09/2023: Orthodontic Fundamentals for the Dental Hygienist
Presented by: Liisa Moore, RDH
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Product Description
Orthodontic Fundamentals for the Dental Hygienist
CE Hours: 12
Tuition: $649
2-Day Hands-On Course:
Saturday, September 16th & Sunday, September 17th - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
Location:
*Close to the Hamilton and Pearson Airport.
A light breakfast and catered lunch will be provided!
Course Description:
Are you looking to expand your skill set?
Have you considered applying to a position that involves orthodontics, but have second guessed yourself given a perceived lack of knowledge or skills?
Perhaps your current role will be or has introduced orthodontics and you would like a refresher.
Whatever your journey has been, or will be, this course will set you apart with the fundamental skills required to succeed in a fulfilling career in orthodontics.
Join Liisa Moore for this must attend, practical introduction to orthodontics to discover the fundamentals of Orthodontics for the dental hygienist.
Course Objectives:
- Discover the orthodontic experience from the new patient exam through to the retention phase
- Develop an understanding of the dental hygiene Scope of Practice for orthodontics
- Learn the foundational terminology in relation to orthodontics
- Learn the value of taking proper orthodontic records as well as the skills and knowledge to create them
- Review and examine the classes of occlusion
- Learn the components of orthodontics and understand the rationale and strategy of proper and efficient placement of brackets and bands
- Wire sequencing and selection will be reviewed
- Unpack and review the mechanics of foundational movements
- Review and analyze real-life case studies
Hands-On Includes:
Stations which allow participant ample time and one-on-one coaching and guidance:
Station I:
- Bracket Placement
- Band Fitting (using a variety of sizes of bands to ensure proper size selection)
Station II:
- Wire Fitting and Placement
- Ligate arch wires using individual ligatures, power-chain and steel ligatures
Station III:
- Fabricate and bond lingual retainer wire
Other Fun Activities:
- Bracket Identification
- Foundational Terminology Review
- Instrument Identification and Indications for Use
- Hands-on experience using a variety of orthodontic instruments
*Includes a take-home manual and ortho job sharing checklist!
Please Bring With You:
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
- Loupes and/or safety glasses
What Your Colleagues Are Saying About This Course:
- Great information. Great one-on-one. ~ Olivia
- Hands on was very worth it! So much learned. Linda was a great addition to the day. Liisa was very helpful and a great teacher. ~ Bethany
- Very supportive, lots of one-on-one interaction, very informative. Great time allotment for hands on activities. ~ Nadine
- It was well organized and presented course, lots of hands on stuff to do. ~ Maureen
- Amazing! ~ Victoria
- Loved everything about this course! ~ Erin
- Everything was great! Teachers were amazing and so helpful. ~ Morgan
- Liisa and Linda were wonderful! ~ Brianne
- Great course! Lots of great information, loved the extra tips. Hands-on portion was very helpful! ~ Agnes