Ortho Course
Comparison Chart | Canadian/Comprehensive Straight Wire and Functional Orthodontic Program | Other Large Multi Session Courses | Cookie Cutter “Cook Book” Courses | Small 1 or 2 Day Events on Special Ortho Topics |
Makes It Easy for You | 
Easy but thorough
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Some
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Certificate Of Completion |
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Course Changes Every Year – Modern / Future
Updated Information |
Learn what the future of orthodontics would look like
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unknown
| Various | Various |
Confidence And Competence To Do Orthodontics |
Understand what to treat within your skill level. |
Partial
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Finish Any Cases |
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Partial
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Recognize, Diagnose and Treat Any Age Patient (Child to Adult) |
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| X | X |
Limited Students = Max Teach Time And Individualized Treatment |
Unique mentorship 8-10 docs |
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Case Studies Presented At Every Session |
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Some
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*** Start Cases Immediately? *** |
As soon as session 1
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Partial
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Beginners And Advanced Welcome |
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| One or the other | One or the other |
Course Instructor Mentorship |
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Course age | 37 consecutive years | Various | Various | Various |
~NO B.S.~
Evidence Based
Approach to Ortho Methods and Products
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May receive funding and biased towards Ortho companies’ products | X | X |
Will Help You During and Afterwards No Matter What Company You Buy Your Ortho Products From |
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May turn you down if you don’t use their preferred vendor | X | X |
Complete Course |
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Comes With training Supplies and Materials |
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80 Years Combined Orthodontic Knowledge |
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Canadian Content |
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Includes the Business of Orthodontics and how to run it properly |
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Differential Dx |
Made easy with the
“CSW Charting System”TM
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Lacking the CSW Charting System | X | X |
Manual | USB´s of ALL course content | Around 1,000 pages.
If their course is truly comprehensive, what are you missing? | Small if any | None |
Number Of Sessions | 5 sessions, 2 full days, 10 hours/day | Less than 4 x 2 day sessions | 1 or 2 days | 1 or 2 |
CE Credits | 75 RCDSO “Category 2” 15/session, 100 AGD Credits | Less than 150 | < 50? | < 20? |
Location | Canada with Canadian content | US and Some Canada | US and Some Canada | US and Some Canada |
Cost / session… bonuses | $2,295 CAD SESSION + HST – Limited to 8-10 docs – Health; Wellness; Financial component; SEE PATIENTS IN TREATMENT | $2,500 + HST | Various, not complete | Various, not complete |
