AAO Pre-conference Workshop

Session One: Conservative TMD  management for the busy practitioner 

Speaker: Dr. Brandon Owen

TMD is one of the most misunderstood elements in dentistry, but it is one that practitioners encounter routinely. This course aims to give a brief overview of the common causes of TMJ and assist practitioners in diagnosis. We will also discuss the use of splint therapy in addressing the most common symptoms of TMD. CE credited course.

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand common causes of TMD
• Perform a TMD exam and imaging screening
• Understand multiple splint designs
• Learn to use and balance a tripod splint 

Session Two: The New KLOwen: Advancing Orthodontics with Revolutionary Product Innovations 

Speaker: Dr. Brandon Owen

Conventional orthodontics is a one size fits all approach that leads to longer treatment times, an unpredictable schedule and stress on the practice. 

Powered by advanced cloud-based software, the KLOwen Custom Digital Solution offers a solution for all patients across a full custom portfolio of custom metal and twin solutions and now launching a Custom Metal SL solution at AAO!

Learning Objectives: 

• How the KLOwen Custom Digital Solution enhances control and efficiency
• How the new Custom Metal SL solution makes the KLOwen Custom Digital Solution even better for you
• How to adopt and why scalability in practices is so important

Pre-AAO Bourbon Bash

Co-sponsored by KLOwen and OrthoFi

Join us for a traditional New Orleans second-line parade from the pre-AAO workshops to the iconic Ernst Cafe, accompanied by a brass band. Unwind and connect with peers while enjoying drinks and hors d'oeuvres as we kick off AAO in true New Orleans style.