Dr Neal Kravitz gives the audience at the AAO advise from his clinical and professional mistakes
Clinical advise
- Two phase / early treatment – AVOID It builds expectations of non-extraction treatment
- All treatments none-extraction AVOID. If avoid due to patient pressures, can result in proclination, relapse, but most significantly impacted second molars. He extracts in 50% of adolescent cases
- Inconsistent records – AVOID. Take photos every other visit. It will give opportunity for reflection on treatment. It will slow one down – therefore less mistakes
- Only using bonded retainers – AVOID. Consider temporary due to failure rates 20-50%. Always use a essix / VFR
Career advise
- Make your goal clinical, not financial
- Humility is the path to being a good clinician
- Focus on being better everyday
Conclusion
Take pride in your work, but stay humble
