Orthodontics Module

HYBRID | CE CREDITS MAY VARY | TUITION $1,500 | LIMITED CAPACITY

Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competency in orthodontics.

Important: Following successful completion of the orthodontics module theory exam, a registration link will be provided.

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Program Overview

This program is designed for registered dental assistants and registered dental hygienists.

This course consists of two components - a theory and a clinical. The orthodontic theory component is a guided, home-study course. We suggest three months of self-study before writing the theory examination. The orthodontic clinic component runs both Saturday and Sunday (8 a.m. - 4 p.m. MST).

Previous orthodontic experience is not required, and candidates do not have to be currently employed.

Theory Component

ONLINE | TUITION $250 | UNLIMITED CAPACITY

The orthodontic theory component is a guided, self-study course administered through eClass.

It’s recommended that participants take at least 3-months prior to their desired exam date to successfully complete the theory component and written exam.

Exams can also be written at a recognized testing center (testing center fees apply).

Exam Registration

Note: Exams are held on the first Monday of each month. CDE also accepts other universities, colleges, libraries, or schools as acceptable testing centers.

Are you looking to retake or reschedule an exam?

Supplemental Exam

Theory Prerequisites

Prerequisites

To participate in the orthodontics module, theory component, an individual must be either an RDH or RDA level II.

Clinical Component

HANDS-ON | TUITION $1,250 | LIMITED CAPACITY

After successful completion of the theory exam, participants will be able to register and attend the in-person clinical component.

Participants will have the opportunity for hands-on practice with separators banding, bonding, radiology, digital scanners, photography, and arch wires.

On completion of this course, RDHs and RDAs will be certified to practice in orthodontics in a clinical setting.

Clinic Dates

Available Cohorts

  • March 2/3, 2024 - Edmonton (Apply by Feb 10)
  • May 25/26, 2024 - Edmonton (Apply by May 11)
  • August 17/18, 2024 - Edmonton (Apply by Aug 3)
  • October 14/15, 2024 - Edmonton (Apply by Oct 1, 2024)
  • December 7/8, 2024 - Edmonton (Apply by Nov 23, 2024)
Note: This course runs Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST.
Clinical Prerequisites

Prerequisites

  • Orthodontic module theory exam successfully completed a minimum of 3 weeks prior to attending the onsite clinical component.
  • Successful theory component participants have one year from their date of completion to enroll in a clinical course.
  • Participants must be either a certified RDH or RDA and hold a valid practice permit.

Questions?

If you have any questions, check out our FAQ, or reach out to dentce@ualberta.ca.

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