BIS Institute · Upcoming Dental Education
Clear Aligner Design Course for Dentists
Beyond Straight Teeth.
Understand the clinical reasoning behind clear aligner treatment planning. Explore how diagnosis, occlusion, biomechanics, and digital design influence decisions from initial assessment to finishing.
Why this course matters
The Software Shows the Movement. The Dentist Makes the Decisions.
Digital setups help visualize proposed tooth movements, but a simulation is not a guarantee of biological or clinical outcomes. Every plan still needs to be evaluated against the patient's history, records, periodontal status, occlusion, and treatment objectives.
This course brings those questions into a practical framework for reviewing digital orthodontic treatment planning with greater clinical context.
The proposed learning approach
From Digital Simulation to Clinical Decision-Making
Three connected stages bring patient assessment, planning, and follow-up into one educational process.
Clinical Assessment
Evaluate patient findings, records, and treatment objectives before planning tooth movement.
Digital Planning
Review virtual setups, clear aligner biomechanics, sequencing, and occlusal objectives.
Clinical Reassessment
Compare planned and observed progress and consider refinements, changes in treatment, or referral.
Guided practical activities are proposed and will be confirmed as part of the final curriculum.
Proposed learning objectives
A Practical Approach to Clear Aligner Planning
Explore the factors that shape treatment selection, movement design, and follow-up.
Evaluate patient suitability, clinical records, and treatment limitations.
Critically assess digital treatment setups and simulated tooth movement.
Consider biomechanics, clear aligner attachments, IPR, and movement sequencing.
Integrate occlusion, function, and interdisciplinary treatment objectives.
Recognize tracking concerns and indications for clinical reassessment.
Evaluate finishing, retention, and longer-term treatment considerations.
Inside the curriculum
Inside the Clear Aligner Design Curriculum
Eight focused modules. Select a module to explore its proposed topics and case exercise.
01Module 01Patient Selection and Comprehensive Diagnosis
Clinical records, patient suitability, periodontal considerations, occlusion, relevant TMJ findings, risks, and referral decisions.
Proposed exercise: Evaluate de-identified case information to determine what needs further assessment.
02Module 02Reading the Digital Treatment Setup
Digital scans, simulated tooth positions, treatment objectives, limitations of prediction, and critical setup review.
Proposed exercise: Review a digital setup and identify assumptions that need to be checked.
03Module 03Biomechanics, Attachments, and IPR
Force systems, anchorage, movement staging, attachment considerations, interproximal reduction, and sequence planning.
Proposed exercise: Compare alternative movement-planning approaches.
04Module 04Occlusion and Interdisciplinary Planning
Occlusal relationships, restorative objectives, orthodontic-restorative sequencing, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Proposed exercise: Evaluate a case involving future restorative treatment.
05Module 05Aligner Delivery and Progress Monitoring
Aligner fit, tracking, documentation, adherence, and monitoring actual movement against the plan.
Proposed exercise: Compare progress records with the planned digital movements.
06Module 06Troubleshooting and Refinements
Unexpected findings, incomplete movement, posterior bite changes, refinement decisions, and reassessment.
Proposed exercise: Examine a case that is not progressing as expected.
07Module 07Finishing, Retention, and Long-Term Outcomes
Finishing objectives, outcome evaluation, retention planning, relapse risk, and follow-up considerations.
Proposed exercise: Compare the planned treatment result with the observed result.
08Module 08The BIS Clinical Design Lab
An integrated clinical case connecting diagnosis, digital planning, biomechanics, monitoring, and finishing.
Proposed exercise: Present a case-planning rationale and discuss the questions that remain.
The curriculum and practical exercises are proposed. Dr. Bis will confirm the final teaching sequence and activities before registration opens.
Proposed course experience
More Than a Lecture. A Clinical Learning Experience.
A structured educational journey could support preparation, guided case analysis, and continued reflection.
Before
Build the Foundation
Short preparatory lessons, terminology, and introductory case review are being considered.
During
Work Through Cases
Small-group discussions, guided clinical cases, and proposed digital planning exercises.
After
Continue the Discussion
A follow-up online case-review session is being considered for participating dentists.
The final schedule, format, and learning activities will be shared before enrollment.
Learning options
Choose How You Want to Learn
Register your interest in the in-person experience, the planned online edition, or both.
In-person · Oakville, Ontario
In-Person Clinical Workshop
Date to be announced. A proposed small-group, case-based educational experience with Dr. Agatha Bis.
Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Join the In-Person WaitlistOnline · Planned for 2027
Online Clear Aligner Course
A planned online learning experience covering assessment, digital planning, clear aligner design, and clinical evaluation.
Release date to be announced.
Join the Online WaitlistYour educator
Learn With Dr. Agatha Bis
Founder of BIS Institute, formerly TMJ Whisperer Academy, Dr. Agatha Bis brings more than 30 years of private practice experience to dental education.
Her teaching connects careful examination with occlusal considerations and comprehensive treatment planning. This course will apply that approach to the assessment and design of clear aligner cases.
Who this is for
Who Should Consider This Course?
This program is being designed for general dentists who want to strengthen how they evaluate clear aligner cases, interpret digital setups, and connect orthodontic movement planning with occlusal and restorative objectives.
It may be especially useful to dentists with some prior exposure to aligner therapy who are looking for a more systematic approach to assessing treatment plans.
Final prerequisites will be confirmed by Dr. Bis. The course does not replace orthodontic specialist training or the need to practice within professional competence.
Clear Aligner Design · Waitlist
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Join the interest list for BIS Institute's upcoming Clear Aligner Design course. Receive updates about dates, learning formats, and enrollment when details are confirmed.
Choose whether you are interested in the in-person workshop in Oakville, the online edition planned for 2027, or both.
Frequently asked questions
Clear Aligner Design Course FAQs
Who is this clear aligner design course for?
It is intended for general dentists interested in more systematic evaluation of clear aligner cases, particularly clinicians with some exposure to aligner treatment. Final prerequisites will be announced before registration.
Do I need previous clear aligner experience?
A background in aligner treatment may be helpful. Exact entry requirements have not yet been confirmed.
Will there be digital treatment-planning exercises?
Digital plan review and guided exercises are proposed elements of the course. The final activities and software requirements will be confirmed with the curriculum.
Will participants examine real clinical cases?
Case-based review is central to the planned learning approach. The final case selection and scope will be confirmed by Dr. Bis.
Is this an official Invisalign or ClinCheck certification course?
No. This is an independent BIS Institute educational program, not an Invisalign or Align Technology certification or sponsored course.
Will dental CE credits be available?
CE eligibility and credit hours have not yet been announced. BIS Institute will publish applicable requirements before enrollment opens.
Where will the in-person workshop take place?
The proposed in-person location is Oakville, Ontario, Canada. The venue and date are to be announced.
When will registration open?
Registration dates have not been announced. Join the waitlist to receive course updates when they are available.
BIS Institute · Clear Aligner Design
Better Aligner Planning Starts Before the First Movement.
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