12-Month Course Access
Provides:
- 10-lesson advanced course for senior orthodontic assistants
- Course assessments to check progress and knowledge
- 25 CE credits
Price range: $300.00 through $340.00
Course Length/Learning Time: 25 hours
The Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Level 2 combines the knowledge of more than 50 years of clinical expertise. Designed for the more experienced or senior clinical assistants, the Level 2 program brings an advanced curriculum to the orthodontic profession and focuses on more modern day specifics.
The Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Level 2 equips experienced clinical assistants with advanced, modern orthodontic techniques and insights drawn from over 50 years of combined expertise from leading industry professionals.
Meet your instructors
Dr. Doug Depew D.M.D M.S
Dr. Doug Depew D.M.D M.SDr. Doug Depew D.M.D M.SDr. Doug Depew D.M.D M.SDr. Doug Depew D.M.D M.SDr. Doug Depew D.M.D M.SDr. Doug Depew is the founder and Academic Director of Trapezio, an online training platform created to provide orthodontic practices with accessible, role-specific education for their team members. With decades of experience running a successful orthodontic practice, he understands how vital a well-trained team is to the growth and success of an office. Trapezio was designed to make training simple, effective, and available anytime, giving practices the tools they need to build confident, capable teams.
Since its launch, Trapezio has grown into a trusted resource for orthodontic practices nationwide, offering courses for clinical team members, office managers, treatment coordinators, and more. Each course is structured to strengthen skills, improve efficiency, and empower team members to thrive in their roles. Dr. Depew’s vision has always been to support both the professional growth of orthodontic teams and the overall success of orthodontic practices. Through Trapezio, that vision continues to transform teams and the care they provide.
Lori Garland Parker
Lori is an orthodontic clinical consultant, presenter, and in-office trainer with a passion for helping orthodontic teams reach their full potential. She specializes in enhancing clinical efficiency and effectiveness, implementing organizational systems, reducing extra visits, and strengthening patient communication and motivation skills. Lori has developed numerous training and practice management tools that continue to support practices nationwide.
She is also one of the authors of Trapezio’s Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Level 2 course, where she shares her expertise to help clinical teams build advanced skills and deliver exceptional patient care. In addition to her consulting and training work, Lori enjoys lecturing across the United States and internationally, as well as contributing articles to leading orthodontic publications. Her dedication to clinical teams has made her a trusted resource for practices seeking growth and excellence.
Educational and Learning Objectives Explored
1. The Assistant’s Role in Clear Aligner Therapy
Lesson 1 defines the assistant’s role in clear aligner therapy, including an explanation of aligners and techniques you may use, such as the use of leaf gauges to measure space between teeth.
2. Analyzing, Tracking and Preventing Unnecessary Repairs and Emergencies
Lesson 2 discusses analyzing, tracking and preventing unnecessary repairs and emergencies, where we define the differences between common repairs and emergencies, and how each of these affect the workflow and operations in the practice.
3. The Assistant’s Role in Soft Tissue Laser Procedures
Lesson 3 introduces the assistant’s role in soft tissue laser procedures, from exposing a delayed tooth to gingival contouring, you’ll get familiar with the proper ways to assist the doctor and the necessary safety precautions for these procedures.
4. Risk Management for the Orthodontic Team
Lesson 4 focuses on risk management within the practice. You’ll understand the importance of avoiding lawsuits and protecting the practice’s income and assets. You’ll also recognize the six misses of risk management, including misdiagnosis, mistreatment, and miscommunication, among others.
5. Beyond the Basics of X-rays
In Lesson 5, you’ll advance your knowledge of x-rays with in-depth materials on key anatomy terms, cephalometric landmarks, and an introduction to a CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) x-ray.
6. The Assistant’s Role in Mini Implants
In Lesson 6, you will learn the assistant’s role in mini-implants. This includes the placement and removal of TAD’s and post-treatment care.
7. Predictable Bonding to A-Typical Tooth Surfaces
Lesson 7 provides detailed information for bonding to a-typical tooth surfaces. This lesson describes general preparation for bonding techniques for challenging enamel surfaces, as well as non-enamel surfaces like porcelain.
8. Adjusting Retainers and Other Appliances
Lesson 8 covers adjusting retainers and other appliances. We’ll go over the important aspects for booth wire and clear retainers, fitting and adjusting headgear, and patient instructions.
9. The Biological Basis of Tooth Movement
Lesson 9 covers the biological basis of tooth movement, including types of tooth movement, components of the PDL, and an overview of the tooth movement process.
10. Cone Beam CT in Orthodontics
Lesson 10 covers CBCT imaging in orthodontics, including its diagnostic capabilities, clinical uses, and important considerations.
Release Date: July 9, 2010 | Review Date: January 8, 2025 | Expiration Date: January 8, 2028
