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ForwardNellis AFB: Accelerated Orthodontics
This course is designed to educate general dentists on the surgical, minimally invasive, and non-surgical methods of acceleration for orthodontic tooth movement. The quality of existing evidence, effectiveness, limitations, risks, and predictability of each technique will be reviewed. Indications, contraindications, and patient-specific factors like systemic conditions and medications that influence bone metabolism will be discussed to guide appropriate case selection.
Upon completion, clinicians will be better equipped to determine the appropriateness of accelerated orthodontics for their patients and to integrate evidence-based acceleration strategies into clinical practice and interdisciplinary care.
Target Audience
This activity provides continuing education for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.
Learning Objectives
- Define accelerated orthodontics and the biologic mechanism involved.
- Identify indications and contraindications for acceleration.
- Compare evidence-based acceleration techniques.
- Recognize risks and limitations of various techniques.
- Apply knowledge for patient selection, education, and appropriate referrals.
Capt Kathryn Mason, DMD. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.
Presenter discloses discussion of off label use of photobiomodulation, electric current therapy, magnetic field therapy, and biologics/pharmacologics.
Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ADA CERP
DHA, J-7, CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for 1.00 continuing education credits.
- 1.00 Attendance
Requirements: CE/CME certificates are awarded to participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest. The deadline to claim credit is Apr 1, 2026.
Access Code: Some activities require an access code to register or claim credit. Please contact the organization providing the activity for the access code. The Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) does not provide access codes.
Accommodations: Please contact the course instructor to inquire about accommodations. For additional accommodation requests and/or technical support, email [email protected].
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