12-week cohort · Waitlist open · 10 seats
Master Clear Aligners in 12 Weeks.
Learn to confidently plan and treat aligner cases with the big picture in mind (restorative, airway, surgery, perio), pre-recorded modules, weekly live coaching calls, and a private community, led by Dr. Luke Shapiro, DDS.
Your Instructor
Meet Dr. Shapiro
Dr. Lucas W. Shapiro, DDS
Orthodontist & Course Instructor
Dr. Shapiro’s research has been recognized by the New York Academy of Dentistry and the New England Society of Orthodontics, and he shares his approach with dentists worldwide through @drshap, @futuredentists, and @ignitedds.
DDS
Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine
Postdoctoral Ortho Training
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Practice Owner
Owner of Wall Street Orthodontics.
Syllabus
What you’ll actually learn
12 weeks, organized around 9 core modules plus 3 applied practice weeks, teaching you to treat aligner cases with the big picture in mind (restorative, airway, surgery, perio), from diagnosis to case presentation.
WEEKS 1–3 · FOUNDATIONS
1
Orthodontic Diagnosis
Dental: Class 1 vs 2 vs 3, retroclined incisors, smile arc, deep vs. open bite. Skeletal: Brachyfacial vs. dolicocephalic, AP discrepancy.
2
Differences Between Aligner Systems
Invisalign/Align, Spark/Ormco, Clarity/Solventum (3M), Allure/Arcad, Angel.
3
Staging Movements
Rotating and then extruding. Opening deep bite by intruding canines and then incisors.
WEEK 4 · CASE REVIEW WEEK
Bring your own diagnosis and staging plan for group review and mentor feedback before moving into advanced mechanics.
WEEKS 5–7 · ADVANCED MECHANICS
5
Overcorrection
Deep bite overcorrection. Overcorrect rotations.
6
Attachment Hierarchy
Deep bite. Extrusion vs. rotation.
7
Are Lingual Attachments Worth the Hype?
Can lingual attachments work? Are they necessary? Workaround for lingual attachments (C5).
WEEK 8 · LIVE TROUBLESHOOTING WEEK
Group session reviewing tricky attachment and overcorrection scenarios from your own cases, plus live ClinCheck Q&A.
WEEKS 9–11 · COMPLEX CASES
9
TMJ Issues with Invisalign
Bite ramps. Increased VDO with aligners in. Retraction causing TMJ issues.
10
Premolar Rotations
Using buttons with power chain. Creating space with attachments.
11
Extrusion of Lateral Incisors
Extrusion attachments. Staging extrusion. Bootstrap elastics. Building up with composite.
WEEK 12 · CAPSTONE WEEK
Submit a full case, diagnosis, staging, attachments, and refinement plan, for final mentor review. Graduate the program having applied everything you’ve learned to a real patient.
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Apply for the Program
Ten quick questions, about two minutes. We personally review every application before offering a seat.
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Is This For You
Is this cohort right for you?
This program is built help you develop a clear, guided path into aligner treatment and diagnosis.
A clear, guided path into aligners
Develop a repeatable framework for aligner treatment. No more guessing on case selection.
A desire to grow your practice
That’s the only real requirement
Better diagnosis and treatment planning
Sharpen how you diagnose and plan aligner cases, from fundamentals to more complex scenarios.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
Know which clear aligner cases are easy or difficult to treat
Learn a clear framework for evaluating case difficulty before you commit to treatment.
Avoid posterior open bite
Understand the biomechanics that cause it and how to plan around it from the start.
Create more predictable ClinChecks
Know what to check for and adjust before approving, so outcomes match your treatment plan.
Use attachments more efficiently
Learn which attachment types to use, when, and why, to improve tooth movement control.
Avoid TMJ issues that can arise with clear aligner treatment
Recognize risk factors early and adjust your treatment approach to protect the joint.
Weeks of training
Seats per cohort
Money-back guarantee
Payment plan
Case Results
Before & after cases
A few examples from Dr. Shapiro’s own practice, shared with patients’ consent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I get when I join this cohort?
Do I need prior aligner experience to join?
I already treat some aligner cases, is this still for me?
Do I need to use Invisalign specifically?
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