AOS’ Intermediate Orthodontic Assistant Training Course

Are you a dental assistant or hygienist looking to build your skills and move your career forward? Or are you a dentist looking for the ideal way to strengthen your team? The Intermediate Orthodontic Assistant Training Course from the American Orthodontic Society provides practical knowledge and cross-training to maximize your dental team’s potential.

The upcoming course focuses on empowering dental assistants and hygienists to fulfill key roles in orthodontic treatment. It has been carefully designed, under the experienced guidance of Susan Coffey, RDA, to provide these team members with the knowledge and skills they need to expertly handle orthodontic treatment.

The unique one-day course is a great way to elevate your knowledge in this important element of orthodontic treatment while earning continuing education (CE) credit hours toward licensing requirements.

Skill Enhancement

As an intermediate course, you’ll focus on specific cases that are more complex than typical straight wire treatment. These include Class II malocclusion patients with distalization, a scenario that calls for specific orthodontic treatment planning and appliances.

The course primarily focuses on the use of MDAs for treatment in complex cases. You’ll learn key details concerning the sizing and placement of these appliances based on the patient’s needs. It also covers MDA appliance removal and helps you understand the nature of post-MDA follow-up appointments, including how to establish an appropriate timeline.

Practical Applications

The American Orthodontic Society course will also equip you with the necessary skills to support many different scenarios. Whether you’re working as an assistant or hygienist for an orthodontic practice or a general dentist, your new skill set will prove to be a valuable resource whenever complex orthodontic cases come through the door.

Not only will you have the technical skills required to support the treatment itself, but you’ll have also learned the administrative details necessary to handle these cases properly. Treatment planning, documentation, and recordkeeping are all covered in the course, preparing you for the day-to-day realities of handling orthodontic treatment.

Career Advancement

Enrolling in the course is an excellent way to move your career forward. Dental assistants and hygienists with orthodontic CE experience are in high demand, and both orthodontists and general dentists who implement orthodontic treatment are in need of skilled, reliable team members. By developing your skills through the course, you’ll be investing in your future and making yourself more competitive in the job market. 

Continuing Education Credits

Taking advantage of specialized CE opportunities is one of the best ways to support your career development.

The AOS provides CE courses delivered by respected professionals and meets the highest standards for recognition by licensing bodies and other organizations. The Intermediate Orthodontic Assistant Training Course, in particular, provides eight CE credit hours. 

So not only will you gain invaluable skills and practical experience, but you’ll also receive the recognition you deserve as you advance in your career.

Course Accessibility

As it can be difficult to find the time for professional development, the Intermediate Orthodontic Assistant Training Course is designed with everyone’s busy schedules in mind. The one-day course takes place at our modern education center, the AOS Institute, in Grapevine, Texas, and multiple hotels are available nearby.

The full-day course format lets you pursue continuing education without disrupting your schedule. Just make sure to review the list of required instruments and other key course details before heading out!

Enrollment Process

Signing up for the course is as easy as can be. Simply register online to secure your spot. Then enter your details and payment via credit card, and you’ll be ready to go.

Sign up for orthodontic continuing education today.

The Intermediate Orthodontic Assistant Training Course provides an excellent opportunity for dental assistants and hygienists to take the next step in advancing their careers. 

And if you’re committed to accumulating continuing education credits, you’ll be happy to know that the American Orthodontic Society has a wide range of orthodontic CE courses for dentists and their teams, ranging from orthodontic beginners to experts. Browse our full course catalog to find the opportunity that’s right for you.

Consider becoming a member of the American Orthodontic Society as well. Members receive discounts on CE courses, along with discounts on supplies and other benefits from our partners. And above all, you’ll join a thriving community of like-minded dentists, assistants, and hygienists!