DR. BOB G GOLLAHER

Dr. Bob G Gollaher has been teaching Continuing Dental Education orthodontic programs for general and pediatric dentists since 1977.  He was instrumental in organizing and implementing the on-going extended programs that teach comprehensive orthodontics.  Dr. Gollaher has been internationally recognized as one of the leading clinicians and professors of orthodontics.  His programs are strongly based upon having an in-depth Diagnostic and Treatment Planning System.  His teaching is concentrated on developing a direct and simplified system of understanding of the basic principles of the Straight Wire System in combination with Functional Appliance Orthopedics.  A strong emphasis is placed upon Interceptive Treatment.  Dr. Gollaher has proudly developed a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment planning system called the Eight-Step Diagnosis.

DAY ONE

·       Introduction and Background

·       Overview of Comprehensive Orthodontics

o   The clinical limits of Fixed Systems / Functional Orthopedics

o   Comparative analysis of Straight Wire / Low Friction Brackets / Invisalign

·       Diagnosis

·       Non-Extraction / Extraction

·       Successful Functional Orthopedic Treatment

o   Palatal Expansion

o   Mandibular Retrognathia

o   Mandibular Prognathia

·       Problem Solving

o   Resolving Bracketing and Arch Development Errors

DAY TWO

·       Growth and Development Guidelines

·       Interceptive Treatment Goals and Limits

·       Serial Guidance / Serial Extraction

·       Mixed Dentition Treatment

o   Removable Appliances

o   Fixed System Treatment / Utility Archwire

·       Treatment Problem Solving

·       Successful Communications

·       Individual Questions / Problems *

*   One very helpful part of my presentation is to have the doctors bring in-treatment models. I will have a video camera that is connected to the projection system so that the entire group can hear and see as I then review their progress and diagnose treatment issues / problems.  I then give suggestions of resolution of how to complete the case.

There will be many treatment examples for the beginner and advanced clinician.

A printed handout will be provided that reviews all materials being presented.