Simple Space Maintenance

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 435.

The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.

Synopsis:
This course teaches why space maintenance is needed, when to place what appliance, and how to fabricate the various appliances. Space maintainers discussed include: wire nance, lower lingual holding arch (LLHA), band and loop, distal shoe, and distal band and loop. Our basic goal as dentists treating children is to PREVENT—(decay, pain, space loss, etc). The most commonly overlooked of these is the prevention of space loss.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Identify why space maintenance is needed (even in the absence of a prematurely lost primary tooth)
• Increase productivity while decreasing overhead
• Think outside the box when designing various appliances
• Learn how to fabricate the individual appliances
• Identify when to place what type of space maintainer

Description of Speaker:
Josh Wren, DMD graduated dental school from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2005 and then attended the University of Kentucky where he obtained his certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. Upon graduation, Josh started Wren Pediatric Dentistry in Brandon, MS in July of 2007 and became a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry in 2008.

Disclosure:
Dr. Wren declares that neither he nor any member of his family have a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program nor have a financial interest in any commercial products or services discussed in this program.

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Licensure:
Continuing education credits issued for completion of online CE courses may not apply toward license renewal in all licensing jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each registrant to verify the CE requirements of his/her licensing or regulatory agency.

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Refund Policy
There are no refunds for Online CE courses. Please contact technical support if you run into technical difficulty.

CE Contact
For any questions, please contact Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education at nareg@farranmedia.com