Whether in the sandbox or on the tee, a golfer knows which club to select from their bag. In this battle of the clasts vs. the blasts, our experts will investigate which treatment choice to select out of the bag when considering ortho for a patient. With technological advances, seamless digital workflow, and patient acceptance, clear aligners are quickly becoming the treatment of choice. However, fixed appliances offer a truly comprehensive approach to esthetic and functional design. Understanding types of tooth movements and occlusal schemes allows the clinician to align the best ortho option
• Learn the types of movements that require fixed appliances. • Understand the flexibility of fixed appliances in interdisciplinary cases. • Visualize the three-dimensional control that fixed appliances give the clinician. • Understand the types of tooth movements and occlusal schemes in which clear aligners are effective. • Recognize how the use of clear aligners and the digital platform can impact diagnosis, treatment planning, and the overall quality of care and oral health for patients.
Further informationcompleted a highly selective dual-specialty program combining orthodontics and periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a board- certified orthodontist and periodontist. While simultaneously enrolled in two residency programs, she also received a master’s in oral biology,
Dr Drew Ferris has lectured in the United States, Canada, Europe, and at multiple Seattle Study Club affiliates and the national Symposium on interdisciplinary treatment planning and treatment delivery with emphasis on the effective use of removable aligner therapy.
