Clear Aligner Fundamentals

Saturday, January 31, 2026

8:00 – 11:00 am; 1:00 – 4:00 pm FULL DAY

Course Code:

712SH

Cost:

$559

Credits:

6

CE Hours

Dentist
Hands-On
Orthodontics

Attendees will attend a full-day course encompassing clear aligner fundamentals, optical scanning, digital orthodontic record making, and fundamentals of the digital workflow for clear aligner treatment. Clinical photography will be incorporated to allow participants to return to 

their home office and begin utilizing the digital workflow within their practice. The attendees will have hands-on experience of bonding attachments and performing interproximal reduction to feel comfortable to return to their practice and begin treatment. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the business skills necessary to incorporate clear aligners into their practice.

Speakers

In this course attendees will:

  • Understand basic principles of orthodontic tooth movement and clear aligner therapy 
  • Discover how to evaluate patients and recognize good candidates for clear aligner treatment
  • Acquire knowledge and confidence in making the necessary steps to begin and complete clear aligner treatment 
  • Examine both the digital and analog workflows for clear aligner treatment, including office implementation
  • Using a typodont, become experienced with clear aligner techniques such as bonding attachments and interproximal reduction
  • Discuss recall visits and monitoring patient progress in clear aligners
  • Recognize business skills needed to implement and grow clear aligner therapy in private practice
Supplies Needed

Loupes and a Lab Coat (Optional).

The Massachusetts Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider

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