Unlock the Future of Orthodontics! Mastering Clear Aligner Technique

Join us December 5!

Join us on Thursday, December 5, for the 72nd Annual Meeting of the Department of Orthodontics, featuring internationally renowned orthodontist Dr. Sandra Tai, BDS, MS, as this year’s J. Henry O’Hern Jr. Alumni Day Lecturer.

This year’s program explores the mastery of clear aligner therapy—from early interceptive treatment to complex surgical cases—through an orthodontically driven, evidence-based approach.

Featured Sessions:

Combining Vertical and AP Protocols for Class II, Class III Deep Bites and Open Bites
This session will look at combining AP treatment protocols for the treatment of Class II and Class III deep bite and open bite cases.

Early Interceptive Treatment with Clear Aligners
Dr Tai will present a comprehensive approach to early interceptive treatment, including maxillary expansion, followed by arch development and alignment for crowding, deep bite, open bite, asymmetry, Class II, Class III cases.

Integrating Digital Technology into the Orthodontic Practice: CBCT and Impacted Canines
This session discusses utilizing the latest technology to design smiles within the face and using CBCT integration in treating impacted canines.

Orthognathic Surgery and Surgery First
An orthodontically driven approach towards surgery first will be proposed including how to assess suitability for surgery first approach, communication with the oral surgeon and post surgical finishing techniques.

Learning Objectives

• The learner will be able to treatment plan a clear aligner case by combining vertical protocols with AP correction protocols to treat Class II deep bite, open bite and Class III open bite malocclusions.
• The learner will learn how to treat mixed dentition malocclusions with expansion and clear aligners.
• The learner learn about the latest technologies in clear aligners and how integrating them into the practice will enable higher accuracy in tooth movement and planning biomechanics in the treatment of impacted teeth.
• The learner will learn how to treat surgical cases with aligners including a surgery first approach.

Program Schedule »