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 ...
One of the most frequently asked questions from parents is often about the space between their child s central incisors which is called a diastema. Occasionally, this spacing does not require orthodontic treatment but more often than not, orthodontic treatment is needed. There are many causes relating to this abnormal spacing. A mismatch between the size of the jaw bones and the size of the teeth can cause either extra space between teeth or crowding of teeth. If the teeth are too small for the jaw bone, spaces between the teeth will occur. If the teeth are too big for the jaw, teeth will be crowded. Spaces develop for a few other reasons as well. Sometimes some teeth are missing or undersized. This happens most often with the upper lateral incisors. That can cause the upper central incisors to develop a space. A diastema also can be caused by an oversized labial frenum. The labial frenum is tissue that normally extends from the inside of your upper lip to the gum just above your two upper front teeth. In some situations, the labial frenum continues to grow and passes between the two front teeth. If this happens, it blocks the ...
As General Dentists, we re often asked what it means when we say we provide comprehensive dental care for our patients. It s a great question and the answer involves more than just the dictionary. At Gerety Orthodontic Seminars, we consider Orthodontic Evaluation part of our comprehensive exam. Nothing in the human body exists or functions in isolation. In comprehensive dental care, we look at the mouth as more than teeth and gums. We include the soft tissues of the surrounding oral cavity and the muscles used for chewing and movement, evaluate for any oral facial habits or abnormalities, classify the dental occlusion, assess the esthetics of the smile and address the patient s chief complaint. Quite often, patients are surprised when a comprehensive exam reveals problems with their occlusion. Some patients come seeking advice for their malocclusion. Typically, there are clinical clues suggesting damage to the dentition and esthetics due to the malocclusion. Uneven wear patterns of the teeth, the way the teeth fit together and function for chewing and swallowing, abnormal lip competence and tongue position as well as irregular overbite and overjet indicate the patient could greatly benefit from Orthodontic Treatment. Gerety Orthodontic Seminars provides advanced training ...
We wish we could say that all of your orthodontic cases will go as you plan, but that is not always the case. The philosophy and techniques that are taught by Gerety Orthodontic Seminars are predictable and systematic; the human element of the patient comes into play. Patient compliance and cooperation if imperative for successful treatment; after all, the patient does have to show up for appointments. Over the years we have learned that the more we as dentists can perform procedures that are not reliant on the patient, the better the treatment outcome. Thus our reason for employing a fixed technique rather than appliances based on patient cooperation and compliance. We want you to plan for the worst and hope for the best out of the patient. From our experts at Gerety Orthodontic Seminars, here are five things that we recommend you do to reduce problems and surprises. Case Selection Criteria During your classroom sessions as well as the online programs, we provide strict criteria for you to follow to insure you do not begin cases that are outside your skill level. 80 of malocclusions fit into the criteria we provide. For the remaining 20 , we recommend you ...
Enrolling in Gerety Orthodontic Seminars continuing education programs is one of the smartest decisions you will make as a general dentist. In today s climate, a greater percentage of orthodontic care is provided by general and pediatric dentists than orthodontists. Being informed is extremely important for dentists like you who wish to keep up with changes in the industry. Every field of dentistry is changing and evolving as technological advances bring improved and essential elements to our mechanics and techniques. As such, dentists can find it hard to keep up with the latest developments in the industry without an effective orthodontic continuing education hands-on program, course, lectures and classes to keep you abreast of these changes. There are many reasons why dentists choose to incorporate orthodontic care into their existing practice and there are certainly many programs of continuing education to choose from. Here are just a few of the reasons we feel that Gerety Orthodontic Seminars should be your choice when you decide to learn orthodontics and begin your orthodontic career. Through our comprehensive orthodontic program, you can get the necessary information needed to diagnose any case in orthodontics, providing you the understanding and confidence to treat the cases ...
Now that you are registered with Gerety Orthodontic Seminars for the extended comprehensive orthodontic program, we have some suggestions for you. As you begin your orthodontic education, whether you are planning to attend the classroom program or have registered for our orthodontic online education, being prepared is the key to your success. Learning orthodontics is no different or any more difficult than any other aspect of dentistry. Just as you have a sequence for every procedure you perform in your office, we will help you to develop a sequence for performing orthodontics. At Gerety Orthodontic Seminars, we strive to make the entire experience of learning comprehensive orthodontic treatment easy, affordable and convenient. We realize that orthodontic continuing education, particularly orthodontic for general practitioners can be time consuming and presents a challenge for today s busy doctors. This is why we extend our learning options to both onsite classroom courses and virtual classroom learning online. Our onsite classes are in Tulsa, OK, and Nashville, TN. For our doctors who have travel restrictions, have a conflict with one or more of the dates for the extended program, or simply prefer to learn online, we can work with you to accommodate your needs. ...
