Online Orthodontic and Dental Training
Great Lakes video-based training is a convenient way to learn how to fabricate appliances at your own pace without the hassle and expense of travel. It is also a cost effective way to train any number of staff members for a fraction of the cost.
These video courses are taught by Brian Willison, CDT, one of the country’s most experienced instructors and technical consultants, and cover the same key techniques and methods as those taught at our Great Lakes Hands-on Training Center... read more
You are guided through each phase of fabrication using the latest equipment and materials. Chapters include useful information that can be downloaded, as well as links to equipment and supplies used for each lesson. In addition, if you decide to end a lesson, your spot will be bookmarked so you can seamlessly resume where you left off.
We will be continually adding to our free and paid course selection, so check back frequently. If you have any problems with the playback of the video, please visit our online training help page for more information. Start training today!
To gain access to our video training courses, you must be logged into your Great Lakes Orthodontics online account. Creating an account is easy and free, and will give you access to our videos and to other special features of the website. Please click here to create a free online account.
Available Courses
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Biostar®/MiniSTAR® Course
Continuing Education (CE) Credits: 8
This informative course will show how you can save time and money using the Biostar® and MiniSTAR®. You will learn how to refine your current techniques as well as discover the latest procedures, equipment, and materials available. You will view machine operation, maintenance, and an array of appliance fabrication techniques. Also, you have the option to view each chapter in succession, or go directly to topics of interest.Preview
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Great Lakes Spot Welder
Continuing Education (CE) Credits: 6
The Great Lakes Spot Welder is ideal for welding, heat treating, and electrosoldering of metal components. You will learn how to setup the unit, operation of the basic controls, and general maintenance. The spot welding process, heat treating, and electrosoldering are also covered.Preview
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Great Lakes Tack Welder
Continuing Education (CE) Credits: 6
The Great Lakes Tack welder is ideal for temporary positioning of metal components prior to spot welding, laser welding, or soldering. This lesson introduces you to the tack welding process and demonstrates how to operate the unit.Preview
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Ortho-Lab Soldering
Continuing Education (CE) Credits: 10
The Orthodontic Laboratory Soldering Course is design for technicians with wirebending experience and interested to learn the soldering technique used to fabricate a variety of orthodontic appliances and special components. A prerequisite for this course would be the "Introduction to Ortho-Lab Wirebending" & "Orthodontic Retainer" Courses that will introduce you to wirebending, acrylic processing, and appliance finishing skills as well as basic laboratory equipment and materials.
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Ortho-Lab Wire Bending
Continuing Education (CE) Credits: 14
The skill of wire bending within an orthodontic laboratory requires the highest level of manual dexterity. Designed for the novice or beginner technician, this in-depth course will guide you through basic wire bending exercises. You will learn the proper use of pliers and how to bend orthodontic lab wire, beginning with paper exercises and graduating to working on stone models.
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Orthodontic Retainer (Hawley)
Continuing Education (CE) Credits: 28
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.
This course is intended for technicians with some retainer wire bending experience. To ensure a successful learning experience, the online Ortho-Lab Wire Bending course is strongly advised as a prerequisite.
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Ricketts Retainer
Continuing Education (CE) Credits: 10
This course will teach you how to fabricate a Ricketts Retainer, commonly used for post-orthodontic retention. You will receive step-by-step instruction of popular wire clasps and the Ricketts labial bow, as well as acrylicing, trimming, and finishing procedures.
This course is intended for technicians with some retainer wire bending experience. To ensure a successful learning experience, the online Ortho-Lab Wire Bending and Orthodontic Retainer courses are strongly advised as a prerequisite.Preview
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Wrap Around Retainer
Continuing Education (CE) Credits: 10
This course will teach you how to fabricate a Wrap Around Retainer, commonly used for post-orthodontic retention. You will receive step-by-step instruction of this labial bow stabilizing bar, as well as acrylicing, trimming, and finishing procedures.
This course is intended for technicians with retainer wire bending experience. To ensure a successful learning experience, the online Ortho-Lab Wire Bending and Orthodontic Retainer courses are strongly advised as prerequisites.Preview
