This course in orthodontic procedures taught by Faculty experts, community orthodontists, and an orthodontic hygienist contains a lecture component (didactic), which teaches the theoretical information required in order to understand the intra-oral procedures listed in the Guideline, and a clinical component (hands-on), which teaches the intra-oral procedures listed in the Colleges Guideline.
This course meets the RCDSO criteria for a supplemental course in orthodontic procedures for Level II Dental Assistants as outline in the College’s Guideline (including Appendix 1) – Performance of Intra-Oral Procedures that are Not Controlled Acts by Preventive Dental Assistants, Level II Dental Assistants and Registered Dental Hygienists.
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 outlined in the Guideline, participants will be evaluated on the components of each of the lecture (didactic) and clinical (hands-on) components of the course so as to determine whether the person is able to perform the intra-oral procedures and be issued a signed certificate of completion.
This supplemental course in orthodontic procedures for Level II Dental Assistants will teach participants to perform the four intra-oral orthodontic procedures as outlined in the RCDSO’s new Guideline (including Appendix 1). The course will teach participants 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;
- 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; and
- taking non-alginate conventional impressions (i.e., non-digital) for working models for the fabrication of space-maintaining or orthodontic appliances.
- The course fee includes patient simulation and teaching models (typodonts) which participants can keep for patient education and continued training after the course. Advanced courses will be offered in which the typodonts can be used.
The learning objectives include:
- 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
The course is open to Level II Dental Assistants who have had a minimum of one-year clinical experience. This course is designed for Level II Dental Assistants and not Dental Hygienists; however, Dental Hygienists may attend the course. Please note that some information in the course will be for information purposes only.
Instructors
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.