Shafaf Academy

Academy

A step-by-step clear aligner course for dentists, in the same order as the video series.

6 modules23 lessonsEnglish & Arabic

Module 1 3 lessons

Getting Started

Starting a case, case selection, and reviewing the 3D plan.

  1. 1.1 Starting an Aligner Case Start here Read
  2. 1.2 Case Selection & Predictability Read
  3. 1.3 Reviewing Your Plan Read

Module 2 6 lessons

Biomechanics

How clear aligners move teeth — forces, movements, anchorage, and staging.

  1. 2.1 How Aligners Move Teeth Read
  2. 2.2 Forces, Moments & the Center of Resistance Read
  3. 2.3 The Six Tooth Movements Read
  4. 2.4 Force Systems & Magnitudes Read
  5. 2.5 Anchorage Read
  6. 2.6 Staging Read

Module 3 4 lessons

Clinical Technique

Chairside skills: attachments, IPR, auxiliaries, and delivery.

  1. 3.1 Attachment Placement Read
  2. 3.2 IPR, Safely Read
  3. 3.3 Auxiliaries Read
  4. 3.4 Delivery & First Fit Read

Module 4 4 lessons

Malocclusions

Crowding and spacing, Class II and III, open and deep bite, and extractions.

  1. 4.1 Crowding & Spacing Read
  2. 4.2 Class II & Class III Read
  3. 4.3 Open Bite & Deep Bite Read
  4. 4.4 Extraction Cases Read

Module 5 4 lessons

Monitoring & Finishing

Tracking, mid-course correction, finishing, and retention.

  1. 5.1 Monitoring & Tracking Read
  2. 5.2 Mid-Course Correction Read
  3. 5.3 Finishing & Detailing Read
  4. 5.4 Retention Read

Module 6 2 lessons

Special Patients & Skills

Growing and teen patients, and records that plan the case right.

  1. 6.1 Growing & Teen Patients Read
  2. 6.2 Records: Photos & Scans Read

End of course

23 lessons in 6 modules