Fast Track Clear Aligners

Are you interested in getting into clear aligner therapy but unsure if they really work? Are you a general dentist interested in getting into orthodontics but not know where to ?

This exciting course covers diagnosis and treatment planning, how to get ed 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 ed 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. The clear aligner course is eligible for up to 12 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.

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
Digital Technology & Scanning Technology for Making Aligner Treatment Simple
Uploading Cases to Invsalign 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 ing Treatment
Delivering Your First Aligner – Clinical Step-By-Step Procedures
Bonding Attachments – Clinical Techniques
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 ed 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

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 ing cases and treatment appropriate for your first case.

Fast Track Dental

National Approved PACE Program Provierder for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by
any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
9/1/2019 to 8/31/2020.
Provider ID# 392479

Your Instructor

Melissa D Shotell, DMD, MS
Melissa D 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.

Course Curriculum

Introduction to Course

Introduction to Fast Track Clear Aligners (5:40)

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 (10:07)

Chapter 2 – History of Aligner Treatment (8:46)

Chapter 3 – Goals of Clear Aligner Treatment (7:26)

Chapter 4 – Principles of Orthodontic Tooth Movement (24:43)

Chapter 5 – Fundamentals of Diagnosis & Treatment Planning for Clear Aligners (36:40)

Chapter 6 – Identify Clear Aligner Cases in Your Practice (17:36)

Chapter 7 – Overview of Aligner Brands & Manufacturing Processes (23:25)

Chapter 8 – CE Credits Self Assessment

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

Chapter 1 – Record Taking for Clear Aligner Therapy (6:48)

Chapter 2 –Clinical Photography for Clear Aligners (31:05)

Chapter 3 – Radiographs and X-Ray Records for Clear Aligners (18:38)

Chapter 4 – Making Impressions for Clear Aligners (32:44)

Chapter 5 – Digital Impression Techniques for Clear Aligners (57:18)

Chapter 6 – Submitting Cases to Doctor Portals for Aligner Services (92:12)

Chapter 7 – Reviewing Treatment Setup and Ordering Aligners (7:11)

Chapter 8 – CE Credits Self Assessment

Section III: Clinical Procedures from Delivering Aligners to Treatment Completion

Chapter 1 – Unboxing and Evaluating Aligner Kits (12:10)

Chapter 2 – Delivering the First Set of Aligners (16:53)

Chapter 3 – Attachments – How They Work and How to Place (33:36)

Chapter 4 – Interproximal Reduction – Step by Step (32:51)

Chapter 5 – Monitoring Treatment Progress & Troubleshooting When Things Don’t Go Perfect (15:06)

Chapter 6 – Refinement, Revision, or Midcourse Correction… Getting Things Back on Track (7:39)

Chapter 7 – Evaluating When Cases are Near Completion and When to Get it Done (8:30)

Chapter 8 – Treatment Completion: Removing Attachments & Retention Techniques (100:58)

Chapter 9 – CE Credits Self Assessment

Section IV: Business Skills For Incorporating Aligners Into Practice

Chapter 1 – Knowing Treatment Options & How to Set Fees (22:26)

Chapter 2 – Identify New and Potential Aligner Patients (6:41)

Chapter 3 – Billing Strategies for Dental Coverage & Insurance (12:33)

Chapter 4 – 7 Comprehensive Steps to Increased Aligner Case Flow (54:06)

Chapter 5 – CE Credits Self Assessment

Section V: Case Gallery

Chapter 1 – Case 1 (7:55)

Chapter 2 – Case 2 (5:53)

Chapter 3 – Case 3 (5:47)

Chapter 4 – Case 4 (7:30)

Chapter 5 – CE Credits Self Assessment

Course Completion & CE Credits

Course Completion & CE Credits (1:50)

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course and finish?
The course s now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course – you decide when you and when you finish.
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.
How long can I access 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.