Introduction to TADs (Temporary Anchorage Device) – Hands-on
Oct 18, 2025
AOS Institute, Dallas, TX
16 CE Credits*
or call 972.234.4000
Workshop Overview
Course Overview
Designed for the orthodontic practitioner who has completed the Basic and Intermediate Courses or who has a working knowledge of straight wire orthodontics, the Introduction to TADs (Temporary Anchorage Device) - Hands-on course provides information on enhancing orthodontics with TADS. Information will be presented through lecture, actual case reports, and hands-on exercises.
A total of 8 continuing education hours of credit may be earned in year one with an additional 8 from monitoring in the second year. AOS membership is required to attend.
The study material for this course was peer-reviewed in April 2018 to ensure that all clinical and technical information included the scientific basis for the program content and an assessment of the benefits and risks associated with that content in order to promote public safety.
How to use temporary anchorage devices in straight wire orthodontics
Principles of surgical orthodontics and orthognathic surgery
Course Schedule
Registration is at 7:30am on Friday.
Friday and Saturday 8:00am – 5:30pm
Continuing Education Credits*
- 16 CE Credit hours
- 8 Hours in year 1 with an additional 8 hours as a monitor in year 2.
Bradford R Williams
DDS, DAOS
The American Orthodontic Society is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 10/1/2024 to 9/30/2026.
Provider ID# 217410
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