MBDDS Meeting & CE - October 14, 2025

Speaker: Anna Morrow, DDS
Topic: First Molar Extraction - Managing Cases with Poor Prognosis and How Orthodontic Intervention Can Help Reduce the Need for Future Restorative Treatments.  

Wednesday, October 14, 2025
Swinomish Casino & Lodge in Anacortes
6:00-6:45 PM Social, 6:45 PM Dinner, Meeting & CE

This meeting is free to Members and there is a fee of $100 for all non-members. 

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Course Description   

First molars with poor long-term prognosis present a common clinical challenge.  This course will cover when first molar extractions may be the most strategic option and how orthodontic intervention can support optimal outcomes.  We'll explore how coordinated treatment planning can reduce or even eliminate the need for complex future restorative work, improve occlusion, and enhance long-term oral health.

Course Objectives

1.  Identify clinical indicators that suggest poor long-term prognosis for first molars and when extraction may be the most appropriate treatment option.

2.  Recognize age-related timing considerations for optimal orthodontic intervention following molar extraction.

3.  Understand the role of orthodontic treatment in managing spaces resulting from first molar extractions to support functional and esthetic outcomes.

4.  Collaborate effectively with orthodontists to create comprehensive treatment plans that minimize the need for future restorative interventions. 

AGD Subject Code: 370
AGD PACE CE Credit Hours: 1

About Dr Morrow

Dr Morrow is an orthodontist who obtained her dental degree from Russia and the University of Michigan.  After completing her studies, she relocated to Seattle and enrolled in the orthodontic program at the University of Washington.  During her residency, Dr Morrow had the opportunity to work with exceptional mentors and engage in research that focused on an early surgical treatment for Class 2 patients.  She brings a diverse range of experience from working in both community-based clinics and private practice environments.  In her free time, Dr Morrow enjoys discovering the beauty of Washington's outdoors through hiking and relaxing at home with her cat, "Cavity."