Scientific Lectures
7:45a.m.–12p.m. Rocky Mountain Ballroom
Saturday, July 12
Honorary Ray Thurow Speaker Dr. Tom Pitts
Dr. Nimet Guiga
Dr. Thomas Pitts is an accomplished orthodon - tist with over five decades of experience. He currently serves as the Executive Clinical Director of Ortho Classic, a globally recog- nized supplier of orthodontic products. With a career spanning back to 1970, Dr. Pitts has dedicated himself to the practice of orthodon- tics, specializing in smile arc and traditional
Dr. Nimet Guiga, obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1992 at the University of Coimbra Medical School in Portugal. In 1998, she took a 2 year program in Implantology and Oral Surgery at the Biotechnology Institute in Spain. In 2006, she started a post-graduate program in Ortho- dontics. She completed a 3 year Masters
techniques. A respected figure in the orthodontic community, Dr. Pitts holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and a Master of Science in Orthodontics Degree from the University of Washing- ton. Known for his groundbreaking contributions to the field, Dr. Pitts has invented the Pitts 21 system, bracket slot, and arch forms, revolutionizing orthodontic practices. His commitment to education is evident through his numerous publications and lectures. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Pitts values family time and enjoys golfing. His dedication to community affairs reflects his commitment to making a positive impact both in and out of the orthodontic realm. Remove the Band-Aid Dr. Pitts will introduce an avatar that he brings to the specialty of or - thodontics. This is not a replacement of traditional orthodontic treat - ment and finishing, but an addition to ‘ideal’ finishing tooth relation - ships, that enhances esthetics and efficiency. It’s very important to finish cases with a beautiful functioning occlusion, perio and healthy tooth placement. Will review added protocols that he’s worked with for many years as well as show many different types of cases to demonstrate these protocols and results. As well as explain his exam process including diagnosis and treatment planning that begins with esthetics and then examines the typical intra oral discrepancies. He will also address how he promotes his practice very simply and with very little expense. He will address scientific testing as evidence for the efficacy of these protocols/biomechanics. Demonstrating the efficiency gained with his square wire system, which is part of his protocols to help orthodontists be more efficient with less force. Learning Objectives • Learn how to improve ‘smile esthetics’ and achieve a great occlusion and perio. • How to achieve great efficiency in treatment with best ‘facial esthetics’. • How to get a great result on numerous surgical cases done non-surgically.
Degree in Orthodontics at the University of Toulouse-Paul Sabatier in France. She then went on to take a Specialist Degree in Orthodontics at the University of Andorra. Dr. Guiga also did a 2 year Specialist program in Lingal Orthodontics at the Com- pultense University in Madrid, Spain. She then started studying Facial Harmonization focusing on enhancing her orthodontic treatment outcomes by treating dysfunctional muscles related to malocclusions as well as changing soft tissue orthodontic cephalometric points. She now dedicates herself to Facial Driven Orthodontics and the Smile Arc Protocol Technique developed by Dr. Thomas Pitts. She is a worldwide lecturer and is especially proud of lecturing with Dr. Pitts and being part of his teaching team at his 2 year Masters Continuum Program in the USA. Get Ahead, Stay Ahead! Game Changing Orthodontics! Untimely Results Diagnosis and treatment planning for Facially Driven Ortho- dontics and the optimal position of the upper central incisor are crucial for achieving excellent esthetic outcomes. “Begin with the end in mind,” as Dr. Thomas Pitts often says, is key to success. Finishing an orthodontic case starts before the appliance is placed, with a solid diagnosis and plan. Good facial harmony can exist within a wide range of cephalometric values, and even well-treated cases that meet ABO criteria may not produce an esthetic smile. Modern orthodontic care must assess both soft and hard tissue, perform a complete smile analysis, and account for the aging effects on facial and peri-oral tissues. Learning Objectives • Include enhancement of facial beauty as one of the primary elective goals of patients seeking orthodontic care. • Include the aging effects brought upon the face and peri- oral tissues in treatment planning to create lasting results. • Use facial harmonization techniques to achieve ideal nose, lip, and chin relationships and proper muscle balance.
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