What if Treating Kids Wasn’t as Scary as you Thought?
Children come into general practice every day with crowding, constricted arches, posterior crossbites and compromised airways. Intervening during active growth lets the clinician guide craniofacial development instead of correcting its consequences later. This introductory webinar is the first phase of the Unlocking Potential program. It is designed for general dentists who want to add evidence-informed, growth-focused orthodontic care for their pediatric and adolescent patients.
We begin with the clinical rationale. Participants will review why early intervention matters and how maxillary arch development affects facial growth, airway function and long-term stability. We will also look at how treating at the right developmental stage can reduce the complexity and duration of later treatment, and sometimes remove the need for it.
For clinicians already treating adults with Invisalign, adding Invisalign First is a natural next step that builds on aligner workflows they already know. The session will present treatment protocols and best practices for mixed-dentition patients. It will also explain how to integrate aligner therapy with skeletal maxillary expansion using the Invisalign Palatal Expander (IPE) or a Hyrax appliance. Combining these approaches supports the best functional and aesthetic outcomes for young patients and helps them unlock their true potential!
Course Objectives
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
Explain the clinical rationale for early orthodontic and expansion treatment
Spot children and teens who are good candidates for aligners and skeletal expansion
Understand the core protocols for Invisalign First, IPE and Hyrax
See how these treatments can grow your practice and serve your families better
