Are you looking to expand your skill set?
Have you considered applying to a position that involves orthodontics, but have second guessed yourself given a perceived lack of knowledge or skills?
Perhaps your current role will be or has introduced orthodontics and you would like a refresher.
Whatever your journey has been, or will be, this course will set you apart with the fundamental skills required to succeed in a fulfilling career in orthodontics.
Course Objectives:
- Lisa will walk you through the orthodontic experience from the new patient exam through to the retention phase
- You will develop an understanding of the dental hygiene scope of practice for orthodontics
- Each participant with learn the foundational terminology in relation to orthodontics
- You will learn the value of taking proper orthodontic records as well as the skills and knowledge to create them
- The classes of occlusion will be reviewed and examined
- You will learn about the components of orthodontics and understand the rationale and strategy of proper and efficient placement of brackets and bands
- Wire sequencing and selection will be reviewed
- The course will unpack and review the mechanics of foundational movements
- Real life case studies will be reviewed and analyzed
Hands-On:
- The hands-on component will give each participant experience placing brackets and tying in wires.
- Participants will be given the opportunity to practice placing brackets on models using the techniques learned in class while receiving feedback from their experienced teacher.
- Lingual wire placement techniques will be practiced and reviewed.
- Case studies and anticipated outcomes will be examined and reviewed to prepare for real life scenarios.
Getting ready for hands-on please bring with you:
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
- Loupes and/or safety glasses
CE Hours: 12
Presented by: Liisa Moore, RDH
Location:
980 Fraser Drive, Suite 214
Burlington, ON
*Close to the Hamilton and Pearson Airport
