Biographical Sketch

Synopsis:

With recent advances in information and technology, many orthodontists are left scratching their heads. Three-dimensional imaging, aesthetic treatment planning, mini-screw anchorage, patient-specific appliances, soft tissue laser surgery, tooth whitening, TMD treatment, and dental applications of Botox™ are just a few of the cutting-edge techniques that are leaving a lot of world class orthodontists excited, yet at the same time a bit intimidated and feeling like they’re standing on the outside looking in. In this lecture, Dr. Stephen Tracey will demystify and simplify a few of the profession’s hottest topics and give you a whole host of tools and techniques that can be incorporated into your practice immediately!

Temporary Anchorage Devices – Simplified

Temporary anchorage devices (TAD’s) are rapidly changing the face of our profession. For the first time, we are able to define anchorage without unwanted reciprocal movements. But while there is a plethora of TAD’s on the market to choose from, most orthodontists are still hesitant to jump on the bandwagon due to their fear of placing them and the apparent complexity of using them. However, with recent advancements and the introduction of a revolutionary new TAD system, miniscrew anchorage is now easier than ever to incorporate into the orthodontic practice. In this section Dr. Tracey will show you how.

TMD in the Orthodontic Practice – Demystified

Typically, patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction are about as welcome in the orthodontic practice as the plague. Etiology is illusive, splint fabrication and adjustment is time-consuming, chair time skyrockets, and schedules fall apart. If you’re lucky, they get better. If not, you’re in it for the long haul. In this section Dr. Tracey will demystify what’s really going on in the vast majority of these patients, and present a no-nonsense four-step formula for managing them easily and simply. Of particular interest to many will be the discussion on the use of Botox.™

The Soft Tissue Laser – A Must Have for Quality Orthodontics!

Use of the diode soft tissue laser has proven to be one of the best adjunctive treatments orthodontists have ever used. It’s uses dovetail perfectly with aesthetics and on-time treatment. Removing redundant tissue, exposing non-bony impactions, frenectomies, and equalizing tissue contours are all simple, non-invasive procedures. Its unique ability to ablate tissue, sterilize the target area, and promote rapid healing makes this a “must have” for any orthodontist wanting to take their treatment results to the next level. In this section, Dr. Tracey will show you why.

Biographical Sketch:

Dr. Stephen Tracey is a native of Southern California and a graduate of Loma Linda University with a B.S. Degree in Human Biology (1983), a DDS Degree (1983), and a MS Degree in Orthodontics (1986).  He is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, the World Federation of Orthodontists, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.  As a pioneer in the application and use of soft tissue lasers in orthodontics, Dr. Tracey is also a member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry with proficiency certification in both diode and Er:YAG lasers.  Formerly Instructor of the Year at Loma Linda University in 1995, he now serves as Visiting Professor of Orthodontics at the University of Ferrara in Ferrara, Italy.

Dr. Tracey is an internationally recognized lecturer, with past presentations made in 22 countries on six continents. He is the recipient of a United States patent for an orthodontic device and has been instrumental in the development of many of today's most popular orthodontic appliance systems.  Well known for his expertise and involvement with aesthetic orthodontic treatment and emerging orthodontic technologies such as cone beam computed tomography, 3-D custom appliance fabrication, soft tissue laser applications and miniscrew anchorage just to name a few.   Dr. Tracey has been a featured guest on such television and radio shows as, The Doctors, Best of LA, Evening Edition, It's Your Call, and Heartbeat of the City, and as one of the world's top authorities on invisible aligner treatment was seen frequently in Invisalign™ commercials that played throughout the country.  He has published numerous articles in a variety of professional publications, authored a chapter in a prestigious orthodontic textbook, and presently serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for Orthodontic Products, published by Medical World Communications.

Personally, Dr. Tracey’s insatiable curiosity combined with his passion for adventure have led him to such diverse places and situations as shark diving in the Bahamas, swimming from Alcatraz to San Francisco, trekking the jungles of the Amazon, summiting the peak of Mt. Rainier, and competing in the Ironman Triathlon in Kona, Hawaii.

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