+PCO Modules are not designed to be the equivalent of a full-time postgraduate orthodontic program, candidates are advised to check with their respective dental boards on the recognition of PCO modules

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Created by popular demand! Orthodontic assistants are often the unsung heroes of a busy orthodontic practice. The Orthodontic Assistant Training Module is a two-day program designed to train dental assistants or refresh orthodontic dental assistants on the skills required to support optimal patient care. Formulated to be fun and engaging, this module uses a combination of lectures and hands-on materials to make the training sessions memorable and efficient.

Orthodontic Assistant Training

· Clinical Photography

· Impressions

· Bracket and bonding preparation

· Changing Wires

· Oral Hygiene Instructions

When a clinician has had a taste and satisfaction of the building blocks of foundational orthodontics, they often want to build on these skill-sets and knowledge to learn more. Clinicians who aim to push themselves to the next level of orthodontic training are candidates for the Orthodontic Advancer module. This module delivers three days of extra biomechanics, mechanotherapy, segmental mechanics and also trains candidates on how to use bone anchorage devices to maximize desired movements and minimize side effects. Explore the latest techniques on accelerated tooth movement and how this can be achieved easily in a clinical setting. Widen the envelope of basic orthodontic treatment with the Orthodontic Advancer module. Please note that this module is targeted as a refresher for orthodontists or for clinicians with prior orthodontic training.

We live in in a society where the demand for esthetic treatments and modalities is growing at an exponential rate. The adult population seeking orthodontic treatment is also becoming more prominent. The Esthetic Orthodontics module is created to allow candidates to create straight teeth and beautiful smiles without the conspicuous nature of traditional metal braces. Learn how to utilize clear aligner therapy, basic lingual braces and hybrid treatments to maximize orthodontic tooth movements without compromising esthetics and social interaction. This increasingly popular module is ideal for the clinician who treats a patient profile that requires a complete esthetic make over. Incorporate interdisciplinary techniques to provide your patients with the complete esthetic dentistry package.

As the old medical adage goes, "Prevention is Better than Cure". Successful Phase I, early and interceptive treatment has been shown to reduce the need for more complex, aggressive and traumatizing treatment when the patient is older. This module is specifically designed with an emphasis on preventive/interceptive orthodontics.  It aims to train the candidate to detect potential problems in all planes of space when the patient is young and how to manage these problems to avoid a myriad of more complex problems in Phase II. Over the course of three days, candidates will be taught how to diagnose and treatment plan for Phase I, how to establish realistic goals and objectives and how to use an array of appliances to achieve success. The candidate will be exposed to habit breakers, lip bumpers, head gears, face-masks, space maintainers and other functional appliances to treat patients when young and reduce the need for extractions and or orthognathic surgery when they are older. In addition to this, more in-depth biomechanics will be introduced to build upon what has been taught in the previous module. Candidates will also be taught a method of mapping clinical treatment so as to determine what options are best for their patients.

Our most popular module.The Orthodontic Initiator module is designed and formulated to equip the clinician with the essential knowledge and skills required to treat patients with braces in simple, efficient and effective methods. This is an intense three to four days of learning how to diagnose and treat orthodontic patients. It covers a broad range of topics from cast analysis, facial analysis, cephalometry, phases of treatment planning, bracket placement, wire and accessory placement and retention. All aspects of training are coupled with hands-on and typodont exercises for maximum clinical experience. It also eliminates a lot of unnecessary fluff and empirical philosophies so that the clinician may focus only on the real goals; treating patients to an excellent clinical standard. This module sets the foundation for subsequent modules but it is by no means just an introduction to orthodontics, candidates who complete this module will be equipped with all the necessary knowledge and skills to begin treating basic malocclusions orthodontically immediately.

Orthodontic Advancer

· Biomechanics and Mechanotherapy II

· Establishing 3-Dimensional Movements

· Segmental Mechanics

· Utilizing Bone Anchorage Devices

· Accelerated Tooth Movement

Esthetic Orthodontics

· Clear Aligner Therapy

· Lingual Social Six

· Maximizing Outcomes with Minimal Effort

· Hybrid Treatments and Contingencies

· Interdisciplinary Orthodontic Esthetic Dentistry 

Orthodontic Integrator

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· Establishing your Phase I Goals and Objectives

· Mixed Dentition Analysis

· Phase I Treatment Planning

· Phase I Treatment Devices

· Arch Development

· Biomechanics and Mechanotherapy I

* Mapping Clinical Treatment

The PCO Program was created and designed by a collective team of orthodontists and orthodontic academics. The program is designed into practical and efficient three to four day modules to meet your time commitment and skill set levels. These modules can be used as stand-alone continuing education programs for general dentists, training for orthodontic assistants or refreshers for orthodontists. Each module is formulated to allow you to immediately use your new skills and knowledge in your clinic to strengthen the relationship with your patients, grow your patient base and improve continuity of patient care. Every module comes with the option of post-module support for patient diagnosis and treatment planning to enhance your confidence in treating patients right after! Please select one of the following modules to learn more about it.

Orthodontic Initiator

· Classification of Skeletal and Dental Malocclusions

· Formulating the Diagnosis

· Developing the Problem List

· Six Phases of Treatment Planning

· Bracket and Band Positioning

· Wire Placement Techniques

· Retention methodology