the Images They Produce” with Dr. Rolf Behrents
• Symposium: “Women in Orthodontics” with Dr. Ann Gorczyca and Dr. Donna Galante (hosted by American Orthodontics)
• Hands-on workshop: “Camera, Lights,
Action! Patient Photography Made Easy”
with Rita Bauer
Saturday
• “Efficient and Effective Uses of Dentofacial Orthopedics in Everyday Practice”
with Dr. Lorenzo Franchi and Dr. Jim McNamara
• “The Development, Etiology and
Treatment of Skeletal Open Bite Cases”
with Dr. Peter Buschang
• “Comprehensive Treatment with
Clear Aligner” with Dr. Ken Fischer (sponsored by ClearCorrect)
graduate training concomitantly, but
there are far more institutions where
research training is not a priority or an
easily accessible option. A concept of
“dental scientist” has been described for
individuals who have completed fundamental dentistry as well as rigorous formal research education leading to the
PhD degree.
Adult education popularity has definitely become a reality. The need for continuing education with regard to adults
in general, but especially working professional adults, is going to become even
more pervasive in the future; it is more
than just an intellectual exercise.
With the demand for education
for adults, it is important for administrators to know how to plan for, market
and accommodate this student population.
A key challenge for program planners
will be to match organizational goals,
delivery methods and institutional policies with the actual educational needs of
adult students.
Thus, alea iacta est, the die has been
cast for dentists to earn multiple graduate degrees but how, when and why?
Editor’s Note: Look for Part II in the
next issue of Ortho Tribune!
• Staff session hands-on workshop:
“Hands-On Digital Impression: Learning
How to Scan (Scanners)” with Rita Johnson (sponsored by 3M Oral Care)
Sunday
• Doctor panel discussion: “Treating
Open Bites Panel” with Dr. Lee Graber
and panelists Drs. Lorenzo Franchi, Peter
Buschang, Jay Bowman and Lysle Johnston
In between sessions, be sure to check
out the Office of the Future (OOTF), a
constructed space located in the exhibit
hall. The OOTF replicates an orthodontic
office and showcases new and innovative
goods and services.
While you’re in the exhibit hall, don’t
forget that Happy Savings Hour takes
place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Each company in the exhibit hall
will place an item on sale during this
90-minute time period only.
For more information about the NESO
NYC 2016, please visit www.neso.org.
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ortho news
Ortho Tribune U.S. Edition | NESO & PCSO 2016
AAO expands its Donated
Orthodontic Services program
to include more children
Pro bono care to be
offered nationwide
to qualified patients
Ad
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has announced it is expanding its Donated Orthodontic Services (DOS) program nationwide to provide
opportunities for low-income children
across the country to receive pro bono
orthodontic treatment. The program
previously operated in nine states.
“Every child should have the opportunity to have a healthy, beautiful
smile that will have a positive impact
throughout their lives,” said Morris N.
Poole, DDS, past president of the AAO.
“Thanks to the generosity of AAO member orthodontists who donate their time
and talents to the program, more young
patients will have the opportunity to
achieve a functional bite, an attractive
smile and good oral health.”
The DOS program is designed to provide orthodontic treatment to economically disadvantaged children who lack
insurance coverage or who do not qualify for other dental health assistance
where they live.
DOS is administered by the Dental Life
Line Network (DLN), an organization that
helps match patients who need care with
doctors who can provide it. Applications
are available at www.mylifemysmile.
org/#dos. Qualifying criteria include a
low-income threshold and an examination by a general dentist to assess overall
oral health.
Applicants must be patients of record
of a general or pediatric dentist or a dental clinic. Poole notes that many accepted
patients come into the program as a result of a referral from their family dentist.
“We are working hard to make the program as inclusive as possible,” Poole said.
“A $200 program administration fee is
required at the time of application. While
it’s a relatively low fee, we appreciate that
it may be a stretch for some families. To
that end, provisions are in place to provide assistance, which is reviewed on a
case-by-case basis.”
DOS typically advises that patients
who have special needs seek orthodontic
care through medical insurance or statefunded programs such as Medicaid.
As the DOS program builds its network
of volunteer orthodontists nationwide,
it expects to offer free treatment to 250
young patients in the coming year. Since
2009, nearly 500 patients have been
treated in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New
Jersey, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Michigan and Virginia.
Mindful of children who do not live
near a volunteer orthodontist, the DLN
will attempt to identify a nearby orthodontist who is willing to offer them pro
bono treatment.
In states with two or more pro bono
programs, Poole recommends that families apply for only one program at a time,
leaving the option open to apply for alternative programs in the future if an
application is declined.
Dental industry partners supporting
Donated Orthodontic Services include
DENTSPLY GAC International and Align
Technologies.
(Source: American Association
of Orthodontists)
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Skip the roughening and the
sandblasting with Assure Plus
By Reliance Staff
F
our years ago, Reliance released a revolutionary product, Assure® Plus. On top of
bonding to every artificial
surface found in the mouth,
one of the most attractive
features of Plus, according to the company, is the ability to eliminate the intraoral use of hydrofluoric acid to etch
ceramic crowns.
To the naked eye, all “ceramic” substrates look similar intraorally. The unfortunate fact is a “ceramic” surface can
potentially be fabricated from lithium
disilicate, porcelain, layered zirconia,
monolithic zirconia and so on. In previous years, bond strength values were
very poor if porcelain conditioner was
applied to a zirconia surface; thus the clinician had to be confident the substrate
was porcelain.
According to Reliance, there is news on
the ever-developing situation of bonding
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to ceramic crowns. Extensive tests have
shown that roughening or even sandblasting are no longer needed when using Reliance Porcelain Conditioner and
Assure Plus. Furthermore, the task of differentiating zirconia from porcelain is
unnecessary.
When confronted with bonding to a
crown (porcelain or zirconia), the steps
are as follows:
1. Prophy, rinse and dry
2. Apply one coat of Reliance Porcelain
Conditoner, wait 60 seconds and air dry
3. Apply one coat of Assure Plus, air dry
and light cure
4. Apply bracket with paste and cure
Far too often we take for granted the
benefit of a thorough prophylaxis. If
adapting the above bonding modality, a
thorough prophy is absolutely imperative to an acceptable bond strength. The
air drying of the active ingredient in Reliance Porcelain Conditioner now allows
the clinician to skip the substrate identification. If the substrate is porcelain,
the silane will bond to the glass filler. If
When using Reliance Porcelain
Conditioner and Assure Plus,
roughening or even sandblasting
might no longer be needed,
according to Reliance.
Photo/Provided by Reliance
the surface is zirconia, the drying and
60-second wait time allow the silane to
go unutilized without interfering with
Assure Plus.
Artificial but not ceramic? The remaining substrates (gold, amalgam, stainless
steel, composite, acrylic) are handled
with the following protocol:
1. Prophy, rinse and dry
2. Sandblast, rinse and dry
3. Apply one coat of Assure Plus, air dry
and light cure
4. Apply bracket with paste and light
cure
Much like Assure regular, Assure Plus
built its foundation on being the only
primer to bond to wet or dry, normal or
atypical surfaces. According to the company, atypical enamel (hypocalcified,
fluorosced, aprismatic, etc.) presents a
serious challenge if the clinician is not
” See SKIP, page 8
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Introducing TitanMoly Titanium
Molybdenum arch wires
By G&H Orthodontics Staff
G
&H Orthodontics, which
says it is recognized as
one of the world’s best
manufacturers of premium archwires, introduces TitanMoly™ Titanium Molybdenum arch wires.
According to the company, TitanMoly’s
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greatest advantage for orthodontists is
the easier and faster archwire sequencing, which can reduce treatment times
and patient discomfort.
“Orthodontists recognize our smoother wire,” Brandon Bernacchi, vice president of manufacturing, said. “The stateof-the-art diamond drawing process we
use when combined with our proprietary mechanical polishing technology
ensures a smoother surface for improved
sliding mechanics and a more attractive
finish. It’s important to note that independent laboratory tests have validated
this comparison for G&H.”
Orthodontist Kristine S. West, DDS, MS,
said that, “TitanMoly is the most effective titanium molybdenum archwire I
have found. It is easily adaptable without
breakage and enhances my treatment
plans.”
According to the company, TitanMoly
is the perfect bendable, nickel-free wire.
It has enough recovery force and bendability without breaking. It is the preferred wire over stainless steel for a wide
range of cases. Using TitanMoly means
clinicians will have nearly twice the
working range of stainless-steel wires,
with 45 percent less deflection recovery
force than stainless steel.
TitanMoly is a great wire for nickel
sensitive patients because it contains no
nickel, the company states.
To learn more about the features
and benefits of TitanMoly, please visit
GHOrthodontics.com/TitanMoly.
“The clinical advantages of titanium
molybdenum archwires have been well
documented,” said Howard A. Fine, DMD.
“TitanMoly wires offer all the advantages
plus reduced friction.”
About G&H Orthodontics
G&H Orthodontics is a leading provider
of clinical solutions for the orthodontic
community, serving customers for more
than 41 years in more than 90 countries.
G&H manufacturers a full line made in
the United States, including brackets,
bands, tubes, wires, springs, elastomerics
and other orthodontic supplies. G&H Orthodontics is a privately held company
headquartered in Franklin, Ind.
To learn more about G&H Orthodontics breadth of products, visit
GHOrthodontics.com.
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using Assure or Assure Plus. On top of all
the artificial surface bonding capabilities
above, the variable reducing properties
on enamel are the reason offices with the
lowest bond failure rates utilize Assure
Plus as a full-time, everyday primer, according to Reliance.
There are only two cases where any
etching step is necessary: amalgam or
composite restorations. Clinicians need
to eliminate the idea that phosphoric
acid will simply “clean” the work surface.
The reasons are two-fold: chairside efficiency and primer interference.
If there is no enamel present, etching is
a waste of time and money. Furthermore,
etching can be detrimental to the bonding process when bonding to zirconia. If
phosphoric acid is applied to a zirconia
crown to “clean the surface,” the phosphate ions will attach to the substrate
and subsequently repel the primers.
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Screening for a new revenue
source that sets you apart
By Dr. Chris Farrell, BDS, CEO and founder
of Myofunctional Research Co. (MRC)
M
ost dental professionals, by now,
should be well
aware of the rapid
changes altering the
dental playing field.
The market-driven changes, such as corporatization of the industry and oversupply
of new dental graduates, have been well
highlighted in professional publications,
and despite an increase in the frequency
of dental caries, particularly in young
children, after decades of decreasing incidence, the dental profession, unlike its
medical counterpart, relies on the ability
to treat just a handful of diseases.
In previous articles, I wrote about the
opportunities to widen our income base
beyond the traditional that this changing dental landscape offers and explained
how these opportunities are available
now.
Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) — and
the serious effect it can have on a patient’s
health and well-being — has recently
gained attention and emerged as a new
special interest. The disorder is recognized
as being a result of the same upper airway
and neuromuscular dysfunction causing
malocclusion. For dental practitioners
willing to grasp new opportunities, the
ability to treat SDB and TMJ disorder represents a new revenue source.
The first step toward tapping into this
new revenue source is to realize that each
day more business walks out of your practice than is actually treated there. Virtually all growing children have a developing malocclusion, and early treatment or,
where possible, prevention is sought after
by parents.
Additionally, 35 percent of adults experience chronic pain as a result of TMJ disorder, and treatment is rarely offered. Furthermore, there is a high incidence of SDB
among both children and adults, which
is 80 percent undiagnosed. The potential
increase in practice capacity is significant
if these patients could be recognized and
offered treatment.
Therefore, the second step is developing the knowledge and ability to screen
for these issues, which can be as simple
as asking some questions. This can be
achieved by setting aside one day each
week to focus on consultations to identify these issues, which other dental practitioners may have never evaluated.
For kids: Myofunctional orthodontic
evaluation (MOE), 5-15 years
Malocclusion is evident in children from
the time the primary dentition is present
and onto the mixed dentition. Rather than
genetics, the causes of the malocclusion
are incorrect growth and development.
The MOE identifies the causative factors
of malocclusion, which, as is the case with
Myofunctional Orthodontic Evaluation (MOE) identifies the causative factors
of malocclusion. Photo/Provided by MRC
mouth breathing, can lead to chronic
health issues later in life.
Therefore, it is the duty of care of the
dental profession to at least identify these
developmental issues in children and offer
treatment options to their parents when
available. Even in a practice that predominantly treats adult patients, if those adults
are parents, they will naturally take an
interest in any health issues concerning
their children.
For adults: TMJ disorder screening
procedure
TMJ disorder is one area of the dental profession where tertiary education is lacking,
with many academics considering it too
complex an issue. Additionally, in order
to avoid acknowledging the detrimental
effects mandibular advancement devices
(MADs) have on the occlusion and TMJ,
many sleep dentistry practitioners make
no mention of the TMJ during diagnosis.
Screening for TMJ disorder is made easy
when the patients use a visual index to
pinpoint to the practitioner what symptoms they are experiencing. This has the
potential to identify a vast number of patients who have TMJ disorder, and because
it is easily treatable in adults, and more
severe issues can be avoided by treating
early in childhood, existing patients can
be offered solutions for issues that were
previously unidentified.
In addition to opening a potential
new source of income, identifying these
patients and developing an effective,
evidence-based treatment plan provides a
great service.
For many dentists today, it is easy to bemoan a lack of patients while taking little
action, except spending hard-earned income on advertising while offering the
same service as colleagues. However, for
practitioners who are focused on succeeding, the ability to effectively screen existing as well as new patients for SDB or TMJ
disorder provides a means of differentiating from competitors.
Furthermore, by packaging habit correction, arch expansion, airway correction
and dental alignment into cohesive treatments, Myobrace® and myOSA® systems,
available from Myofunctional Research
Co. (MRC), are able to address the aetiological factors interfering with craniofacial
growth and causing malocclusion as well
as SDB and TMJ.
These systems, which were developed
during the past 25 years and use a structured approach that integrates patient consultation, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment,
education, clinical management and
health goals, can enable dental professionals to treat more children earlier
than previously possible, increase patient
flow, diversify treatment by offering solutions for SDB and improve practice efficiency.
In addition to providing financial benefit by enabling the practitioner to deliver
high-quality biologically based treatments at a low cost, MRC’s systems provide
a means of meeting an increasing demand
for early orthodontic treatment.
Once potential patients have been identified through the screening methods outlined above, MRC’s myofunctional treatment systems are easily implemented into
the practice. The treatment process begins
with evaluation, education and treatment
planning, which is completed via a series
of optimized stages.
Implementing the Myobrace and
myOSA systems into your practice
• Parent/patient education: The first consultation with parent/patient begins with
MRC’s intuitively guided patient education presentation. This explains the causes
of upper airway and neuromuscular dysfunction leading to SDB, malocclusion and
TMJ disorder in children as well as adults.
The presentation outlines to the
parent/patient
how
myofunctional
treatment is not just another means of
straightening teeth or habit correction;
rather, it is a complete treatment mo-
dality aimed at improving the patient’s
overall health and development.
• Evaluation: As part of the first consultation with the parent/patient, a Myofunctional Orthodontic Evaluation (MOE)
identifies areas that require focus (i.e.,
breathing dysfunction, incorrect myofunctional habits or nutrition). The patient’s myofunctional habits should be
analysed to provide context for the evaluation of the malocclusion, SDB and TMJ
disorder.
• Record taking: In preparation of the
case presentation and treatment plan,
intra- and extra-oral photographs are
then taken along with impressions for
study models. Additional videos of the
patient’s function can be taken using a
video camera or mobile tablet. Patients
are referred for an OPG and ceph X-rays
as required, ensuring parent consent is
recorded in the case notes.
• Case presentation: Through the use
of visual aids the parent/patient is provided with a clear understanding of the
issue as well as the proposed corrective
action. The patient’s photographic records
should be displayed on a monitor, utilising the patient education presentation as
a support tool to help explain treatment
parameters. Treatment options and referrals are also discussed and in some cases,
a referral to another health specialist may
be required, which offers the opportunity
for collaboration with other health professionals.
• The treatment plan: This makes up
part of the case presentation and confirms in writing: the patient’s evaluation,
established health goals, proposed treatment, including approximate timing and
fee structure.
Once the parent or patient has accepted the treatment plan, an appointment
is scheduled and treatment using the
Myobrace or myOSA system can begin.
Treatment involves the use of a series of
intra-oral myofunctional appliances, specifically designed to re-train the oral musculature, develop the arch-form and align
the teeth. In combination with the appliances, the fully automated patient education and activity program, the Myobrace
Activities™ app, is an integral part of the
treatment system.
A changing professional landscape as
well as a new focus on evidence-based biologically focused treatment means that,
for practitioners still reliant on the mechanical excellence of the past, profitability is diminishing. However, the good news
for forward-thinking dental professionals
focused on 21st-century, evidence-based
dental and health care, the opportunity
to improve their patient’s health and wellbeing as well as operate a profitable practice is available.
To learn more about MRC’s patient
education programs and to begin implementing the Myobrace and myOSA treatment systems, visit the courses section at
myoresearch.com.
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