Diplomate Review Course

Our review course is taught by our team of instructors and examiners for our members striving to reach their fellowship status within the AOS. This course will help you on your way to becoming a Fellow in the Academy of Diplomates, the credentialing arm of the AOS.

In addition, this course includes a written exam at the end which is required for Fellow and Diplomate candidates.

Credentialing in the AOS is an excellent way to highlight your professional orthodontic proficiency. Less than 1% of dentists have completed the rigorous effort required to become a Diplomate with the American Orthodontic Society. The American Orthodontic Society offers one of the oldest and most recognized accreditation programs for general and pediatric dentists in the practice of orthodontics.

Review Course Speakers & Topics:

• Dr. Ed Gonzalez – Growth and Development
• Dr. Jordan Balvich – Diagnosis
• Dr. Azita Anissi – Treatment and Mechanics
• Dr. Juan Echeverri – Retention
• Dr. Leonard Carapezza – Six Keys to Occlusion
• Dr. Jordan Balvich – Requirements for Case Presentation

Course Objectives:

• Growth & Development
• Diagnosis
• Establishing a Treatment Plan
• Functional Appliance Therapy
• Six Keys of Optimal Occlusion
• Class I Occlusion
• Class II & III Treatment
  Mechanics
• Specialized Treatment
  Mechanics
• Anterior Open Bites
• Uprighting/Banding
  Submerged Second Molars
• Procedures for Placing Lingual
  Retainer Wire
• Phase I and II Retention
• Retention Case Studies
• Case Standards