SUMMARY

This lecture aims to discuss the fundamental objectives of early interceptive orthodontic treatment. Early interceptive treatment is orthodontic treatment performed in the early mixed dentition and before the establishment of the permanent dentition. Children as early as 7 years old can exhibit significant crowding, severe dentofacial discrepancies, and facial asymmetries. Patients that present with these problems are good candidates for early orthodontic/dentofacial orthopaedic evaluation and treatment.

YOUR LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Recognize some fundamental objectives of early interceptive treatment.
• Identify early interceptive orthodontic treatment plans.
• Realize some consequences of delaying interceptive treatment.
• Recognize some specific elements for normalization of the dentofacial components.

TOPICS

• Normalization of skeletal dysplasias and asymmetries
• Promote appropriate jaw size to encourage the proper eruption of the permanent teeth
• Develop optimum alveolar bone support and appropriate buccal root torque/angulation for permanent teeth
• Recognition of upper airway obstruction and establishment of upper airway patency
• Improvement of occlusal function
• Intervention and termination of recalcitrant habits (i.e., thumb and finger sucking)
• Utilization of future growth
• Recognition of excessive growth, i.e. the mandible

Dr. Derek Mahony is a Sydney based Specialist Orthodontist who has post graduate training in Dentofacial Orthopedics, as well as post graduate training in Dental Sleep Medicine.

He has spoken to thousands of practitioners, around the world, on the benefits of Early Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment, and what affect this can have on children’s facial development, their sleep cycle, and their airway.
Early in his career Dr. Mahony learned from leading clinicians the dramatic effect functional appliance therapy can afford patients in orthodontic treatment.

He has been combining the fixed and functional appliance approach ever since. His lectures are based on the positive impact such a combined treatment approach has had on his orthodontic results and the benefits this philosophy provides from a patient management perspective.

Dr Brett Hawkins – Secretary NZDOS -Dr Brett Hawkins graduated from the University of Otago School of Dentistry in 1992 and started his career in Christchurch Hospital. Since 1995 he has practised dentistry in Auckland, with his main interests being orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry.
9.00am – Report on NZDA, NZDC, NZAO, NZDOS Meetings. NZDOS Website Update

Dr Mike Black  – President NZDOS Dr Mike Black has been practicing in Auckland since 1984 after graduating from Otago University. He has always had a strong interest in orthodontics. He believes in the ‘Full Face Orthodontics” approach and treating the cause, not just the symptom of crooked teeth, for a lifelong beautiful smile. Mike is the President of NZDOS as well as a member of the NZDA, ADA, and the IAO (International Association of Orthodontics).
9.30am – Early Treatment. Have we harmed or helped?

Dr Vernon Kruger  -Dr Vernon Kruger graduated from the University of Witwatersrand in 1981 in South Africa. He moved to New Zealand in 1993 and settled in Cambridge where the Growth Orthodontics practice is situated. He has a special interest in holistic orthodontics and sleep disordered breathing, and over 1200 hours of teaching experience. He is the senior instructor for the IAO (International Association for Orthodontics) and their NZ representative.
11.00am –  A quick look at a well known company’s braces

Dr Ivan de Spa  -Dr Ivan de Spa is a specialist orthodontist with over 30 years’ experience. He was also a clinical tutor at the University of Otago, worked as a dentist in the UK and as a flying dentist in Australia. Ivan has a very broad range of practicing utilising braces, Invisalign and removable appliances. He runs Ortho Assist which offers comprehensive courses for dentists and auxiliaries and his passion is to provide ongoing support dedicated to assisting you in reaching your orthodontic best.
12.00pm – Training & Support Updates

Dr Hisham Abdalla – Dr Hisham Abdalla is the first multiple laser dentist in New Zealand and one of the first in Australasia to teach and evolve this technology to enhance dentistry. He was the youngest graduate Doctor in the history of his University in 1998, starting medical school at 14 and graduating with honours at 21 yrs of age. Dr Abdalla is an invited Associate Professor at Cagliari University in Sardinia, Italy and an affiliate member of the American Dental Association. He is an internationally respected speaker, author and educator in the fields of Laser dentistry, Minimally Invasive, High-tech dentistry and Cosmetic dentistry.
13.20pm – Laser Tongue Tie / Frenectomy

14.30pm – NZDOS Meeting