WVU professors participate in inaugural orthodontics clinical showcase
Showcases highlight unique treatment techniques used by dental and medical experts
West Virginia University School of Dentistry was the first school featured in the newly launched International Orthodontics Foundation (IOF) Clinical Showcase program.
IOF developed the showcases as a way to prompt in-depth communication and discussion on patient-related case studies from around the world.
Providers are invited to learn about advancements in oral healthcare and treatment and medical practices they could utilize in patient care.
In September, faculty from WVU dental school’s orthodontics department presented a course named Interdisciplinary Treatment of Adult Malocclusion.
The cases emphasized how patients can benefit from interprofessionalism and collaboration when being treated for multiple conditions.
Experts involved in the course included:
Dr. Peter Ngan, Mentor
Dr. Khaled Alsharif, Speaker
Dr. Heather Clawge, Guest Expert
Dr. Arif Salman, Guest Expert
Dr. GuoQiang Guan, Speaker
Twelve clinical showcases are scheduled over the next year. University of Zuric and Complutense University of Madrid were hosts following WVU’s presentation and discussion.
More than 10,000 clinicians from around the world are tuning into the IOF’s showcases.