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Synapse Orthodontics - Orthodontic Board Bootcamp

OrthoPreneurs University welcomes Synapse Orthodontics and their goal of bridging academic orthodontics and literature with practical know-how.  In this course, they will provide tools and insights allowing you to be a great clinician with a solid evidence-based foundation, and most importantly, to pass the board exam. 

Featuring Dr. Greg Gittleman and Dr. Dan Chartrand
Loaded with video discussions, case study questions, and supplemental articles throughout, this resource is a MUST for anyone preparing to take the Orthodontic Board exam. 

15 Hours

OF CE

Unlimited access to the course materials


​​Lifetime Access To The Private OrthoPreneurs Online Community

(5,600+ Members And Growing.)
Here's What You'll Learn...
  • Understand the four domains of the Scenario-based Clinical examination and the testing format
  • ​Become familiar with orthodontic board tools to assess case outcomes
  • ​Enhance critical thinking skills in relation to the board examination
  • ​Learn test taking strategies
  • ​Review exam day time-management skills
  • ​And More....
Sign Up Below For This Brand New Program For Just $795 Today!
  • Access To This Comprehensive Bootcamp and Board Prep! (Available for You to Stream NOW!)
  • ​​Lifetime Access To The Private Orthopreneurs Online Community (5,600+ Members And Growing.)
  • ​15 Hours Of CE Credits
  • Unlimited Access To Course Recordings To Watch At Your Convenience
  • ​Access Online From Your Desktop, iPad, Tablet, Smartphone (iPhone or Android) To Learn On The Go

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Just $795 For Immediate, Unlimited Access | 15 CE Credits

Meet Your Instructors

Dr. Greg Gittleman is the co-founder of Synapse Orthodontics and a practicing Orthodontist.


Greg grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania and attended Penn State University. He then attended dental school at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. After graduation, he joined the Navy and moved to Bethesda, Maryland where he completed a 2-year General Dentistry Residency and earned his M.S. After completion of his residency, he completed overseas tours in Guam and Japan. During his time in Japan he was selected for Orthodontic training which he completed in San Antonio, Texas. 

 After finishing his orthodontic residency and earning his second M.S., he moved to Portsmouth, Virginia. Dr. Gittleman is currently stationed at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth where he is the Orthodontic Department Head and sits on the orthognathic and craniofacial anomaly board. 

He is dual board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and the American Board of General Dentistry in addition to being a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and International College of Dentists. Dr. Gittleman is married to his wife, Rebecca, and has two sons, Zachary and Tyler, with a third on the way.

Dr. Dan Chartrand is the co-founder of Synapse Orthodontics and a practicing Orthodontist.

Daniel Chartrand graduated from Southern Illinois School of Dental Medicine in 2012. 

After graduation he joined the United States Air Force where he completed an Advance Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) in 2013, and the Tri-Service Orthodontic Residency Program in 2019. He served at Offutt AFB for the past 3 years as an Associate Professor, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences as staff orthodontist for the AEGD-1 program, and orthodontist for the base. 

He is currently an associate orthodontist at Igel Orthodontics in Omaha, NE.

Dan and Greg's mission is to help aspiring orthodontists to be as prepared as possible for the board exam, and to help them every step of the way. 
The Curriculum

Dr. Greg Gittleman and Dr. Dan Chartrand walk you through every component and key element to pass the Orthodontic Board Exam.  Through discussion, practice case questions, and supplemental articles, you will learn everything you need to feel confident when taking the exam.  

    • MODULE 1:  Treatment Objectives and Superimpositions
      DURATION: 2.5 HOURS​​​

      -  How to do cranial base, maxillary and mandibular superimpositions
      -  How to critique superimpositions
      -  Introduction to the ABO treatment objectives
      -  Cast-Radiograph Evaluation (CRE) review
    • MODULE 2:  Growth Assessment
      DURATION: 2.5 HOURS​​​

      -  Review of Buschang article: Guidelines for assessing the growth and development of orthodontic patients
      -  Review of Mcnamara article: The cervical vertebral maturation method: A user's guide
      -  Review of Fishman article: Radiographic evaluation of skeletal maturation. A clinically oriented method based on hand-wrist films.
    • MODULE 3:  Treatment of Skeletal Discrepancies
      DURATION: 3 HOURS​​​

      -  Treatment options for various Class II patients
      -  Treatment options for Class III patients
      -  Treatment and management of hyperdivergent patients
    • MODULE 4: Early Intervention 
      DURATION: 2.5 HOURS​​​

      -  Review of early intervention treatment
      -  Impacted canines and treatment options
      -  Tooth transpositions considerations and treatment options
    • MODULE 5: Clinical Decisions
      DURATION: 2.5 HOURS​​​

      -  Diagnosis and management of tooth ankylosis
      -  Root resorption treatment decisions
      -  Treatment options for managing missing lateral incisors
    • MODULE 6: Surgery and Test-taking tips and strategies
      DURATION: 2 HOURS​​​

      -  Review of the ABO Case Management Form
      -  Review of Han article: Evaluation of palatal bone density in adults and adolescents for application of skeletal anchorage devices
      -  Review of Chen article: Critical factors for the success of orthodontic mini-implants: a systematic review
      Review of Moschos article: Current evidence on clinical performance of miniscrew implants in orthodontic treatment
      Review of Scheffler article: Outcomes and stability in patients with anterior open bite and long anterior face height treated with temporary anchorage devices and a maxillary intrusion splint
      -  High-yield lists to review
      -  Time management and test-taking strategies
    Message From Dr. Glenn Krieger
    Founder of OrthoPreneurs University

    Hi, it's Dr. Glenn Krieger,

    I’m excited to invite you to this ESSENTIAL course for orthodontists who want to stand the test of time. You’ve seen the shift in demographics, with more dialogue and co-diagnosis of cases WITH your patients. This trend is not going away, and embracing the next generation of patients and parents will pay dividends for years to come.

    Your enrollment includes 90-day access to the recordings so you can watch and learn at your own pace.

    So don't miss out – register today to secure your spot!

    To your success,
    Glenn Krieger, DDS, MS, FAGD

    "This course is absolutely phenomenal. It is very well structured and the content provided is unmatched. The aspect of the course that I appreciated most was Drs. Gittleman and Chartrand making themselves available throughout the preparation process for any questions or concerns you may have. They are always very thorough and quick with their responses. A highly recommended course through and through!"  

    Lisa Kwarteng

    "This course gave access to more cases with questions that modeled the ABO board exam, allowing you to critically think and compare responses with other orthodontists. I also loved the fact that the schedule encouraged me to start studying sooner and stay on top of everything each week." 

    Cammie Laird

    "Greg and Dan did an absolutely amazing job creating this course! Any doubt that I had about passing this exam is gone. I feel confident and empowered to enter the testing center and ace it! The course was concise, organized, and so easy to understand. They course instructors are devoted educators and orthodontist, so many times I sent late night emails and they were answered so quickly. I cannot thank them enough for creating this course and platform for us!"  

    Page Collymore

    Sign Up Below For This Brand New Program For Just $795 Today!
    • Access To This Comprehensive Bootcamp and Board Prep! (Available for You to Stream NOW!)
    • ​​Lifetime Access To The Private Orthopreneurs Online Community (5,600+ Members And Growing.)
    • ​15 Hours Of CE Credits
    • Unlimited Access To Course Recordings To Watch At Your Convenience
    • ​Access Online From Your Desktop, iPad, Tablet, Smartphone (iPhone or Android) To Learn On The Go

    Just $795 For Immediate, Unlimited Access | 15 CE Credits

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