Tooth position can be a significant risk factor for periodontal disease, however it often goes unmeasured and overlooked in the General Dental Office. Dr. Timothy Baggott will take a dive into tooth position as it relates to periodontal disease. He will also discuss how orthodontic treatment, such as Invisalign can be used to treat dental malposition and malocclusion to ultimately improve periodontal health. Dr. Baggott will also demonstrate how he and his staff use their iTero scanners to educate and care for patients with Health Scans.
Course Objectives
Discuss tooth position as a contributing factor to periodontal disease
Demonstrate how orthodontic treatment can aid in the treatment of periodontal disease
Explore how Invisalign Treatment can be used to treat malposition and malocclusion and improve periodontal health
Provide practical applications on how to educate our patients on the benefits of proper tooth position using Health Scans