| Hera Kim-Berman, DDS, MMSc
Emerging technology trends that will shape orthodontics in 2024 and beyond.
Dr. Hera Kim-Berman is the Graduate Orthodontic Program Director and the Robert W. Browne Endowed Professor in Orthodontics at the University of Michigan. She is an active member of the Craniofacial Team at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Michigan. She received her dental degree from Stony Brook, School of Dental Medicine and Orthodontic and Masters of Medical Science degrees from Harvard University. She is a Diplomate of The American Board of Orthodontics with 29 years of experience in private practice and dental education. Dr. Kim-Berman’s current teaching responsibilities involve orthodontic and pediatric graduate residents as well as postdoctoral craniofacial fellows. Her clinical and research interest is in the treatment of cleft lip and palate and craniofacial anomalies and emerging technologies to further dental education and patient care.
Lecture Synopsis: With rapid advances in technology, what are the important trends that will impact our profession this year and beyond? Are we ready and prepared for direct printed aligners? Can we bridge the digital and the physical world to improve the care for our patients in a meaningful way? This presentation will delve into the top technology trends that are influencing how orthodontists deliver patient care, drive research and educate future clinicians.
Course Objectives: Following the presentation, the attendees will be able to: Identify top emerging technology trends in orthodontics Know more about direct printed appliances and their mechanical properties Know more about virtual and augmented reality applications for clinical care and education
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