Instructors
AOS instructors bring decades of experience and innovative techniques.
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Testimonials
“After 10 years of general dentistry, I wanted to broaden my services and grow the practice by learning orthodontics. My first instructor, Dr. Robert Gerety, captivated me from session I. Subsequent AOS courses from different instructors were outstanding and have made me a better and more profitable clinician. The AOS education is great and the professional friendships even better.”-Dr. Anne Mary Orr
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The American Orthodontic Society is committed to excellence. Our courses offer the latest in orthodontic technique and innovation. You will learn:
- The importance of good records. Tips on positioning, exposures and settings.
- What to treat and what to refer
- Multiple treatment techniques and when each is appropriate through a systematic approach.
- See the uses and functions of all archwires and auxiliary appliances.
- Managed care for adults and non-compliant adolescents.
- Learn the importance of correct bracket placement using anatomical teeth with hands-on projects.
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2012 Dubai Mastership Orthodontic Course in the Middle East
Chris Baker, RN, DMD
This course is the first AOS Comprehensive course taught outside of the United States. In partnership with the Academic Center for Dental Fellowship, it offers 200 CE hours of extensive training in orthodontics and craniofacial orthopedics in four 6-day sessions over a period of one year.
Comprehensive program that provides you with a solid and confident knowledge of orthodontics enabling you to provide quality long term care to your patients. To register click here.
Dubai
Session: 2 - Feb 10, 2012 - Feb 15, 2012
Session: 3 - Jun 01, 2012 - Jun 06, 2012
Session: 4 - Oct 12, 2012 - Oct 17, 2012
2011-2012 Missing Piece of your Practice: Straight Wire Comprehensive Orthodontic Concepts
David Jackson, DDS, FAGD, IBO
During this course, you will learn and implement a proven system for Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment.
If paid in full by September 1st, tuition is reduced to $3480, a $500 savings. 1st Auxiliary is free. Additional Aux for $1490 each.
Houston
Session: 4 - Feb 24, 2012 - Feb 26, 2012
Dallas
Session: 4 - Feb 17, 2012 - Feb 19, 2012
2011-12 Comprehensive Orthodontics and Craniofacial Orthopedics
Chris Baker, RN, DMD
Comprehensive program that provides you a solid and confident knowledge of orthodontics enabling you to provide quality long term care to your patients. For doctors at every level of experience, this is your comprehensive "hands-on" course. Treat a wider variety of cases than ever before, and do so with confidence. This course is for doctors and their staff.
Baltimore
Session: 4 - Mar 30, 2012 - Mar 31, 2012
Session: 5 - May 11, 2012 - May 12, 2012
Phoenix
Session: 3 - Feb 24, 2012 - Feb 25, 2012
Session: 4 - Apr 13, 2012 - Apr 14, 2012
Session: 5 - May 18, 2012 - May 19, 2012
2012 Premiere Orthodontics Clinical Course
David Jackson, DDS, FAGD, IBO
The Premiere is a clinical program intended for dentists who have little or no experience in orthodontics and want to learn to incorporate it into their practices or progress from removable appliances to a comprehensive, fixed technique. It is also for the Clinician who may have practiced orthodontics, but is looking for a systematic, predictable, in-office experience. This is the only hands-on in office Straight Wire course in the Country that treats live patients from start to end!
Dallas
Session: 1 - Mar 01, 2012 - Mar 03, 2012
Session: 2 - Apr 26, 2012 - Apr 28, 2012
Session: 3 - Jun 21, 2012 - Jun 23, 2012
Session: 4 - Aug 23, 2012 - Aug 25, 2012
Session: 5 - Oct 18, 2012 - Oct 20, 2012
Session: 6 - Nov 29, 2012 - Dec 01, 2012
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2012 Comprehensive Orthodontic Education
Jordan Balvich, DMD
Joseph R. Schmidbauer, DDS
This course will teach the treatment philosophy and mechanics of Dr Robert Gerety, longtime AOS instructor. It is ideally structured for the general or pediatric dentist who has no orthodontic training other than dental school.
This program provides the participant practical, predictable and systematic
orthodontic mechanics to treat 80% of malocclusions that are presented to your practice.
The course will teach you case selection, proper diagnosis, orthodontic records, non-extraction treatment mechanics, and case finishing.
Atlanta
Session: 1 - Mar 02, 2012 - Mar 04, 2012
Session: 2 - Jun 08, 2012 - Jun 10, 2012
Session: 3 - Aug 17, 2012 - Aug 19, 2012
Session: 4 - Sep 14, 2012 - Sep 16, 2012
Session: 5 - Nov 09, 2012 - Nov 11, 2012
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2012 iOrtho Comprehensive Interception Orthodontics and Craniofacial Orthopedics
Chris Baker, RN, DMD
A 4-session course in comprehensive treatment of the primary and transitional dentitions using and expanding familiar diagnostics and treatment modalitites to transform lives! Phase 1 and done: With this course be finished before others have started. Ideal for general or pediatric dentists.
San Antonio
Session: 2 - Mar 02, 2012 - Mar 03, 2012
Session: 3 - Apr 20, 2012 - Apr 21, 2012
Session: 4 - Jun 29, 2012 - Jun 30, 2012
Orthodontics in Todays Dental Practice
Larry White, DDS, MSD
William E. Wyatt Sr., DDS, FACD, FICD
Ideally designed to benefit both the Orthodontic Specialist and the General Practitioner.
Dallas
Session: 2 - Mar 02, 2012 - Mar 03, 2012
Session: 3 - Apr 27, 2012 - Apr 28, 2012
Session: 4 - May 18, 2012 - May 19, 2012
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AOS 2012 Orthodontic Credentialing Review and Spring Training Update
Joseph R. Schmidbauer, DDS
Edward Gonzalez Jr., DMD
William E. Wyatt Sr., DDS, FACD, FICD
David Jackson, DDS, FAGD, IBO
Chris Baker, RN, DMD
Hit more orthodontic home runs by joining your colleagues for a weekend of spring training. This course is a combination of our annual orthodontic credentialing review course for those on a track to an AOS Fellowship and a two-day update lecture series from our top Diplomates and Senior Instructors. We are also offering a weekend of mentoring for those who want to bring cases.
2012 Basic Empowered Ortho Assistant
Susan Coffey, RDA
David Jackson, DDS, FAGD, IBO
This unique ortho program, taught by Susan Coffey, RDA, under the supervision of Dr. Jackson teaches: taking complete orthodontic records, full understanding of instruments, correctly placing brackets and wires, placing/adjusting retainers and proper bracket and band removal. "REGISTER FOR BOTH THE BASIC AND ADVANCED AND RECEIVE A FREE TYPODONT"
Addison
Session: 1 - Mar 22, 2012 - Mar 24, 2012
Session: 2 - May 18, 2012 - May 20, 2012
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2012 Early Treatment of Malocclusion Basic
Leonard J. Carapezza, DMD
This course is for generalists and pediatric dentists who want to learn and practice early orthodontic treatment
Wayland (Boston)
Session: 1 - Mar 22, 2012 - Mar 24, 2012
Session: 2 - May 03, 2012 - May 05, 2012
Session: 3 - Jul 12, 2012 - Jul 14, 2012
Session: 4 - Sep 06, 2012 - Sep 08, 2012
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2012 Next Steps Comprehensive Orthodontics Course
David Jackson, DDS, FAGD, IBO
This advanced orthodontic series is designed to further your orthodontic education. This course builds on the basic concepts learned in beginning orthodontic courses.
Dallas
Session: 1 - Mar 23, 2012 - Mar 25, 2012
Session: 2 - May 18, 2012 - May 20, 2012
Session: 3 - Aug 10, 2012 - Aug 12, 2012
Session: 4 - Sep 07, 2012 - Sep 09, 2012
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2012 Early Treatment of Malocclusion Advanced
Leonard J. Carapezza, DMD
This course is for generalists and pediatric dentists who want to learn and practice early orthodontic treatment.
Wayland (Boston)
Session: 1 - Mar 29, 2012 - Mar 31, 2012
Session: 2 - May 10, 2012 - May 12, 2012
Session: 3 - Jul 19, 2012 - Jul 21, 2012
Session: 4 - Sep 13, 2012 - Sep 15, 2012
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May 2012 Early Treatment for the Pediatric and General Dentist
Edward Gonzalez Jr., DMD
This course is designed to give the pediatric dentist and general dentist first-hand knowledge of early treatment orthodontics. In many practices, two phase treatment is now the method of choice. Dr. Gonzalez will teach diagnosis, treatment planning and early treatment phase I orthodontics. This knowledge will allow the practitioner the option of providing this initial orthodontic treatment without having to progress into fully banded phase II treatment. However, the course WILL also teach participants WHEN to start phase I treatment and/or WHEN to refer these young patients.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Session: 1 - May 05, 2012 - May 06, 2012
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The Cabo Connection: Orthodontic Update Weekends
David Jackson, DDS, FAGD, IBO
STAY CONNECTED TO DR. DAVE THROUGH THE CONNECTION! THIS AMAZING WEEKEND COURSE PROVIDES YOU WITH A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE YOUR ORTHO SKILLS AND GET VALUABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS IN ONE OF THE WORLD?S MOST BEAUTIFUL SETTINGS!
Los Cabos, Mexico
Session: 1 - May 25, 2012 - May 27, 2012
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2012 Advanced Empowered Ortho Assistant
Susan Coffey, RDA
David Jackson, DDS, FAGD, IBO
Advanced course filled with hand's on orthodontic exercises. This Level Two ortho program, taught by Susan Coffey, RDA, under the supervision of Dr. Jackson includes: understanding and placing appliances, accentuated curves in arch wires, cross arch elastics, long ligatures for anchorage and the business side of orthodontics. REGISTER FOR BOTH THE BASIC AND ADVANCED AND RECEIVE A FREE TYPODONT"
Addison
Session: 1 - Aug 10, 2012 - Aug 12, 2012
Session: 2 - Sep 07, 2012 - Sep 09, 2012
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Basic Straight Wire for Assistants
Robin Schmidbauer, CDA, EFDA
Geared to chair side assistants who are new to orthodontics and or the Straight Wire technique.
Advanced Straight Wire for Assistants
Robin Schmidbauer, CDA, EFDA
This course is designed to meet the needs of the doctor and assistants who are currently utilizing Straight Wire mechanics and would like to expand the duties to be performed by the assistant.
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