Digital Scanners & Clear Aligner Therapy: Aligners, Attachments, and AI

2 Part Ortho Bundle available! Includes 'Advanced Orthodontics for the Dental Hygienist' and 'Digital Scanners & Clear Aligner Therapy: Aligners, Attachments, and AI'

3 Part Orthodontic Series available! Includes 'Orthodontic Fundamentals for the Dental Hygienist', Advanced Orthodontics for the Dental Hygienist' , and 'Digital Scanners & Clear Aligner Therapy: Aligners, Attachments, and AI'

CE Hours: 6 (Live Course at rdhu)

Date: Sunday, November 8th, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location:

rdhu, 980 Fraser Drive, Suite 214, Burlington, ON

Close to the Hamilton and Pearson airports! Hotel recommendation below.
A light breakfast and catered lunch will be provided!

Course Description:

The mysteries of clear aligner therapy are finally being solved! Join Liisa Moore as she takes you through the 3 “A’s” of Clear Aligner Therapy: Aligners, Attachments, and Artificial Intelligence.

Unpack these three key components and begin to understand the who, how, and why behind this treatment modality. Discuss various case scenarios to understand how aligners are being used to treat mild, moderate, and complex cases and essentially alter the trajectory of orthodontic treatment. You will have the opportunity to discover the importance of attachments, their part in tooth movement, and the role of the RDH in this phase.

Join us and learn how the advancements in technology and the addition of artificial intelligence are leading toward advanced results with advanced levels of patient compliance. This Clear Aligner Therapy course will take an objective look at the possibilities and limitations of this amazing technology. The use of 3D intra-oral scanners will be investigated as you get the chance to see this technology in action and witness the digital process of treatment planning.

Course Objectives:

Discuss and understand the history of clear aligner therapy.
Explore the various products available and the unique features of several clear aligner tray systems available in Canada.
Investigate the materials used in the fabrication process of the various products and how these impact the technology.
Understand how clear aligners work to move teeth and how their forces differ from traditional brackets to produce this movement.
Analyze the biomechanics of clear aligners and how movement and retention are achieved.
Review the different sizes, shapes, and styles of attachments and why they are important.
Learn the steps required to properly load, place, and remove the attachment template.
Discuss Interproximal reduction (IPR) and where and why this procedure fits into treatment.
Investigate buttons, elastics, and other mechanics to understand how these are used to impact clear aligner therapy outcomes.
Experience the entire process of clear aligner therapy starting with the 3D scan, the digital treatment planning, and the chairside delivery process.
Become confident in delivering oral hygiene instruction to clients that are currently being treated with clear aligner therapy.

What Your Colleagues Are Saying About This Course

Great course to give in-depth focus on aligner therapy & digital scanners. Increased existing knowledge and understanding with new techniques to apply. ~ Allyson
The course was a good refresher and additional/new info and tips. Hands-on was a great practice. Liisa is very knowledgeable. Overall, rdhu courses are fantastic! ~ Diana
Great for updating skills in a constantly evolving profession. I feel ready to take on some more technology! ~ Andrea
Liisa is so great! Delivered another beautiful course! I had zero knowledge with iterio and I'm leaving with lots of new info and resources. ~ Monica
An amazing weekend course! All the presenters were very knowledgeable. I left this weekend course feeling confident and excited to implement ortho treatment with our orthodontist. The hospitality was fantastic! ~ Donna
It was such a fantastic experience. Liisa has lots of energy and enthusiasm which was so infectious. It made the whole duration of the course lively and motivating. Thank you. ~ Estella
Very informative course. Liisa is a very good presenter and very informative. Strongly recommend. ~ Haydee
Liisa is very knowledgeable and an excellent instructor! ~ Heather
It was truly another very informative and interesting course with Liisa again. Many neat tips and tricks received throughout the entire course, kept me intrigued. Learned so much! ~ Isabel
Very informative. Liisa is very knowledgeable and easy to listen to! ~ Julia
Very good course and gave fundamentals so I feel confident to go back to office and treat clients. ~ Ewa
Very informative and welcoming to ask questions. ~ Crystal
Very informative course. I gained new knowledge on aligners and the itero scanner. ~ Alicia

Hotel Recommendation:

Sandman

3451 S Service Rd W

Oakville, ON, L6L 0C3

(289) 881-7263

Register at the Sandman Oakville Hotel just down the road from rdhu! Click here to access the booking and use PROMO CODE: RDHU to receive our Corporate Rate!