Clear Aligner Fundamentals

Name: Clear Aligner Fundamentals
SKU: 288
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Learn how to get started with clear aligners including treatment planning, working with laboratories, and step-by-step clinical procedures.

$495.00

Category: Online Courses

Description

This exciting course covers diagnosis and treatment planning, how to get started with clear aligner laboratories, the differences in technology, step-by-step clinical procedures from taking records to delivering aligners and monitoring your patients until case completion. We cover the basics to getting you started with clear aligner treatment using traditional and digital methods for recording taking, step-by-step clinical and laboratory workflows, insurance/billing and growing your clear aligner practice through innovative marketing strategies.

This online course is eligible for up to 15 hours of continuing education credits.

This course utilizes learning skills and educational content that is 50% projection slides and 50% video-based education. We emphasize simulated “LIVE” video-based techniques to demonstrate step-by-step clinical procedures including: impressions, digital scanning, bonding attachments, interproximal reduction (IPR), monitoring and troubleshooting steps, refinement and revision for case finishing, removing attachments and polishing, and placing the patient in retention.

Fast Track Dental
National Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by
any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
9/1/2020 to 8/31/2022.
Provider ID# 392479

Syllabus

To receive the best education possible, this course is broken down into 5 sections:

Section I: Introduction to Clear Aligner Therapy, Principles of Tooth Movement, Identifying Aligner Cases and How to Work With Aligner Manufacturing

Covering the basics of clear aligner treatment, including identifying cases in your practice, diagnosis and treatment planning, and reviewing aligner brand options.

Topics include:

Historical Overview of Clear Aligners
Introduction of Aligner Terminology Unique to Clear Aligners
Goals of Aligner Treatment
Introduction to Orthodontics and How Teeth Move
Fundamentals of Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
Identifying Cases in Your Practice
Comparison of Major Clear Aligner Laboratories and Production Methods

Section II: Taking Records, Diagnosis & Treatment Cases, Submitting and Reviewing Cases

Focuses on step-by-step procedures related to record making and taking including charting, photography, x-ray options, analog and digital impressions and submitting cases to clear aligner laboratories.

Topics include:

Overview of Records Necessary for Aligner Therapy
Comprehensive Overview and Clinical Demonstration of Photography Techniques
Making Perfect PVS Impressions Even Align Will Accept
2-Phase Impression Techniques
Digital Technology & Scanning Technology for Making Aligner Treatment Simple
Uploading Cases to Invisalign and ClearCorrect and Evaluating Treatment Setups

Section III: Receiving Cases, Delivering Aligners, Placing Engagers, Performing IPR, Monitoring Treatment, Treatment Revision, Treatment Completion & Retention

A comprehensive review and clinical step-by-step procedural based education focusing on receiving cases in your office, unboxing, placing engagers/attachments, IPR, treatment in ideal cases, and mid-course correction during when treatment doesn’t go perfectly.

Topics include:

Invsalign and ClearCorrect Unboxing Cases and Preparing for Starting Treatment
Delivering Your First Aligner – Clinical Step-By-Step Procedures
Use of Treatment Auxiliaries
Bonding Attachments – Clinical Techniques
Attachments: Size, Shape, and Use
Interproximal Reduction Protocols and Step-by-Step
Successful Treatment with Clear Aligners
Monitoring Treatment and Troublehsooting When Teeth Don’t Move
Finishing Treatment and Retention
Make Your Own Clear Retainers

Section IV: Business Skills For Incorporating Aligners Into Practice

This section is a great way to get started with growing your practice and getting ready for doing more clear aligners. Preparing the office for both the clinician and teams to do more aligner treatment!

Topics include:

Choosing Treatment Options
Setting Fees for Clear Aligner Treatment
Overview of Insurance Benefits and Billing
CDT Codes for Orthodontics & Aligners
Using Social Media to Grow Your Practice
Case Presentation Skills
Teamwork Approach in Clear Aligner Practice
Remote Monitoring with Dental Monitoring

Section V: Case Gallery

Clear Aligners ROCK! This section highlights some of the cases and clinical conditions where clear aligner therapy is perfect. Emphasis is placed on great starting cases and treatment appropriate for your first case.

Course Curriculum

Introduction to Course

Introduction to Fast Track Clear Aligners

Section I – Introduction to Clear Aligner Therapy, Principles of Tooth Movement, Identifying Aligner Cases, and Working with Aligner Manufacturers

Chapter 1 – Introduction to Clear Aligner Basics
Chapter 2 – History of Aligner Treatment
Chapter 3 – Goals of Clear Aligner Treatment
Chapter 4 – Principles of Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Chapter 5 – Fundamentals of Diagnosis & Treatment Planning for Clear Aligners
Chapter 6 – Identify Clear Aligner Cases in Your Practice
Chapter 7 – Overview of Aligner Brands & Manufacturing Processes

Section II: Taking Records, Diagnosis & Treatment Cases, Submitting and Reviewing Cases

Chapter 1 – Record Taking for Clear Aligner Therapy
Chapter 2 –Clinical Photography for Clear Aligners
Chapter 3 – Radiographs and X-Ray Records for Clear Aligners
Chapter 4 – Making Impressions for Clear Aligners
Chapter 5 – 2-Phase Impressions Technique
Chapter 6 – Digital Impression Techniques for Clear Aligners
Chapter 7 – Digital Impressions with the Medit i500
Chapter 8 – Digital Impressions with the CS3700
Chapter 9 – Submitting Cases to Doctor Portals for Aligner Services
Chapter 10 – Reviewing Treatment Setup and Ordering Aligners
Chapter 11 – ClearCorrect Rebrand and Update

Section III: Clinical Procedures from Delivering Aligners to Treatment Completion

Chapter 1 – Unboxing and Evaluating Aligner Kits
Chapter 2 – Delivering the First Set of Aligners
Chapter 3 – Use of Treatment Auxiliaries
Chapter 4 – Attachments – How They Work and How to Place
Chapter 5 – Attachments – Shapes, Sizes, and Use
Chapter 6 – Interproximal Reduction – Step by Step
Chapter 7 – Monitoring Treatment Progress & Troubleshooting When Things Don’t Go Perfect
Chapter 8 – Refinement, Revision, or Midcourse Correction… Getting Things Back on Track
Chapter 9 – Evaluating When Cases are Near Completion and When to Get it Done
Chapter 10 – Treatment Completion: Removing Attachments, Retention Techniques, and Fabricating In- Office Retainer

Section IV: Business Skills For Incorporating Aligners Into Practice

Chapter 1 – Knowing Treatment Options & How to Set Fees
Chapter 2 – Identify New and Potential Aligner Patients
Chapter 3 – Billing Strategies for Dental Coverage & Insurance
Chapter 4 – 7 Comprehensive Steps to Increased Aligner Case Flow
Chapter 5 – Remote Monitoring with Dental Monitoring

Section V: Case Gallery

Chapter 1 – Case 1
Chapter 2 – Case 2
Chapter 3 – Case 3
Chapter 4 – Case 4

Course Completion & CE Credits

Course Completion & CE Credits

FAQs

When does the course start and finish?

The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course – you decide when you start and when you finish.

How long do I have access to the course?

For as long as you like! After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like – across any and all devices you own.

Will I be able to follow-along?

Absolutely! Our course is an interactive, self-guided journey through digital dentistry techniques. Included are interactive files for you to be able to work closely with the instruction given on the screen.

Dr. Melissa Shotell, DMD, MS

Dr. Melissa Shotell is a Board Certified Orthodontist and practices in a multi-specialty practice in Sonora, CA focusing on the interplay of Orthodontics and restorative treatment. Dr. Shotell received her DMD at Nova Southeastern University and advanced hospital training a General Practice Residency Certificate from The Ohio State University. After spending years in general practice treating a broad range of patients, Dr. Shotell returned to complete a certificate and master’s degree in Orthodontics from Loma Linda University. At Loma Linda University, Dr. Shotell focused her training on cutting-edge three dimensional imaging technology for diagnosis and treatment planning for interdisciplinary dentistry. Dr. Shotell considers education to be her passion and regularly consults and lectures on dental technology, clear aligner therapy, orthodontics, office efficiency and workflow, and teamwork.