The Premiere Comprehensive Clinical (IN-OFFICE) Program 2010   (CLOSED)          

The Next Steps (LEVEL II) Spring 2010        (CLOSED)

The Missing Piece (LEVEL I) Fall 2010 - 80 CE Hours

                                    (160 CE Hours if You Monitor the Following Year)

The Premiere Comprehensive (IN-OFFICE) Program 2011

       (Clinical -  Hands on - Actually Treat Patients) 

           150 CE HOURS (300 CE Hours if You Monitor the Following Year)

NEW!!   The Connection Update Weekend     NEW!!

                               20 CE HOURS

                   The Connection is a 2 and 1/2 day weekend in which Dr. Dave will present an orthodontic topic.  He will present his latest cases and most current techniques as well as review your cases which you are currently treating.  These weekends are similar to a study club format.  On occasion, a guest speaker will be invited to share with you his techniques.  Stay connected with Dr. Dave through the Connection!  

Click here for a Connection Brochure

The Next Steps (LEVEL II) Spring 2011 - 80 CE HOURS

                                   (160 CE Hours if You Monitor the Following Year)

** (See the Basic/Advanced Empowered Courses Below)   

                     FOR YOUR STAFF TRAINING

**THE BASIC EMPOWERED 2011 **   STAFF ONLY 

  40 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  EMPOWER YOUR OFFICE AND YOUR ASSISTANTS!!

THE BASIC EMPOWERED FOR DENTAL ASSISTANTS IS A two weekend program for assistants, designed by assistants and taught by assistants.  This course will have hands-on exercises and cover the following topics: 

The Standard of Care in Orthodontics; Orthodontic Terminology; the Palmer System; Understanding Mirror Photography; Initial and Final Records; Banding and Bracketing Teeth; Understanding Bracket Placement and Height; Removing Bands and Brackets; Phase I and Phase II Orthodontics; Understanding Class I, II, III Malocclusions; Understanding the Straight Wire Series and the Utility Arch Wire Series; Process for Wire Placement and Tooth Movement;  Different Ways to Tie in Wires; Understanding Elastic Wear; Appliances and their Purposes; Use of Springs; Making the Lower Bonded Retainer; Four-Handed Orthodontic Assisting; and Preparing the Patient and the Assistant for the Doctor.

Susan Coffey (above)  and Yaeko Ferrall (right) combine their 30+ years of dental assisting to empower your staff.

The Basic Empowered Spring 2011 -  40 CE HOURS

         ** Same weekends as Next Steps Sessions one and two IN 2011 SPRING

                 THE BASIC EMPOWERED WILL RUN CONCURRENTLY WITH THE NEXT STEP COURSE FOR DOCTORS.

FORMAT OF COURSE:

       Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM                Lecture and hands on exercises on typodonts

       Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM          Lecture and hand on exercises on typodonts

       Sunday 8:00 AM - 12:00 noon       Case Review with the doctors                                                                                     

                ADVANCED TRAINING FOR YOUR STAFF

 **THE ADVANCED EMPOWERED 2011 **   STAFF ONLY 

40 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING

             TAKE YOUR STAFF TO THE NEXT LEVEL    

THE ADVANCED EMPOWERED FOR DENTAL ASSISTANTS IS A two weekend program for assistants, designed by assistants and taught by assistants.  This course ALSO have hands-on exercises and cover the following topics:   

Understanding and placing the MDA (multidistalizing appliance); Understanding and placing the NPE (nitanium palatal expander); understanding and placement of the "Big Daddy" - a buccal expansion alternative; understanding accentuated curve in rectangular arch wires and understanding the concept of buccal root torque; understanding the concept of full intercuspation of the premolars, cross arch elastics, and learning how to prepare a simple sectional arch wire;  learning how to "basket weave" the teeth together with long ligatures for anchorage; retention and standard of care final records; understanding how to maximize the patient's insurance benefits; how to schedule wisely and profitably within your general practice; and how to get paid for your orthodontics.  Really understand the business side of ortho.

Susan Coffey (above)  and Yaeko Ferrall (right) combine their 30+ years of dental assisting to empower your staff.

The Advanced Empowered Fall 2011 -  40 CE HOURS

         ** Same weekends as Next Steps three and four IN 2011 FALL

             THE ADVANCED EMPOWERED WILL RUN CONCURRENTLY WITH THE NEXT STEP COURSE FOR DOCTORS.

FORMAT OF COURSE:

       Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM                Lecture and hands on exercises on typodonts

       Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM          Lecture and hand on exercises on typodonts

       Sunday 8:00 AM - 12:00 noon       Case Review with the doctors      

The Connection Update Weekend  -   20 CE HOURS     

Click here for a Connection Brochure                                  

The Missing Piece (LEVEL I) Fall 2011 - 80 CE HOURS

                                  (160 if you monitor the following year)

The Connection Update Weekend - 20 CE HOURS  

Dr. Dave is a Senior Instructor for the American Orthodontic Society and his courses can also be found on www.orthodontics.com.