Orthodontic Module Refresher Course for the Dental Hygienist Spring 2024

Spring 2024 (TBC)

Description

Orthodontic Module Refresher Course

This course is designed for the dental hygienist who is already certified to assist with orthodontic procedures, but would like a refresher to review their theoretical knowledge, in addition to a hands-on component to practice their skills, especially if they have not had the opportunity to employ this scope of practice for a prolonged period of time.

This course consists of didactic lectures, a hands-on lab, and clinic sessions of shadowing/assisting the graduate residents, lab instructors and dental assistants in the graduate orthodontic clinic. During the lab, participants will review current theoretical knowledge and demonstrate the application of orthodontic techniques in collaboration with a dentist or orthodontist. Subsequently, participants will receive over the shoulder coaching in the ortho clinic at the University of Manitoba as part of the clinical refresher training, assisting in the clinic over a period of 8 weeks.

Participants are required to do a self-study review of the protocols carried out in the operatory during clinic and the tools of the trade. The educational outcomes include up-to-date knowledge of orthodontic armamentarium as well as hands-on application within the dental hygiene scope of practice. The clinical component will focus on the development of orthodontic skills, from the proper management of instruments, to carrying out orthodontic procedures. A Written and Clinical Competency Knowledge Check will be employed to help the participants feel confident in their skills for this scope of practice.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this event participants should be able to:

• Revise and prepare of diagnostic records – including, but not limited to, intraoral digital scanning, wax bites for study models, preparation of study models, intra and extra-oral photographs, cephalometric radiographs, and cone beam computed tomographic (CBCT) images
• Identify different types of malocclusions and their etiologic factors
• Describe principles of basic cephalometry and demonstrate competency in digitally and hand-traced Steiner’s analysis
• Describe common fixed and removable intra-oral and extra-oral appliances, products, and accessories
• Select and use correct instruments
• Review sterilization protocols for orthodontic instruments
• Demonstrate placement and removal of orthodontic separators
• Demonstrate preparation of teeth for banding and bonding procedures
• Demonstrate cementation of bands and appliances
• Demonstrate placement and indirect or direct bonding of orthodontic brackets and clear aligner attachments
• Demonstrate placement and removal of ligatures, accessories, and arch wires – which have been formed by an orthodontist or orthodontic resident – including trimming and/or bending of the distal ends
• Demonstrate removal of banding cement and bonding adhesive materials with slow speed handpiece
• Describe and update information regarding aligner therapy in the daily orthodontic practice, including intraoral scanning
• Review on how to handle emergencies in Orthodontics
• Provide client instructions for proper care, oral hygiene, eating, emergencies, and cooperation

Speaker(s)

Dr. Carolina Frota

Dr. Carolina Frota graduated from Dentistry at the University of Fortaleza. She then completed a graduate program specialty residency in Orthodontics at the University of São Paulo, and furthermore obtained a Master in Rehabilitation Sciences from the Hospital for Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies of the University of São Paulo. She has also completed a Research Fellowship  in Orthodontics at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Frota is currently an orthodontist at Carolina Frota Ortodontia in São Paulo – SP and at the Support Association for Cleft Lips and Palates in São José dos Campos – SP.

Prerequisites

Participants must be graduates of an accredited dental hygiene program and hold a current valid license in their province or state of residence. Participants must also hold a certificate from an orthodontic module approved by the College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba (CDHM) and are participating to update their knowledge and skills.

All registrants must email a copy of their orthodontic module certification, current license, CPR certification, (Basic Life Saving – BLS), malpractice insurance and a signed copy of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Participation Agreement to the program coordinator in order to participate.

Required pre-study reading

Suggested readings

Required Armamentarium

The following items are required and will NOT be supplied:

• Lab coat and clinical attire, including dedicated clinical shoes (cleanable, no mesh)
• Protective eye wear and visor/face shield
• You must also bring your own laptop computer or tablet to complete electronic exams and clinical forms.

Registration

Dental Hygienist: tuition/fee TBC

Refund Policy

As Per CPD Dentistry policy, the department requires any refund or cancellation request to be submitted in writing up to thirty (30) days prior to the program or session start date. Refund or cancellation requests made with less than thirty (30) days notice prior to the event will be at the discretion of the Director of Continuing Professional Development for Dentistry & Dental Hygiene and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Registrants may receive a refund minus an administrative fee, provided they give written notice no later than thirty (30) days prior to the event. The administrative fee is retained to cover costs for pre-arranged supplies and administrative costs to process refunds and other costs associated with cancellations.

The University of Manitoba reserves the right to cancel or postpone any educational program due to an insufficient number of registrations. The decision to cancel will normally be made at least fourteen (14) days prior to the program date. Each registrant will be notified by email and provided with a full refund of all registration costs. The University of Manitoba is not liable for any loss, damages or other expenses that such cancellations may cause, including, but not limited to, non-refundable airline fares, hotel penalties or lost income.

Study Credits

This course provides up to 38 hours of Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Credits (Didactic – 10 CDE credits, Lab – 10 CDE credits, and Clinical Session – 18 CDE credits)

Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from July 1, 2022 to  June 30, 2026. Provider ID# 214210. AGD Subject Code 370.