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Dental hygienists often see patients who are either in some type of active orthodontic treatment or have some type of retainer. Modern orthodontics and all the various orthodontic techniques and appliances in use today can present very challenging hygiene problems for both the patients and the hygienist.

A myriad of questions arise from both the dental hygienists and the patient. What is the proper way for patients and hygienists to properly clean braces?  What are white spot lesions? What causes them and how do you avoid and treat them?  What role do fluorides play in patients with orthodontic appliances? What is the role of smooth surface sealants in orthodontic patient?  How do you clean around fixed retainers? What hygiene cautions should be observed with patients wearing removable aligners (Invisalign)? What about bleaching teeth with orthodontic appliances in place?  What effects do third molars have on orthodontic results?

This 2-hour live online presentation has been specifically designed for the dental hygienists to answer these questions. It will be an informative and entertaining evening which will not only increase your knowledge of orthodontic hygiene considerations but also make you feel more comfortable when dealing with orthodontic patients.

**Attendees are encouraged to submit written questions for Dr Lowenhaupt during the live online presentation
 

Topics include

- How orthodontics works
- Various appliance systems on the market today including aligners and DIY orthodontics
- Cleaning of orthodontic appliances (fixed and removable)
- White spot lesions (what are they and how to prevent and treat)
- Answers to questions patients often ask about orthodontics

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course you will have learned:

- Basics of different orthodontic appliances
- Information of treatment speed and aligner systems
- The proper methods for instructing patients to clean with orthodontic appliances
- Proper methods for performing cleaning on patients with braces and other appliances
- What white spot lesions are and how to avoid and treat them
- The role of fluorides and sealants in orthodontic treatment
- The effect that third molars have on orthodontic treatment
- Proper cleaning for removable appliances
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Oral Hygiene Considerations for the Orthodontic Patient

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