At rdhu, we believe bringing dental hygienists together to share and learn from one another can be life and practice changing.
Come and immerse yourself in a day or a weekend of learning new orthodontic skills and networking with like-minded dental hygienists. Look at things a little differently and open your mind to new possibilities.
The rdhu Orthodontic Elite Program consists of 3 courses, which can be taken together or separately:
Whatever your journey has been, or will be, this program will set you apart with the fundamental and advanced skills required to succeed in a fulfilling career in orthodontics.
Take as a 3-part bundle and save!
Liisa graduated dental hygiene in 2006 from Canadore College. After graduation she returned to her home town of Sudbury and began her dental hygiene career working for a local orthodontist. Throughout her career Liisa expanded her skills working as a temp in general practice, in an oral surgery office, as an educator, and even owned her own clinic. While gaining valuable experience in other specialties Liisa always kept her hands in orthodontics as this is her true passion in the dental hygiene scope. When not in the office, Liisa enjoys spending time her husband and 2 children.
At rdhu we believe in small class settings for optimal learning.
CE Hours: 12
Tuition: $649
2-Day Hands-On Course:
Dates: Saturday, September 28th & Sunday, September 29th, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
Location: rdhu, 980 Fraser Drive, Suite 214, Burlington, ON
Course Description:
Are you looking to expand your skill set?
Have you considered applying to a position that involves orthodontics, but have second guessed yourself given a perceived lack of knowledge or skills?
Perhaps your current role will be or has introduced orthodontics and you would like a refresher.
Whatever your journey has been, or will be, this course will set you apart with the fundamental skills required to succeed in a fulfilling career in orthodontics.
Join Liisa Moore for this must attend, practical introduction to orthodontics to discover the fundamentals of Orthodontics for the dental hygienist.
Course Objectives:
Hands-On Includes:
Stations which allow participant ample time and one-on-one coaching and guidance:
Station I:
Station II:
Station III:
Other Fun Activities:
*Includes a take-home manual and ortho job sharing checklist!
CE Hours: 6
Tuition: $315
Date: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: rdhu, 980 Fraser Drive, Suite 214, Burlington, ON
Course Description:
Join Liisa Moore as she takes a deeper dive into the exciting field of orthodontics and the role of the RDH.
In this advanced course, we will focus on the “why” behind the “how” around orthodontic movement and mechanotherapy. The rdhu Advanced Orthodontics course will walk you through recognizing orthodontic concerns and help you understand the treatment planning process behind resolving them. With the basic principles of bracket placement already within your skill set, we will explore the biomechanics of tooth movement to equip you to be a more strategic and confident orthodontic dental hygienist. A variety of functional appliances will be discussed in depth as well as temporary anchorage devices (TADs) and orthognathic surgery.
This live, hands-on course is sure to ignite your passion for orthodontics and take your skills to the next level. We recommend that you complete rdhu’s Orthodontic Fundamentals for the Dental Hygienist course first, but welcome you to join if you feel that you already have a solid foundation of the orthodontic fundamentals.
Course Objectives:
CE Hours: 6
Tuition: $315
Date: Sunday, November 3rd, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: rdhu, 980 Fraser Drive, Suite 214, Burlington, ON
Course Description:
The mysteries of clear aligner therapy are finally being solved! Join Liisa Moore as she takes you through the 3 “A’s” of Clear Aligner Therapy: Aligners, Attachments, and Artificial Intelligence.
Unpack these three key components and begin to understand the who, how, and why behind this treatment modality. Discuss various case scenarios to understand how aligners are being used to treat mild, moderate, and complex cases and essentially alter the trajectory of orthodontic treatment. You will have the opportunity to discover the importance of attachments, their part in tooth movement, and the role of the RDH in this phase.
Join us and learn how the advancements in technology and the addition of artificial intelligence are leading toward advanced results with advanced levels of patient compliance. This Clear Aligner Therapy course will take an objective look at the possibilities and limitations of this amazing technology. The use of 3D intra-oral scanners will be investigated as you get the chance to see this technology in action and witness the digital process of treatment planning.
Course Objectives:
Hands-On 3-Part Ortho Elite Program with Liisa Moore - includes:
SPECIAL GIFT included! Oral B Genius Power Brush, a LM 'Mini Sickle' Instrument and more!
Value of over $1500
CE Hours: 24 (Live Courses at rdhu)
Tuition: $1029
(2-Part bundle also available for Advanced Orthodontics + Digital Scanners & Clear Aligner Therapy for $529 - Click here)