Sydney, Australia – 15 February 2010 - Trapezio, formerly the Academy of Orthodontic Assisting (AOA), completed its first world event for launching the new company brand and product suite.

The 7^th International Orthodontic Congress was host to the company’s first step into the international market since rebranding as Trapezio.  With hundreds of customers already in Australia and New Zealand, this was the first time to meet the company’s new facelift in person. Trapezio was represented by Lana Simpson from Beresford Orthodontics located in Auckland, New Zealand and Dr. Doug Depew, founder and Academic Director of Trapezio.

New Zealand and Australia have always grasped the need for continuing education and remain just as competitive and progressive as their counterparts here in the U.S.  Trapezio, through its AOA Online Course, provides a required component for New Zealand certification for the orthodontic auxiliary.  New assistants, hygienists or technicians can take the online AOA program and then apply for the hands-on component in order to gain the certificates needed to be employable.

“We are proud of the partners, customers and graduates from Australia and New Zealand,” says Linda Reese, Executive Director at Trapezio. They have played a big role in our success and have helped shape the quality of our programs.  As we expand the Trapezio learning suite in 2010, I expect that our friends ’half-a-world’ away will be the early adopters.”   

With the American Association of Orthodontists venue just three months away, Trapezio expects to further its position as the nation’s leading provider of orthodontic team education.  Trapezio is expected to launch a variety of new products at this year’s meeting.  The largest assembly of American based orthodontists in the world.  

About Trapezio

Founded in 1998, Trapezio offers convenient and affordable staff training for orthodontic team members worldwide. In addition to the online programs, which earn graduates a certificate of completion and the designation AOAC (Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Certified), Trapezio also provides hands-on training, supplemental lessons and other programs to help offices train high quality auxiliary personnel to complete their professional team.  Created by Dr. Doug Depew, Trapezio empowers orthodontists to provide the highest quality care to patients in an environment that benefits the patient, the staff, and the doctor. Trapezio and its AOA curriculum are endorsed by the American Association of Orthodontists for educating and training orthodontic assistants through a platform that covers a variety of topics including oral and dental anatomy, intra-oral procedures, appliances, models, infection control, x-rays, patient management, and much more.  For more information on Trapezio, please visit www.trapezio.com or call (877) 976-4536.

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12 February 2010 – Acworth, GA – Trapezio, formerly the Academy of Orthodontic Assisting (AOA), just completed the first of many hands-on training courses at its local headquarters in the greater Atlanta area.

The retreat hosted visitors from as far away as Montana and Ontario.  Utilizing the latest advances in orthodontic technology and its state-of-the-art training facility, Trapezio leaps into 2010 with the first of many scheduled hands-on retreats.  The Level I component is the first in a two-level series to help clinical assistants improve their working knowledge and experience as straightening care givers. 

The 2-day event covers topics such as fitting bands, bonding brackets, x-rays, impressions, intra-oral procedures, model trimming and much more.  As leading orthodontists look for ways to improve productivity and increase the hands-on knowledge of their clinical teams, Trapezio seminars are an affordable way to accomplish training without disrupting the daily routine of the rest of the practice. 

“The hands-on retreats are a great way to get invaluable insight and experience for clinical team members,” says Nicole Pavon, Trapezio’s lead Clinical Instructor. “It’s a great way for assistants to get additional training in a real clinical environment.   We have an instructor/student ratio of one to four and that allows for a higher quality training to take place.”

Trapezio is continuing its hands-on courses throughout 2010, the next available retreat will be held on March 26-27.  This event will host a guest speaker and instructor, Dr. Myron Guymon, who will be teaching an extended component on modern wire bending techniques.  The Level II retreat also covers topics such as TADs, lasers, bonding, ceph tracing, PVS and more. If you would like more information on this or any future hands-on retreat, please contact us at 877-976-4536.

About Trapezio

Founded in 1998, Trapezio offers convenient and affordable staff training for orthodontic team members worldwide. In addition to the online programs, which earn graduates a certificate of completion and the designation AOAC (Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Certified), Trapezio also provides hands-on training, supplemental lessons and other programs to help offices train high quality auxiliary personnel to complete their professional team.  Created by Dr. Doug Depew, Trapezio empowers orthodontists to provide the highest quality care to patients in an environment that benefits the patient, the staff, and the doctor. Trapezio and its AOA curriculum are endorsed by the American Association of Orthodontists for educating and training orthodontic assistants through a platform that covers a variety of topics including oral and dental anatomy, intra-oral procedures, appliances, models, infection control, x-rays, patient management, and much more.  For more information on Trapezio, please visit www.trapezio.com or call (877) 976-4536. 

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WildSmiles Braces, offered by Alignco Orthodontics, is the exclusive manufacturer of designer shaped orthodontic brackets.  Since its inception, WildSmiles Braces have become a necessity for the Full-Service Orthodontic Practice™.  With customers worldwide and nearly a decade of experience, WildSmiles Braces have proven quality and function while offering doctors the opportunity to greatly increase treatment acceptance through increased word-of-mouth referrals and wide marketing appeal.

WildSmiles Braces are made in the USA with our patented designer shaped bonding bases that are easy to bond and debond with standard tools. Our Metal Injection Molded (MIM) low profile brackets blend with your bracket system to help deliver the doctors desired ideal treatment results.  Fabricated for the maxillary anterior teeth only, WildSmiles enhance the esthetic bracket selection offered in the orthodontic practice.

As a new standard in early treatment bracket options, WildSmiles Braces offer six designer shapes: Heart, Star, Flower, Football, Soccer Ball, and Super-Diamond™ that can be mixed and matched with any bracket system. Along with colored alastics and ceramic brackets, WildSmiles Braces are also providing esthetic options for practices using self-ligating brackets.

Our philosophy and mission is to help doctors and assistants encourage fun and choice in the orthodontic practice by providing a quality product that patients want.  WildSmiles set of uniquely designed brackets allow doctors and their team of highly trained assistants to connect with the patient on the first visit, ultimately helping to provide extraordinary care.

Patients today expect the opportunity to customize everything in their life from special order Nike shoes to songs downloaded on their iPod.  They expect nothing less from their orthodontic experience; in the mind and perception of the patient choice and customization equals quality and excellence.

WildSmiles Braces Boast: Easy Placement, Predictable Debonding, Low Profile, .018 and .022 slot, Roth and MBT Prescriptions, Use any Adhesive, Made of Stainless Steel Construction, and Made in America

(U.S. Design Patents D447,804, D444,238, D412,988, D412,579, D412,363, for Pads for Orthodontic Brackets. U.S. P-A 29/318,800 for Pad for Orthodontic Bracket)

WildSmiles team members are frequent guest lecturers at orthodontic resident programs, study clubs, and orthodontic user meetings.

For additional information or to try WildSmiles Braces in your practice please feel free to visit the WildSmiles web site at www.wildsmiles4you.com, call direct 402-677-3311, or email pshadbolt@wildsmiles4you.com

January 18, 2010 – Acworth, GA – Trapezio (formerly the Academy of Orthodontic Assisting) just announced the official launch of its AOA Team Certified program.  The program helps qualified practices promote their commitment to care and team education to the community.  Practices that have successfully met the competency requirements of the Academy of Orthodontic Assisting receive this distinguished recognition.

“Being Team Certified helps validate a practice’s commitment to improving care and that message can be shared on a website, in print or even at a new patient consult.  This is a great way for the progressive practice to keep differentiating from the competition.” said Chad Greer, President of Trapezio.

The AOA Team Certified program offered by Trapezio allows practices to promote their education milestones to the public.  Too often patients and responsible parties have a hard time understanding the differences between practices.  Practices that invest in their team’s education and knowledge advancement now have an avenue and resource for self-promotion in a tasteful manner.  Trapezio, home of the Academy, believes that high-performing practices understand the importance of a Team commitment, and that commitment comes not only from great care with the patient but also with continuing education and ancillary training.

The Team Certified promotional program offers distinctive logos and text copy for practice web sites and print brochures as well as scripts for their on-hold messaging systems.  Two distinctions are currently available, Team Certified Standard and Team Certified Gold. For a list of current practices that are Team Certified, visit www.trapezio.com/courses/team-certified.

Authored by a practicing orthodontist and the industry’s most well known consultants, Trapezio’s Academy is the most comprehensive online knowledge solution for orthodontic assistants. For more information on Trapezio’s Team Certified Program, please visit our website at www.trapezio.com/courses/team-certified.

About Trapezio –Founded in 1998, Trapezio offers convenient and affordable staff training for orthodontic team members worldwide. In addition to the online programs, which earn graduates a certificate of completion and the designation AOAC (Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Certified), Trapezio also provides hands-on training, supplemental lessons and other programs to help offices train high quality auxiliary personnel to complete their professional team.  Created by Dr. Doug Depew, Trapezio empowers orthodontists to provide the highest quality care to patients in an environment that benefits the patient, the staff, and the doctor. Trapezio and its AOA curriculum are endorsed by the American Association of Orthodontists for educating and training orthodontic assistants through a platform that covers a variety of topics.  For more information on Trapezio, please visit www.trapezio.com or call (877) 976-4536.

Contact
Chelsea Reese, AOAC
877-976-4536
news@trapezio.com

Press Release

AOA Offers Free Trial for Georgia Orthodontic Practices

Acworth, Ga, January 5, 2010:  Trapezio, home of The Academy of Orthodontic Assisting, a leading provider of knowledge and training solutions opens up the New Year with a bang for Georgia practices.  For a limited time, Georgia practices can try out the AAO endorsed, online orthodontic assistant school and training program.  Practices taking advantage of this special offer will have 30 days of free access to the online curriculum offered by the Academy. 

“This is a great way to give practices a chance to see the value of our program.  We believe our online program can add tremendous value to any practice.  Continuing education is an important part of the profession and orthodontic assistants are no exception,” says Chad Greer, President of Trapezio.

For more information, please contact Brie Jenkins toll free at 1-866-976-4536.

December 9, 2009 Acworth, GA – Trapezio (formerly the Academy of Orthodontic Assisting) just announced the opening of its new Career Center today.  The primary purpose of the new career center is to assist orthodontists looking to fill new or empty positions.  The online service is free for all orthodontists nationwide.

“We know how tough it can be out there when looking for work, for every little bit we can do during tough times, we’re happy to contribute.  We have the technology and resources to provide such a great service and we are proud to help the market place anyway that we can.” said Linda Reese, Executive Director.

Advertising online or in the local newspaper for open positions is very expensive; one job posting can cost over four hundred dollars a month.  With the Trapezio Career Center, searches pertaining to the orthodontic specific jobs result in local, regional and national exposure for new job postings.  Practice managers and doctors can also browse through available candidates that have posted resumes in the Career Center.

As an endorsed education provider, the Academy of Orthodontic Assisting (AOA) provides the fundamental knowledge base needed to enter the orthodontic workforce.    With thousands of graduates and hundreds of active practices utilizing the program, the AOA continues to advance the knowledge of orthodontic technique and theory through its online Academy. Graduates from Trapezio’s Academy often post their resumes in the Career Center for extra visibility to those doctors looking for new talent.

For more information on Trapezio’s Career Center, please visit our website at www.trapezio.com/career-center.

About Trapezio –Founded in 1998, Trapezio offers convenient and affordable staff training for orthodontic team members worldwide. In addition to the online programs, which earn graduates a certificate of completion and the designation AOAC (Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Certified), Trapezio also provides hands-on training, supplemental lessons and other programs to help offices train high quality auxiliary personnel to complete their professional team.  Created by Dr. Doug Depew, Trapezio empowers orthodontists to provide the highest quality care to patients in an environment that benefits the patient, the staff, and the doctor. Trapezio and its AOA curriculum are endorsed by the American Association of Orthodontists for educating and training orthodontic assistants through a platform that covers a variety of topics including oral and dental anatomy, intra-oral procedures, appliances, models, infection control, x-rays, patient management, and much more.  For more information on Trapezio, please visit www.trapezio.com or call (877) 976-4536.

Contact
Chelsea Reese, AOAC
877-976-4536
news@trapezio.com