Dr. Chang-Ok Oh

Graduate from Yonsei Univ. Dental College D.D.S., M.S.D., Ph.D. Intern, Resident Dept. of Orthodontics Yonsei Univ. Dental College Clinical professor, Dept. of Orthodontics Yonsei Univ. College of Dentistry Visiting professor Dept. of Orthodontics Univ. of Southern California, USA Former president of the Korean Association of Lingual Orthodontists Former Vice president of the Korean Association of Digital Orthodontists Co-president of Scientific Committee, 8th Congress of World Society of Lingual Orthodontics (WSLO 2019) Chief, SmileZone Orthodontic Center.

Dr. Chang-Ok Oh is currently a chief of SmileZone Orthodontic Center and a clinical professor at the Department of Orthodontics, Yonsei University, Seoul.

He is also a visiting professor at the Department of Orthodontics, University of Southern California (USC), CA, USA. Dr. Oh has been using Mini-screws on various cases since 1996 and has given various presentations throughout the world related to mini-screws, lingual orthodontics and surgical orthodontics.

Dr. Oh is one of the pioneers in developing mini-screws and he pursued to find the most efficient and simplified treatment mechanics in his daily orthodontic practice. He has served as a president of Korean Association of Lingual Orthodontists (KALO), and vice-president of Korean Association of Digital Orthodontists (KADO).

In this presentation, we aim to explore orthodontic treatment methods tailored to different stages of life: childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and the elderly. In childhood, early interventions aim to address dental and skeletal issues, promoting optimal growth. During adolescence, the focus is on aligning teeth and jaws, seeking both aesthetic improvements and functional enhancements.

Adult orthodontics encompasses various options, including treatments involving surgical correction, to address both cosmetic considerations and functional improvements. For the elderly, specialised orthodontic care is necessary, considering age-related changes such as tooth wear and bone density loss. Through this lecture, we seek to emphasis the importance of orthodontic treatment at various life stages, aiming to explore specific treatments that ensure optimal oral health and comprehensive well-being from childhood to old age.

Achieving Optimal Orthodontic Results Through Mini-Screw Utilization And Precise Bracket Placement.

This course delivers into achieving optimal orthodontic outcomes by exploring the effective utilization of mini-screws and precise bracket placement. Emphasizing the significance of meticulous bracket positioning and strategic use of mini-screws, the presentation aims to provide insights into enhancing treatment efficiency and achieving superior results in orthodontic treatments. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the advanced techniques involved in optimizing tooth movement and alignment through precise bracket positioning, coupled with the strategic application of orthodontic mini-screws. This knowledge empowers orthodontic practitioners to navigate challenges, improve treatment predictability, and ultimately elevate the quality of orthodontic treatment for patients seeking optimal results.