Fringe Orthodontics - Is there any evidence out there?
This CPD course is designed for registered dentists.
Course Overview
There are many fringe procedures and devices out there which are not considered to be a part of 'mainstream' orthodontics. The aim of this course is to examine the latest adjunct treatments and consider their appropriateness in a course orthodontic treatment.
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Learning Objectives
- Revise the hierarchy of evidence in scientific publications
- Critically review a scientific article
- Examine the latest literature in relation to various fringe orthodontic treatments
- Collaborative discussion on the research articles and validity of company claims
Presenter
 Dr Paul Dever
Dr Paul Dever achieved a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Queensland in 2001 with majors in the fields of Biomedical Science and Developmental Biology. He was then accepted into the Bachelor of Dentistry degree (University of Sydney) which he graduated from with honours in 2005, in addition to the Edmond Charles Gates Memorial Prize for Proficiency in Orthodontics.
Paul achieved his Membership from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS Ortho) and Membership from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (MOrth RCS Edin) in addition to his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry degree in Orthodontics (DCD Ortho), University of Melbourne in 2012.
Paul and his family moved to Bundaberg in Queensland in 2015, where he purchased Smiling Wide Orthodontics in 2016. He currently manages the principal practice in Bundaberg as well as branch practices in Hervey Bay and Maryborough.Â
Event Pricing
ADA Member Dentists and Practice Staff - $270
Non-Member Dentists and Practice Staff - $470
CPD Points
4.5 Scientific hours
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