● 4-WEEK ADD-ON · SPECIALIZE & EARN MORE
Add Orthodontic Assisting to Your Skill Set
A focused 4-week add-on — one hands-on day a week plus online modules — to specialize in one of dentistry’s most in-demand fields. Offered in both English and Spanish.
In short: the orthodontic assisting add-on is a focused 4-week specialization — one hands-on day a week, offered in English and Spanish — for assistants who want to work in orthodontics.
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What You’ll Learn
Orthodontic instruments & setup
Banding & bonding assist
Archwires & ligatures
Clear aligner workflows
Ortho records & imaging
Patient education
Format
4 weeks
A tight, focused specialization — not another long program.
One hands-on day a week
Often scheduled off-hours, so it fits around work or the DA program.
Online modules
Procedure videos and short lessons between clinic days.
Ready to start your dental career?
Book a 15-minute Career Fit Call. We'll map your path, answer your questions, and review program cost and payment-plan options — no pressure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the orthodontic assisting add-on?
The orthodontic assisting add-on is a focused 4 weeks — one hands-on clinical day a week plus short online modules between sessions.
Do I need to be a dental assistant first?
It's designed as an add-on specialization. We'll confirm whether it's the right fit for you on your Career Fit Call.
What will I learn?
You'll cover orthodontic instruments and setup, banding and bonding assistance, archwires and ligatures, clear-aligner workflows, ortho records and patient education.
Do I need to finish the dental assistant program first?
The orthodontic add-on is designed to build on dental assisting skills. We'll confirm whether it's the right next step for you on your Career Fit Call.
Is the orthodontic assisting program available in Spanish?
Yes. Like our other programs, the orthodontic assisting add-on is offered in both English and Spanish.
How much does the ortho add-on cost?
Program cost and payment-plan options are reviewed on the Career Fit Call.