On-Demand Course | Learn at your pace

This course is only offered to orthodontists.

Cost: $800

Description:

Learn how to implement an efficient and scalable in-house aligner system at your clinic. We also cover how to transition in digital orthodontics, setup a digital lab, and integrate 3D printing in your practice. This hybrid course consists of recorded sessions that you can take at your convenient time as well as live sessions with Dr. Rooz. 

The course is taught by Dr. Rooz Khosravi, an assistant professor at the University of Washington and scientist-consultant on 3D printing, in-house aligner and digital orthodontics. You can read more about him here.

Course topics:

 

1. 1. 3D scanning and basics of 3D printing

   2. Desktop 3D printers | Comparison, troubleshooting and maintenance

      • Pros and cons of each 3D printing technology

      • Post printing processes for resin photopolymerization printers 

      • What you need to know about 3D printing resins

      • Maintenance and troubleshooting of a few printers 

      • How to identify the right 3D printer(s) for your clinic

   3. How to setup a digital lab from scratch or remodel your current one

   4. Digital platforms to move teeth

      • Complete overview of uDesign software from uLab systems

      • Overview of Suresmile an alternative digital platform to uDesign

   5. Comprehensive review of plastics on the market

      • Literature review of plastics for aligners and retainers 

      • Aligner fabrication protocol 

      • Retainer fabrication protocol 

   6. Aligner delivery schedule | how to make your in-house system scalable  

   7. Economics of in-house aligner

   8. Branding and identity of your aligner

   9. Comprehensive review of cases with moderate malocclusion treated with in-house aligners

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All the participants will be added to a private online platform (Slack) to interact and further ask questions.

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Please purchase a separate team track if you are interested to have your team with you during this course

12 CE credits will be provided at the completion of this course.

What do your peers think about this course?

In-house Clear Aligners Vs. Invisalign

How would an orthodontist benefit from this course?

With higher than ever marketing push by direct to consumer aligner companies like smile direct club as well as Invisalign, patients are asking for orthodontic treatment with clear aligners. Quick acquisition of digital impressions with intraoral scanners and myriad of 3D printing options allow an easy implementation of digital orthodontics.

The biggest challenge in implementing a digital workflow is identifying the right choices in order to be efficient and be able to scale the operation.

You can offer multiple combination or hybrid treatment options to your patients by having in an efficient house clear aligner system in your toolbox. Additionally, having an in house lab gives you a quick turnaround time and flexibility in treatment planning by combining aligners with traditional braces.

All of these help you to create exceptional patient experience at your clinic in the current competitive market.