REGISTER SOON - LIMITED ATTENDANCE
This is a HANDS-ON course.
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: 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.
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)
SCHEDULE
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Friday, October 25, 2024 |
426 University Ave, Otter Room |
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Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 |
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Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 |
- Course will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 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.
Fees
Dental Assistant/Hygienist - total course fee:
- $1,995 + HST
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
There are no refunds or cancellations within 10 calendar days prior to the course start date. Cancellations can be done by following the link and instructions provided in the registration confirmation email. If you are eligible for a refund, the refund will be processed automatically when you cancel. Please allow for 3-5 business days for the transaction process to be completed.
"No shows" will not be eligible for a refund.
Course registrations are not transferable.
Continuing Dental Education at The University of Toronto reserves the right to cancel courses if deemed necessary due to insufficient registrations, instructor cancellation, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. In case of course cancellation, a full refund will be issued. Registrants will be notified at the earliest possible date. We will not be liable for any loss, damages, or other expenses, such as travel and accommodations, 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.
8 ODAA Core Development CE credits.
DISCLAIMER: Dental education institutions have an obligation to disseminate new knowledge related to the dental practice. In so doing, some presentations may include controversial materials or commercial references. Sponsorship of a continuing dental education course by the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry, does not necessarily imply endorsement of a particular philosophy, procedure, or product by this institution.
The Continuing Dental Education division of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto is committed to providing dental professionals with opportunities to improve their knowledge, skill and judgement throughout their professional career. Following a proud 140 year tradition at the University of Toronto, Continuing Dental Education programming balances rigorous, evidence-based science with the teaching of superior practical techniques.
