TIGERORTHOALUMNI
Guest Speaker 2026 - Dr. Tim Tremont
Dr. Timothy J. Tremont is a Professor in the Orthodontic Section of the Department of Advanced Specialty Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, South Carolina with a secondary appointment in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He is a Diplomate and a Director of the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Tremont is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and completed his orthodontic residency and MS degree at the University at Buffalo. He attained an Executive Certificate in Academic Healthcare Administration from West Virginia University.
Dr. Tremont’s academic focus is on diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical strategies. Known for his patient and effective teaching style, he lectures nationally and internationally and regularly provides courses on subject matter relating to orthodontics and orthognathic surgery.
The Tale of the Green Tooth . . . applications for orthodontics and orthognathic surgery
Course Description: Optimal treatment plans, which may involve orthognathic surgery, can quintessentially be viewed as the exact opposite of an accurate diagnosis. This presentation will address fundamental concepts that are essential for successful surgical outcomes. The message not to be lost is these fundamentals are central also to orthodontic-only treatment. Attendees will discover treatment planning from the “inside out” and how this story begins with the Green Tooth!
Lecture Objectives: Attendees will be able to…1.identify objectives that are fundamental to achieving optimal treatment goals for facial and smile aesthetics, the periodontium, proper function, and stability.2.understand why treatment planning from the inside out is an essential approach.3.recognize that the “Green Tooth” is where it all begins.
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the Department of Orthodontics, LSUHSC School of Dentistry and LSU Orthodontic Alumni Foundation.
LSUHSC School of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
LSUHSC School of Dentistry designates this activity for a maximum of 6 hours of continuing education credit (lecture).
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP