Comprehensive Orthodontic Training for Dental Professionals

Summary

This is a unique Orthodontic Training Course for the Dental Professionals (Doctors, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, and Dental Auxiliary Staff) who are looking to expand their skill set into an orthodontic practice. It is designed to update your knowledge of latest orthodontic philosophies, treatment modalities and leading edge procedures, such as light force orthodontics, clear aligner therapy, and accelerated tooth movement.

The role of the Dental Team in orthodontics is a key and important one! From education, to assessment, to supportive therapies during orthodontic treatment and maintaining health, the Dental Team has the unique opportunity to impact this ever-growing area of dentistry. While most programs include some education on orthodontics, it is not covered to the extent for today’s demands.

The knowledge gained through Fridays lecture/didactic format is reinforced by Saturday’s clinical participation, allowing you the optimum learning experience.

Internship (30 hours of chair time)

If you meet all the necessary academic requirements, you will be able to participate in an unpaid internship that will allow you to acquire additional hands-on experience in one of our partnered dental practices. Successful completion of this placement is a requirement for final Clinch Certification.

All materials and supplies are provided.

Day 1

An Orthodontic Overview

• Introduction
• How teeth move?
• What is growth modification
• Paradigm shifts in Orthodontics
• Airway and Myofunctional therapy
• Classification of Orthodontic case types and most common Orthodontic problems
• TMD and how to prevent it

Diagnostic Records

• Introduction to diagnostic records
• Impressions
• Bite registration
• Orthodontic X-ray techniques
• Photographic techniques
• Digital records
• Intraoral scanning (Medit, iTero, Primescan)

Day 2

The Orthodontic Appliance

• Instrumentation
• Brackets, bands, archwires and elastics
• Intraoral appliances
• Extraoral appliances
• Non-Traditional Orthodontic Appliances

Hands-On Techniques (in-person and typodont)

• Bracketing
• Archwire changes
• Auxillaries
• Insertion of intraoral appliances
• Removal of appliances

Day 3

Orthodontic Systems

• Complete Clinical Orthodontics (CCO) system
• Damon system
• Speed system
• Clear Aligner Therapy (Invisalign, Spark, etc.)
• Retention protocols

Patient Management

• Charting and documenting
• Manage expectations of patients and parents
• Customer service and customer experience
• Patient and practice etiquette

Pre-Requisites

• Pre-training competency quiz.
• Individuals must be actively registered with their provincial association and/or college to perform any intraoral procedures during the course and the optional 30 hour internship.

Requirements

• Clinical attire must be worn
• You must attend 100% of the scheduled classes and internship to be eligible to receive full Clinch Certification for this course.

Cancellation Policy

The Clinch Learning Center, an affiliate of ClinchCM Inc., reserves the right to postpone or cancel any course at its discretion. In the event of a postponement or cancellation registrants will be notified and under the discretion of CLC course fees will either be applied to the newly scheduled date or refunded in full.

Cancellation by attendees with less than 10 business days notice from the registered course date are not eligible for a refund. Course fees can be transferred to another available course.

Please note that the CLC is not liable for any incidental expenses (including transportation and/or accommodation costs) associated with courses and course postponements or cancellations.

Disclaimer

This course does not meet the RCDSO criteria as a supplemental course in orthodontic procedures for Level II Dental Assistants as outline by the College’s Guideline in the “Performance of Intra-Oral Procedures that are Not Controlled Acts.”