Management of Impacted Second Molars - On Demand Access
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This 60-minute webinar will describe techniques on how to manage impacted second molars, including the use of TADs, exposing impacted second molars and bonding brackets to second molars. There will be an emphasis on surgical uprighting, including indications, contraindications, complications (and management of these complications). Once completed, attendees should have a thorough understanding of the criteria for success and for the management of impacted second molars.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Identify the indications for surgical uprighting and when it will not work.
- Distinguish when to use TADs for uprighting second molars.
- Determine when to expose and bracket with a chain to upright a second molar.
An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
Original Release Date: June 1, 2022
Review Date: November 2, 2024
Expiration Date: November 2, 2027
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.0 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study
David Cummings, DDS
Private Practitioner / Adjunct Faculty USC
Orange County Centers for Oral Surgery
Dr. Cummings earned his undergraduate degree at the University of California, San Diego. He completed his Dental degree and residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at University of Southern California. The following year he completed a fellowship in reconstructive jaw surgery in Santa Barbara, California. He is a current Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and served as a Board Examiner for ABOMS for ten years. He is part of a group private practice that maintains full scope of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He has held an adjunct faculty position at the University of Southern California for the past 25 years. He is currently the Immediate President of the California Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.
ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit(s).
AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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