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Occlusion and Clear Aligner Basics
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Occlusion and Clear Aligner Basics

Learn how the basics of clear aligner therapy from CandidPro's Chief Dental Officer, Dr. Brian Gray
Created byBrian Gray
Last updated 3/2024
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What you'll learn

  • Learn the basics of occlusion and what makes a healthy bite
  • Understand the impact of malocclusion on oral health
  • Learn how to identify and diagnose malocclusion
  • Learn which cases can be treated with clear aligner therapy and which ones should be referred out

Course content

1 section • 5 lectures • 1h 7m total length

  • Basics of Occlusion11:38

    Explore the basics of occlusion, centric relation and centric occlusion, and how a stable bite achieves class one occlusion with anterior and canine guidance, plus a neutral overbite.

  • Basics of Occlusion Quiz
  • Common Types of Malocclusion10:53

    Explore the common malocclusion types—crowding, spacing, open bites, deep bite, cross bite—and learn how and why questions and differential diagnosis guide treatment planning and stability.

  • Common Types of Malocclusion Quiz
  • The Role of Malocclusion in Oral Health7:54

    Explore how malocclusion affects oral health, detailing how axial versus lateral forces impact tooth load, and outlining seven elements of a healthy bite to prevent progression into occlusal disease.

  • The Role of Malocclusion in Oral Health Quiz
  • Diagnosing Malocclusion20:55

    Diagnose malocclusion by analyzing sagittal, vertical, and transverse planes; classify class I, II, III and cusp types, assess bites, arch form, width, and buccolingual inclination, and ensure CR equals CO.

  • Diagnosing Malocclusion Quiz
  • GP Case Selection Guide15:46

    Assess occlusion class I, II, and III cases for clear aligners using the GP case selection guide and the 2-4-6 framework to estimate midline, intrusion-extrusion, overjet, overbite, crowding, and rotation.

  • GP Case Selection Guide Quiz

Requirements

  • No clear aligner experience needed. This course is intended for any general dentist and/or any team member from the dental office.

Description

This course is designed to educate viewers on the basics of occlusion, the common types of malocclusion, the impact malocclusion has on oral health, how to diagnose malocclusion, and which cases can/should be treated with clear aligner therapy. This course will educate general dentists and team members on the clinical topics related to clear aligner therapy. This course consists of engaging video modules that break down complex topics into digestible information. Dr. Gray will provide the information necessary to begin treating patients with clear aligner therapy with confidence, and will provide information on his clear aligner system of choice, CandidPro!


Dr. Gray is a Clinical Evaluator, triathlete, Master at the Academy of General Dentistry, and a Fellow in five other academies. He’s trained nearly 30,000 dentists in clear aligners. Now, he’s bringing his knack for education and clinically-excellent treatment planning to CandidPro partners.


  • DDS, Georgetown University, School of Dentistry

  • Master and LLSR, Academy of General Dentistry

  • Fellow, ICD, ICOI, ADI, AGD

  • Instructor, LD Pankey Institute, Rogers Institute, and 30+ Universities, Candid Academy

  • Board of Directors, Scientific Advisory Board,

  • TIADS, DCDS, ADA Council on Scientific Affairs

  • Clinical Researcher, Product Evaluator: ADA, non-profit and private industry

Full-time private practice, Washington, D.C.

Who this course is for:

  • General dentists and/or any team member from the dental office.

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