Fundamentals of Aligner Orthodontics

IMPORTANT BEFORE YOU REGISTER!

Participants must have completed at least two years of full-time orthodontic specialty training within a certified university residency program.  If your status as an orthodontic specialist is unverifiable, access will be revoked without a refund.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE:

On-Demand Video Lessons on 7 Unit Topics over 6 months

On-Demand ClinCheck Case Review Videos

TAIF 2.0 Faculty Facebook Group Q&A

25 CE of Self-Paced Learning focused on the Invisalign® aligner system.  The Aligner Intensive Fellowship 2.0 is a joint provider with Innovator Ortho

If you are full or part-time university faculty, a recent resident, a new grad (within one year), military, or multiple partner/associate practice member, please get in touch with us through our support page:  www.alignerfellowship.com/support

GET OVER $7,000 IN CONTENT BONUSES:

Complimentary Access to the Legacy TAIF Fellowship 1.0 Course ($3250 Value)

Complimentary Access to Aligner Implementation Management Course presented by high-volume aligner Orthodontist Dr. Regina Blevins ($2850 Value)

CASH IN ON PROMOS FROM ALIGN:

Up to $1700 in Invisalign Case Credits during the course.   

This course qualifies for a special case credit offer from Align. Up to $1700 in $100 Case credits on non-adult cases during the course. This offer can only be applied ONCE. *See terms and conditions from Align below for details.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Fundamentals of Aligner Orthodontics is meticulously designed for orthodontic professionals eager to master the art of aligner therapy. This comprehensive course offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of aligner tooth movement, focusing on the critical differences between force-driven and displacement-driven systems. 

Embark on a journey to hone your skills in digital treatment plan design tailored for the vast majority of aligner-eligible malocclusions. Learn to adeptly design force systems, leveraging optimized attachment solutions or conventional mechanics to effectively treat a wide range of malocclusions, including deep bites, open bites, Class II and III malocclusions, and early treatment scenarios. 

Gain specialized knowledge in designing aligners for adolescents, addressing Phase 1 movements with precision and care. Develop a strategic mindset for managing refinements and achieving impeccable occlusal finishings, a hallmark of successful aligner treatment.

Moreover, this course will equip you with essential business planning insights to enhance aligner delivery within your practice, setting a foundation for growth and success in the competitive field of orthodontics.

Join us in "Fundamentals of Aligner Orthodontics" and transform your practice with the power of advanced aligner technology.  Empower yourself to deliver consistent results confidently using all the latest Invisalign technology.

Course Prerequisites:  Participants are expected to comprehensively understand orthodontic biomechanics with at least two years of full-time orthodontic practice and advanced training.

Teaching methods:  Online Video Lectures, Online Video ClinCheck Case Reviews, Downloadable Written Articles and Supporting Handouts, Facebook Group Q & A and Case Sharing, and Check for Understanding Unit Assessments.

Course Duration:  August 22nd, 2024 through February 20th, 2025. 6 months with continued access to the content and community discussion areas.

Total Video Duration:  28 Hours  

FUNDAMENTALS OF ALIGNER ORTHODONTICS COURSE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Upon course completion, participants will gain the following:

• A thorough understanding of aligner tooth movement fundamentals with a focus on force-driven versus displacement-driven systems.
• Ideal digital treatment plan design methods for the majority of aligner-eligible malocclusions.
• The ability to design force systems, when conditions and thresholds are met, to use either optimized attachment solutions or to apply conventional mechanics for effective aligner malocclusion treatment planning, including Deep bite, Open bite, Class II, Class III, and Early Treatment.
• Detailed design applications for adolescent aligners where Phase 1 movements may be indicated.
• A strategic thought process for addressing refinements and occlusal finishings unique to aligner treatment.
• Business planning considerations for increased practice aligner delivery.

Fundamentals of Aligner Orthodontics Course Overview

• Unit 1 – Biomechanics of Orthodontics
• Unit 2 – Systematic ClinCheck Review
• Unit 3 – Vertical Dimension
• Unit 4 – Anteroposterior Discrepancies
• Unit 5 – Phase 1 / Invisalign First
• Unit 6 – Structured Refinement and Finishing Considerations
• Unit 7 – Scaling Your Aligner Practice / Business Considerations

Aligner Fellowship 2.0 Full Course Outlines

*Aligner Intensive Fellowship + Invisalign Pro Promotion Eligibility:

Only orthodontists practicing in the United States and Canada (“Doctors”) can participate, and is limited to the first 400 Doctors who qualify.

Doctors must become enrolled in (a) The Aligner Intensive Fellowship (as further described at https://alignerfellowship.com) for the first time, on or before the Enrollment Deadline listed above; and (b) the Invisalign Pro program offered by Align Technology, Inc. during the Term. To remain eligible for the full discount during the Term, the Doctor must complete the seventeen (17) week course of the Aligner Intensive Fellowship and all Invisalign Pro sessions.

The doctor must own or be employed by an independent orthodontic practice in the United States or Canada. Doctors practicing as part of, or affiliated with, a dental service organization, dental management company, or other multi-practice organization are not eligible to participate in this Promotion.

The Promotion period begins on the Enrollment Deadline and expires on the earlier of (1) four (4) months after the Enrollment Deadline or (2) December 31^st of the current calendar year (the “Term”).

Once the Doctor meets the enrollment Requirements in Paragraph 2 above, the Doctor will be entitled to a discount of US$100 or CAN$130 on up to seventeen (17) “Treatments.” A “Treatment” is a purchase of Invisalign System – Comprehensive, Invisalign System – Moderate, Invisalign First – Comprehensive, or Invisalign System – Comprehensive Phase 2 that is prescribed to a patient under twenty (20) years old at the time of ClinCheck acceptance and for whom the ClinCheck treatment plan is approved during the Term. So long as Doctor continues to meet the course completion Requirements in Paragraph 2 above, Doctor will remain entitled to the discount described.

Subject to the restrictions and requirements, each discount is applied per patient treated with Invisalign clear aligner therapy. Further, each Doctor may qualify for this Promotion only one (1) time.