OVERVIEW
This course is primarily designed for Level II Dental Assistants who want to perform the additional intra-oral procedures associated with orthodontic treatment. This course meets the criteria outlined by the RCDSO to be considered a Supplemental Course in Orthodontic Procedures (see Appendix 1, Performance of Intra-Oral Procedures that are Not Controlled Acts). This course may also be taken by Dental Hygienists who wish to become more familiar with orthodontic procedures.
This course will be comprised of lectures and hands-on sessions. Our instructors for this course include experts from our Faculty of Dentistry, excellent community orthodontists, and an experienced dental hygienist in orthodontics. While participants will get the opportunity to practice all the intra-oral procedures as required by the RCDSO, please note that some lecture content may be for informational purpose only.
Participants will be sent a course manual/study material two weeks prior to the course and are required to read and study the material before attending the course. As part of the course, participants will be evaluated on the lecture and hands-on components of the course. Participants who complete this course and satisfy the evaluation portion of this course will receive a certificate of completion.
Learning Objectives:
- 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
IMPORTANT: Level II Dental Assistants should have a minimum of one-year clinical experience before taking this course.
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 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 cement and/or bonding resin necessitates instrumentation that, if performed inappropriately, may result in the removal of tooth tissue. When giving direction regarding this intra-oral procedure, 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)
SCHEDULE
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Friday, Feb. 23, 2023 | Faculty of Dentistry 124 Edward St, Toronto |
| Saturday, Feb. 24, 2023 | Faculty of Dentistry 124 Edward St, Toronto |
| Sunday, Feb. 25, 2023 | Faculty of Dentistry 124 Edward St, Toronto |
- Course will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Participants may begin to arrive at 8:30 a.m. to sign-in.
REGISTRATION
Registration for this course can be done online by clicking on the button at the top of this page.
Requirements
Dental Assistants must provide a copy of their NDAEB certification. This is in accordance with the RCDSO guidelines:
A Level II Dental Assistant is a person who holds the certificate of the National Dental Assisting Examining Board issued on or before December 31, 2002, or who holds a certificate of the National Dental Assisting Examining Board issued after December 31, 2002 provided that the certificate was issued based upon successful completion of its examination(s).
Fees
Dental Assistant/Hygienist – total course fee:
- $1,895 (if registered by Feb. 9, 2024)
- $1,995 (if registered after Feb. 9, 2024)
This course fee covers the cost of materials used in hands-on sessions. This includes a teaching model (typodont) that participants can keep for patient education and continued training after the course.
Lunch is provided for participants of this course.
Cancellations
A 100% refund will be granted for registrations cancelled at least two weeks prior to course start date. A 50% refund will be granted for registrations cancelled at least one week prior to course start date. Refunds will not be granted after one week prior to course start date.
Cancellations can be done by following the link and instructions provided in the registration confirmation email.
Registrations are not transferable.
The University of Toronto reserves the right to cancel events. Registrants will be notified at the earliest possible date in the event of a cancellation. Registration fees for events cancelled by the University will be refunded in full; however, the University will not be liable for any loss, damages or other expenses that such cancellations may cause.
ACCREDITATION
This course is considered a Category 2 course by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. Full participation of this course will grant up to 24 CE points. (For more information, please see the RCDSO’s website.)
This course will also grant up to 8 ODAA Core Development CE credits for dental assistants.
Speakers
Dr. Nargaski is an accomplished orthodontist and academic, currently serving as an Assistant Professor and the Coordinator of the Graduate Orthodontics Clinic at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry. She holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, an MSc in Orthodontics, and an Honours Bachelor of Science (HonBSc) in Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, all from the University of Toronto. Dr. Nargaski completed a General Practice Residency (GPR) at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and is dually licensed to practice in both Ontario and Connecticut. She has held prominent roles including President of the Ontario Association of Orthodontists and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.
Dr. Eckler is a highly regarded orthodontist based in Mississauga, Ontario. He has been in practice for over 25 years, given over 100 seminars, and has been active in local and provincial dental societies, teaching at both the University of Toronto and Western University.
Dr. Eckler received his dental education at the University of Western Ontario School of Dentistry, graduating in 1993. He then attended McGill University’s Multi-Disciplinary Residency Program before continuing to St. Louis University’s Graduate Orthodontic Program, where he completed his orthodontic training in 1997.
Sr. Eckler is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with the dental community, and hopes that the skills he’s learned can be passed on the future generations of orthodontists.
Dr. Michael Sherman is an experienced orthodontist based in Thornhill, Ontario. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Waterloo and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Toronto. Dr. Sherman completed his specialty training in orthodontics at the University of Manitoba, where he also earned a Master of Science degree. Additionally, he holds an MBA from Queen’s University.
Dr. Sherman has been providing orthodontic care since 1991 and is known for his contributions to both clinical practice and professional organizations. He has served as the Past President of the Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists and the Ontario Association of Orthodontists. He is also an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the Canadian Association of Orthodontists. Furthermore, Dr. Sherman is a published author and a public lecturer, contributing to the field of orthodontics through both his practice and his academic involvement.
Sponsorship
The University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry appreciates the unrestricted educational grants provided for this course by Align Technology, American Orthodontics, and Reliance Orthodontics.
