BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Telerik Inc.//Sitefinity CMS 14.4//EN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Eastern Standard Time BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYHOUR=2;BYMINUTE=0;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYHOUR=2;BYMINUTE=0;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIREDVenue:Max's Es-Ca1559 Richmond RoadSta ten Island\, NY 10304(718) 980-5006Essayist: Sophia Milito\, D.D.S.Dawson Academy Scholar Transverse maxillary deficiency has traditionally been man aged using tooth-borne palatal expansion in children and surgically assist ed expansion in skeletally mature patients. Advances in imaging\, biomecha nics and skeletal anchorage have expanded the range of orthopedic treatmen t options available beyond early childhood\, prompting a re-evaluation of how and when maxillary expansion is performed. This lecture will review th e biologic principles of maxillary growth and sutural maturation\, emphasi zing why chronological age alone is an unreliable predictor of expansion o utcomes. Attendees will be introduced to mini-implant assisted rapid palat al expansion (MARPE) and its role as an intermediate orthopedic option bet ween traditional tooth-borne expansion and surgical approaches such as sur gically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) and distraction osteogene sis maxillary expansion (DOME). In addition to orthodontic and skeletal co nsiderations\, the lecture will explore the relationship between maxillary width and airway anatomy. The potential impact of skeletal expansion on n asal airflow and breathing will be discussed within an evidence-based fram ework\, highlighting both opportunities and limitations. CBCT-based evalua tion\, case selection and interdisciplinary collaboration will be emphasiz ed throughout. Clinical case examples will be used to illustrate decision- making strategies\, treatment outcomes and realistic expectations. The goa l of this presentation is to provide general dentists with a clear\, pract ical framework for recognizing transverse deficiency\, understanding when expansion may support airway function and knowing when referral or surgica l collaboration is appropriate. Upon successful completion of this lecture \, attendees will learn how to: Recognize transverse maxillary deficiency and understand its impact on occlusion\, facial balance and airway functio n.Differentiate between tooth-borne expansion\, MARPE and surgically assis ted expansion based on growth\, skeletal maturity and risk.Understand the role of CBCT in evaluating midpalatal suture maturation and guiding expans ion decisions. MCEU - 1 HOURMember Rate: $45 SOPHIA MILITO D.D.S. is a gen eral dentist with over 18 years of clinical experience and advanced traini ng in occlusion\, temporomandibular joint disorders and comprehensive trea tment planning. She is a Dawson Academy Scholar and practices with a focus ed clinical interest in airway-centered and orthopedic approaches to denti stry. Her work emphasizes the diagnosis and management of transverse maxil lary deficiency\, functional jaw health and the role of skeletal expansion in supporting airway function and occlusal stability. She routinely colla borates with orthodontists\, oral and maxillofacial surgeons and other hea lthcare providers to support interdisciplinary\, evidence-based care. Dr. Mililito’s lectures focus on clinical decision-making\, appropriate case s election and understanding where emerging treatment modalities fit within traditional orthodontic and surgical frameworks. Second District Dental So ciety is a recognized sponsor by the N.Y.S. Education Department\, ADA CER P and the AGD.Unless otherwise stated\, all featured speakers have disclos ed that they do not have any relevant financial arrangements or affiliatio ns with any corporate organizations that would constitute a conflict of in terest concerning the continuing education activities stated herein. DTEND:20260520T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260411T140019Z DTSTART:20260519T230000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:(STATEN ISLAND) RCDS May 2026 General Membership Meeting | Maxillar y Expansion Beyond Early Childhood: Clinical Decision-Making and Airway Co nsiderations UID:RFCALITEM639115128190193529 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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Venue:
Max's Es-Ca
1559 Richmond Road
Staten Island\, NY 1 0304
(718) 980-5006


Essayist: \;Sophia Milito\, D.D.S.
Dawson Academy Scholar

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Transverse maxillary deficiency has tr aditionally been managed using tooth-borne palatal expansion in children a nd surgically assisted expansion in skeletally mature patients. Advances i n imaging\, biomechanics and skeletal anchorage have expanded the range of orthopedic treatment options available beyond early childhood\, prompting a re-evaluation of how and when maxillary expansion is performed. This le cture will review the biologic principles of maxillary growth and sutural maturation\, emphasizing why chronological age alone is an unreliable pred ictor of expansion outcomes. Attendees will be introduced to mini-implant assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) and its role as an intermediate o rthopedic option between traditional tooth-borne expansion and surgical ap proaches such as surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) and d istraction osteogenesis maxillary expansion (DOME). \;

In addition to orthodontic and skelet al considerations\, the lecture will explore the relationship between maxi llary width and airway anatomy. The potential impact of skeletal expansion on nasal airflow and breathing will be discussed within an evidence-based framework\, highlighting both opportunities and limitations. CBCT-based e valuation\, case selection and interdisciplinary collaboration will be emp hasized throughout. Clinical case examples will be used to illustrate deci sion-making strategies\, treatment outcomes and realistic expectations. Th e goal of this presentation is to provide general dentists with a clear\, practical framework for recognizing transverse deficiency\, understanding when expansion may support airway function and knowing when referral or su rgical collaboration is appropriate. Upon successful completion of this le cture\, attendees will learn how to: \;

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MCEU - 1 HOUR
Member Rate: $45

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SOPHIA MILITO D.D.S. is a ge neral dentist with over 18 years of clinical experience and advanced train ing in occlusion\, temporomandibular joint disorders and comprehensive tre atment planning. She is a Dawson Academy Scholar and practices with a focu sed clinical interest in airway-centered and orthopedic approaches to dent istry. Her work emphasizes the diagnosis and management of transverse maxi llary deficiency\, functional jaw health and the role of skeletal expansio n in supporting airway function and occlusal stability. She routinely coll aborates with orthodontists\, oral and maxillofacial surgeons and other he althcare providers to support interdisciplinary\, evidence-based care. Dr. Mililito’s lectures focus on clinical decision-making\, appropriate case selection and understanding where emerging treatment modalities fit within traditional orthodontic and surgical frameworks.

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Second District Dental Society is a recognized sponsor by t he N.Y.S. Education Department\, ADA CERP and the AGD.



Unless otherwise stated\, all featured speakers have d isclosed that they do not have any relevant financial arrangements or affi liations with any corporate organizations that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning the continuing education activities stated herein.

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