• An introduction to orthodontics
• Classification of orthodontic case types and common treatment options
• Names and uses of orthodontic appliances
• Bracket placement: how, why and where
• Bonding procedures for brackets and attachments (etching and priming), anterior and posterior bite turbos
• Placing attachments in conjunction with clear aligner therapy
• Bonding and cementing bands and passive appliances
• Bracket and attachment removal
• Taking alginate, digital, and non-alginate conventional impressions (i.e., non-digital)
• Practice management, including customer service, the patient experience, and practice development

Upon completion of this course, Level II Dental Assistants will be able to perform the following four intra-oral procedures:

• placing and cementing bands, brackets and passive space-maintaining or orthodontic appliances that have been previously selected, fitted and/or dispersed by a dentist for orthodontic purposes [1];
• placing attachments for orthodontic purposes in conjunction with clear aligner therapy;
• removing bands, brackets and passive space-maintaining or orthodontic appliances, but not removing cement and/or bonding resin [2]; and
• taking non-alginate conventional impressions (i.e., non-digital) for working models for the fabrication of space-maintaining or orthodontic appliances.

Note:

[1] This intra-oral procedure does not include separating teeth for orthodontic purposes or placing and removing arch wires and active orthodontic appliances, which are currently controlled acts.

[2] When removing bands and brackets, this intra-oral procedure includes removing passive arch wires at the same appointment. Following the removal of bands, brackets and passive space-maintaining or orthodontic appliances, the subsequent removal of supragingival cement and/or bonding resin is currently considered a controlled act. When giving direction regarding these intra-oral procedures, dentists may NOT permit Level II Dental Assistants to remove cement and/or bonding resin.

Reference: Performance of Intra-Oral Procedures that are Not Controlled Acts (RCDSO)

Please arrive within 30 minutes before the course start time to sign in.

Staff will be available at the Faculty of Dentistry’s Edward St entrance to admit participants into the building as this building is not open to the public. If you arrive too early, you may need to wait until staff arrive.

Hotels & Parking

Complimentary lunch is provided for course participants. Please indicate any dietary restrictions upon registration.

Hands-on materials and equipment are provided for participants to use in the course.

Cancellations made more than 10 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 10 calendar days of the course start date.

Refunds will not be issued for registrants who do not attend, regardless of reason for absence.

Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual.

To cancel your registration, please follow the link and instructions provided in the registration confirmation email. If you are eligible for a refund, the refund will be processed automatically upon cancellation. Please allow 3-5 business days for the transaction to be completed.

Continuing Dental Education (University of Toronto) reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient registrations, instructor cancellation, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. In the event of course cancellation, a full refund will be issued, and registrants will be notified promptly. We are not liable for any associated losses, damages, or expenses, including travel and accommodations.

After completing this course, a certificate of completion that indicates the number of Continuing Education (CE) points earned will be sent to you within 7-10 days by email.