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OVERVIEW:
Drs. Larry and Will Andrews will teach the 12th Annual Andrews
Six Elements ™Philosophy Course.
The course picks up where the Six Keys and the Standard Straight-Wire Appliance
left off. When that material was first presented in the 1970s, there were few,
if any post-treatment occlusions that were as good as orthodontists wanted them
to be. The Six Keys to Optimal Occlusion and the associated naturally optimal
tooth-measurement study, brought science to what tooth positions and relationships
should be. The Straight-Wire Appliance was developed from those studies and,
when properly prescribed and sited, it provides the delivery system to achieve
the Six Keys to Optimal Occlusion with few, if any archwire bends.
Orthodontics is growing up. Today we have the methods to provide more than just
straight teeth. Now we take into consideration the health and appearance of the
entire orofacial complex. If we expand our services as much as we can within
the milieu of dentistry, then good occlusion is only one of six diagnostic and
treatment responsibilities.
CONTENT:
In the 3-day course, you will learn a complete orthodontic
philosophy including the Six Elements of Orofacial Harmony.™ The
Six Elements™ are to facial harmony what the Six Keys
are to oral harmony. Treatment delivery is accomplished with
the Straight-Wire Appliance System. Verification is achieved
with mounted casts. The Occlusofacial Simulator Articulator
System, a new articulator designed specifically for orthodontists,
will be demonstrated. The Six Elements and many aspects of
the Andrews® Philosophy are now being taught to the residents
of 9 U.S. Orthodontic Departments, and the University of Vienna,
Austria.
To reserve a position at this course please return the enrollment
information, mark your calendar, and make hotel and travel
arrangements. Complete course information will be sent upon
receipt of your enrollment.
COURSE LOGISTICS
Morning sessions are didactic. That time is used to teach the
full gamut of subjects that comprise an orthodontic philosophy,
including:
objectives, goals, landmarks, referents, concepts, precepts, policies,
diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment strategies, materials,
and terminology. Afternoons are hands-on and include learning to
use the Six Elements goals, referents, and landmarks for diagnosis;
the Andrews Philosophy for treatment planning; appliance prescription;
and treatment strategies. Bracketing, TMD treatment, cast-mounting,
forces, and wire-forming strategies are also a part of the curriculum.
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COURSE DATES ARE:
2008
Three Day Residents Courses: Introduction to the Six Elements
- San Diego CA., September 25th-27th, 2008
- Washington D.C., October 16th-18th, 2008
2009
Five Segment Course Dates
Segment 1: Feb. 5th-7th, 2009
Segment 2: April 2nd-4th, 2009
Segment 3: June 4th-6th, 2009
Segment 4: Sep. 17th-19th, 2009
Segment 5: Dec. 10th-12th, 2009
REGISTRATION
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Command of the contents of the book "Straight Wire, The
Concept and Appliance" (© 1989) by Lawrence F. Andrews,
and completion of orthodontic training at an ADA accredited
school or current enrollment in such a program.
CE CREDITS
19.5 CE Credits for completion of the 3-day course
CONTACT
2025 Chatsworth Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92107
Tel. (800) 799-8952 (in USA only), (619) 224-0866
Fax. (619)
224-6979
Website:
andrewsfoundation.org
E-mail:
drandrews@msn.com
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