Dentaltown Online CE now has online "Crooked to Straight: A General Dentists Journey Using Multiple Technologies" by Dr. Paul Caselle.
This course can be found here....
http://www.dentaltown.com/Dentaltown/OnlineCE.aspx?action=DETAILS&cid=501
In a general dentistry practice it is very common to see patients who have orthodontic relapse and want some esthetic correction, or patients who have never had orthodontic treatment but are interested in doing orthodontics now that they are adults. Typically many dentists would simply refer patients to an orthodontist or suggest veneers or crowns.
However many patients are not receptive to shaving down perfectly good teeth to address their esthetic concerns nor prepared to undergo extensive orthodontic treatment. For some orthodontics is strictly cosmetic, however we know that crowded teeth can make it hard for patients to perform adequate homecare which can lead to tooth decay and periodontal problems. These patients are also candidates for short term or aligner type of orthodontics.
Many patients are also not concerned about their bite or back teeth, only that their front teeth are crowded and unsightly. Imagine if you could provide limited orthodontic treatment to your patients and complete necessary periodontal and root canal therapy as well as finish the case with in-office fabrication of crowns. Using available technologies can allow the general dentist to comfortably and confidently treat these patients making it a very rewarding experience for the patient and dentist. Transforming a smile is both rewarding and satisfying not only to the patient but also to the dentist. This course will illustrate how to treat a patient with several orthodontic treatment modalities that have protocols that eliminate much of the uncertainty of treatment and can actually make limited orthodontic treatment fun and rewarding.
Dr. Paul Caselle completed his undergraduate studies in biology at Boston University College of Arts & Sciences, then went on to New York University College of Dentistry to attain his DDS degree.
After graduation, Dr. Caselle completed a residency program in family dentistry at Forsyth Dental Center in Boston. He opened his dental practice in Wilmington, Massachusetts, and has been providing the community with exceptional, family oriented dental care ever since.
In addition to having Fellowship Certification in the World Clinical Institute of Laser Dentistry, Invisalign and Six Month Smiles Certification, Dr. Caselle has also presented seminars to other dentists on such topics as CEREC technology, and Waterlase laser dentistry. He has written several articles which have been published in leading dental publications. Dr. Caselle is a member of CerecDoctors.com, member of Biolase Ambassador Laser program, Graduate of the Sirona Speakers Academy, American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Society, Middlesex District Dental Society, and Tri-County Dental Study Club. He is also a member of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and Toastmasters International and received the Competent Communicator Award.