Clear Aligner Therapy: Case Selection to Refinement
Practical guide to incorporating clear aligner therapy into general practice. Covers case selection, ClinCheck/treatment planning, attachment design, IPR, and managing common complications.
Amanda Foster
CPA, CVA · Foster & Associates Financial Advisors
Course Curriculum
Case Selection & Treatment Planning
4 lessons
- 1Ideal vs. Compromised Aligner Cases
- 2Classification & Complexity Scoring
- 3Records & Digital Scanning Protocol
- 4Setting Realistic Patient Expectations
ClinCheck & Treatment Simulation
4 lessons + quiz
- 1Virtual Treatment Plan Review
- 2Staging & Sequencing Movements
- 3Attachment Design Principles
- 4IPR Planning & Timing
- Chapter Quiz
Clinical Management
4 lessons
- 1Attachment Placement Technique
- 2IPR Instruments & Protocols
- 3Progress Monitoring & Tracking
- 4Troubleshooting Non-Tracking Aligners
Refinement & Retention
4 lessons + quiz
- 1When to Refine vs. Accept Outcome
- 2Refinement Scan & Submission
- 3Retention Protocol Options
- 4Long-Term Stability Considerations
- Chapter Quiz
Practice Integration
4 lessons
- 1Marketing Aligner Services
- 2Pricing & Financial Arrangements
- 3Team Training & Delegation
- 4Managing Patient Expectations & Reviews
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What You'll Learn
- Case Selection & Treatment Planning
- ClinCheck & Treatment Simulation
- Clinical Management
- Refinement & Retention
- Practice Integration
Your Instructor
Amanda Foster
CPA, CVA
Managing Partner, Dental Division
Amanda Foster is a certified public accountant and certified valuation analyst who has specialized exclusively in dental practice finances for the past 15 years. She advises dentists on practice acquisitions, partnership structures, tax strategy, and retirement planning. Her annual Dental Finance Summit attracts over 1,000 dental professionals seeking financial guidance.