Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Level 2 Advanced – Course Outline

Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Level 2 Advanced – Course Outline

Lesson 1: The Assistant’s Role in Clear Aligner Therapy

  • Introduction to Clear Aligner Therapy
  • Attachments, IPR, and Auxiliaries
  • The Aligner Delivery Appointment
  • Subsequent Visits, Refinements, and Finishing
  • Tips, Tricks, and Case Reviews

Lesson 2: Minimizing Repairs & Unnecessary Appointments

  • Distinguishing Emergencies, Repairs, and Unnecessary Visits
  • Repair Types, Common Causes, and How to Manage

Lesson 3: Predictable Bonding to Atypical Tooth Surfaces

  • Bonding Fundamentals on Atypical Tooth Surfaces
  • Techniques and Tips for Bonding to Non-Enamel Surfaces

Lesson 4: The Assistant’s Role in Soft Tissue Laser Procedures

  • Types, Applications, and Equipment
  • Soft Tissue Laser Procedures, Safety, and Healing

Lesson 5: The Assistant’s Role in Mini Implants

  • Introduction to Orthodontic Mini Implants
  • Assistant’s Responsibilities in Mini Implant Placement and Removal

Lesson 6: Risk Management for the Orthodontic Team

  • Understanding Malpractice and Risk Management Gaps
  • Addressing Risk Management Gaps and Next Steps

Lesson 7: Adjusting Retainers and Other Appliances

  • Adjusting, Inserting, and Removing Retainers with Patient Instructions
  • Headgear Parts, Fit, Adjustment, and Patient Instructions

Lesson 8: The Biological Basis of Tooth Movement

  • Understanding the Biology of Tooth Movement

Lesson 9: Mastering Cephalometric Landmarks

  • Understanding and Identifying Cephalometric Landmarks

Lesson 10: Cone Beam CT in Orthodontics

  • Understanding CBCT: Diagnostic Value, Applications, and Challenges
  • Diagnosis, Clinical Applications, and Considerations