Off-Road Driving Experience

Experience an exhilarating, adrenaline filled, off-road drive traversing the magnificent canyons, cliffs, and fast-running rivers in Moab, Utah. Get behind the wheel of a new Ford Bronco and battles nature on specially created trails that will push the limits of the rugged and ultimate off-roader. When the trails of eastern Utah get rough, grab the built-in dashboard handles for steep-angle access. At the end of your Off-Roadeo, bask in the satisfaction of having tamed some of the most beautiful and demanding terrain in the country. At night, settle into spacious suites and comfortable cabins of the Red Cliffs Lodge with spectacular views of Castle Creek or the Colorado River.

Balancing Evidence and Experience in Every Day Orthodontics

As orthodontists, we walk the line between evidence-based and clinically-relevant treatment decisions. Our practices rely on practical treatment methods that work. But as specialists we have a responsibility to apply scientific evidence in the appliances and approaches we use. This presentation discusses Class II correction and simple treatment mechanics through the lens of current scientific evidence and provides clinically applicable examples for everyday practice. Since Dr. Jones is a user of self-ligating brackets, some of the presentation will discuss the benefits of self-ligating brackets, but the dialogue will be beneficial to users of all bracket systems. Some favorite clinical pearls and products will be demonstrated throughout the presentations. The goal is that you’ll walk away with more tools in your toolbox, the confidence to use them, and some evidence to back up your treatment decisions.

The objectives of this course are:

Clinical applications of simple mechanics in a variety of clinical situations

• Tips for success in challenging clinical situations: rotations and blocked-out teeth
• Tips for success in extraction cases with anchorage needs
• Some helpful applications for self-ligating brackets
• Torque considerations when choosing a prescription in general and for individual teeth

Clinical Tips for everyday orthodontic scenarios

• Considerations for occlusal disarticulation
• Simple segmental arch wires
• Retention for missing teeth

Evidence-based Class II correction and clinical application

• A review of current evidence for Class II appliances
• Evidence based applications of Class II correction
• Comparison of Class II correction appliances
• Individualized treatment planning of Class II cases -Some often-misunderstood aspects of growth in Class II correction
• Clinical tips on Class II correction
• Lessons learned from failed Class II cases