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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.

  • Q&A's

    All enrollees will have the opportunity to submit questions for real-time answers 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:

    February 17, 2023

  • Course End Date:

    April 21, 2023

  • Course Expiration Date:

    October 22, 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.

5 star rating

Terrific course for aligners!

Katherine Kapernaros

Great review of how to trouble shoot common side effects of aligners before they happen, the mechanics of aligners, and how to communicate and submit clinche...

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Great review of how to trouble shoot common side effects of aligners before they happen, the mechanics of aligners, and how to communicate and submit clinchecks more efficiently and complete aligner therapy more efficiently. I am very excited to apply what I've learned to my practice.

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Excellent course!

Fernanda Marchi

This course has been very helpful in breaking down concepts and adjustments that have helped me improve my treatment planning. I highly recommend it to anyon...

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This course has been very helpful in breaking down concepts and adjustments that have helped me improve my treatment planning. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to approach their clear aligner treatment in a systematic way that includes using the principles of tooth movement and how to best achieve the desired results for their patients.

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Principles explained!

Michael Woods

Great content... simplified a lot of the problems that I was struggling with despite taking Aligner Intensive Course... this drove things home and I can alre...

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Great content... simplified a lot of the problems that I was struggling with despite taking Aligner Intensive Course... this drove things home and I can already see difference in my cases. Thanks Heather.... you were correct.. courses are different.

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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.

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

Provider ID# 413033