Early Orthodontic Treatment – What, When, and How
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Dr. Steven Dugoni is an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Orthodontics at University of the Pacific where he has taught since 1981 and he is Director of the Mixed Dentition Clinic. Dr. Dugoni has lectured at the California Dental Association, American Dental Association, Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists, College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, Southern Association of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontists and the Chinese Orthodontic Society. He is a member of the Edward H. Angle Society and is a fellow of the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists. He has published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dental-facial Orthopedics, the California Dental Association Journal, and the Angle Orthodontist. He is a Past President of the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, the Northern California Component of the Edward H. Angle Society, and the American Board of Orthodontics. He was awarded the University of the Pacific Medallion of Distinction award in 2016 and has been in private practice in South San Francisco over 40 years.
Disclosure: Dr. Dugoni has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Description
A comprehensive approach for correction of malocclusions in the early mixed dentition will be discussed. The types of malocclusions that respond favorably to early treatment and which respond unfavorably will be reviewed. The presenter will show how approximately 40% of malocclusions treated early can avoid later Phase II full bonded therapy.
Educational Objectives
• Learning Objective #1- Understand concepts and mechanics of comprehensive early orthodontic treatment
• Learning Objective #2- Understand the types of cases best treated with early orthodontic treatment
• Learning Objective #3- Preform effective correction of Class II malocclusions with Phase I therapy