There are many options for dentists to add orthodontics to their practices, and clear aligners are among the most common starting points. If your patients are asking for aligners, then you can develop the skills and confidence you need to provide treatment and deliver results with the AOS (American Orthodontic Society) Clear Aligner Bootcamp.
Learn the Full Aligner Workflow
Aligner training for dentists often serves as an introduction to orthodontic services due to the relative simplicity compared to other treatments. However, there’s still a lot that goes into any given case. You need a course that addresses the entire workflow, and the AOS Clear Aligner Bootcamp does just that.
The course covers everything you need to understand which cases are appropriate for your new skill set and which patients should still be referred out. You’ll be able to handle proper diagnosis of common tooth misalignments and malocclusions to support strong treatment planning.
From there, you’ll gain the practical knowledge and skills to carry out the treatment plan. That includes preparing aligners, patient instruction, monitoring and follow-up, and case finishing. You get the complete system needed to actually implement treatment at your practice.
Gain Hands-On, Practical Experience
The Digital Aligner Bootcamp isn’t just about theory. You’ll learn the principles you need and see how to apply them in practice. Hands-on exercises with the actual equipment used in these workflows prepare you for the reality of providing treatment for your patients.
This practical approach means that you’ll have the confidence you need to start treating patients right away. You’ll know that you are capable of delivering the same quality of care your practice provides every day while approaching this new area.
Patients will feel reassured when they recognize that you are confident in the information you’re giving them, the treatment you’re planning, and how you carry it out. You’ll have everything you need to add aligner therapy to your practice instead of letting your new knowledge sit on a shelf.
Understand Digital Tools and Technology
Clear aligner therapy makes use of a variety of digital tools to provide a precise, accurate, and straightforward workflow. The course familiarizes dentists with modern technology used and the options available.
You’ll learn about the intraoral scanners and other imaging techniques used to accurately capture high-resolution 3D scans of patients’ teeth and surrounding structures. From there, you’ll see how these scans are used to plan treatment and create aligners.
The course covers the use of 3D printing to fabricate clear aligners in-house, along with options for outsourcing. You’ll discover how to improve efficiency throughout the entire process and provide the best experience and results for your patients.
Expand Your Treatment Options
Through this course, you’ll be able to expand your treatment options. While it starts with clear aligners, you’ll also learn how they can fit into broader orthodontic treatment plans. You’ll have the foundation you need to further advance your skills and service options over time.
Implementing clear aligners as your first orthodontic treatment option can meet patient demand for discreet treatment. While they aren’t the right fit for every case, they are often the preferred option among patients when viable.
You can go on to expand to other treatment options for more complex cases with further AOS courses. A variety of comprehensive orthodontic courses are available to explore straight wire and other treatment options, building on the knowledge you’ve gained from this bootcamp.
Grow Your Practice With In-House Orthodontics
The AOS Clear Aligner Bootcamp provides real opportunities for practice growth. You’ll gain the necessary skills to offer this treatment in-house, meaning that the case and its revenue stay with you.
Aligner therapy is a longer-term treatment plan than most general dental procedures. This improves consistency as you have patients coming back for check-ups and monitoring, not just a one-off visit. With the use of digital tools and in-house aligner fabrication, you’ll retain an even larger share of the overall revenue from cases.
Providing a broader range of comprehensive care builds stronger patient relationships. Patients would rather get their orthodontic care from the dentist they know and trust instead of an outside specialist. By adding aligner therapy to your repertoire, you’ll keep more cases in-house and help improve your patient retention.
Discover How to Add Aligners to Your Practice
The Clear Aligner Bootcamp is an excellent starting point if you’re interested in general dentist orthodontics courses. You’ll gain practical knowledge of tooth movement mechanics and the skills to apply aligner therapy.
The two-day course is a fast and practical answer to how to offer clear aligners in dental practices. Take the first step toward offering aligner treatment to your patients by registering for this upcoming course today.
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