This course is directed at the already experienced dental assistant who has had little or no exposure to orthodontic assisting. Attendees will receive hands-on experience with the most up to date techniques of both clear aligner therapy and conventional braces. Techniques will include the following: digital scanning of typodonts, placement of clear aligner buttons, conventional bracket and band placement, archwire placement, and placement of additional orthodontic appliances such as Hawley, Hyrax etc.