Fundamentals of Twin Block Therapy and Retention- Orthodontic MCN CPD event (SW-23-06-15-01)

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SubjectOrthodontics
DescriptionThe Orthodontic MCN are delighted that Padhraig Fleming, Chair and Professor of Orthodontics at Trinity College Dublin is providing a CPD session on the fundamentals of twin block therapy and retention after the Orthodontic MCN AGM.
Additional information

This course is recommended for orthodontists, dentists with a special interest in orthodontics and orthodontic therapists but is open to all working in the provision of NHS orthodontics.

This course will run after the Orthodontic MCN AGM. There is a separate link for this CPD event which will be made available to those booked onto the course via this page.

VenueMS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual  View details
Date & timeThursday 15 June 2023, 18:00 to 20:00
LecturerMr Padhraig Fleming  View details
Target audience

This course is recommended for orthodontists, dentists with a special interest in orthodontics and orthodontic therapists but is open to all working in providing NHS orthodontic treatment.

Recommended: Dentist, or Orthodontic therapist, or Orthodontist, or Recommended to all

Development outcomeC, D
Course styleE- learning
CateringNone
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours2:00
CostNo charge
Aims

The aim of this webinar is to  present evidence-informed rationale for the selection and management of Twin Block therapy and retention.


Objectives

By the end of this webinar participants should:

  • be able to explain the rationale for variations in Twin Block design
  • be able to identify the relative stability of the correction of a range of occlusal feature
Learning outcomes

By the end of this webinar participants will

  • appreciate the impact of the duration of functional therapy on treated outcomes
  • be capable of tailoring Twin Block prescription to maximise compliance
  • understand the rationale for a specific approach to bonded retainer placement