Clinical Team members will understand how to: 

• Identify the consequences of malocclusion as it relates to the periodontium and oral health
• Understand the connection between malocclusion and overall health
• Differentiate between abrasion and abfraction
• Recognize the benefits of a Perio-Ortho-Restorative clinical protocol
• Use the iTero element scanner to effectively educate patients
• Translate evidence-based research into effective patient/practitioner communication
• Identify candidates for orthodontics/Invisalign® clear aligner therapy

This two-hour course is a virtual, lecture/clinical education course for dental team with an emphasis on Dental Hygiene. This course will review the pivotal role of the hygienist and doctor to identify occlusal issues and provides guidelines on how to create patient value from the hygiene chair. The hygienist will learn how to leverage the iTero Element Scanner to create the need for the patient to start treatment. They will also learn how to educate patients using the Outcome Simulator, the Occlusogram and the Time-lapse feature to provide the optimal patient experience. The participant will have a fundamental understanding of the health benefits of Invisalign Therapy and subsequent consequences malocclusion may impose; occlusal trauma/wear, abfractions, decay, and periodontal disease. Evidence-based research is presented and translated into an easy-to-adopt patient friendly manner. This is crucial for doctors to engage in successful consultations, ultimately providing increased health for both patient and practice.