AGD 2015 Annual Meeting
 
P06: Invisalign® Comprehensive Orthodontic Records Training



Subject: 370 - Orthodontics
Credits: 4            Participation
Thursday, June 18: 1 to 5 p.m. 
Audience:   DTC (D, H, A, O, T), ST, R
Fee:   $50
Location: Moscone West, Level 3, Room 3003

Speaker Bio: Virginia Beach, VA; faculty member, Align Technologies

Description: This course is designed for hygienists, assistants, and treatment coordinators interested in improving malocclusion screening, diagnostic records, and patient education techniques. This four-hour hands-on course will deliver insight from industry-leading hygienist, assistant, and treatment coordinator peer trainers to help attendees achieve optimal results for the malocclusion documentation and education process. Attendees will spend quality time with a peer trainer, with a focus on effectively capturing the patient’s issues with diagnostic records. 

Learning objectives:
At the conclusion of the program, attendees will be able to:

  • Quickly and efficiently identify malocclusions during the course of standard workflow.
  • Capture publication-quality full-mouth orthodontic photos (extraoral and intraoral).
  • Take accurate one-step PVS impressions that fully capture the entire dentition while reducing patient discomfort and impression quality issues.
  • Successfully use available resources and patient records to highlight the malocclusion and potential long-term consequences to improve patient acceptance.
  • Efficiently assist with starting and monitoring aligner therapy.
  • Understand the importance and techniques involved with composite attachments required for successful aligner therapy.
  • Understand where to find additional resources for continued education and fine-tuning techniques.
is the Presenting Sponsor of this course.