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An introduction to orthodontics Classification of orthodontic case types and common treatment options Names and uses of orthodontic appliances Bracket placement: how, why and where Bonding procedures for brackets and attachments (etching and priming), anterior and posterior bite turbos Placing attachments in conjunction with clear aligner therapy Bonding and cementing bands and passive appliances Bracket and attachment removal Taking alginate, digital, and non-alginate conventional impressions (i.e., non-digital) Practice management, including customer service, the patient experience, and practice development Upon completion of this course, Level II Dental Assistants will be able to perform the following four intra-oral procedures: Placing and cementing bands, brackets, and passive space-maintaining or orthodontic appliances that have been previously selected, fitted, and/or dispersed by a dentist for orthodontic purposes [1]; placing attachments for orthodontic purposes in conjunction with clear aligner therapy; removing bands, brackets, and passive space-maintaining or orthodontic appliances, but not removing cement and/or bonding resin [2]; and taking non-alginate conventional impressions (i.e., non-digital) for working models for the fabrication of space-maintaining or orthodontic appliances.