Course
HOSTS
Drs. Derek and Courtney Pollard
SPEAKER
Dr. Derek Pollard
TOPIC
Elevating GP Orthodontics – Updated Techniques to Improve Results
Course Description
Dr. Pollard will be diving into the world of Orthodontics, covering a huge range of relevant topics from mixed dentition treatment to adult Ortho, Invisalign to fixed braces, and initial exam to retention. Come soak up the Jamaican sun while also elevating your Ortho game!
Course Topics
- Invisalign (case selection, Clincheck prep, trouble shooting, treatment tips),
- Identifying “Ortho Red Flags”,
- Orthodontic Problems in the mixed dention – what/when/how to treat,
- Prostho/Ortho treatment of missing upper lateral incisors,
- Orofacial Myology and its essential role in the stability of results,
- Orthodontic Extractions – why they still might be required,
- Retainer selection
Learning Objectives
- Learn how to systematically set up your Clinchecks to increase aligner tracking, avoid extra costly refinements, and improve final results
- Learn numerous Invisalign tips and tricks to improve the clinical outcome
- Learn to identify and confidently treat common mixed dentition orthodontic problems in your practice
- Learn the “green light” case characteristics that can be easily, predictably, and profitably treated in your practice
- Be able to recognize complex “Ortho red flags” that should probably be referred to an Orthodontist to reduce your stress
- Learn how to structure your orthodontic examination, collect diagnostic findings, create an orthodontic problem list, and develop focused treatment goals
- Improve Orthodontic & Prosthodontic treatment techniques to increase esthetics in missing upper lateral incisor cases
- Learn more about Orofacial Myology, including how to identify the most common issues, their imprtance to orthodontic stability, and how to treat
- Learn how to properly select the correct retainers for your patients that will ensure a long-lasting orthodontic result
Course Tuition
12 Hours
| DENTISTS | $1295 CAD | $995 USD per person |
| AUXILLIARIES | $450 CAD | $335 USD per person |
Lecture format with power point presentation.
Course tuition due at time of final payment.
See Terms and Conditions with respect to refund policy.
Dentists must register in the Dentist category not Auxiliary category to receive C.E. credits.
Course Logistics
| Seminar Date | Seminar Time | Seminar Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 17, 2026 | 8:00am-12:00pm | Sandals Dunn’s River conference room |
| November 18, 2026 | 8:00am-12:00pm | Sandals Dunn’s River conference room |
| November 19, 2026 | 8:00am-12:00pm | Sandals Dunn’s River conference room |
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While we make every effort to deliver our continuing education programs as scheduled, the nature of international travel and destination-based events means that unforeseen circumstances may arise. Factors such as weather conditions, transportation delays, and venue availability may necessitate adjustments to seminar dates, times, or locations.
Unless otherwise published, the speaker has no financial or commercial interest or relationships related to the lecture or lecture material.
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