Education
Don’t Be Fooled by “Fast-Track” Orthodontic Classes
4 Reasons Fast-Track Orthodontic Classes May Not Be Right for You Orthodontic training courses can be a tremendous asset for general dentists looking to provide more treatment options. However, dentists should know that choosing the right course is critical to their results. While fast-track orthodontic classes might seem convenient at the time, they can’t deliver…
Read MoreYou’ve Completed an Orthodontics Course—Now What?
How To Implement Your Ortho Knowledge It’s not always an easy decision to take orthodontics courses because of the time and financial commitment. But once you’ve made the decision, you want to make it worthwhile back in your practice. Most dentists come out of a professional orthodontics course with boosted confidence from all the new…
Read MoreThe American Orthodontic Society’s 5 Most Popular Courses
Orthodontics is continually evolving, and your skills need to keep pace. If you are looking for orthodontic training, there is a course for dentists at every level through the American Orthodontic Society (AOS). The AOS offers orthodontic seminars for dentists just getting introduced to orthodontics and wanting to master a new skill. There are courses…
Read MoreBoost Patient Satisfaction with a Hands-On Workshop for Orthodontic Assistants and Hygienists
Is your team trained to support your orthodontics patients? The demand for orthodontic treatment is literally off the charts in the U.S. Many general and pediatric dentists are incorporating orthodontics into their practice to take advantage of this demand. This naturally increases the need for orthodontic assistants and hygienists who have specialized knowledge about orthodontic…
Read More10 Ways AOS Offers the Best General-Dentist Orthodontics Training
The Future of Orthodontics for General Dentists Continuing education courses for dentists can be costly and timely, so when you find an orthodontics training course that offers hands-on professional orthodontics, you should jump on the opportunity. The American Orthodontic Society (AOS) is a well-established association that has the best orthodontic training courses for dentists because…
Read More3 Common Life Stages of a Dentist And How To Ace Them All
Making the Most of Your Dental Career A dental career has different major phases, such as coming out of school, the middle of the career, and selling a practice or stepping back from practicing. One of the main benefits of choosing a career in dentistry is being able to design your path, whether you’re an…
Read More5 Things to Consider in Continuing Education as a General or Family Dentist
Ask yourself these questions to find the right continuing education course for you. Whether you’re only a few years out of dental school or you’re a seasoned practice owner, continuing education (CE) for dentists is typically mandatory, but also very necessary. Without CE courses, dentists would never learn about new materials and advances in dentistry.…
Read MoreAn Overview of Early Orthodontic Treatment in Pediatric Patients
Interceptive Orthodontics and Kids’ Dental and Overall Health Nearly every parent wants to know the age their child will need orthodontic treatment. After all, it is a major financial investment, and parents want their children to have healthy, straight smiles. The truth is that there is no one age that orthodontic treatment begins. Instead, treatment…
Read MoreIdentifying and Treating Malocclusions Classes I, II, and III
Learn to Identify and Treat Patient Malocclusions Considered to be the architect of modern orthodontics, 19th-century dentist Edward Hartley Angle developed the malocclusion classification system in 1899, and it is still used in a slightly modified version today. Angle determined that Class I malocclusions involve mild crowding and positional or rotational aberrations. Class II malocclusions…
Read More5 Signs That You’re Choosing the Best Orthodontic Course for You
Choose an orthodontic course that meets your needs and expectations. You’ve decided to offer orthodontics in your dental practice, but now you’re searching for the best orthodontics course, so you can begin your educational journey. And, in order to find the best course for you, you’re doing your homework to learn what each course has…
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