Skeletal Expander Pathway: The Orthodontic Component
Orthodontic Planning and Finishing
Course Overview:
Everything ORTHO that you need to know to manage a Skeletal Expansion case.
This course will cover the orthodontic planning and finishing components that are critical to managing a skeletal expander case. Whether you’ve already placed MSE/TADs and are seeking more in-depth knowledge or you’re preparing to take on your first case, this course will equip you with advanced diagnosis and planning skills to manage the orthodontic treatment and finishing surrounding TAD-based expanders.
Topics covered include:
- Everything you need to know about making aligner treatment predictable.
- Change your thinking and stop relying on Invisalign technicians to deliver the best outcomes for your patients.
- Learn how to coordinate aligner treatment with MARPE, TADS and other orthodontic techniques
- Learn how to place and use TADs in your orthodontic Tx.
- Treatment planning considerations when incorporating restorative treatment after ortho.
What sets this ASAP Course apart from other courses:
- Community of Like-Minded Dentists: You will be in a supportive and collegial community of fellow dentists who share your passion for excellence in helping patients with airway issues.
- Good Learning Environment: Our collaborative atmosphere fosters a positive and conducive learning environment.
- Continuous Support: Receive ongoing support and expertise from a community that believes in evolving protocols for the betterment of patient care.
Case Presentations: Participants can showcase their expertise with 15-minute case presentations over Zoom. Topics include patient info, diagnosis, comorbidities, decision-making, planning, execution, challenges, and resolutions.
For All Dental Professionals
Attendees will get the most out of attending Course 2 if they understand the concepts that were taught in Course 1. Course 2 is not recommended for anyone who does not have clinical experience with MARPE.
Teaching Methods
In-Person Lecture and Participation
CE Credits:
16.0 CE Credits Total
2 hours Participation
14 hours Lecture
DENTAL ASSISTANT TRACK
In addition to learning alongside doctors in the main course, there is also a hands-on component on Saturday from 9am-1pm. Led by Dr. Ilya Lipkin's experienced orthodontic assistant, your dental assistant will learn the following:
- Duties of an orthodontic assistant
- Taking diagnostic records: Photos, scans, assisting on documentation and doctor’s exam
- Orthodontic clinic systems:
- Scheduling
- Surgical setup for MARPE placement and assistant protocols
- Invisalign attachments placement
- Use of NOLA retractors
- Placing brackets using templates
Note: Registered dentists may bring their dental assistant. Please email [email protected] for more info regarding assistant registration.
Location:
Metropolitan Center for Complete Dentistry (MCCD)Training Center
49 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
Livestream Information
We’re excited to offer a livestream option for this course! ASAP Pathway will do everything possible to make sure you have a smooth learning experience online. Please remember that livestream quality may be affected by factors which are outside our control—such as internet connection or personal device. While we’ll do our best to help if issues come up, some interruptions may not be fixable in real time. Thanks for your understanding!
Exclusive Benefit for ASAP Pathway Members
We are pleased to be able to offer access to course recordings to our ASAP Pathway Members. These recordings are available, INCLUDED with the live registration fee. It is not included in the livestream registration option. ASAP Pathway Comprehensive and Immersion members are eligible to receive this exclusive ASAP Pathway member benefit.
Meet the Instructor:
Dr. Ilya Lipkin
Ilya is a board-certified orthodontist and is a member of ASAP Pathway. He owns a private practice in New Jersey, and he completed his residency in Orthodontics at the NYU College of Dentistry. He also worked as a sleep technician while going to school and has a deep understanding of airways and sleep from that perspective. Ilya practices comprehensive dentistry from an orthodontic standpoint, balancing aesthetics, function, and anatomy.
Sponsors
CANCELLATION POLICY
Course withdrawal with written notice 60 days or more before the first day of the course: FULL REFUND MINUS (-$500)
Course withdrawal written notice 30-59 days: 50% of the course registration could be transferred to a future live course designated by the attendee.
Course withdrawal 29 days or less: Unfortunately, due to expenses incurred when planning for the course, no credits could be given for course withdrawal within 30 days of the first day of the course.
