Study Club course

The Clear Aligner Opportunity - Diagnose Better, Treat Smarter, Collaborate Stronger

Presented by Dr Sean Holliday

CPD Points:
Dental Board of Australia ( 2.00 points)
ADA CERP ( 1.75 points)
Speaker: Dr Sean Holliday
Location: Study Clubs
Date: Nov-Dec 2026*
* This date / time will vary depending on your local Study Club.

Course Description
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Description

In today's dental landscape, clear aligner therapy is more than a cosmetic add-on—it's a pathway to long-term oral health, interdisciplinary care, and practice transformation. This course empowers general dentists to move from reactive treatment to proactive diagnosis by building clinical skills in clear aligner therapy and understanding their role within a collaborative orthodontic model.

You'll learn how to confidently diagnose malocclusion, select and manage straightforward aligner cases, and implement systems that integrate orthodontic thinking into everyday care. We'll cover real-world treatment workflows, troubleshooting, and communication strategies for patients and teams. Most importantly, we'll explore how to define the boundaries of your aligner practice and establish strong referral partnerships with orthodontists—transforming case selection into a win-win for the general practitioner, the specialist, and the patient.

Learning Objectives:

Diagnose and identify clinical criteria for successful clear aligner cases suitable for general practice.
Plan and manage simple to intermediate clear aligner cases with predictable workflows and team engagement.
Develop sustainable orthodontic partnership frameworks that optimize patient outcomes and create collaborative referral relationships through strategic case triage.

Dr. Sean Holliday earned his dental degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and his orthodontic certification and master's degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Holliday is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a …