Great Lakes Orthodontics

Orthodontic Retainer (Hawley) Online Training Course / 90 Days Access / 28 CE Credits


Item #: 270-051
$249.00

Course Description
This course will teach you how to fabricate one of the most popular orthodontic retainer designs, the “Hawley” Retainer. You will receive step-by-step instruction on popular wire clasps and the Hawley labial bow, as well as acrylicing, trimming, and finishing procedures. You will also learn how to adjust the retainer and perform acrylic repairs.


Continuing Education Credits
This course includes free Continuing Eduction (CE) submission to the National Board of Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC). To receive CE credit, you must complete the work listed in the last chapter of this course and then submit a series of digital photographs to our instructors. Once approved, you will be able to download and print a letter and certificate of course completion.

Type: Scientific
Hours: 28
Validity: Credits are valid during your one-year renewal cycle.* 

Course Chapters
1. Course Introduction (3min. 51sec.) 
2. Preparation of Models (11min. 59sec.) 
3. Introduction to Retainer Clasps (12min. 17sec.) 
3a. Ball Clasp (12min. 50sec.) 
3b. Arrow Clasp (9min. 24sec.) 
3c. Circumferential Clasp (13min. 29sec.) 
3d. Adams Clasp (24min. 43sec.) 
3e. Occlusal Rest (7min. 28sec.) 
4. Hawley Labial Bow (22min. 52sec.) 
5. Introduction to Acrylicing Procedure (6min. 49sec.) 
5a. Salt & Pepper Acrylic Technique (10min. 42sec.) 
5b. Premix Acrylic Method (6min. 53sec.) 
5c. Biostar/MiniSTAR Process (10min. 38sec.) 
5d. Light Cure VLC Technique (6min. 14sec.) 
6. Acrylic Trim (16min. 4sec.) 
7. Appliance Finishing (5min. 9sec.) 
8. Retainer Adjustment (5min. 18sec.) 
9. Acrylic Repair (13min. 1sec.) 
10. Conclusion (1min. 49sec.)

Total Time: Approximately 3hr. 20min.

Access Information
You will receive immediate and unlimited access to this course for 90 days at our online portal. Important: The course will only be accessible when logged into your Great Lakes ecommerce account using the email address you used to purchase the course.


Prerequisites
Some wire bending experience is recommended. To ensure a successful learning experience, you are strongly encouraged to take this course prior to the Orthodontic Retainer: 


 Materials & Equipment Checklist
To take this course you will need:

Maxillary and mandibular stone models possessing a relatively ideal dental alignment.

To order models: Click Here

  • Safety Glasses
  • Ball Clasps
  • Arrow Clasps
  • Stainless Steel or Duraloy Wire (.028", .030", .032”) 
  • Serrated #134 Pliers
  • Three Prong Pliers
  • Lab Wire Cutters
  • Jarabak Pliers
  • Special Adjusting Pliers #239
  • Model Holder (optional)
  • Torch & Wax
  • Wax Spatula
  • Biocryl Resin (1lb. Kits)
  • Great Lakes Pressure Pot
  • Handpiece & Burs
  • Finishing Equipment (Dental Lathe, Splash Pans, Polishes)
Click to view all items used in this course and to order any of the items listed above. You can also contact Product Customer Service, 1.800.828.7626, or prodcustserv@greatlakesortho.com to place your order.


Minimum Requirements
Before you purchase access to this course, please make sure your computer and Internet connection meet our minimum system requirements. The best way to verify this is to watch one of our free courses prior to purchasing this paid course. You must be connected to the Internet at all times during video playback.

Product Specifications

Pricing Information:
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