Course Topics
The topics listed below are covered in both the online and classroom based courses. The fourteen online lessons follow the chapters in the textbook "Orthodontic Assisting - Technique and Theory". The classroom course covers approximately two chapters per week. |
1 - Oral and Dental Anatomy Oral Anatomy Dental Anatomy Tooth Development Tooth Numbering Tooth Surfaces and Directions Malocclusions 2 - What is Orthodontics? Introduction Dentistry and Dental Specialties Types of Orthodontic Treatment Stages of Treatment Orthodontic Instruments How Teeth Move 3 - The Orthodontic Appliance Basic Orthodontic Appliance Parts Elastomeric Ligatures (a.k.a. Alastiks) Steel Ligatures Intraoral Auxiliaries Non-Traditional Orthodontic Appliances 4 - Archwire Selection Placement, and Termination Archwire Selection 5 - Headgears and Elastics Extra-oral Auxiliaries - Headgears Intra-oral Auxiliaries - Elastics 6 - Secondary Appliances Categories of Secondry Appliances Introduction to Appliance Fabrication Types of Appliances 7 - Application of Orthodontic Appliances Separators or Spacers Orthodontic Bands Bonding of Orthodontic Appliances |
8 - Removal and Retention Removal of Braces Retention Post-treatment Procedures 9 - Diagnostic Records Introduction to Diagnostic Records Impressions Bite Registration Orthodontic X-ray Techniques Photographic Techniques Digital Records 10 - Radiation and X-ray Safety Introduction Radiation Safety The X-ray Cassette - Extra-oral film The Darkroom 11 - Orthodontic Models Types of Models Pouring Models Separation Models Trimming Models Alternatives to Standard Study Models 12 - Patient Management Chair, Patient, and Body Positioning Physical Interaction with Patients Checking Appliance Patient Instructions - Oral Hygiene and Appliance Care Charting Parent Communication 13 - Infection Control in Orthodontics What is Infection Control? Sterilization and Disinfection Protecting our Patients and Ourselves 14 - Professionalism in Orthodontics What to Expect in the Real World of Orthodontics Interviews and Resumes Professionalism in the Orthodontic Office |
