During a patient s first visit to your dental office, one of your initial actions as a dentist is to carry out a thorough oral examination of the patient s mouth to detect the signs of current or potential oral problems. Your assessment will help to determine the condition of the jaws and teeth of the patient and define what treatment is necessary. X-rays during the first visit allow the dentist to see exactly what is happening in the gums. For example, the X-rays will help you to detect issues such as the following: Impacted teeth Extra or missing teeth Long, short or misshapen tooth roots Misplaced teeth Jaw-related problems, including a jaw which is asymmetrical, misshapen, too small, or too big Sometimes patients request that they may be able to use their old dental x-rays when they visit you for the first consultation. However, you will learn this is not acceptable since the dental x-ray will not be able to provide you with all the information you need. Details presented in our Gerety Orthodontic Seminars will help you explain the importance of orthodontic x-rays to your patients. Here is a brief summary of the differences between types of x-rays. ...
If you are considering braces or Invisalign to straighten your teeth, or your kid s teeth, you may have lots of questions. Which is more effective Which is more affordable Ultimately, you want to choose the treatment that will do the job, even if it s slightly more expensive. In the long run, you don t want to have to fix your teeth again So, are braces or Invisalign the better choice for you or your kid Gerety Orthodontic Seminars provides our students with the most current information and statistics comparing both techniques. While both braces and Invisalign can help straighten teeth, they each have pros and cons. We train our doctors to know the cases that are best suited for Invisalign and encourage them to be certified with Invisalign or Clear Correct. Having the capability to provide either orthodontic technique removes any preconceived bias from the recommended treatment options. For those patients seeking clear aligners for their orthodontic treatment, we present them with all the information and allow them to make the decision. Getting Straight to the Basics Both braces and Invisalign were designed to straighten teeth while improving your smile and oral health. Clear aligner orthodontic treatment first ...
A dental malocclusion that is characterized by an anterior open bite is one of the most difficult conditions to treat because it results from the interaction of multiple etiologic factors. There are numerous treatment techniques reported for the orthodontic treatment of anterior open bites but these techniques are only successful if the underlying problems that are causing the open bite are addressed and corrected. Applying intrusive orthodontic forces to posterior teeth is a treatment option to close anterior open bites. Equally touted is the extrusion or eruption of anterior teeth as a common method of bite closure if it is not contraindicated in the patient. It has been reported that extruded teeth are less stable than intruded teeth, especially considering the forces of the tongue, cheeks, and lips on the extruded teeth. Relapse of the orthodontic case will occur if the extrusion of maxillary anterior teeth does not produce stability. Possible Causes of Open Bite There are several factors that could be related to the development of an open bite. Among these are; an unfavorable mandibular growth pattern, heredity, imbalances between jaw postures, digit-sucking habits, nasopharyngeal airway obstruction, tongue posture/activity and head position. Available Treatment Options Various orthodontic mechanical treatment ...
Choosing a career in the dental assisting field offers the assistant areas of specialization. Orthodontics is one of those focused aspects of dentistry and dental assisting. Deciding on a career as an orthodontic assistant can be both challenging and rewarding. Some orthodontic assistants plan a career working with an orthodontic specialist. Other dental assistants find themselves working for a general dentist that has incorporated orthodontics into his/her practice. Gerety Orthodontic Seminars offers orthodontic training for dental assistants on an introductory and advanced level. Both the Basic and Advanced courses are available to all dental assistants that would like to focus on orthodontic procedures. There are no prerequisites to get started. What is The Role of an Orthodontic Assistant We recognize that the success of a dental practice, along with the successful incorporation of orthodontics into a dental practice can depend on the education and training of the staff. With that in mind, we designed this course to help fulfill those needs. Our focus is to expand the duties that may be delegated to, and performed by the assistant in offices that are currently utilizing Straight Wire techniques and mechanics. Kay is a highly enthusiastic, motivating and knowledgeable instructor and encourages ...
In today s world, continuing education is imperative for all dentists in order to stay abreast of the changes in the industry. Due to technological advances as well as the latest clinical developments in dentistry, continuing education is crucial to keeping up. If orthodontics is already part of your general dentistry practice, or if you are interested in adding orthodontics to your services, Gerety Orthodontic Seminars can make it easy for you. Our orthodontic continuing education courses are convenient and accessible for all dentists worldwide. There are several reasons why a dentist would want to continue their education after they graduate from dental school. Perhaps orthodontics was something you did not feel was completely covered and explained during your dental school training Or perhaps you have already taken a post graduate course that has left you with questions At Gerety Orthodontic Seminars, we feel that continuing education should be your choice, especially when you want to begin your orthodontic career or improve your current techniques. Through our comprehensive programs, you will learn to diagnose any case in the field of orthodontics. You may not choose to treat every case, but you will have the knowledge to determine which cases you ...
We offer a complete program of orthodontic education structured for the general dentist to successfully integrate orthodontics into their practice. Our curriculum was developed and taught by Dr Robert Gerety for over 40 years and has been the only true Gerety program taught with his guidance and support. Regardless of your orthodontic education needs, we have the solution for both you and your office team, and we have the flexibility to offer both classroom and online instruction To view our full line of ONLINE courses, visit us at geretyorthodonticseminars.com and click on the Continuing Education tab from our homepage. We are excited to be offering our classroom courses in Tulsa, OK. We realize you have a choice when it comes to continuing education and we would like the opportunity to demonstrate why Gerety Orthodontic Seminars is recognized as the gold standard for your orthodontic training. Upgrade Your Knowledge From the Comfort of Your Home or Office You can depend on Gerety Orthodontic Seminars to be your concierge for orthodontic education. We have over 35 years of orthodontic experience, both in the office and in the classroom, and now that we are online we are available to you 24/7/365. We have ...
In an assessment of 235 patients, factors influencing patients' satisfaction with their dental appearance and the treatments they desired to improve dental aesthetics were evaluated. Of them, 53 were not satisfied with their smile listing the three most common concerns to be the color of their teeth, the alignment or crowding of their teeth and protrusion of the upper teeth. Patients expect their general dentists to do more than simply maintain their oral health; they expect them to improve the esthetics of their smile and overall dental appearance. At Gerety Orthodontic Seminars, we treat more than teeth and take into consideration the patient s primary concerns when offering our services. A complete treatment plan may include orthodontic treatment, but that is not always the single element in correcting the patients chief complaint. Here are some tips to consider when treatment planning for a complete esthetic smile. Avoid patient dissatisfaction with the best treatments results following these simple tips. 1. Mal-aligned and Crowded Teeth Treatment plans for mal-aligned teeth varies greatly from patient to patient. Our advice at Gerety Orthodontic Seminars is to gather all the necessary information to make an informed treatment option. This information includes but is not limited ...
Significant changes have occurred in the practice of orthodontics during the last 20 years. A survey was mailed to a stratified random sample of general dentists to determine the amount and nature of orthodontic treatment provided by general practitioners to their patients. The response to the survey was 75 , a rate considered excellent for this type of mailing. A large majority of the responding dentists 76.3 provide orthodontic services to their patients, with 19.3 providing comprehensive orthodontic treatment. A substantial percentage of general practitioners appear to provide some type of orthodontic service. Researchers conducted a survey of 10,607 general dentists in the United States. The results were published in the first issue of the GP Ortho News and indicated that two thirds of the respondents were providing some type of orthodontic care. Enrollment in our orthodontic continuing education program at Gerety Orthodontic Seminars will provide you the information and documentation you need to learn orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment sequencing and case finishing. The most important material you will learn is the orthodontic case selection criteria to direct you to the cases that you will be able to successfully treat as you begin your orthodontic studies. Adding orthodontics to ...
Let's face it. Patients can come with many unexpected questions in the course of their dental treatment. As a general dentist, you are well informed as a multi disciplinary practitioner and rarely are caught off guard. Are you confident about your answers to orthodontic questions Gerety Orthodontic Seminars presents a complete and thorough comprehensive orthodontic training program that can give you the knowledge and information to not only answer the patient s questions, but to treat 85 of the malocclusion that you encounter in your practice. After completing our program you will have the confidence to discuss all the options with your patients and give them a choice in their treatment. You will be able to discuss all aspects of orthodontics and make suggestions based on the patient s concerns and desires. Here are some questions that we encounter on a daily basis. Patient: Can my teeth be straightened with the clear aligner trays Answer: In a lot of cases, the answer is yes. But, is that the best method of treatment We discuss at length with the patient the commitment needed for treatment using the clear aligners, the length of treatment, the initial cost of treatment as well as ...
In today s orthodontic climate, general dentists are providing a large percentage of orthodontic care for the patients in their practice. For general dentists, it is important to recognize malocclusion but more important is the understanding of what cases need the help of a specialist. By completing the Gerety Orthodontic Comprehensive Orthodontic course, you will learn orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning which will enable you to refer those cases that need the expertise of a specialist and give you the ability to treat the cases that do not. Adding orthodontic treatment to your general practice adds a new and exciting element of dentistry for your patients. Dentistry is forever changing and improving with new trends, techniques and innovations that make the addition of orthodontics easier than ever before. Our online comprehensive program incorporates the latest in technology and products along with the tried and true effectiveness of hands-on orthodontic continuing education, classroom lecture and interactive response. All general dentists want to provide the best treatment for their patients and being able to provide orthodontics in your office can set you apart from all other general dentist that do not offer orthodontics. Here are four reasons to encourage your enrollment in ...
