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Should you take an advanced orthodontics course

Should I Go On To Take an Advanced Orthodontics Course? 5 Tips for Deciding

By American Orthodontic Society | March 8, 2023

Investing in orthodontic continuing education is a major investment for a dentist, both timewise and financially. So, if you have made it through the American Orthodontic Society (AOS) Basic course, give yourself a ton of credit! Taking orthodontic CE courses is exciting for general and pediatric dentists because they get to apply their knowledge and…

How to afford ce courses

Our Top 7 Tips on Financial Planning for Your First GP Orthodontics Course

By American Orthodontic Society | March 1, 2023

Set your practice up for sustainable growth.  Are you currently considering taking a GP orthodontics course, but you’re unsure if you can or should fit it into your budget? If so, you are most likely a good candidate for adding orthodontics to your practice.  GP orthodontics courses do require an investment of your time, money,…

Straight wire ortho course

Is Taking a Straight Wire Ortho Course the Best Decision?

By American Orthodontic Society | February 23, 2023

The Growing Demand for Orthodontics Orthodontics is only becoming more popular each year thanks to social media and greater awareness of the importance of our oral health. If you are a dentist wanting to expand your practice and offer orthodontics, there is no question that you need to take a comprehensive continuing education course to…

Benefits of AOS membership

An AOS Membership Can Provide You With These 4 Networking Opportunities

By American Orthodontic Society | February 17, 2023

Propelling Your Career Through Your AOS Membership Network   As a dentist with your own practice, you’re both a professional and a business owner. Both of these categories can benefit from networking opportunities in many different ways. Having a robust network as a dentist lets you take advantage of the knowledge and experience of others in…

Grow your dental practice

3 Ways To Unleash Your Competitive Nature Into Your Dental Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | February 10, 2023

Using Your Competitive Drive Productively Medical professionals are often driven by a competitive urge to succeed. It takes a lot of motivation to make it through dental education and to build a successful practice. Tapping into your innate competitiveness can help you continue to grow your dental practice. It’s essential to focus your competitiveness in…

Be successful with AOS courses

3 AOS Courses That Teach You How To Be Successful in Orthodontics

By American Orthodontic Society | February 3, 2023

Top AOS Courses You Shouldn’t Miss Every success requires effort and energy, and becoming a successful orthodontic provider is no exception. If you are looking to make it big in the orthodontic community, you need to put in the time and education to get a grasp of all the challenges and how to overcome them.…

Basic straight wire orthodontics course

4-Step Preparation for the Basic Straight Wire Orthodontics Course

By American Orthodontic Society | January 25, 2023

Getting Ready for Your Ortho CE Course You’re nearly ready to start the next journey of your dental career: orthodontics. Now that you have committed to taking orthodontic CE courses for pediatric and general dentists, you need to prepare accordingly to make the most of it. The Basic Straight Wire Orthodontics Course is a top-notch…

Improve your leadership skills

5 Ways to Enhance Your Leadership Skills as a Dental Practice Owner

By American Orthodontic Society | January 18, 2023

Set your practice (and your team) up for success.  Building a successful practice requires certain skills as a dentist, business owner, and leader. But some practice owners overlook the importance of leadership skills and how they work with their staff. Taking a closer look at the measures you can take to become an effective leader…

You can have dental practice success

5 Ways Dental Practice Success Involves Optimism and Risk Taking

By American Orthodontic Society | January 11, 2023

Success requires calculated risk. Success in any venture requires a certain amount of risk. However, success is also about taking the right risks. This requires understanding yourself, your practice, and your opportunities. You can address these five important areas to build your dental practice success skills with a methodical approach. 1. Knowing Your Own Strengths…

Straight wire ortho course

5 Basic Elements of Our Straight Wire Ortho Course Dentists Love

By American Orthodontic Society | January 4, 2023

Unique Benefits of Comprehensive Straight Wire Ortho Courses Once you complete dental school, it’s not always the easiest thing to get back into continuing education while balancing running a practice and having a personal life. You want to commit to continuing education that has meaning and can bring value to your career and patients. This…

Time to get an AOS membership

Hesitant About an AOS Membership? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself

By American Orthodontic Society | December 20, 2022

Find out how an AOS membership can give you the support you need to start offering orthodontics.  General dentistry and orthodontics have an exceptional synergy that allows practices to grow and better serve their patients. Many general dentists are expanding their treatment options with help from the American Orthodontic Society (AOS).  If you’re considering an…

AOS orthodontic courses

Do AOS Orthodontics Courses Prepare You To Deal With Every Orthodontic Case?

By American Orthodontic Society | December 14, 2022

Which AOS orthodontics courses will help you reach your orthodontic practice goals? General and pediatric dentists can take advantage of AOS orthodontic courses to offer various orthodontic treatment options at their practices. How many types of orthodontic cases can these courses prepare you for? That depends on which of our ortho courses for general dentists…