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.
Course Information
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.
Advanced Aligner Treatments is a transformative learning experience designed for orthodontic professionals seeking to expand their expertise in sophisticated aligner therapies. This advanced course is tailored to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to tackle complex orthodontic cases with confidence and precision.
What's included:
- 50+ hours of on-demand video lessons
- 45 CE of self-paced learning focused on the Invisalign® aligner system
- ClinCheck case review videos
- Unlimited Q&A with our expert faculty
- TAIF 2.0 alumni Facebook group membership
- Your access to the course never expires
$6000 in bonus content:
- 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)
Fundamentals Course Description:
Embark on a journey to hone your skills in digital treatment plan design tailored for most aligner-eligible malocclusions. Learn to design force systems adeptly, 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.
Advanced Course Description:
Discover the art and science of managing staging and attachment design, which is crucial for the successful treatment of cases requiring extractions and the management of impacted teeth with aligners. Learn the intricacies of integrating Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) into your treatment plans, enhancing your ability to achieve desired outcomes with aligners.
Dive deep into the protocols for systematically addressing orthognathic surgery cases, leveraging aligners to facilitate pre-surgical preparation and post-surgical adjustments. Explore innovative solutions for managing temporomandibular disorder, utilizing splint therapy in conjunction with aligners to provide relief and improve function.
Master the use of aligners in complex restorative cases, preparing the dental arches for subsequent restorative interventions through pre-restorative orthodontics. Gain insights into managing complex cases in growing patients, readying them for comprehensive orthodontic treatment with a strategic and informed approach.
Advanced Aligner Treatments is more than just a course; it's a gateway to transforming your practice and enhancing your ability to deliver exceptional, life-changing smile transformations. Join us and redefine the boundaries of what's possible with aligner therapy.
Fundamentals Course Educational Objectives:
Upon course completion, participants will be able to:
- Describe the fundamentals of aligner tooth movement, including force-driven versus displacement-driven systems.
- Apply ideal digital treatment plan design methods for aligner-eligible malocclusions.
- Design force systems using either optimized attachment solutions or conventional mechanics for conditions such as deep bite, open bite, Class II, Class III, and early treatment cases.
- Plan detailed design applications for adolescent aligner treatment, including cases where Phase 1 movements are indicated.
- Develop strategies for managing refinements and occlusal finishing unique to aligner treatment.
Identify business planning considerations to increase practice aligner delivery.
Advanced Course Educational Objectives:
Upon course completion, participants will be able to:
- Design staging and attachment protocols for treating extraction cases with aligners.
- Develop staging and attachment strategies for managing impacted teeth with aligners.
- Integrate Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) into aligner mechanics when clinically indicated.
- Plan orthognathic surgery cases using aligners.
- Evaluate potential solutions for managing temporomandibular disorders using splint therapy in combination with aligners.
- Coordinate aligner treatment planning for complex restorative cases requiring pre-restorative orthodontics.
- Manage comprehensive orthodontic treatment for complex growing patients.
Course Prerequisites: Participants are expected to comprehensively understand orthodontic biomechanics with at least two years of full-time orthodontic practice and advanced training. 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.
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: Now through August 16th, 2026. You will have continued access to the content and community discussion areas.
Original Release Date: 8/23/2023
Expiration: 8/23/2026
Total Video Duration: 50+ Hours
Continuing education credit is issued through Moshiri Orthodontics, an AGD PACE-approved provider. Acceptance of PACE credit outside the U.S. is at the discretion of each licensing body. Participants outside the U.S. are encouraged to confirm recognition with their local regulatory authority.
Your CE Attendance Verification Certificate will be issued on the date you submit your final Course Evaluation.
Fundamentals 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
Advanced Course Overview:
- Unit 1 – Extractions
- Unit 2 – Impactions
- Unit 3 – TADs
- Unit 4 – Orthognathic Surgery
- Unit 5 – TMD
- Unit 6 – Complex Restorative
- Unit 7 – Complex Adolescent / Teen Treatment