Abstract
The Journal of Orthodontics is pleased to provide the readership with the opportunity to obtain Enhanced Continuing Professional Development (CPD). After reading the articles, linked questions for the issue will appear in print and online. You will be able to answer the questions on the webpage: www.bosvle.org.uk
Should your answers be correct, you will then be able to print a certificate for up to 4 hours of CPD. This can be used as evidence towards your Enhanced CPD requirements. Greater detail regarding the process is as follows:
All BOS members will receive email notification of login details for the BOS Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Log in to the VLE and click on the BOS CPD section. Once in this section, click on the subsection Journal of Orthodontics Articles for CPD. Within this subsection is a link to the articles. Clicking on this link takes the user to the Highwire platform which provides access to online versions of the articles. Once the user has read the articles, return to the BOS VLE to complete the MCQ test via the MCQ link. The MCQ test must be passed before clicking on the CPD certificate link to generate the certificate. It is possible to have two attempts at the MCQ test. Once the certificate has been generated it can be printed or saved.
I hope that you find this service useful, and I would welcome any feedback you might have regarding any aspect of the process.
Yours sincerely,
Othman Hameed
Consultant Orthodontist, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Verifiable CPD articles
The aim of this paper was to assess trainee satisfaction with Post-CCST training and to look at possible ways to improve trainee satisfaction and make Post-CCST training more desirable.
How many respondents held run through Post-CCST training positions?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
e) 5
The aim of this paper was to determine differences in the location of center of resistance (Cres) between functional and hypofunctional teeth, and to evaluate the relationship between the pulp cavity volume and locations of the Cres using Finite Element method.
What was the average location of Cres in the hypofunction group compared to the functional group?
a) 0.6 mm coronally
b) 0.6 mm apically
c) 3.7% coronally
d) 3.7% apically
e) The location of Cres was not significantly different between the groups
The aim of this paper was to assess the effectiveness of Dental Monitoring in orthodontic care.
In which of the following variables was Dental Monitoring found to be effective?
a) Reducing the number of in-office visits and improving aligner fit
b) Reducing the number of emergency appointments
c) Reducing the number of emergency appointments and in-office visits
d) Early detection of orthodontic emergencies and improvement in oral health status
e) Reducing treatment duration
This paper examines the importance of interdisciplinary management of maxillary incisors with root resorption caused by impacted canines in a 13-year-old male patient.
Which of these methods is not described to mask a maxillary canine as a maxillary lateral incisor?
a) Inverting the canine bracket to alter torque
b) Positioning the canine bracket gingivally to lower the gingival margin
c) Adding labial root torque to increase the canine eminence
d) Reduce the canine tip
e) Reshape the canine crown
The aim of this paper was to assess the effect of extraction of an anterior supernumerary tooth on the underlying orthodontic discrepancies without additional treatment for a 6-month period.
How much self-correction of crowding can be expected after removal of an anterior supernumerary tooth?
a) None
b) 0.5 mm
c) 0.95 mm
d) 1.5 mm
e) Full self-correction
The aim of this paper was to determine contemporary trends in Twin Block use amongst UK orthodontists.
What is the most commonly prescribed Twin Block wear prescription amongst participants in this study?
a) Full time including eating
b) Full time excluding eating
c) Full time excluding school hours
d) Evening and bedtime
e) Bedtime only
The aim of this paper was to determine contemporary trends in Twin Block use amongst UK orthodontists.
What was the most commonly reported issue with Twin Block wear?
a) Pain/discomfort
b) Problems with eating
c) Problems with speech
d) Problems with social interaction/bullying
e) Negative impacts on school performance
The aim of this paper was to provide a review of the types and frequency of orthodontic brackets, molar bands and orthodontic auxiliaries used for patients undergoing orthognathic surgery.
Which type of orthodontic component is the most frequently seen type of orthodontic bracket system according to this study population?
a) Stainless steel twin brackets
b) Stainless steel self-ligating brackets
c) Ceramic twin brackets
d) Ceramic self-ligating brackets
e) Aligners