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In-Person Continuing Education

Registration will open August 2026

Description:

Maxillary hypoplasia is the most common form of skeletal jaw maldevelopment associated with the majority of malocclusions, increased periodontal and airway risks. Orthopedic maxillary skeletal expansion is the most effective treatment modality to resolve maxillary transverse deficiency. Historically optimal timing for maxillary skeletal expansion was determined to be in the mixed dentition due to midfacial sutural potency. Until recently maxillary skeletal expansion was only achievable with Le Fort I osteotomies in adults. Conventional tooth-supported palatal expanders are known to produce unfavorable periodontal outcomes with or without surgical facilitation.

Introduction of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) into expanders significantly reduces periodontal risks and broadens the envelop of non-surgical correction in skeletally mature patients. Fully customized 3D printed expanders in conjunction with TADs allow skeletal maxillary expansion in adults WITHOUT surgery. This is by far the greatest orthodontic innovation of the last century. This lecture with cover restorative, periodontal, and systemic benefits from non-surgical custom MARPE (Mini-screw Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion).

Objectives:

• Review clinical indicators of maxillary hypoplasia.
• Review innovative protocol of non-surgical MARPE expansion, airway and dental benefits.
• Review periodontal and occlusal implications resolving maxillary hypoplasia with MARPE in adults.
• Review MARPE Expansion protocol to allow minimally invasive dental restorations.

Biography:

Marianna Evans, DMD is a board certified specialist in orthodontics and periodontics. She received her DMD and dual specialty training in orthodontics and periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania. To serve her patients better she joined the University of Pennsylvania Sleep Surgery Department as adjunct professor. She is a founder of OrthoPerio Institute, an educational platform offering advanced courses for dental practitioners with extensive emphasis on MARPE, skeletal expansion for all ages and Airway. Dr. Evans is also the founder of Infinity Dental Specialists, an interdisciplinary practice focusing on orofacial development, periodontal, and airway health. Dr. Evans divides her time between her busy practice, teaching and conducting research on maxillary hypoplasia, skeletal expansion with MARPE, and their implications to oral and systemic health.

Cancellations for this live event must be received in writing 7 days prior to the program. No refunds are made for cancellations made beyond this time. Northern Virginia Dental Society is an ADA CERP-recognized provider approved by Virginia Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. NVDS designates the above activities for the number of continuing education credits listed above. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Approved PACE program provider, FAGD/MAGD credit 4/1/23 until 3/31/2027 ID#212489. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. Dr. Nate Lawson has no financial relations relevant to this course to disclose. While NVDS strives to present highly qualified speakers, it does not endorse any speaker content, products, or techniques, and makes no guarantees about the information shared in CE programs. Please contact Erin Matlock with questions at (703)642-5298 or ematlock@nvds.org.