Online course
Step-by-Step 3D Printing Your Own In-Office Clear Aligners
by Dr. Melissa Shotell
- Dr. Melissa Shotell
- 8 modules: 65 lessons
- Duration:
25 h 38 min - Access to the course is not limited in time
Course program
Step-by-Step 3D Printing Your Own In-Office Clear Aligners
8 modules: 65 online lessons
Learn In-Office Clear Aligners from Basics to Designing & 3D Printing Your Own Aligners! Includes our Fast-Track Aligners Basics Course and Special 3D Printing Lessons Taught by Dr. Scherer
New Volume 2! Volume 2 highlights new software options for in-office clear aligners and updates the current software options. In the latest update, we now cover advanced techniques with attachments, pontics, and creating aligners with edentulous spaces. Additionally, explore remote monitoring with Dental Monitoring to limit in-office visits!
Are you interestedin getting into clear aligner therapy but unsure if they really work? Are you a general dentist interested in getting into orthodontics but not know where to start? Are you an orthodontist ready to reduce you clear aligner laboratory bill? Do you want to be able to 3D print your own aligners in-office affordably?
This innovative and exciting covers diagnosis and treatment planning, how to get started with clear aligner laboratories, the differences in technology, step-by-step clinical procedures from taking records to delivering aligners and monitoring your patients until case completion. This course includes the “Fast Track Clear Aligners” entire curriculum including: the basics to getting you started with clear aligner treatment using traditional and digital methods for recording taking, step-by-step clinical and laboratory workflows, insurance/billing and growing your clear aligner practice through innovative marketing strategies. In addition, this online course features in-office 3D printing in-office (DIY) clear aligners. Create your own branded in-house clear aligners by designing and 3D printing your aligner cases. We teach you the secrets, step-by-step on how to set-up your cases (or outsource setup!) and then 3D print models for aligners, vacuum forming aligners, and then finishing and delivering them to the patient!
This course utilizes learning skills and educational content that is 50% projection slides and 50% video-based education. We emphasize simulated “LIVE” video-based techniques to demonstrate step-by-step clinical procedures including: impressions, digital scanning, bonding attachments, interproximal reduction (IPR), monitoring and troubleshooting steps, refinement and revision for case finishing, removing attachments and polishing, and placing the patient in retention. Additionally, the in-office aligner modules include step-by-step aligner software featuring ArchForm, Blue Sky Bio, and uLab, 3D printing your own models on Sprintray Pro, Formlabs, and vacuum forming, trimming, and finishing your cases.
8 modules: 65 online lessons
Learn In-Office Clear Aligners from Basics to Designing & 3D Printing Your Own Aligners! Includes our Fast-Track Aligners Basics Course and Special 3D Printing Lessons Taught by Dr. Scherer
New Volume 2! Volume 2 highlights new software options for in-office clear aligners and updates the current software options. In the latest update, we now cover advanced techniques with attachments, pontics, and creating aligners with edentulous spaces. Additionally, explore remote monitoring with Dental Monitoring to limit in-office visits!
Are you interestedin getting into clear aligner therapy but unsure if they really work? Are you a general dentist interested in getting into orthodontics but not know where to start? Are you an orthodontist ready to reduce you clear aligner laboratory bill? Do you want to be able to 3D print your own aligners in-office affordably?
This innovative and exciting covers diagnosis and treatment planning, how to get started with clear aligner laboratories, the differences in technology, step-by-step clinical procedures from taking records to delivering aligners and monitoring your patients until case completion. This course includes the “Fast Track Clear Aligners” entire curriculum including: the basics to getting you started with clear aligner treatment using traditional and digital methods for recording taking, step-by-step clinical and laboratory workflows, insurance/billing and growing your clear aligner practice through innovative marketing strategies. In addition, this online course features in-office 3D printing in-office (DIY) clear aligners. Create your own branded in-house clear aligners by designing and 3D printing your aligner cases. We teach you the secrets, step-by-step on how to set-up your cases (or outsource setup!) and then 3D print models for aligners, vacuum forming aligners, and then finishing and delivering them to the patient!
This course utilizes learning skills and educational content that is 50% projection slides and 50% video-based education. We emphasize simulated “LIVE” video-based techniques to demonstrate step-by-step clinical procedures including: impressions, digital scanning, bonding attachments, interproximal reduction (IPR), monitoring and troubleshooting steps, refinement and revision for case finishing, removing attachments and polishing, and placing the patient in retention. Additionally, the in-office aligner modules include step-by-step aligner software featuring ArchForm, Blue Sky Bio, and uLab, 3D printing your own models on Sprintray Pro, Formlabs, and vacuum forming, trimming, and finishing your cases.
Section I – Introduction to Clear Aligner Therapy, Principles of Tooth Movement, Identifying Aligner Cases, and Working with Aligner Manufacturers
2 h 8 min
Section II: Taking Records, Diagnosis & Treatment Cases, Submitting and Reviewing Cases
4 h 6 min
Section III: Clinical Procedures from Delivering Aligners to Treatment Completion
3 h 47 min
Section IV: Business Skills For Incorporating Aligners Into Practice
1 h 35 min
Section V: Case Gallery
27 min
Section VI: Introduction to In-Office Aligner Therapy
1 h 54 min
Section VII: Introducing Laboratory and Software Workflows for In-Office Aligners
7 h 5 min
Section VIII: Step-by-Step In-Office Aligner Laboratory Fabrication
4 h 36 min
- 65lessons
- -96%discount
- $766savings
The full course program
Section I – Introduction to Clear Aligner Therapy, Principles of Tooth Movement, Identifying Aligner Cases, and Working with Aligner Manufacturers
Here you can watch a fragment of the lesson.
Covering the basics of clear aligner treatment, including identifying cases in your practice, diagnosis and treatment planning, and reviewing aligner brand options.
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Clear Aligner Basics
Chapter 2 – History of Aligner Treatment
Chapter 3 – Goals of Clear Aligner Treatment
Chapter 4 – Principles of Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Chapter 5 – Fundamentals of Diagnosis & Treatment Planning for Clear Aligners
Chapter 6 – Identify Clear Aligner Cases in Your Practice
Chapter 7 – Overview of Aligner Brands & Manufacturing Processes
Duration: 2 h 8 min
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Clear Aligner Basics
Chapter 2 – History of Aligner Treatment
Chapter 3 – Goals of Clear Aligner Treatment
Chapter 4 – Principles of Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Chapter 5 – Fundamentals of Diagnosis & Treatment Planning for Clear Aligners
Chapter 6 – Identify Clear Aligner Cases in Your Practice
Chapter 7 – Overview of Aligner Brands & Manufacturing Processes
Duration: 2 h 8 min
Section II: Taking Records, Diagnosis & Treatment Cases, Submitting and Reviewing Cases
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
Focuses on step-by-step procedures related to record making and taking including charting, photography, x-ray options, analog and digital impressions and submitting cases to clear aligner laboratories.
Chapter 1 – Record Taking for Clear Aligner Therapy
Chapter 2 –Clinical Photography for Clear Aligners
Chapter 3 – Radiographs and X-Ray Records for Clear Aligners
Chapter 4 – Making Impressions for Clear Aligners
Chapter 5 – Digital Impression Techniques for Clear Aligners
Chapter 6 – Submitting Cases to Doctor Portals for Aligner Services
Chapter 7 – Reviewing Treatment Setup and Ordering Aligners
Duration: 4 h 6 min
Chapter 1 – Record Taking for Clear Aligner Therapy
Chapter 2 –Clinical Photography for Clear Aligners
Chapter 3 – Radiographs and X-Ray Records for Clear Aligners
Chapter 4 – Making Impressions for Clear Aligners
Chapter 5 – Digital Impression Techniques for Clear Aligners
Chapter 6 – Submitting Cases to Doctor Portals for Aligner Services
Chapter 7 – Reviewing Treatment Setup and Ordering Aligners
Duration: 4 h 6 min
Section III: Clinical Procedures from Delivering Aligners to Treatment Completion
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
A comprehensive review and clinical step-by-step procedural based education focusing on receiving cases in your office, unboxing, placing engagers/attachments, IPR, treatment in ideal cases, and mid-course correction during when treatment doesn’t go perfectly.
Chapter 1 – Unboxing and Evaluating Aligner Kits
Chapter 2 – Delivering the First Set of Aligners
Chapter 3 – Attachments – How They Work and How to Place
Chapter 4 – Interproximal Reduction – Step by Step
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Treatment Progress & Troubleshooting When Things Don’t Go Perfect
Chapter 6 – Refinement, Revision, or Midcourse Correction… Getting Things Back on Track
Chapter 7 – Evaluating When Cases are Near Completion and When to Get it Done
Chapter 8 – Treatment Completion: Removing Attachments, Retention Techniques, and Fabricating In- Office Retainer
Duration: 3 h 47 min
Chapter 1 – Unboxing and Evaluating Aligner Kits
Chapter 2 – Delivering the First Set of Aligners
Chapter 3 – Attachments – How They Work and How to Place
Chapter 4 – Interproximal Reduction – Step by Step
Chapter 5 – Monitoring Treatment Progress & Troubleshooting When Things Don’t Go Perfect
Chapter 6 – Refinement, Revision, or Midcourse Correction… Getting Things Back on Track
Chapter 7 – Evaluating When Cases are Near Completion and When to Get it Done
Chapter 8 – Treatment Completion: Removing Attachments, Retention Techniques, and Fabricating In- Office Retainer
Duration: 3 h 47 min
Section IV: Business Skills For Incorporating Aligners Into Practice
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
This section is a great way to get started with growing your practice and getting ready for doing more clear aligners. Preparing the office for both the clinician and teams to do more aligner treatment!
Chapter 1 – Knowing Treatment Options & How to Set Fees
Chapter 2 – Identify New and Potential Aligner Patients
Chapter 3 – Billing Strategies for Dental Coverage & Insurance
Chapter 4 – 7 Comprehensive Steps to Increased Aligner Case Flow
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Chapter 1 – Knowing Treatment Options & How to Set Fees
Chapter 2 – Identify New and Potential Aligner Patients
Chapter 3 – Billing Strategies for Dental Coverage & Insurance
Chapter 4 – 7 Comprehensive Steps to Increased Aligner Case Flow
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Section V: Case Gallery
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
Clear Aligners ROCK! This section highlights some of the cases and clinical conditions where clear aligner therapy is perfect. Emphasis is placed on great starting cases and treatment appropriate for your first case.
Chapter 1 – Case 1
Chapter 2 – Case 2
Chapter 3 – Case 3
Chapter 4 – Case 4
Duration: 27 min
Chapter 1 – Case 1
Chapter 2 – Case 2
Chapter 3 – Case 3
Chapter 4 – Case 4
Duration: 27 min
Section VI: Introduction to In-Office Aligner Therapy
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
This section introduces and lays the foundation for how in-office aligner systems are made, they way they work, and approaches to implementing in a general practice or orthodontics practice! We also discuss why in-office aligners help rescue cases done by major laboratories and how to brand your in-office aligner systems!
Chapter 1 – Traditional Applications of In-Office Clear Aligners
Chapter 2 – Comparing the Process of Traditional Aligner Laboratories vs. In-Office Aligners
Chapter 3 – In-Office Workflows and Considerations Before Getting Started
Chapter 4 – In-Office Clear Aligners When Traditional Methods Fail
Chapter 5 – Case-Presentation and Branding Your Own Aligners
Duration: 1 h 54 min
Chapter 1 – Traditional Applications of In-Office Clear Aligners
Chapter 2 – Comparing the Process of Traditional Aligner Laboratories vs. In-Office Aligners
Chapter 3 – In-Office Workflows and Considerations Before Getting Started
Chapter 4 – In-Office Clear Aligners When Traditional Methods Fail
Chapter 5 – Case-Presentation and Branding Your Own Aligners
Duration: 1 h 54 min
Section VII: Introducing Laboratory and Software Workflows for In-Office Aligners
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
Choosing the right software, laboratory equipment, and laboratory systems before jumping into in-office aligners is key! This captivating section of the online course covers the fundamental equipment needed, material choices for aligner trays, attachment templates, and retainers, and step-by-step software designing clear aligner cases!
Chapter 1 – Understanding Laboratory Methods & Equipment Needed (Vacuum, Printers etc)
Chapter 2 – Reviewing Material Options for In-Office Aligners
Chapter 3 – Software Options for In-Office Aligners
Chapter 4 – Case Driven In-Office Aligner Step-by-Step & Qualities of a “Good Scan”
Chapter 5 – Downloading STL Files from the Intraoral Scanner
Chapter 6 – Cleaning Up “Non-Ideal” Scans Using Meshmixer with Dr. Scherer
Chapter 7 – Archform Software Basics & Introduction
Chapter 8 – Step-by-Step Archform Software to Complete Aligner Cases
Chapter 9 – Software Introduction: ULab
Chapter 10 – Software Step-by-Step: uLab
Chapter 11 – Software Step-by-Step: Blue Sky Plan
Chapter 12 – Working with Exceed
Duration: 7 h 5 min
Chapter 1 – Understanding Laboratory Methods & Equipment Needed (Vacuum, Printers etc)
Chapter 2 – Reviewing Material Options for In-Office Aligners
Chapter 3 – Software Options for In-Office Aligners
Chapter 4 – Case Driven In-Office Aligner Step-by-Step & Qualities of a “Good Scan”
Chapter 5 – Downloading STL Files from the Intraoral Scanner
Chapter 6 – Cleaning Up “Non-Ideal” Scans Using Meshmixer with Dr. Scherer
Chapter 7 – Archform Software Basics & Introduction
Chapter 8 – Step-by-Step Archform Software to Complete Aligner Cases
Chapter 9 – Software Introduction: ULab
Chapter 10 – Software Step-by-Step: uLab
Chapter 11 – Software Step-by-Step: Blue Sky Plan
Chapter 12 – Working with Exceed
Duration: 7 h 5 min
Section VIII: Step-by-Step In-Office Aligner Laboratory Fabrication
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
The secrets of in-office aligner production covered in detail step-by-step! This amazing section gets down to the details and workflows used to 3D Print dental models, cleaning and light curing the models, vacuum forming aligners, attachment trays, retainers, trimming and polishing, and delivering to the patent.
Chapter 1 – Reviewing 3D Printers and Printing Technology for Aligners with Dr. Scherer
Chapter 2 – Getting the Sprintray Pro 3D Printer Ready for Printing Clear Aligner Models
Chapter 3 – 3D Printing Clear Aligner Models with SprintRay Pro
Chapter 4 – Printing Clear Aligner Models with Formlabs Printer
Chapter 5 – Washing and Curing Techniques for 3D Printing with Dr. Scherer
Chapter 6 – Finishing & Curing Clear Aligner Models from the Sprintray Pro
Chapter 7 – Vacuum Forming Models for Attachment Templates Printed with SprintRay Pro
Chapter 8 – Vacuum Forming Models for Aligners Printed with Sprintray Pro
Chapter 9 – Trimming and Polishing Attachment Templates Printed with SprintRay Pro
Chapter 10 – Trimming and Polishing Aligners Printed with SprintRay Pro
Chapter 11 – Cleaning Up and Maintaining the Sprintray Pro
Chapter 12 – Finishing & Curing Models Printed with Formlabs
Chapter 13 – Vacuum Forming for Attachment Templates & Aligners Printed with Formlabs
Chapter 14 – Trimming and Polishing Attachment Templates Printed with Formlabs
Chapter 15 – Trimming and Polishing Aligners Printed with Formlabs
Chapter 16 – Packaging Aligners for a Beautiful Case Presentation
Chapter 17 – Delivering Aligners to the Patient
Chapter 18 – Summary of In-Office Aligner vs. Traditional Methods
Duration: 4 h 36 min
Chapter 1 – Reviewing 3D Printers and Printing Technology for Aligners with Dr. Scherer
Chapter 2 – Getting the Sprintray Pro 3D Printer Ready for Printing Clear Aligner Models
Chapter 3 – 3D Printing Clear Aligner Models with SprintRay Pro
Chapter 4 – Printing Clear Aligner Models with Formlabs Printer
Chapter 5 – Washing and Curing Techniques for 3D Printing with Dr. Scherer
Chapter 6 – Finishing & Curing Clear Aligner Models from the Sprintray Pro
Chapter 7 – Vacuum Forming Models for Attachment Templates Printed with SprintRay Pro
Chapter 8 – Vacuum Forming Models for Aligners Printed with Sprintray Pro
Chapter 9 – Trimming and Polishing Attachment Templates Printed with SprintRay Pro
Chapter 10 – Trimming and Polishing Aligners Printed with SprintRay Pro
Chapter 11 – Cleaning Up and Maintaining the Sprintray Pro
Chapter 12 – Finishing & Curing Models Printed with Formlabs
Chapter 13 – Vacuum Forming for Attachment Templates & Aligners Printed with Formlabs
Chapter 14 – Trimming and Polishing Attachment Templates Printed with Formlabs
Chapter 15 – Trimming and Polishing Aligners Printed with Formlabs
Chapter 16 – Packaging Aligners for a Beautiful Case Presentation
Chapter 17 – Delivering Aligners to the Patient
Chapter 18 – Summary of In-Office Aligner vs. Traditional Methods
Duration: 4 h 36 min
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Melissa Shotell
Step-by-Step 3D Printing Your Own In-Office Clear Aligners
8 modules: 65 lessons • 25 h 38 min
Access to the course is unlimited in time!
Step-by-Step 3D Printing Your Own In-Office Clear Aligners
8 modules: 65 lessons • 25 h 38 min
Access to the course is unlimited in time!
Melissa Shotell
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Dr. Melissa Shotell is a Board Certified Orthodontist and practices in a multi-specialty practice in Sonora, CA focusing on the interplay of Orthodontics and restorative treatment. Dr. Shotell received her DMD at Nova Southeastern University and advanced hospital training a General Practice Residency Certificate from The Ohio State University. After spending years in general practice treating a broad range of patients, Dr. Shotell returned to complete a certificate and master’s degree in Orthodontics from Loma Linda University. At Loma Linda University, Dr. Shotell focused her training on cutting-edge three dimensional imaging technology for diagnosis and treatment planning for interdisciplinary dentistry. Dr. Shotell considers education to be her passion and regularly consults and lectures on dental technology, clear aligner therapy, orthodontics, office efficiency and workflow, and teamwork.