Internship Professional Practice: In-Person

Presentation of the Internship Program with Dr. Marisa Santos

Dra. Marisa Santos

In this program, students will have the unique opportunity to complete an intensive internship with Dr. Marisa Santos. This program is designed to deepen the practical application of the knowledge and techniques learned in the course on Transdisciplinary Care for Young Children.

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3 days working with the doctor in her pediatric center + 1 breakfast + 1 dinner.

Once you make your purchase, we will contact you to coordinate the start date and share the links for access to the virtual sessions.

Description

Professionals who have previously completed the course on “Transdisciplinary Care for Young Children” will have the opportunity to apply for a personalized internship with the Doctor and experience firsthand how she applies the knowledge, attends to her patients, and approaches her transdisciplinary work at the pediatric center.

We, orthodontists, work hand in hand with pediatricians, otolaryngologists, physiotherapists, psychologists, speech therapists, and pediatric dentists to provide the patient with all the tools needed to reach their full potential, always working as a team.

During this 3-day internship with Dr. Marisa Santos, professionals will have the opportunity to observe, participate, and learn in a real clinical setting, applying the knowledge they have already acquired. They will also be able to bring their own cases to discuss with the doctor.

Methodology

Understanding the role of the mouth in the pathogenesis of sleep apnea is crucial, particularly regarding mandibular position, dental malocclusion, and a high arched palate. In practice, transdisciplinary treatment plays a significant role, and its application, including the involvement of orthodontists, is essential in improving respiratory issues, sleep apnea, and the quality of life for growing patients. This approach emphasizes the importance of early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing (OSDB) in pediatric patients.

Expanding knowledge in diagnosing and treating OSDB, recognizing patient characteristics, and addressing morphological and functional alterations are key components. Pediatric dentists should be equipped with the necessary expertise to integrate into the transdisciplinary team, applying learned methods and techniques, such as instrument placement, to enhance patient care.

Internship Points

Recap of course knowledge and related questions.
Principles of transdisciplinary theory.
Treatment of real cases with the doctor’s patients.
Active participation in cases over the three days.
Presentation of transdisciplinary work with other professionals: how to approach each of them and the importance of integration.
Practical application of treatment: Use of devices, placement, and removal.
Treatment in infants: How to achieve good communication with children to perform the work.
Communication with parents and explaining their responsibilities in the process.
Presentation of personal cases to the Doctor. Space to discuss personal treatments with the Doctor.
Explanation of the business model: How to be profitable working with the transdisciplinary approach.
Work methods, patient acquisition, becoming a leader in a high-growth sector.

This course consists of 3 days that focus on the prevention and early treatment of orofacial dysfunctions in children.

Day 1: Introduction and Clinical Observation

Welcome Breakfast, recap of course knowledge, presentation of cases to be observed during the day, first in-person cases.

Day 2: Active Participation in Treatments

Discussion and review of cases seen the previous day, presentation of new cases, active participation of the group in the evaluation, demonstration of the devices to be used in treatment.

Day 3: Transdisciplinary Integration and Closing

Discussion space for participants to present their specific patient cases to the Doctor, followed by group discussion. Explanation of the business model, guidance on applying the treatment, identifying key allies within the profession for the transdisciplinary approach, and sharing the Doctor’s personal experience from over 25 years of working with this approach.