Electives

Invisalign® Essentials for Complete Dentistry

Become Invisalign certified with our Invisalign® Certification course, Invisalign® Essentials for Complete Dentistry.

Invisalign® Essentials for Complete Dentistry is a hands-on dental CE course providing a step-by-step roadmap to implement Invisalign® for occlusal disease and sleep breathing disorders, ensuring ideal esthetic outcomes. Learn to use Invisalign® and related technologies predictably, maintaining classic Dawson principles within ClinCheck Pro® software.

This course includes lectures and hands-on exercises to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to implement Invisalign® in your practice immediately. Limited to 20 dentists, who must bring a portable computer with ClinCheck Pro® pre-installed.

The Invisalign® Certification process includes three phases.

Phase 1, Onboarding, offers on-demand, virtual, and in-person training with up to 12 hours of customized support, 1:1 guided case selection, and joining this Dawson course.

Phase 2, Practice Integration, provides you with virtual and in-person support for your first six cases, ongoing clinical support, and tailored training programs.

Phase 3, Scaling Your Invisalign Business, which offers virtual and in-person support, customized assistance, volume-based case discounts, regular check-ins, and access to peer-led education programs through the Align 360 growth program.

Enroll and enjoy access to the New Provider Onboarding Program which includes educational tools, resources, and support needed to confidently implement Invisalign treatment into your practice.

Enroll Today
May. 16-17, 2025
St. Petersburg, FL
$4,850.00
Oct. 24-25, 2025
East Hanover, NJ
$4,850.00
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Unlock Predictable Dental Success
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Clinical Excellence

Whether you’re new to Dawson or a Dawson Scholar, our electives provide focused training in areas like dentures, Invisalign, TMD, and more. Deepen your clinical expertise with targeted, hands-on learning opportunities on a range of clinical topics.

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Business Essentials

Running a successful practice goes beyond clinical expertise. Our electives like Dental MBA in a Day focus on the business aspects of practice management, helping you optimize systems, enhance profitability, and improve patient experiences.

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Team Training

Equip your entire team with the knowledge and skills needed to support Complete Dentistry. From dental assistants to hygienists, our electives ensure everyone plays a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and maximizing practice efficiency.

Here's what you'll learn in two days
Day 1
  • Demonstrate how to add Invisalign for everything from TMD to Smile Design
  • Learn a complete digital records workflow
  • Practice techniques to properly scan in both maximum intercuspation and centric relation
  • Clarify case selection for Ortho/Restorative cases
  • Understand the biomechanics of aligner orthodontics to optimize treatment success
Day 2
  • Practice ClinCheck & Smile Architect® tools
  • Learn how to execute Dr. Dawson’s 3D Checklist directly into ClinCheck
  • Review current adjuncts to open even more possibilities of Invisalign cases
  • Case Reviews and Implementation
  • Discuss Finishing, Retention, Troubleshooting & Collaboration
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Michael Cebulka, DDS
This course is essential for developing treatment plans involving Invisalign within the Dawson philosophy.
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Prajakta Kamat, DDS
This Invisalign course ties the Dawson Philosophy and Align protocols very efficiently. Highly recommend taking it.
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Ovral Wynter, DDS
This course gives you the skills to properly evaluate patients, make accurate diagnoses, and determine the best treatment plan—reducing the risk of getting lost in the process.

Understanding Your Path to Complete Dentistry

You’ll gain the confidence and skills to implement Invisalign® effectively for occlusal disease and sleep breathing disorders, ensuring excellent esthetic outcomes. We’ll walk you through the process of case selection, records, biomechanics, and how to utilize ClinCheck Pro® for predictable results.

By integrating Invisalign® into your practice, you’ll expand your treatment offerings, enhance patient satisfaction, and increase your practice’s profitability. You’ll also benefit from ongoing support, peer-led education, and case discounts to help scale your Invisalign business.

Yes! This course includes hands-on exercises where you’ll apply what you’ve learned in real-time. You’ll also develop an Invisalign Progress checklist to monitor your patients effectively, ensuring successful treatment outcomes.

This course is part of a comprehensive three-phase certification process, including customized training, clinical support, and scaling your Invisalign® business. From onboarding to practice integration and scaling, you’ll be supported throughout your journey with Invisalign®.

This course is ideal for general dentists and specialists who want to incorporate Invisalign® into their practice, regardless of experience level. If you’re looking to add clear aligner treatments to your offerings, this course provides the knowledge and tools to do so confidently.

Electives are open to all dental professionals, including dentists, specialists, hygienists, and dental assistants. Most electives do not require previous Dawson Academy courses, making them a great way to enhance your skills in a specific area of dentistry.

Dawson Academy electives cover a range of focused topics, including: Restorative & Esthetics, TMD & Airway, Implants & Prosthetics and Practice & Team Development
Explore the full list of electives here.

Electives are offered in multiple locations across the United States, including Florida, Texas, and other major dental hubs. All courses are taught by experienced Dawson Faculty who actively practice dentistry, ensuring real-world application of the techniques you’ll learn.

It depends on the course. Some electives are hands-on, allowing you to practice techniques. Others are lecture-based but highly interactive with case discussions.

Yes! All electives provide CE credits, with the number of credits varying by course. You’ll receive official documentation upon completion.

You can register directly on The Dawson Academy website or contact our team for assistance. Some courses have limited seating, so early registration is recommended.

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Enroll Today
May. 16-17, 2025
St. Petersburg, FL
$4,850.00
Oct. 24-25, 2025
East Hanover, NJ
$4,850.00
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Take the next step towards mastering occlusion and smile design — without the stress of upfront costs.  Explore our financing and secure your spot in Core 1 today.

Cancellation Policy:

For registrations paid in full at time of registering, requests to cancel or transfer registration in a Dawson Academy course, lecture, or event will be accommodated until 90 DAYS PRIOR to start date. Upon request a refund will be provided minus a $200.00 non-refundable deposit, or a one-time course, lecture, or event transfer, which remains valid for 12 months. Less than 90 days prior to course, no refunds or transfers will be issued.
 
*Students who finance tuition through the Lending Club financing program are subject to special terms and conditions.

Please contact The Dawson Academy at 1.800.952.2178 for full details.

The Dawson Academy is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Dawson Academy designates this activity for 15 credit hours continuing education credits.

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The Dawson Academy is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

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