The Aligner Launchpad Masterclass
Ground control to aligner newbies! Has beginning your aligner cases sent you into a black hole of anxiety? Are you worried about selecting the right cases and does the thought of IPR leave you spinning? Are you wondering what to do if things go wrong and how to even start a conversation with your patients about aligners? Are you scared that you won’t be able to meet your patients’ expectations?
If you’re not ready to commit to a long orthodontic course or feel that the short courses available are a bit advanced, yet you need more help with safely starting aligner treatments, then this is the course for you!
During this aligner launchpad course, Dr. Martina Hodgson will take you from being a plastic tray red dwarf to an aligner supernova! The upcoming course will take place at the Dental Architect in Leeds City Centre on Saturday 3rd May and Saturday 4th October 2025. You will leave with the confidence to start more aligner cases, knowing that you are completing them safely and delivering an amazing experience and outcome to your patients, all while doing the dentistry you love.
Next Course Dates
Saturday 3rd May 2025
Saturday 4th October 2025
Venue: The Dental Architect, Leeds
Price: £395
The Aligner Launchpad - By Special Request
Dr Martina Hodgson
I wrote this course because I was asked on so many of the courses that I taught what courses were out there for dentists that had only done a one day certification course to help get them started treating cases with confidence.
They often found the courses I recommended to be either too lengthy or too advanced for their current stage. What they really wanted was a concise two-day aligner course to kickstart their journey with confidence.
I have a deep passion for teaching and supporting others in their growth journey, and I am thrilled to announce the launch of my very own course – The Aligner Launchpad! This course is designed to assist dentists and their team members who are just starting their journey with clear aligners, helping them become the best version of themselves.
Course Overview
Aligner Launchpad Course
One Day Course
Price: £395
Available Dates
Saturday 3rd May 2025
Saturday 4th October 2025
Venue: The Dental Architect, Leeds
Agenda:
Introduction to aligner biomechanics
Ortho-restorative planning
Out of this world patient journeys
Assessment and case selection
Treating different malocclusions
Elastics, IPR and attachments
Managing refinements and finishing cases successfully
Maximising profitability and marketing
Includes:
- Delicious Lunch
- 3 month’s free membership of mentorship group for ongoing support with exclusive access to WhatsApp group and help with case planning (worth £550)
- Discounted overnight accommodation at Dakota hotel, Leeds – email academy@thedentalarchitectacademy.com for more details.
Aligner Launchpad Course
Day 1
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 09:30
Registration
09:30 - 10:00
Introduction
10:00 - 10:45
Invisalign Overview
How does it work and introduction to biomechanics
10:45 - 11:30
The place of alignment in the GDP's toolkit
The ortho-restorative interface
11:30 - 11:45
Coffee
11:45 - 12:30
Out of this World Patient Journeys
12:30 - 13:00
Case selection made simple
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 16:00
Orthodontic assessment
How planning is the key to successful outcomes - assessment - record taking - scanning and photography - show stopping consultations - how to meet patients' expectations
16:00 - 17:00
ClinCheck Overview
How to know when to approve your ClinChecks - 3D controls - staging - Bolton Analysis
Aligner Launchpad Course
Day 2
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 09:30
Coffee
09:30 - 10:45
Treating Class II and III cases
10:45 - 11:15
Elastics and Button placement
11:15 - 11:30
Coffee
11:30 - 13:00
The Fit Appointment
HANDS ON - IPR - where, when and how - placing attachments - what to do when things don't go to plan.
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 14:45
Anterior Open Bite and Ortho-Restorative
14:45 - 15:30
ClinCheck Surgery
BYO cases
15:30 - 16:45
Managing Refinements
Finishing cases - tricks and tips - overcorrection aligners - detailing pliers HANDS ON - Retention - the celebration appointment
16:45 - 17:30
How to do more aligner cases
Minimise chair time and maximise profits - 10 Top Tips
Course Reviews
“Would like to say thank you so much Martina for such a great presentation on aligners today. All of your tips and tricks were so useful and I’ve taken lots of notes. Safe to say your one day was better than any starter aligner courses I’ve been on. ” Dr FT
“Thank you so much for such an engaging day! I can’t wait for your next course!” Dr AS
“Thanks for all the information today, it was really helpful.” Dr AH