Aligners: From Evolution To Revolution In Orthodontics is organized by Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and will be held from apr 28 - 30, 2020 at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States of America. Credit Hours: 18 Course Description: This Three-day Continuing Education course designed for dentists in South and Central America, addresses a core theme based on the latest news from each specialty.The first class will be from Orthodontics, due to the greater popularity of this specialty in the countries where the program will be offered. This program is presentated in colloboration with NSU College of Dental Medicine faculty.  Educational Objectives: At the completion of this presentation participatants will have an understanding of: • Historic • Introduction to the technique • Records (silicone molding and intraoral scanning). • Aligners Software • Introduction to treatment protocols (association of facial analysis and malocclusion) • What can be handled with aligners • Types of treatment (phase 1 and phase 2) • Use of clues and lipative plate in phase 1 • Attachments (types and position) • Interproximal Reduction (IPR) • Auxiliaries (buttons, elastics and TADs) • Crossbites: Use of Aligner Expander and Intermaxillary Elastics • Refining and Finishing Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Digital Radiology For The Dental Team is organized by Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and will be held on May 02, 2020 at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States of America. Credit Hours: 7.5 Course Description: The course offers a combination of theory and hands-on practice that will reaffirm dental radiographic principles and practices necessary for certification. The course covers the historical background of X-rays, radiation physics, biology, radiation protection, infection control, dental X-ray machine components, dental film, digital receptor, anatomical landmarks, bitewings, periapical exposures, processing and mounting films, and identifying and correcting exposure or processing errors.  This program for the dental assistant meets the requirements for radiography training for dental assistants in the state of Florida (Chapter 64B-9.011) Educational Objectives: At the end of the presentation attendees will be able to: • Recognize applications of radiography in dental practice • Describe the mechanism of the X-ray generation • List components of X-ray machines and explain their functions • Understand image receptors, their advantages, and disadvantages • Practice intraoral bisecting angle and paralleling radiographic techniques • Effectively use intraoral film holders and accessories • Process images chemically and digitally • Correctly identify maxillary and mandibular anatomic landmarks • Relate a general knowledge of radiation biology • Explain radiation protection terms • Describe procedures to protect the patient and the operator from unnecessary X-ray exposure • Describe infection-control procedures • Maintain a quality assurance program Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Preceptorship Program In Periodontology is organized by Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and will be held from Jul 01, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021 at NSU Main Campus, Davie, Florida, United States of America. Course Description: The Preceptorship Program in Periodontology is intended for graduates of dental schools outside of the United States and Canada. The program offers a didactic training as well as clinical exposure and observation. The Preceptorship in Periodontology is a full time program. Prospective students will participate in lectures, seminars and hands on activities along with the postgraduate residents. Clinical activities are limited to observation and assistance in the planning and execution of non-surgical and surgical procedures. Preceptors will have the opportunity to participate in research activities. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.