Last Phase of Treatment: When Orthodontics and Prosthodontics Work Together

Date/Time: Tuesday, November 12th at 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET

Speakers:
Daniel Levy-Bercowski, DDS, MS, MSD
Amara Abreu, DDS, MSD, FACP

Description: Explore the challenges of achieving optimal dental and facial aesthetics in patients with cleft lip, palate, and other craniofacial conditions. Discover how restorative treatment and prosthodontic rehabilitation can address complex cases that conventional care might not fully resolve. Led by an orthodontist and prosthodontist, this webinar will feature case reviews, clinical tips, and solutions to enhance smile aesthetics. Learners will gain insights into advanced techniques and learn how to tailor treatment plans for the unique needs of patients with cleft lip, palate, and other craniofacial conditions, thereby improving patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of orthodontics and prosthodontics working together to achieve optimal dental and facial aesthetics in patients with cleft lip, palate, and other craniofacial conditions.
  • Identify the critical steps in diagnosing and planning individualized orthodontic-prosthodontic treatments for patients with cleft lip, palate, and other craniofacial conditions, specifically related to the missing lateral incisor in the cleft area.
  • Describe the effectiveness of various orthodontic-prosthodontic treatment plans in improving both functional and aesthetic outcomes for patients with cleft lip, palate, and other craniofacial conditions.

Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  • Self-assess a gain in knowledge related to the collaborative care of orthodontics and prosthodontics in the last phase of treatment of patients with cleft lip, palate, and other craniofacial conditions.
  • Self-assess that they will improve their performance in their clinical practice based on knowledge gained.
  • Self-assess that they anticipate improved patient outcomes based on changes in their performance.

Teaching Methods: Lecture, Case Studies, Q&A

Live attendees must claim credit by December 16, 2024.

 

Intended Learners
All healthcare professionals caring for people with cleft and craniofacial conditions, to include but not limited to:
Physicians
Dental Professionals
Speech Language Pathologists
Audiologists
Nurses (RNs, APNs, LPNs)
Dieticians
Psychologists
Social Workers
Physician Assistants

Accredited Continuing Education
ACPA is accredited by ACCME and ANCC, approved by ASHA, and recognized by ADA CERP, to provide accredited continuing education to physicians, nurses, SLPs, audiologists, and dentists.

Continuing Medical Education

The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association designates this live activity for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Nursing Continuing Professional Development

The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This live educational activity is offered for 1.00 Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hour.

In order to receive credit, learners must:

  • Attend 80% or more of the webinar
  • Complete and submit the evaluation form

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Continuing Dental Education

The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) 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. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association designates this live activity for 1.00 continuing education credit.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org.

 

Continuing Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Education

The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology.

ASHA CE Provider Approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

 

DISCLOSURES

All financial relationships have been mitigated.

Commercial Support: None

No Financial or Non-financial Relationships Declared

Speakers:
Daniel Levy-Bercowski, DDS, MS, MSD
Amara Abreu, DDS, MSD, FACP

Planning Committee Members:
Joy Baltz, BSN, RN
Joli C. Chou, DMD, MD
Paul Deitrick, MD
Catharine B. Garland, MD
Jordan N. Halsey, MD
Noel Jabbour, MD
Aditi Kanth, MD
Serena Kassam, DMD
Margaret M. Lico, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC
Leanne Magee, PhD
Judy Marciel, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, PCNS, CWCN, APN (Nurse Planner)
Dianna Metzler, BS
Jessica Ogawa, MD
Kathryn Preston, DDS, MS
Caitlyn Reinauer, BS
Amanda M. Smith, RN, BSN, CPN
Cleo J. Yi, DMD, MDS

No Financial Relationships Declared. Non-financial Relationship Declared with Eligible Organization.

Planning Committee Member:
Chelsea Sommer, PhD, CCC-SLP — Smile Train – Independent Contractor

Financial Relationship with Ineligible Company Declared; Relationship Not Topically Related to Presentation. No Non-financial Relationships Declared. All Financial Relationships Have Been Mitigated.

Planning Committee Member:
Cory M. Resnick, MD — AbbVie Pharmaceuticals – Consultant