Course Overview
This certification course covers all aspects of the treatment from diagnosis, assessment, case evaluation, to fitting then retention. This is so attendees will be able to handle simple to moderate cases immediately. It is proven that getting started quickly will help you to introduce the Inman and clear aligner treatment into your practice. You are supported every step of the way with an online mentoring system where your cases are checked for suitability, your records are assessed, and help can be given at any point through the treatment. Three monitored cases are treated as part of your certification.
What Is The Format Of The Course?
Program morning
The morning is mainly theoretical
- Philosophy of minimally invasive aesthetic & interceptive restorative dentistry
- The workings of Inman & clear aligners
- Diagnosis, assessment & case selection
- Arch evaluation, space calculation & Inter-Proximal Reduction (IPR)
- Occlusal planning & retention
- Case presentations: and troubleshooting
- Align, bleach & bond philosophy & techniques
Program afternoon
Includes an extensive hands-on session with expert assistance
- Hands-on assessment & diagnosis
- Treatment planning, arch evaluation & case selection
- Inter-proximal reduction
- Clear aligner attachment placement
- Inman Aligner button placement
- Adjusting aligners
- Retention
Course Benefits
- Start with simple cases & introduce orthodontics to patients
- Mentoring with every case available
- Learn which cases to avoid & when to refer
- Integrate restorative dentistry with orthodontics
- Learn how to provide dentistry that lasts
- Hands-on experience with IPR, 'creating space'
- Clinical support & governance to keep you clinically safe
- Hands-on clear aligner attachment placing & retention
- Learn how to access our online mentoring support forum
Upcoming Course Dates
Meet the Lecturers
Guy Wells
After graduating from Newcastle University in 2005, Dr Guy Wells pursued his passion for dentistry by completing his MFGDP qualification.
Over the years, Guy has taken extensive courses in restorative dentistry, occlusion, and endodontics. He has also sought out knowledge from leaders in various fields of dentistry to refine his expertise further.
In 2008, Guy completed the IAS Advanced Course, and in 2021, he was honoured with the opportunity to teach for IAS in the ABB course. Guy also teaches composite placement, rubber dam isolation, and matrices for the Northern Deanery.
From 2009 to 2018, Guy was a partner in a group of practices before taking on the role of Clinical Director as the group expanded. He now works across two sites in North Yorkshire, primarily focusing on private restorative and orthodontic treatments. Additionally, he has been a long-standing Educational Trainer for Dental Foundation Training.