Have you struggled with achieving predictable outcomes with aligners?

Plastic Principles teaches the core concepts of aligner mechanics. This is not a cookbook approach to any one case type; we focus on the fundamentals needed for every case. At the end of this course you will be able to visualize the force systems involved in all of your aligner cases moving forward.

  • On Demand Video Lectures

    Recorded video lectures will be released over a 10 week period, ready to view at your own pace, on your own time. Enrollees will continue to have full access to course content for 6 months after the course end date.

  • CE

    15 hours of AGD PACE upon course completion.

  • Case Submissions and Q&A's

    All enrollees will have the opportunity to submit cases and questions for real-time weekly case reviews by Dr. Heather Hopkins.

Additional Information:

  • Course Instructor:

    Heather Hopkins DMD, MS

  • Course Contact:

    Elliott - [email protected]

  • Course Location:

    Enrollees will use Thinkific, an online learning platform, to partake in this course. Internet access is required.

  • CE Provider:

    AGD PACE - It is not required to be an AGD member to be eligible for CE. Enrollees will be eligible for CE only upon full completion of the course. The date the enrollee completes the end of course quiz & survey will be used as the official completion date.

  • Course Start Date:

    September 16, 2022

  • Course Expiration Date:

    May 17, 2023

  • Refund and Cancelation Policy:

    This course cannot be refunded or canceled once purchased.

  • Educational Course Objectives:

    (1) Design an appropriate clear aligner therapy (CAT) RX for patients that directly correlates to your bracket and wire mechanics. (2) When conducting case reviews, being able to identify mechanics used in a CAT case which led to unwanted tooth movement. (3) When designing CAT case setups, demonstrates the ability to apply an RX utilizing a systematic list which correlates with your treatment philosophy. (4) Implement practice & clinical efficiencies for CAT by demonstrating the ability to identify unnecessary/irrelevant procedures and/or protocols. (5) Identify CAT patients that aren't progressing with treatment due to inaccuracies in the RX given the orthodontic diagnosis & treatment plan. (6) Based on the orthodontic diagnosis & treatment plan determined by the dental practitioner, being able to apply effective mechanics which lead to predictable outcomes with CAT.

Tipping Point Orthodontic Solutions

Nationally Approved PACE Program

Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by

any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023.

Provider ID# 413033