Foundational Systems
of Clear Aligners

Washington DC

September 18–19

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CE Credits

Days

Lessons

$999

Through Aug 31

What's in the syllabus

Explore the complete course structure, including every lesson, clinical topic and practical system covered throughout the program.

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The ten lessons

01 Consults I and II

Learn how to structure clear aligner consultations, communicate treatment value and guide patients toward confident decisions.

02 Prescription form

Build more effective prescriptions by translating your clinical goals into clear instructions for treatment planning.

03 ClinCheck® review

Follow a systematic ClinCheck® review process to identify concerns, refine movements and improve treatment predictability.

04 Starting

Create a consistent case start process that prepares patients, supports compliance and sets expectations from day one.

05 Monitoring

Monitor treatment efficiently, recognize tracking issues early and determine when intervention is necessary.

06 Refinements

Evaluate treatment progress and plan refinements that directly address remaining clinical objectives.

07 Finishing

Apply a structured finishing process to review function, aesthetics and the final details before completing treatment.

08 Retention

Develop retention protocols that protect treatment outcomes and help patients maintain their results over time.

09 Case review

Review real cases to connect the course systems with practical clinical decisions and common treatment challenges.

10 Implementation

Turn the course framework into repeatable systems your entire team can begin applying inside the practice.

Your instructor

Dr. Stephen Schalk

As the visionary behind Clearly Aligned™, Dr. Schalk is recognized for equipping general dentists with the in-depth knowledge to master attachments and biomechanics. He’s a practicing dentist and respected educator committed to bridging the gap between knowing the rules and truly understanding their application for consistent, predictable outcomes.

Dr. Schalk has seen how a lack of foundational biomechanical understanding can limit results, even for experienced practitioners. This course offers a clear framework, built from years of clinical practice and teaching, to help you confidently manage a broader range of cases with enhanced predictability.

What dentists say

Dr. Schalk is a game changer. His lectures are riveting and you leave with a stronger sense of confidence regarding clear aligner therapy. Highly recommend.

Dr. Farzam Tamami

Wasn't sure what to expect. I signed up to the course due to the recommendation of my territory rep and did not do any research prior to the course. The course definitely exceeded my expectations. Problem is that now I want to learn more!

Edward S Kim

I would like to congratulate Dr. Schalk and his team for an insightful and amazing course. Packed with intelligent and useful information. 5 stars all the way.

Harold Leiberman