Practical Orthodontic Skills for Level II Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists
Advance Your Dental Career with Our Orthodontic Module for Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists
Course Overview
Broaden your expertise and gain the in-demand skills needed to excel as an assistant in an orthodontic practice. This course is designed for Level II Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists who want to gain exposure to and assist with intra-oral procedures.
This course will briefly review the history of orthodontics, and give an overview of orthodontic records, diagnosis, treatment planning, and proper use of relevant orthodontic instruments.
Upon completion of this dental assistant course, participants will be able to confidently perform four intra-oral procedures referenced in the RCDSO’s Standard of Practice for Level II Dental Assistants*. This includes:
- Placing and cementing bands, brackets, and passive space-maintainers or orthodontic appliances;
- Placing attachments for orthodontic purposes in conjunction with clear aligner therapy;
- Removing bands, brackets, and passive space-maintaining or orthodontic appliances; and
- Taking non-alginate conventional impressions for working models for the fabrication of space-maintaining or orthodontic appliances.
Reference: Performance of Intra-Oral Procedures that are Not Controlled Acts (RCDSO)
*Some orthodontic procedures can only be performed by dentists or under direct supervision from dentists. This course reviews the orthodontic procedures that can be performed by Level II Dental Assistants under the RCDSO Standard of Practice – Performance of Intra-Oral Procedures that are Not Controlled Acts by Preventive Dental Assistants, Level II Dental Assistants and Registered Dental Hygienists.
CE Credits: 16
Learn Career-Advancing Skills
Hands-on Practice with Orthodontic Procedures
Learn From an Experienced Orthodontic Specialist
Key Competencies
• Chairside Assisting
• Placement of Attachments
• Impression Taking: Non-Alginate
• Sterilization of Orthodontic Instruments
• Taking Intra-Oral Records
• Digital Impressions
• Use of Orthodontic Appliances
• Bonding and Cementing Bands
• Bands and Bracket Removal
• Bracket Application
CE course candidates not registered with the RCDSO cannot claim continuing education credits for any continuing education completed before their date of registration with the RCDSO.
Disclaimer: Please be advised that the information above is an overview. Due to the nature of the course, timing and dates are subject to change and may be adjusted as needed, and sessions may be opened or closed based on prospective trainees/demand.
For a full list of our terms and conditions including our Refund and cancellation policies click here.
Fee*
In-Person
$1,500 CAD
* Tax applied where applicable
Duration
2 Days
Terms
Quarterly
Location
Mississauga
Prep Doctors Corp Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 9/1/2021 to 8/31/2024. Provider ID# 371504
Meet Our Instructors
Dr. Ziad Omar
BSC, DDS, MCID, FRCDS (C)
Dr. Ziad Omar is a long-time resident of Mississauga. After attending Applewood Heights Secondary School, Dr. Omar was admitted to the University of Toronto where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Anthropology in 1994. He was placed on the Dean’s Honor list and received several awards and scholarships. Upon finishing his degree, […]
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Dr. Ziad Omar
BSC, DDS, MCID, FRCDS (C)
Dr. Ziad Omar is a long-time resident of Mississauga. After attending Applewood Heights Secondary School, Dr. Omar was admitted to the University of Toronto where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Anthropology in 1994. He was placed on the Dean’s Honor list and received several awards and
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Dr. Lyndon Wong DDS, Orthodontist
Instructor
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Dr. Sam Al Fakir DDS
Instructor
Dr. Sam has practiced for over fourteen years in Alberta and Ontario, first as a general dentist, then as an Orthodontist. He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Dr. Sam worked as a general dentist in Edmonton for several years before he completed his Master Degree in Orthodontics at the […]
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Dr. Sam Al Fakir DDS
Instructor
Dr. Sam has practiced for over fourteen years in Alberta and Ontario, first as a general dentist, then as an Orthodontist. He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Dr. Sam worked as a general dentist in Edmonton for several years before he completed his Master
Learn More >
Dr. Ziad Omar
BSC, DDS, MCID, FRCDS (C)
Dr. Ziad Omar is a long-time resident of Mississauga. After attending Applewood Heights Secondary School, Dr. Omar was admitted to the University of Toronto where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Anthropology in 1994. He was placed on the Dean’s Honor list and received several awards and scholarships. Upon finishing his degree, […]
Learn More >
Dr. Ziad Omar
BSC, DDS, MCID, FRCDS (C)
Dr. Ziad Omar is a long-time resident of Mississauga. After attending Applewood Heights Secondary School, Dr. Omar was admitted to the University of Toronto where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Anthropology in 1994. He was placed on the Dean’s Honor list and received several awards and
Learn More >
Dr. Lyndon Wong DDS, Orthodontist
Instructor
Learn More >
Dr. Sam Al Fakir DDS
Instructor
Dr. Sam has practiced for over fourteen years in Alberta and Ontario, first as a general dentist, then as an Orthodontist. He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Dr. Sam worked as a general dentist in Edmonton for several years before he completed his Master Degree in Orthodontics at the […]
Learn More >
Dr. Sam Al Fakir DDS
Instructor
Dr. Sam has practiced for over fourteen years in Alberta and Ontario, first as a general dentist, then as an Orthodontist. He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Dr. Sam worked as a general dentist in Edmonton for several years before he completed his Master
Learn More >
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