Course Topics – Level II
The topics listed below are covered in the Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Level II program. Each of the 10 lessons has an accompanying test. Lessons and tests may be completed in any order.
PVS Impressions
Uses of PVS
Preparing for Impressions
Methods for Success
Evaluating a PVS Impression
Bite Registration
Infection Control in the Orthodontic Office
Infectious Diseases
Modes of Disease Transmission
Protection Agencies
Preventing Infection
Exposure Prevention
Standard Precautions
Hand Hygiene
Personal Protective Equipment
Sterilization and Disinfection
Environmental Infection Control
Adjustment of Headgears & Retainers
Adjusting Wire Retainers
Adjusting and Inserting Retainers
Adjusting Clear Retainers
Retainer Instructions for the Patient
Fitting Headgear
Headgear Instructions for the Patient
Adjusting Headgear
Identification of Cephalometric Landmarks
What are Cephs?
What are Landmarks Based on?
Soft Tissue Landmarks
Key Anatomy
Hard Tissue Landmarks
Soft and Hard Tissue Counterparts
Introduction to Tracing Cephs
Risk Management for Orthodontics
Malpractice
What is Risk Management?
Handling an Incident in the Office
Main Points
Why do People Sue Doctors? |
The Assistant’s Role in Soft Tissue Laser Procedures
Classifications of Lasers
Orthodontic Laser Procedures
Safety with Lasers
Assistant’s Role During the Procedures
The Assistant’s Role in Mini-Implants
Introduction to Mini-Implants (TADs)
The Assistant’s Role
Placing TADs
Post Treatment
Removal of Mini-Implants
The Biological Basis of Tooth Movement
Review of Dentoalveolar Anatomy
Influences on Tooth Position
Types of Tooth Movement
Advanced Dental Anatomy
Components of the PDL
Bone Formation
Overview of the Tooth Movement Process
Forces in Tooth Movement
Analyzing, Tracking & Preventing Unnecessary Repairs & Emergencies
Emergency vs. Repair
Effects of Unnecessary Repairs
Benchmarking
Common Repairs
Employee Roles in Prevention
Predictable Bonding to A-Typical Tooth Surfaces
Bonding to A-Typical Tooth Enamel
General Preparation
Key Terms
Use and Care of Products
Bonding to Challenging Enamel Surfaces
Bonding to Non-Enamel Surfaces
Using Self-Etching Primer |
