Orthodontic Assistant Training Course
Certification Course


Meets the criteria for orthodontics remediable tasks to Dental Assistants

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Description

This two-day course is designed to train and develop dental assistants with little to no experience in Orthodontics. Participants will develop the skills necessary to assist the Orthodontist with their everyday practice.

Minimum of three months of experience as a general practice chair-side dental assistant or hygienist OR completion of the Fundamentals of Dental Assisting Course.


Objectives

To provide training for certification in the following.

  • Orthodontic terminology and instruments
  • Orthodontic records and photography
  • Understanding different phases of orthodontic treatment
  • Placing banding and bracketing
  • Selecting and pre-sizing orthodontic bands
  • Selecting and pre-sizing archwires
  • Securing or unsecuring an archwire
  • Selecting prescribed extra-oral appliances
  • Removing and recementing properly contoured and fitting loose bands
  • Making impressions for study casts
  • Placing or removing prescribed pre-treatment separators

All necessary supplies and instruments will be provided.


Faculty

Calogero Dolce

Department:

DN-ORTHODONTICS GENERAL

Calogero Dolce DDS, PhD

Professor & Chair, Orthodontics

“I declare that neither I nor any member of my family has a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program greater than $999, nor do I have a financial interest greater than $1,000 in any commercial product(s) I will discuss in the presentation.”


Registration Information

Date

October 25-26, 2025
April 11-12, 2026

Dental Assistant: $799
14 Participant Limit

Schedule

Saturday:
8:00AM-4:30PM
Sunday:
8:00AM-4:30PM

Networking Lunch Provided

Credit Hours:
15 CEU Lecture & Participation


University of Florida is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org

Participants should be cautioned about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when integrating new techniques