Early Treatment of Malocclusions: Efficiency, Evidence, and Practice Management
July 17-18
AOS Institute, Dallas, TX
48 CE Credits*
Workshop Overview
Course Overview
This course delves beyond the established fact that early orthodontic intervention works, focusing instead on the crucial questions of efficiency and justification.
Randomized Clinical Trials (RCTs) funded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) confirm the effectiveness of early treatment for malocclusions. However, the modern practitioner must answer two pivotal, practice-shaping questions:
- Is Early Treatment Efficient? Does initiating treatment in the early mixed dentition (Phase I) save enough chair time, money, and overall treatment length to justify the intervention, compared to waiting until the early permanent dentition (comprehensive treatment)?
- Do the Benefits Justify the Intervention? When does the functional, psychological, and skeletal benefit of correcting a problem early outweigh the burden of intervention for both the patient and the parents?
This course will provide the evidence-based data and clinical guidance necessary to confidently answer these questions.
By the end of this course, you will be equipped to make clinically sound and economically efficient decisions regarding the timing of orthodontic treatment, ensuring optimal outcomes for your patients and clear communication with their families.
Participants will learn how to:
Critically analyze the data from major NIDCR-funded trials.
Communicate the evidence-based rationale for early treatment to parents, leading to higher case acceptance.
Identify specific malocclusions where Phase I intervention is clearly superior and cost-effective.
Focus on high-impact interventions that simplify or eliminate the need for later, more complex procedures.
Course Sessions & Syllabus
Course Schedule
This course has 3 sessions. Each session is 2 days and starts on Friday morning and concludes on Saturday Evening. Sunday Case Reviews are optional. Each session follows the same schedule as outlined below.
Day 1 | Friday
- 8:30AM | Registration
- 9:00AM | Course Begins
- 12:00PM - 1:00PM | Lunch
- 5:00PM | Course Day Concludes
Day 2 | Saturday
- 9:00AM | Course Begins
- 12:00PM - 1:00PM | Lunch
- 5:00PM | Course Day Concludes
Day 3 | Sunday (optional)
- Case Reviews
Continuing Education Credits*
- 48 CE credit hours (16 per session)
- An AOS Membership is required for participants.
Pre-Course Preparation
What to Bring
The following is a list of items to bring with you:
A laptop or tablet to access course materials, digital manual, and take notes.
Transportation Options
Accommodation Options
Food Options
Breakfast
- Coffee, tea and light refreshments are offered in the AOS Institute reception area.
- Contracted hotels also offer full breakfast options for an additional fee.
- Local area restaurants offer delivery via Doordash or Uber Eats.
Lunch
- Lunch is provided with each course.
Dinner
- An optional class dinner is coordinated on the first night of each session. This dinner is optional and each participant is responsible to settle their own check. This is a great opportunity to connect with your peers.
- Other dinners are on-your-own.
Food Delivery
- There are many local restaurants offering options to meet most food preferences. Food delivery via Doordash and Uber Eats are convenient and recommended. Allow 30-45 minutes for delivery or schedule your delivery.
- The AOS Institute address for delivery services is:
1785 TX-26 Suite 130
Grapevine, Texas 76051
Dress Code
- The dress code for the event is business casual.
- We recommend bringing a layer like a sweater or light jacket in case the classroom is cooler than you prefer.
Campus Info & Tour
Lodging Options
AOS has negotiated preferred rates for our course participants at the following hotels.
Hilton Garden Inn (Grapevine)
2240 Bass Pro Court, Grapevine TX 76051
This hotel is walkable from the AOS Institute and offers a convenient shuttle from the DFW Airport. View campus map to see it in more detail.
Courtyard by Marriott (Grapevine)
2200 Bass Pro Court, Grapevine TX 76051
This hotel is walkable from the AOS Institute and offers a convenient shuttle from the DFW Airport. View campus map to see it in more detail.
Additional hotels are convenient to the AOS Institute but do not have preferred rates. You can see them on the AOS Campus map by clicking here.
- Hilton DFW Conference Center
- Embassy Suites by Hilton
- Gaylord Texan Resort
- Great Wolf Lodge and Waterpark
Transportation Options
Air Travel
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport
5 Minutes from the AOS Institute
Most Direct Flights in the US
Free Shuttle to AOS Preferred Hotels
Dallas Love Field (DAL) Airport
29 Minutes from the AOS Institute
Primarily Services Southwest Airline Flights
Requires local transit or rideshare to access AOS Institute
Ground Transportation
Hotel Airport Shuttle
Complimentary - Available 6AM - 11:30PM
Shuttle Available by Request
Once you arrive and have all of your luggage. Call the hotel front desk to request a shuttle pickup. Make sure you know your terminal and pickup area before calling.
+1 817-601-8280
Lyft Rideshare Service
Available through the Lyft App
Download from the Google Play or Apple App Store
An account is required as well as a payment method on file. Some additional verification is required when setting up your account.
Both Airports have Designated Rideshare Pickup Locations
A map with information will also be available through the rideshare app.
Uber Rideshare Service
Available through the Uber App
Download from the Google Play or Apple App Store
An account is required as well as a payment method on file. Some additional verification is required when setting up your account.
Both Airports have Designated Rideshare Pickup Locations
A map with information will also be available through the rideshare app.
Leisure Activities
More details coming soon.
Restaurant Recommendations
More details coming soon.
Checkout the Interactive AOS Institute Campus Map
Susan Tiede
Certified, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Click on a start date to see summary of all session dates.
The American Orthodontic Society is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 10/1/2024 to 9/30/2026.
Provider ID# 217410
The American Orthodontic Society 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.
Concerns or complaints about this CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ada.org/cerp.
