The 30-minute pre-recorded webinars are available to view from Friday 30 April at 09:00 UTC (10:00 CET), so that you can listen in your own time and submit any questions before the live roundtable discussion a week later.
The one-hour long roundtable discussion will include resumes of the presentations, followed by Q&A with the speakers and a discussion around the future concepts in orthodontics chaired by Professor Christodoulos Laspos, so you will find it useful to have watched the on-demand sessions in advance. The questions submitted by virtual attendees may be selected to inform this discussion.
Programme
ON-DEMAND 30-MINUTE WEBINARS
Available from 09:00 UTC from 30 April to 12 May.
Scroll down for more details on each webinar.
LIVE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Wednesday 12 May 2021, 17:00-18:30 UTC (18:00-19:30 CET)
AGENDA
17:00 Introduction by Professor Christodoulos Laspos, Laspos Orthodontic Center (Cyprus)
17:05 Q&A with Professor Thomas Klit Pedersen, Aarhus University (Denmark)
17:20 Q&A with Professor Maja Ovsenik, University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)
17:35 Q&A with Professor Yijin Ren, Groningen University (The Netherlands)
17:50 Roundtable discussion
18:30 Closing message by Professor Christodoulos Laspos
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis - An Interdisciplinary Update
Professor Thomas Klit Pedersen
Clinical Professor, Consultant Orthodontist, Clinical Professor, Aarhus University, Denmark
Speaker Bio
Thomas Klit Pedersen, DDS, Ph.D., is clinical professor and consultant orthodontist in the field of growth-conditioned deformities of the jaws, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital and Section for Orthodontics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark. He is responsible for the Regional Clinic for Dentofacial Anomalies, managing patients with JIA and similar TMJ conditions.
He finished his orthodontic training in 1991 and Ph.D. in 1996 concerning treatment of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. His main research interests are temporomandibular joint arthritis and pathology and its consequences for craniomandibular growth, treatment of these conditions, cytokine level in the TMJ, effect of inflammatory modifying drug locally and general, distraction osteogenesis, orthognathic surgical procedures i.e. surgery first, orthopedic and surgical treatment of dentofacial anomalies and CLP, the use of skeletal anchorage and virtual surgical planning.
He is clinical instructor at the postgraduate education, mainly on orthognathic surgical patients and patients with orofacial issues. He is a member of the board and co-founder (since 2008) of TMJaw (Temporomandibular Joint in Juvenile Arthritis Workgroup), an international research network on temporomandibular joint arthritis in JIA patients and the related dentofacial deformity.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the terminology adhered to TMJ arthritis
- Have confidence in diagnosing early stages of TMJ arthritis
- Know the treatment algorithm related to dentofaciale deformity development
Abstract
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthritis is a well-known complication in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) with a prevalence of about 2/3 of the patients dependent on terminology, clinical examination standard, methods used for diagnostics and imaging technique. TMJ arthritis can cause growth disturbances and development of severe dentofacial deformities. Furthermore, the overall impact, related to orofacial abnormalities, results in temporomandibular disorders, frequently shown to be a permanent condition following the patients into adulthood. Other pathologic conditions in the TMJ often hamper the diagnosis of JIA related TMJ arthritis and even the diagnosis of JIA can be difficult in cases of isolated TMJ arthritis. Although evidence for effect of treatment regarding TMJ arthritis and the orofacial consequences is sparse, some recommendations exists. Treatments of these conditions are known to require a multidisciplinary coordinated effort.
The lecture will emphasize on contemporary terminology, recommended diagnostic tools and treatments options related to TMJ arthritis in patients with JIA. Furthermore, the difficulties in TMJ diagnosis will be discussed in the context of other pathologic conditions in the TMJ. The lecture adheres to guidelines and recommendations of the TMJaw group.
The lecture will emphasize on contemporary terminology, recommended diagnostic tools and treatments options related to TMJ arthritis in patients with JIA. Furthermore, the difficulties in TMJ diagnosis will be discussed in the context of other pathologic conditions in the TMJ. The lecture adheres to guidelines and recommendations of the TMJaw group.
Does Class II and Crossbite Early Treatment Help to Improve Oral Health?
Professor Maja Ovsenik
Professor in the Department of Orthodontics, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Speaker Bio
Dr. Maja Ovsenik received her postgraduate training in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia and was appointed Professor in the Department of Orthodontics in 2015.
Dr Ovsenik is the author of many articles and publications. She is a reviewer for numerous international journals and has presented several lectures and courses in different countries worldwide. Her main fields of research are studies on functional and morphological changes of the orofacial region, three-dimensional assessment of the tongue posture, face and jaw s morphology to evaluate success of early treatment.
She is Chair of the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Ljubljana and was President of the European Orthodontic Society (2010).
Learning Objectives
Aims: To provide an overview of function and form relationship in the early period of growth and development based on contemporary non-invasive assessment methods.
Objectives: This lecture will provide an enhanced understanding of the function and form relationship in order to provide treatment planing in growing children.
Learning outcomes: Following this presentation, delegates should have acquired knowledge of the importance of irregular orofacial functions (tongue posture) in the protocol of early treatment of malocclusion.
Abstract
Many studies reported a strong correlation between function and form, based on the studies in the primary dentition phase. However, the assessment of palatal constriction was performed by measuring the intercanine and intermolar distances, which could be biased due to tooth position or angulation. Moreover, the assessment of tongue posture during clinical examination in growing children is not reliable due to anatomical limitations.
The studies on form and function relationship are mainly based on conventional two-dimensional diagnostic methods that have the well known weak points. In this lecture the development of tongue posture, facial and jaw’ s morphology will be evaluated using three-dimensional ultrasonography, facial and study cast analysis in order to affect treatment planning in children in the primary dentition.
In this lecture the development of tongue posture, facial and jaw’ s morphology will be evaluated using three-dimensional ultrasonography, study cast analysis and facial morphology in order to affect early treatment planning in growing children.
Many studies reported a strong correlation between function and form, based on the studies in the primary dentition phase. However, the assessment of palatal constriction was performed by measuring the intercanine and intermolar distances, which could be biased due to tooth position or angulation. Moreover, the assessment of tongue posture during clinical examination in growing children is not reliable due to anatomical limitations.
The studies on form and function relationship are mainly based on conventional two-dimensional diagnostic methods that have the well known weak points. In this lecture the development of tongue posture, facial and jaw’ s morphology will be evaluated using three-dimensional ultrasonography, facial and study cast analysis in order to affect treatment planning in children in the primary dentition.
In this lecture the development of tongue posture, facial and jaw’ s morphology will be evaluated using three-dimensional ultrasonography, study cast analysis and facial morphology in order to affect early treatment planning in growing children.
Bone and Orthodontics
Professor Yijin Ren
Head of the Department of Orthodontics at University Medical Centre Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen
Speaker Bio
Prof. Yijin Ren is head of the Department of Orthodontics at University Medical Centre Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen. She is also the program director for specialist training in orthodontics. Clinically, Prof. Ren keeps an active practice in her department mainly on patients born with cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial anomalies. She is a consultant orthodontist in the Cleft Lip and Palate Team of Northern Netherlands. Scientifically, Prof. Ren is Director of the W.J. Kolff Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science, named after the godfather of biomaterials implants and devices Dr. W.J. Kolff. The Kolff Institute (KOLFF) is the only engineering-centered institute that is embedded in an academic hospital in the Netherlands, with main areas on the development and application of innovative bio(nano)materials, biomedical technique and technology to improve quality of health care and to realize a sustainable healthcare.
Her research interests include biological mechanisms in orthodontic tooth movement, biofilms and biomaterials-associated infection, novel alternatives to antimicrobials, application of 3D imaging, workflow and 3D printing in clinical practice. The PhD projects she co-supervises focus treatment outcome evaluation of bone-anchored maxillary protraction in growing cleft patients with Class III malocclusion, development of responsive nano-surfaces for biofilm control. Prof. Ren is a consortium member for a Co-Fund grant from the EU MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE ACTIONS on novel antimicrobials and delivery strategies.
Prof. Ren serves as a board member in a number of national and international professional organizations, and as an editorial member/editor in a number scientific journals.
Recently, Prof. Ren has completed an Executive MBA program at London Business School. It is her ambition to apply the best science and practice in business and management to the academic hospital, ‘the most complex human organization ever devised’, to benefit patients, professionals and healthcare institutes sustainably.
Learning Objectives
- Role of bone in the biological mechanism of orthodontic tooth movement
- Basic interactions between bone, (orthodontic) biomaterials and (oral) microbes
- Bone engineering: substitutes and 3D printing
Abstract
In this much-to-expect session of 'All about bone', the present lecture will address ‘More about bone’ – in addition to the well-established biological foundation of bone resorption and apposition during remodeling upon orthodontic force stimuli, there is more to know about bone that is relevant to orthodontics and some may have a meaningful impact on our clinical practice.
After a brief review of bone remodeling and connection between bones (suture) and between bone and teeth (PDL), new advancement will be presented and discussed, in relation to clinical orthodontics, on the complex interaction between bone, biomaterials and oral microbes, delicately intervened and regulated by the human immune system; and on tissue engineering of bone, including bone regeneration and 3D bioprinting of bone.
In this much-to-expect session of 'All about bone', the present lecture will address ‘More about bone’ – in addition to the well-established biological foundation of bone resorption and apposition during remodeling upon orthodontic force stimuli, there is more to know about bone that is relevant to orthodontics and some may have a meaningful impact on our clinical practice.
After a brief review of bone remodeling and connection between bones (suture) and between bone and teeth (PDL), new advancement will be presented and discussed, in relation to clinical orthodontics, on the complex interaction between bone, biomaterials and oral microbes, delicately intervened and regulated by the human immune system; and on tissue engineering of bone, including bone regeneration and 3D bioprinting of bone.
Chairperson
Dr Christodoulos Laspos
European University of Cyprus, Engomi (Cyprus)
Speaker Bio
Dr Chris Laspos is an orthodontist specialist in individuals with craniofacial malformations. He received his DDS (1995) from the Dental School of the University of Athens. He was a research fellow in the TMJ and Orthodontic Department at the University of Rochester, Eastman Dental Center of Rochester, New York. His research focused on facial asymmetries of individuals born with unilateral cleft lip and palate. He specialised in orthodontics (Master of Dental Science)(1996-1999) in the College of Dentistry, University of Tennessee, Memphis. He specialised in individuals with craniofacial malformations (Craniofacial Fellowship)(1999-2000), in the University of Texas, South-Western Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
Since the year 2000, he practices in his private orthodontic Center in Limassol, Cyprus. He is the founder and director of the Cyprus Center for Clefts and Facial Deformities, “Medicleft” and of the “Chrysallida Foundation”, the Cyprus association of individuals with clefts and other craniofacial anomalies. He is the director of the Synergy Dental Academy that provides continuing education courses for dental professionals. He is an active member of the Angle Society of Europe and Certified of the European Board of Orthodontists.
He published in European and American scientific journals and he lectures internationally on craniofacial malformations, orthognathic surgery, multidisciplinary approach, and new technologies in orthodontics.
He served as a president of the Cyprus Orthodontic Society (2010-2012) and he is the President Elect of the European Orthodontic Society (2022).
REGISTRATION FEES
Registration entitles you to access the 3 on-demand webinars from 30 April to 12 May, and the live roundtable discussion on 112 May, 17:00-18:30 UTC (18:00-19:30 CET)
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