Orthodontic Retention course for Dental Practice
Speciality
Oral Health
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
20 minutes
Subject matter expert
eLearning for Healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity
Endorsed By
Faculty of Dental Surgery
This session discusses the purpose of orthodontic retention, indicators for retainers and when and for how long they should be worn. It also describes the different types of removable and fixed retainers available.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Explain why orthodontic retainers are necessary
- Describe removable orthodontic retainers
- Describe fixed orthodontic retainers
- Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each retainer type
Orthodontic retention is the use of a fixed or removable appliance to maintain the relative position of teeth in the same and opposing arches, following orthodontic treatment.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
Before commencing this session you should have:
- Completed the e-Den session 7 Management of Developing Dentition/Contemporary Orthodontics/Functional Orthodontic Appliances
- Completed the e-Den session 7 Management of Developing Dentition/Contemporary Orthodontics/Fixed Orthodontic Appliances
- Basic knowledge of the histology of the periodontium
Instructors / Speakers
Joanne Collins,
Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in Orthodontics
Joanne Collins BDS (Hons) NUI MFDS RCS(Ed) MSc(ULond) MOrth(Eng) is presently undertaking a Fixed Term Training Appointment in Orthodontics at the Eastman Dental Hospital, University College London Hospitals NHS Trust and Kingston Hospital NHS Trust.
Type
Course
Delivery
Online
Title
Orthodontic Retention course for Dental Practice
Speciality
Oral Health
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Dental, -- DENTAL --
Location
ONLINE
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
20 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Reference
07_04_004
Access Duration (in months)
12
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