Each online issue of Critiques in Orthodontics contains:

• An original, topic-based article crucial to the orthodontist
  
• 5 essential reviews that not only discuss the basics of these articles by also how this information impacts your patients
• Up to 20 critical reviews of other important articles, including expert commentary and important “Take-Home Pearls”
• A citation section to locate each source article if further study is needed
• Unique commentary presented by a respected colleague
• A true/false quiz for access to a maximum of 28 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ per 14-issue subscription
• An unbiased resource from the people who bring you the concise information of Practical Reviews

Receive vital information selected from 16 major orthodontics journals. Our physician-editors review each of these journals, looking for the most clinically relevant information

Accreditation: This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the American Association of Orthodontists and Oakstone Medical Publishing.
 
The American Association of Orthodontists 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.
 
The American Association of Orthodontists designates this activity for 24 continuing education credits per 12 issue subscription.
 
Teaching Method: Internet access to pdf

HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: The web-based CE activity is best viewed using a current generation browser such as Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher or Firefox 1.5 or higher.The presentation component is designed for 1024x768 screen resolution or higher. Cookies must be enabled to take the self-assessment, complete the evaluation, and print the CME certificate.

This program is jointly sponsored by the American Association of Orthodontics and Oakstone Publishing. The American Association of Orthodontics is an ADA CERP recognized provider. To obtain credit, the quiz must be completed and returned for scoring within 24 months of publication date.

Full Disclosure Policy: Oakstone Medical Publishing has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest were resolved for fair balance and scientific objectivity of studies utilized in this activity. Oakstone Medical Publishing’s planners, medical reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relevant commercial interests. The following faculty report no relevant financial interests: Drs John S. Casko, Brent E. Larson, and Vincent G. Kokich.
 
SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: Your satisfaction is guaranteed. You may cancel your subscription at any time and receive a refund on all undelivered issues of your print subscription and time remaining on your online subscription
 
Minimum Performance level: To obtain credit, the quiz must be completed within 24 months of publication date. The participant must score a minimum of 70 percent.

Intended Audience
Orthodontists and others interested in orthodontics.

Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Provide Orthodontists with an understanding, overview and critical analysis of the most current and clinically useful information available in the literature related to Orthodontics.
• Read reviews of the latest basic scientific findings and the impact of these on clinical problems, as well as concise, targeted lectures by noted specialists on the most important practice-oriented subjects in these areas.
• Evaluate where controversy exists and with our distinguished editorial board of orthodontists examine the evidence and present advantages and disadvantages of the method in question. Also, controversies, advantages and disadvantages of diagnosis and treatment plans will be emphasized.
• Find useful guidance on integrating non-conventional principles and practices with conventional ones - and they'll learn how to select and employ the best of all available approaches.
• Expand upon, reinforce and give additional perspective to the participant's own regular journal review.
• After completing each issue's activity, the participant is expected to have a working familiarity with the most clinically important information gleaned from the articles reviewed.

Completed continuing education hours help meet the CDE requirements for many state dental boards, state and local associations and hospitals and clinics. Since criteria vary, participants are advised to check directly with the appropriate board or organization for applicability.

Estimated time to complete each issue: 2 hours