Clear Aligner Bootcamp (Sep11 - 12, 2026)

Clear Aligner Bootcamp is organized by American Orthodontic Society (AOS) and will be held from Sep 11 - 13, 2026 at AOS Institute, Dallas, Texas, United States of America.

Description:
Providing orthodontics is about more than just giving our patients great smiles. Orthodontic treatment can oftentimes be used alone, or in tandem with other treatment modalities as part of a larger treatment plan. Orthodontics can serve our patients as an alternative to surgical or more invasive procedures. Ortho can also assist us in improving tooth position that will in turn give us better restorative outcomes. Unfortunately most dentists do not receive applicable orthodontic training in dental school. This course aims to remedy that.

This course is meant to be a launching pad for dentists looking to bring orthodontic solutions into their service mix via aligner therapy. It is also meant to introduce the power of digital dentistry and show how providers can leverage this technology for treatment using aligners no matter what system they use. Not only does this lead to significant cost savings, but can lead to both great efficiency and improve clinical outcomes.

Course Objectives:

• The role of orthodontics in a general practice
• Screening and diagnosis
• Taking proper records and photography
• Systematizing how to think about orthodontic planning
• Explaining the different modalities of treatment available today
• Develop a criterion for cases to understand what to treat and what to refer
• Understanding the biomechanics of aligner therapy

Course Topics:
Orthodontic Foundations:

• Understand what makes teeth move
• Determine how teeth need to move for the desired result
• Understand clear aligners and how those forces vary from brackets
• Learn the different mechanics used to establish arches, and the relative difficulty of each

Orthodontic Movements:

• Leveling and aligning an arch
• How to open a deep bite
• How to close an open bite
• How to create space to unravel crowding
• How to close space in spacing cases
• How to utilize IPR safely, predictably, and efficiently

Blue Sky Plan Workflow (optional module from 3:00-5:00pm)

• How to use the orthdontics module
• How to generate ceph reports
• How to design aligner cases

3D Printing and Lab Processing:

• Understanding outsourcing vs In-House printing options
• Materials used for aligners and IBT’s
• Printer settings and tips
• Aligner Fabrication

Marketing and Implementation:

• Educating and Training Your Team
• Become Confident in Case Selection
• Internal Marketing Strategies
• How to start having conversations with your existing patients about ortho
• Strategies to scale your aligner practice including remote monitoring
• Setting Practice Fees and Understanding Insurance Codes