Orthodontics within a General or Pediatric Practice:  Practice Management and Clinical Assisting is a program about the clinical and business management of an orthodontic practice and is designed for the entire office staff. It incorporates the multiple aspects of practice management that will educate and prepare the office staff for the delivery of orthodontic treatment within a general or pediatric dental practice.

It is our belief that for maximum office efficiency, staff members should be cross-trained so they can understand everyone's role and responsibilities. We will emphasize the interdependence of these roles and their joint importance on the practice success. We therefore recommend that each staff member (assistant or manager) takes this program in its entirety.

The first day of the program consists of incorporating the administrative or business side of orthodontics into your practice. Day two covers the clinical systems and procedures required to build the necessary chairside skills which are critical for efficient orthodontic care. You will also participate in a hands-on typodont course, the Clinical Technique Program, where you will learn how to apply basic orthodontic mechanics.

This course will cover systems and procedures for Chairside Assistants:

1. •Orthodontic exam
   

2. •Orthodontic chart system
   

3. •Orthodontic records
   

4. •Scheduling for treatment
   

5. •Orthodontic documentation
   

6. •Organization of orthodontic model boxes
   

7. •Instrument identification
   

8. •Clinical intraoral orthodontic products
   

9. •Bracket identification
   

10. •Molar band sizing and fitting
    

11. •Assistant responsibilities
    

12. •Preparation for orthodontic treatment
    

13. •Preparation for bonding
    

14. •Orthodontic wires/indications for use
    

15. •Headgear
    

16. •Archwire changes
    

17. •Elastics
    

18. •Oral hygiene instructions
    

19. •Care of removable appliances
    

20. •Fixed appliances
    

21. •Lab prescriptions
    

22. •Patient education 
    

This program will also cover orthodontic office procedures for Office Managers and Orthodontic Coordinators:

1. •Scheduling
   

2. •Orthodontic chart system
   

3. •Documentation
   

4. •Orthodontic fees
   

5. •Orthodontics as a non-provider
   

6. •Orthodontic insurance codes
   

7. •Insurance submission
   

8. •Insurance reimbursement
   

9. •Financial arrangements
   

10. •Orthodontic budget accounts
    

11. •Accounts receivable
    

12. •The orthodontic exam
    

13. •Orthodontic records
    

14. •Computer utilization
    

15. •Role of the Orthodontic Coordinator
    

16. •Orthodontic consultations
    

17. •Patient tracking
    

18. •Orthodontic recall
    

19. •Dismissal of patients
    

20. •Patient and parent communication
    

21. •Orthodontic office policies
    

22. •Informed consent
    

In the "Clinical Technique" portion of this program, you will also learn basic orthodontic mechanics and procedures and perform typodont course exercises:

1. •Fitting molar bands
   

2. •Ligation of cuspids to molars
   

3. •Cementation of molar bands
   

4. •Compressed coils
   

5. •Bonding procedures
   

6. •Headgear
   

7. •Ligature ties
   

8. •Elastics
   

9. •Kobiyashi hooks
   

10. •NiTi springs
    

11. •Figure-eight ligatures
    

Instructor: Suzanne M. Johnson, B.S., R.D.H., M.S.

Tuition: $695.00. Tuition is to be paid in the currency of the country in which you practice.

Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be made with written notice of cancellation received at least 15 days prior to the program inception.  A $100 processing fee is charged on all refunds.

C.E. Credit: 14 hours

Supplies and Instruments: Please visit the Supplies page to view the list of supplies and instruments necessary for this program

Meeting Times:  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Courses:

1. ‣BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN
   
       Friday, June 8, 2012 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
       Saturday, June 9, 2012 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
   

2.     F.O.R.C.E., Int.
       55 W. Maple Rd., Suite 200
       Birmingham, MI  48009
       (248) 646-5220 -or- (800) 594-9045
   

3. ‣BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN
   
       Friday, October 26, 2012 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
       Saturday, October 27, 2012 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
   

4.     F.O.R.C.E., Int.
       55 W. Maple Rd., Suite 200
       Birmingham, MI  48009
       (248) 646-5220 -or- (800) 594-9045
   

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