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Airway Orthodontics: Holistic Approach for Pediatric Patients
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Derek Mahony
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Dive into airway- and myofunctional-drive pediatric orthodontics with Dr. Derek Mahony – uncover topics beyond dental school curricula!
Holistic pediatric orthodontics considers teeth alignment along with overall child health, emphasizing airways and healthy breathing.
During the course, you will learn about holistic pediatric orthodontics, including:
– Protocols for airway-driven orthodontics
– Protocols for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children
– Protocols for the diagnosis of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children
– Dr. Mahony's treatment protocols for obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing in children.
Lesson 1.Airway First. Comprehensive Approach to Pediatric Orthodontics
– Literature review on craniofacial growth modification
– Craniofacial growth modification and sleep disordered breathing in children
– Multidisciplinary approach to craniofacial growth modification
– Palatal expansion protocols for management of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
– Orthodontic treatment for management of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
– Clinical application of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) in children.
Lesson 2.Myofunctional Orthodontics. Management of Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing
– Epidemiology and treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
– Bimax advancement for OSA management
– Craniofacial growth modification of the nasomaxillary complex and the mandible
– Treatment protocols of Dr. Derek Mahony
– Application of Advanced Lightwire Functional (ALF) appliance for arch development
– Application of myobrace for arch development
– Analysis of clinical cases
– Q&A session.
Lesson 3.Airway-Driven Pediatric Orthodontics. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Protocols
– Diagnosis. The 6 red flags exam finding for pediatric sleep-disordered breathing (SDB)
– Daytime and night time symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB)
– Orthodontic interventions for managing pediatric sleep-disordered breathing
– Tongue-tie and its relation to sleep-disordered breathing (SDB)
– The tongue range of motion ratio (TRMR)
– Analysis of clinical cases.
Lesson 4.Management of Sleep-Disordered Breathing. Myofunctional and Airway-Driven Approaches
– The spectrum of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB)
– Protocols and analysis of polysomnography (PSG)
– Maxillary deficiency: narrow vs. wide maxillary
– Orofacial myology and tongue position
– Oropharyngeal exercises for the management of obstructive sleep apnea(OSA) in children
– Treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnoea with oral appliances.
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Specialist Orthodontist, researcher, and educator. CEO and Principal, Full Face Orthodontics — specialist orthodontic practices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Hobart, Australia (since 1990). Director, Excellence in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics (EODO), a postgraduate education provider for general dental practitioners and orthodontists (since 1992). Visiting Professor in Orthodontics, City of London Dental School, UK. External Examiner, Queens Institute of Dental Science. UK Regent, Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA).
A world-renowned pioneer in interceptive orthodontics and the craniofacial-airway link — having presented over 4,000 lectures on orthodontic topics in more than 120 countries. PhD research on malocclusion and airway: the impact of mouth breathing on craniofacial growth, the relationship between constricted maxillary arch forms and nasal breathing problems, and which skeletal patterns carry the highest incidence of airway compromise. Clinical philosophy: facial-profile-first diagnosis; non-extraction, full-face orthodontics; combined fixed and functional appliance therapy for skeletal correction in the mixed dentition; integration of dentofacial orthopaedics, sleep-disordered breathing management, and TMJ health into routine orthodontic treatment planning. Managing over 3,000 active orthodontic patients with an average of 250 appointments per week.
Contributing Editor, Journal of Clinical Paediatric Dentistry, International Orthodontic Journal, and Spanish Journal of Dentofacial Orthopaedics. Editorial Board Member of five international dental journals. Keynote speaker at the International Orthodontic Summit, International Association of Orthodontics, and American Association of Functional Orthodontics annual meetings. Faculty, Australian Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
BDS, University of Sydney. MScOrth, Eastman Dental Hospital/Institute of Dental Surgery, University of London. DOrth RCS(Edin). MDOrth RCPS(Glas). MOrth RCS(Eng). MOrth RCS(Edin). FRCD(Can). Grad Dip Dental Sleep Medicine (UWA and London). Grad Dip Ortho (London). MSc in Clear Aligner Therapy (London). MBA, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. PGCert AI & ML, University of Texas at Austin. FCGDent. FDS RCS(Eng). FDSM. FICD. FACD. FICCDE. FIADFE. FPFA. IBO.
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