Advanced Orthodontic Training For Dental Auxiliaries

Modified: March 25, 2016 - 05:33 AM by Robert Gerety

Kay will be presenting her Advanced Orthodontic Training for Assistants in Tulsa April 26-27 in conjunction with the Gerety Comprehensive Orthodontic course, and we are looking forward to another great course! Kay is a highly enthusiastic presenter, motivating, as well as knowledgeable, and enables her students to return to your practice with a renewed excitement and enthusiasm for dentistry and the ability to contribute to your office.

About the Course

This 2 day, hands-on course for experienced Orthodontic Assistants is designed to meet the needs of doctors and assistants who are currently utilizing Straight-Wire mechanics, and would like to expand the delegable duties to be performed by the assistant. Although it is not mandatory to have participated in "Kay Gerety’s Basic Assistant Course," this advanced course is specifically structured to enhance and develop the principles and techniques taught in the basic course. Additionally, it will provide an excellent follow-up for assistants who have previously participated in the Basic Assistant Course or who have extensive experience in orthodontic assisting. It is recommended that participants be familiar with taking basic orthodontic records, bracket and molar band placement, ligation methods and basic wire changing techniques. Each assistant needs to be comfortable with basic orthodontic procedures.

Course Outline

ï‚· Understanding cephalometric skeletal and dental classifications and discrepancies

ï‚· Treatment options

ï‚· The Straight-Wire philosophy and how it pertains to bracket placement; tip and torque; level, align and rotate; and forces

ï‚· Archwire sequence and auxiliary forces

ï‚· Participation exercises include:

– .016 Archwire

• Wax bite registration and archwire coordination

• Accentuating curve

• Reverse curve

• Omega cinch backs

– .018 Archwire

• Open coil spring and power chain

– .020 and .016 x .022 Archwires

• Correction of single tooth crossbite

• Step in and out bends

• Ligation methods for activation

– Multi-Distalizing Arch™ Appliance

• Adaptation to wax bite, placement, and activation

– .016 x .022 Archwire

• Cuspid retraction

– .016 x .022 Archwire and .019 x .025 Braided Archwire

• Individual root torque

– .018 x .025 Archwire

• Pletcher springs to posted wire (de-torquing rectangular archwire)

– Bonded lower lingual retainer

About the Instructor

Kay Gerety received her Certified Dental Assistant Certificate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1975. As a practicing Dental Assistant for more than 35 years, she assisted Dr. Bob Gerety in his Straight-Wire Orthodontic courses for over 30 years and has been an immeasurable asset to the Comprehensive Orthodontic program. During this same time period, she has taught her own assistant’s clinical program in conjunction with Dr. Gerety’s courses. In addition to the clinical programs, she has lectured extensively on Orthodontic Integration and Profitability, Practice Management and Marketing, and Effective Staff Utilization. In North Carolina, Kay developed and instructed an in-office program for training Dental Assistants for general dentistry practices. Kay is an associate member of the American Orthodontic Society and is an honored recipient of the George R. Roland Award for Outstanding Service to the organization. A highly enthusiastic presenter, Kay is motivating, as well as knowledgeable, enabling her students to return to your practice with a renewed excitement and enthusiasm for dentistry and the ability to contribute.

Don’t miss this opportunity to provide your staff with additional training and to encourage their professional growth.

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Hear What Kay's Students Are Saying

"Kay is great. I feel like I have learned a great deal more from taking her classes." – Megan

"Thanks for the wonderful time. Kay is a very good instructor and all of you are amazing, thanks for everything" - Helen

"Kay is an amazing instructor - I really learned a lot and she made it very easy to learn and very fun!" - Crystl

"You are a wonderful teacher Mrs. Kay. This is my 3rd time taking the Advanced course. The 1st time I learned to do the treatment and the 2nd time I learned why. This class has been my favorite. I feel that now that I know how and why I can look for ways to improve and become a better asset to my doctor! Thanks so much!" - Cami

"Great course. Highly recommend!" - Cheri

"Love Kay! She is the best!" - Kelly

"Kay is a great speaker and very nice to talk with." - Jeannie