Faculty
AOS instructors bring decades of experience and innovative techniques.
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Revenue
AOS Courses can help you build your practice and add revenue.
"You will realistically be able to add more than $180k in annual revenues."
- Dr. David Jackson
"I have increased my office revenue by over $300,000."
- Dr. Cheryl Bologna
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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2009-2010 - The Next Steps
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 - Apr 23, 2010 - Apr 25, 2010
Session: 2 - May 14, 2010 - May 16, 2010
Session: 3 - Aug 06, 2010 - Aug 08, 2010
Session: 4 - Sep 10, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010
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2010 The Empowered Ortho Assistant
David Jackson, DDS, FAGD, IBO
THIS UNIQUE ORTHO PROGRAM TEACHES :TAKING COMPLETE ORTHODONTIC RECORDS; FULL UNDERSTANDING OF INSTRUMENTS; CORRECTLY PLACING BRACKETS AND WIRES; PLACING/ADJUSTING RETAINERS; PROPER BRACKET AND BAND REMOVAL.
Dallas
Session: 1 - Apr 23, 2010 - Apr 25, 2010
Session: 2 - May 14, 2010 - May 16, 2010
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2010-2011 Missing Piece of your Practice: SW 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 $895 each.
Kansas City
Session: 4 - Mar 12, 2010 - Mar 14, 2010
Dallas
Session: 1 - Sep 24, 2010 - Sep 26, 2010
Session: 2 - Nov 12, 2010 - Nov 14, 2010
Session: 3 - Jan 21, 2011 - Jan 23, 2011
Session: 4 - Feb 18, 2011 - Aug 20, 2011
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Houston
Session: 1 - Oct 01, 2010 - Oct 03, 2010
Session: 2 - Nov 12, 2010 - Nov 14, 2010
Session: 3 - Jan 28, 2011 - Jan 30, 2011
Session: 4 - Feb 25, 2011 - Feb 27, 2011
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A 12 Hour Occlusion Course
Chris Baker, RN, DMD
This course provides incredibly useful knowledge about
occlusion, a far-reaching aspect of dental science often
overlooked. But, if the doctor knows how to use this
knowledge, he or she gets greater success of clinical results
in all disciplines of dentistry all of which are totally
dependent on the patient?s occlusion.
San Antonio
Session: 1 - Jun 04, 2010 - Jun 06, 2010
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Amelia Island
Session: 1 - May 07, 2010 - May 09, 2010
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Advanced Straight Wire for Assistants
Kay Gerety
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.
Case Evaluation & Treatment Mechanics Review
Jordan Balvich, DMD
Joseph Schmidbauer, DDS
This two-day program will focus on the review of Dr. Gerety's mechanics and treatment philosphy
along with case review, troubleshooting and mentoring available for all participants. Each participant
is encouraged to bring cases for treatment planning and case finishing mechanics. This is your
opportunity to have individual instruction with clinical advice.
Comprehensive Orthodontic Education
Jordan Balvich, DMD
Joseph R. Schmidbauer, DDS
This course, endorsed by Dr. Robert Gerety, will teach the treatment philosophy and mechanics of Dr Gerety. 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 - Jun 04, 2010 - Jun 06, 2010
Session: 2 - Aug 06, 2010 - Aug 08, 2010
Session: 3 - Sep 17, 2010 - Sep 19, 2010
Session: 4 - Nov 12, 2010 - Nov 14, 2010
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Dr. Chris Bakers Comprehensive Ortho Course 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.
Baltimore
Session: 5 - Apr 16, 2010 - Apr 17, 2010
Phoenix
Session: 4 - Mar 26, 2010 - Mar 27, 2010
Session: 5 - Apr 30, 2010 - May 01, 2010
Houston
Session: 3 - Mar 17, 2010 - Mar 18, 2010
Session: 4 - May 12, 2010 - May 13, 2010
Session: 5 - Jun 09, 2010 - Jun 10, 2010
Dr. Chris Bakers Mastermind Seminar (Advanced Orthodontics and Craniofacial Orthopedics)
Chris Baker, RN, DMD
How to integrate and manage orthodontics in the general or pediatric dental office, challenges tips and help with ortho mechanics bonding and other information
Houston
Session: 4 - Mar 19, 2010 - Mar 20, 2010
Session: 5 - May 14, 2010 - May 15, 2010
Early Treatment of Malocclusion - The Ultimate 2-Day Course
Leonard J. Carapezza, DMD
Hands-on Utility Archwire Course designed to give the clinician ability to treat 90% of common dento-alveolar problems.
Orthodontic Review Course - Dallas
Joseph R. Schmidbauer, DDS
W. Edward Gonzalez Jr., DMD
William E. Wyatt Sr., DDS, FACD, FICD
David Jackson, DDS, FAGD, IBO
Chris Baker, RN, DMD
Two-day Orthodontic Review course designed for members wanting to participate in the Tier-Advancement program.
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 19, 2010 - Mar 20, 2010
Session: 3 - May 21, 2010 - May 22, 2010
Session: 4 - Jun 11, 2010 - Jun 12, 2010
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Straight Wire for Assistants
Kay Gerety
Geared to chair side assistants who are new to orthodontics and or the Straight Wire technique.
The Connection with Dr. David Jackson
David Jackson, DDS, FAGD, IBO
Designed for Dr. Jackson's students. His will present his latest cases and most current techniques as well as review your cases which you are currently treating This session will focus on molar distalization.
The 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: 2 - May 13, 2010 - May 15, 2010
Session: 3 - Jul 15, 2010 - Jul 17, 2010
Session: 4 - Sep 09, 2010 - Sep 11, 2010
The Early Treatment of Malocclusion: Beginning
Leonard J. Carapezza, DMD
This course is for generalists and pediatric dentists who want to learn and practice early orthodontic treatment
Wayland (Boston)
Session: 2 - May 06, 2010 - May 08, 2010
Session: 3 - Jul 08, 2010 - Jul 10, 2010
Session: 4 - Sep 02, 2010 - Sep 04, 2010
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