The oral cavity plays a major role in the functions of digestion, speech, secondary breathing and esthetics. All these are fundamental functions to the whole individual. As orthodontists we are more than just tooth straighteners we are doctors that have the privilege to holistically improve smiles and lives of our patients and all of those from our sphere of influence. The presentation will include cases and focus on evidence-based roles orthodontists play in improving total (mental and physical) wellness as well as technological advances to improve efficiencies, treatment outcomes and patient experiences: lightforce, isoglide, synapse, proclaim, iCat CBCT and dental monitoring.
Elena Black (USA)
DDS, PhD
Biography
Dr. Elena (Stan) Black graduated with a DDS degree from the School of Dental Medicine, Gr. T Popa UMF in Iasi, Romania under the mentorship of Drs. Liviu and Irina Zetu. In 2001 traveled to Niigata, Japan on a Monbusho scholarship at Niigata University to continue her education, which eventually brought her around the world to Boston, MA She earned her PhD in Oral Biology at Boston University under the mentorship of Dr. Thomas Van Dyke and the residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics under the mentorship of Dr. Tony Gianelly. As an awardee of NIH K08 award, Dr. Black continued her professional activity at Virginia Commonwealth University as a postdoctoral fellow and assistant professor until family moved to Lynchburg VA. In Lynchburg Dr. Black founded and co-founded Appalachian Orthodontics of Lynchburg and Sleep Wellness Associates of Lynchburg. Dr. Black is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and past chair of the Lynchburg Dental Society. She is an active member of professional associations including ADA and its respective regional and local chapters, AAO and its respective regional and local chapters, AADSM, ABDSM, WFO, Sigma Xi, Lynchburg Dental Society.
All sessions by Elena Black (USA)
12:00 PM
Orthodontics and Beyond-The Role of Orthodontist in Total Wellness
Prezentare Elena Black (USA) Palas Congress Hall, Sala MOZART
