The 2027 TAO TAO CE Meeting

CE Credits: 6 CE Hours

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Friday, February 19, 2027
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Texas A&M College of Dentistry
Administration and Education Building
(3302 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246)

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Sebastian Baumgaertel, D.M.D., M.S.D.

TADs and MARPE: Expanding the Possibilities of Modern Orthodontics

Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) have transformed orthodontic biomechanics, allowing clinicians to approach tooth movement in ways that were previously difficult, unpredictable, or dependent on patient compliance. At the same time, miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) has expanded the possibilities for orthopedic treatment beyond the traditional age limits of conventional expansion. Together, TADs and MARPE represent two of the most powerful applications of skeletal anchorage in contemporary orthodontics.

This full-day course provides a clinically focused exploration of TADs and MARPE, from fundamental principles to advanced applications. Participants will learn how to select appropriate insertion sites, optimize miniscrew placement and stability, design efficient force systems, recognize and manage complications, and incorporate skeletal anchorage into everyday orthodontic treatment.

The MARPE portion will examine patient selection, diagnosis, appliance design, miniscrew positioning, expansion protocols, and strategies for improving predictability in late adolescent and adult patients. Using evidence-based concepts, clinical cases, and practical treatment protocols, this course will provide participants with a systematic framework for incorporating TADs and MARPE into clinical practice and confidently managing increasingly complex orthodontic problems.

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Apply TAD biomechanics to improve the efficiency and predictability of orthodontic tooth movement.

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Select and execute appropriate MARPE protocols based on anatomy, diagnosis, and treatment objectives.

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Prevent and manage complications associated with TADs and MARPE.

CE Hours: 6

Sebastian Baumgaertel

D.M.D., M.S.D.

Dr. Baumgaertel has lectured nationally and internationally on orthodontic mini-screws, Miniscew-Assisted-Rapid-Palatal-Expansion (MARPE), and Cone Beam Computed Tomography. He has published multiple scientific articles and acts as a reviewer for a number of high-profile journals such as the American Journal of Orthodontics, The Angle Orthodontist, and the European Journal of Orthodontics. Additionally he is author and co-editor of two textbooks:

Mini-Implants in Orthodontics – Innovative Anchorage Concepts (Quintessence)
Self-ligating Brackets in Orthodontics: Current Concepts and Techniques (Thieme)

Dr. Baumgaertel is a Clinical Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH and a Visiting Professor at the University of Melbourne, Australia. In addition, he maintains an active orthodontic practice in Longmont, CO. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and a certified orthodontic specialist in Germany.

Full Pricing Chart

Early Bird Discount:
Register by December 2025

Registration Type	Early Bird Fee	Regular Fee
TAO Member	$100	$150
Non-Member	$250	$300
Team Member / Guest	$50	$100
Orthodontic Resident	Complimentary	Complimentary