Intermediate Straight Wire Orthodontics Course
AOS Institute, Dallas, TX
120 CE Credits*
or call 972.234.4000
Workshop Overview
Course Overview
Designed for the general or pediatric practitioner who has completed the Comprehensive Basic Course or who has a working knowledge of straight wire orthodontics. This course provides updates on the latest orthodontic concepts for those who wish to further their orthodontic skills and education. Some of the things you will learn are; how to bend and torque archwires, how to close spaces, when to distalize, reposition, or extract, and how to treat Class III patients.
In each dynamic two-day session, Dr. Bradford R. Williams, D.D.S., will facilitate two days of hands-on clinical lectures case reviews for your current or prospective orthodontic cases. By the end of this three-session series, you’ll know:
How to diagnose and treat Class III malocclusions
When to distalize, reposition, or extract permanent molars
How to close spaces for extractions
How to bend and torque archwires
Course Sessions & Syllabus
Course Schedule
This course has 3 sessions. Each session is 2 days and starts on Friday morning and concludes on Saturday at 5:30pm. Each session follows the same schedule as outlined below.
Day 1 | Friday
- 7:30AM | Registration & Continental Breakfast
- 8:00AM | Course Begins
- 12:30PM - 1:30PM | Lunch is provided
- 5:30PM - 6:00 PM | Dinner is provided
- 8:30PM | Course Day Concludes
Day 2 | Saturday
- 7:45 AM | Continental Breakfast
- 8:00AM | Course Begins
- 12:30PM - 1:30PM | Lunch is provided
- 5:30PM | Course Day Concludes
Continuing Education Credits*
- 60 CE credit hours (20 per session)
- 60 additional CE credit hours of monitoring during the following year
Pre-Course Preparation
What to Bring
The following is a list of items to bring with you:
Please note that the digital manual and a typodont are included with the price of your registration. However, the supplies and instruments used in this course will ultimately be used in your practice. And these will need to be procured before the start of the course. Details will be provided in the registration email.
A laptop or tablet to access course materials, digital manual, and take notes.
Magnification if you are accustomed to using them in your treatment. (Loupes)
Supplies and instruments for exercises (Shared in separate list via email)
Transportation Options
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Accommodation Options
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Dress Code
- The dress code for the event is business casual.
- We recommend bringing a layer like a sweater or light jacket in case the classroom is cooler than you prefer.
Campus Info & Tour
Lodging Options
AOS has negotiated preferred rates for our course participants at the following hotels.
Hilton Garden Inn (Grapevine)
2240 Bass Pro Court, Grapevine TX 76051
This hotel is walkable from the AOS Institute and offers a convenient shuttle from the DFW Airport. View campus map to see it in more detail.
Courtyard by Marriott (Grapevine)
2200 Bass Pro Court, Grapevine TX 76051
This hotel is walkable from the AOS Institute and offers a convenient shuttle from the DFW Airport. View campus map to see it in more detail.
Additional hotels are convenient to the AOS Institute but do not have preferred rates. You can see them on the AOS Campus map by clicking here.
- Hilton DFW Conference Center
- Embassy Suites by Hilton
- Gaylord Texan Resort
- Great Wolf Lodge and Waterpark
Transportation Options
Air Travel
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport
5 Minutes from the AOS Institute
Most Direct Flights in the US
Free Shuttle to AOS Preferred Hotels
Dallas Love Field (DAL) Airport
29 Minutes from the AOS Institute
Primarily Services Southwest Airline Flights
Requires local transit or rideshare to access AOS Institute
Ground Transportation
Hotel Airport Shuttle
Complimentary - Available 6AM - 11:30PM
Shuttle Available by Request
Once you arrive and have all of your luggage. Call the hotel front desk to request a shuttle pickup. Make sure you know your terminal and pickup area before calling.
+1 817-601-8280
Lyft Rideshare Service
Available through the Lyft App
Download from the Google Play or Apple App Store
An account is required as well as a payment method on file. Some additional verification is required when setting up your account.
Both Airports have Designated Rideshare Pickup Locations
A map with information will also be available through the rideshare app.
Uber Rideshare Service
Available through the Uber App
Download from the Google Play or Apple App Store
An account is required as well as a payment method on file. Some additional verification is required when setting up your account.
Both Airports have Designated Rideshare Pickup Locations
A map with information will also be available through the rideshare app.
Leisure Activities
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Restaurant Recommendations
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Bradford R Williams
DDS, DAOS
Susan Coffey
RDA
Upcoming Course Dates
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
The American Orthodontic Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about this CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ada.org/cerp.
