Modernize your practice with AOS’ Adjunctive Orthodontics Procedures course.

The dental field is constantly evolving, and that’s a good thing for general practitioners wanting to offer more services. Incorporating advanced orthodontics allows you to become a comprehensive dental office that offers exactly what many of your patients likely already need.

The American Orthodontic Society is excited to offer the Adjunctive Orthodontic Procedures course! This orthodontic continuing education (CE) not only extends your general or pediatric dental knowledge but also equips you with the practical skills to treat more orthodontic cases.

This orthodontic continuing education program focuses on advanced techniques, such as temporary anchorage devices (TADs), laser, electrosurgery, scanning, and 3D printing. We’ve designed it for practitioners with basic to intermediate knowledge of straight wire orthodontics.

When you complete this orthodontic CE, you’ll differentiate your practice from others in your area that do not offer orthodontics. Best of all, hands-on learning of the advanced techniques taught helps you retain the information so that you can easily apply your new skills. 

And by connecting with other dentists, you’ll gain more resources for idea-sharing and problem-solving. You’ll experience professional growth to enhance your clinical practice and offer your patients what they need to achieve their most beautiful, radiant smiles.

Here are some of the specific benefits you can expect.

1. Enhancement of Orthodontic Skills

Taking what you’ve learned and successfully implementing it into your practice takes time. However, you can boost your basic orthodontic skills by participating in the Adjunctive Orthodontic Procedures course.

Advanced Techniques

This course teaches cutting-edge techniques that are transforming the field of orthodontics. You’ll learn how TADs work and how to use them to direct and shift teeth to correct conditions such as underbites. 

Another advanced technique you’ll learn is laser treatment. Sometimes you’ll need to sculpt and shape the gums to remove excess tissue or improve your patient’s smile. A laser also helps you uncover impacted teeth to place a bracket or button as opposed to waiting on the tooth to erupt without help. This can greatly expedite treatment for your patients.

Hands-On Experience

Many dental CE courses offer hands-on experience, but it is often in a makeshift clinical setting. The Adjunctive Orthodontic Procedures course lets you work directly in Dr. Williams’ local clinic, so you’ll get to apply your new orthodontic skills in a practical setting. 

You’ll also receive real-time feedback from instructors during the activities. Hands-on learning helps you memorize and retain the skills, not to mention makes the process more fun and engaging. 

2. Integration With General Practice

The Adjunctive Orthodontic Procedures course helps you develop many skills you can soon implement into your daily practice. 

Complementary Skills

This course provides practical clinical applications that complement general practice orthodontics. Your deeper understanding of straight wire orthodontics will enhance your ability to handle complex cases. As a result, you will not have to refer out as many cases, which in turn helps you increase your revenue by keeping those cases in-house.

Increased Service Offerings

Anytime you add a new skill, it directly widens the scope of care your patients can receive within your practice. Additionally, it helps you attract new patients who prefer to receive all their care from a single dental team. Your practice will greatly benefit from learning advanced orthodontic skills during the hands-on course.

3. Professional Development and Revenue Growth

Two huge advantages of AOS courses are the networking opportunities and the community of like-minded dentists that comes with them. But AOS orthodontic CE courses offer other benefits besides building personal connections.

Continuing Education Credits

CE courses are necessary for expanding your knowledge, but they are also required for maintaining your license.

When you sign up for the Adjunctive Orthodontics Procedure course, you know you’ll receive 20 continuing education hours upon completion. This significant number will easily help you meet your professional development requirements.

Revenue Enhancement

Because orthodontics is typically a higher-value service, adding advanced orthodontic procedures can significantly boost your practice’s overall production.

Your team will become a multifaceted dental office, setting you apart from other general dentists who have to refer their patients for specialized care.  

Another reason you’ll see revenue growth is that you have a built-in patient base. Your patient retention may even increase because they won’t have to hassle with coordinating appointments with other providers.

Sign up for the course, and let your practice grow.

Are you ready to help your general dental practice grow? Do you want to ensure your patients receive the highest quality of care? Get started by signing up for the Adjunctive Orthodontic Procedures course presented by the American Orthodontic Society. 

AOS membership is required to attend. Contact us to learn more about the course, or check out our other available courses!