Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (PAOO) and Airway-Centered Treatment Planning
Speaker:
Cherissa Chong, DMD, MS
Date and Time:
March 6, 2027
8am- 12pm PST
Registration 7:30am
Breakfast included
Location:
Santa Clara County Dental Society
1485 Park Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
*This is not a SCCDS CE course
CE Credit:
4.0 Units Live
AGD Course Code: 370 - Lecture
Tuition:
AGD Member Dentist before 2/8/2027: $385
AGD Member Dentist after 2/8/2027: $435
Non-AGD Members: $575
Residents: $350
Staff: $99
Dental students: $25
Course Overview:
This lecture will provide a comprehensive review of advanced orthodontic treatment considerations for adult and pediatric patients presenting with skeletal, dental, and airway-related concerns.
The first half of the course will focus on Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (PAOO), also known as Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Therapy (SFOT) or Wilckodontics, with particular emphasis on its applications in orthodontics. This portion of the lecture will address its clinical indications, diagnostic considerations, treatment planning principles, and application in adult patients with dental and skeletal discrepancies involving both the maxilla and mandible.
The second half will examine the relationship between airway considerations and orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. This section will include discussion of obstructive sleep apnea in adults and children, highlighting the important role dental professionals play in identifying potential risk factors, screening patients, and contributing to the interdisciplinary referral and diagnostic process. Clinical examples will be presented, including MARPE cases in adults and expansion cases in children, to demonstrate how airway, craniofacial growth, and skeletal development may inform orthodontic treatment decisions.
Learning Objectives:
-
Describe the clinical applications of periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics or surgically facilitated orthodontic therapy.
-
Identify indications for surgically facilitated orthodontic treatment in adult patients with dental or skeletal discrepancies.
-
Discuss how airway considerations influence orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
-
Recognize key signs and risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea in adults and children.
-
Explain the role of dental professionals in sleep apnea screening, referral, and interdisciplinary care.
-
Evaluate clinical applications of MARPE in adults and expansion therapy in children.
-
Apply case examples to improve treatment planning for complex orthodontic patients.
About the Speaker:
Prior to moving to the Bay Area, Dr Chong spent many of her earlier years in warm and sunny Southeast Asia and the beautiful British Columbia, Canada. In Vancouver Canada, Dr Chong worked in several dental offices during her high school summer breaks and it was through these experiences that Dr Chong developed a passion for helping others create beautiful smiles. Dr Chong then moved to the City of Brotherly Love to pursue her passion in dentistry at the prestigious Ivy League Institution – the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
At Penn, she was selected to attend the combined Orthodontics/Periodontics residency program, the only one of its kind in the world which accepts one resident each year. Dr Chong treated numerous patients at Penn with orthodontic, periodontic and complex, interdisciplinary dental needs. Dr Chong also had the privilege of lecturing on different treatment techniques and served as clinical faculty to dental students. In recognition of her efforts and dedication to dentistry, Dr Chong was the recipient of the American Dental Education Association Johnson & Johnson Award, Colgate Research Award, Dr Morris Bradin Award in Periodontics and attaining Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr Chong and the Embrace Smiles Team is proud to serve the communities of Saratoga, Cupertino, San Jose, Los Gatos, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto and Los Altos. Dr Chong is dedicated to practicing the highest standards of dentistry, serving communities from all walks of life in the Bay Area. Dr Chong believes in empowering her patients to make important decisions in their oral care. She also believes creating and maintaining beautiful healthy smiles is a team effort – between patient, doctor and the doctor’s team. The team at Embrace Smiles is committed to providing patients with a family-oriented, fun, and meaningful experience. Our team members are passionate about delivering patient-focused care, one that will leave our patients continuously raving about! During her free time, Dr Chong enjoys traveling to visit family and friends all over the world and spending time with her husband, Yuchi. They enjoy hiking, skiing and taking in the all the beautiful sights the Bay Area has to offer. Most recently, Dr. Chong and her husband climbed 3000ft to the top of Mission Peak.
NorCalAGD Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Registrations are subject to a $50 non-refundable processing fee. Cancellations made by email seven days prior to the course date will receive a full refund less the $50 processing fee. Cancellations made within the week prior to the course date will receive a 50% refund less the $50 processing fee. Transfer of a registration to another name will be considered by email request through date of registration.
The Northern California AGD is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by state of provincial boards of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from (8/1/2025) to (7/31/2029).
Provider ID# 219198