Multidisciplinary Collaboration with Orthodontics

Speciality Dentistry - Pedodontic

Organizer Dr Anfal Faridoun

CME/CPD Provider Kuwait Board in Paediatric Dentistry - KIMS

Scheduled date(s):

From 25 January 2023 To 06 April 2023

Aims And Objectives

The residents will be expected to gain thorough understanding of; • The presentation and features of malocclusion and abnormalities of tooth position and eruption • The use of appliances to correct minor tooth ectopia and crossbites in the primary and mixed dentitions • The application and design of space-maintainers in the primary and mixed dentitions • The presentation and features of abnormalities of tooth hypodontia • The presentation and features of abnormalities of habits and the use of habit breakers to correct them • The fundamental components of removable appliance for simple tooth movement

Content Outline

This course is designed to enhance the residents’ existing knowledge and provide additional fundamental knowledge of the presentation and features of malocclusion and abnormalities of tooth position and eruption. It will allow them to recognise developing malocclusions and anomalies in growing children and be able to communicate these findings with parents and colleagues. Residents should be able to demonstrate an understanding of when an orthodontic opinion should be sought, or appropriate referral be done, and the principles of space management. The course consists of lectures, lab simulation, and clinical experience treating patients. The initial part of the course will be lecture-based, but then will later continue as weekly case-based discussions as the residents begin clinical case management. During the case-based discussions, the residents will be expected to, through literature reviews, cover specific topics pertaining to common orthodontic conditions found in their clinics.

Target Audience

KBPD R3 Residents