Hard Skills
AdvancedOrthodontic Appliance FabricationThe technical process of designing and building corrective devices such as retainers, braces, and aligners based on dental impressions.
IntermediateCAD/CAM Digital DentistryUsing specialized software and hardware to design and manufacture orthodontic components through 3D scanning and printing.
IntermediateDental Materials KnowledgeUnderstanding the chemical and physical properties of acrylics, resins, and alloys used in the orthodontic manufacturing process.
Soft Skills
AdvancedManual DexterityThe ability to perform precise movements with hands and fingers to manipulate small wires and delicate dental materials.
AdvancedPrecision and AccuracyThe capacity to follow exact specifications and clinical prescriptions to create appliances that fit perfectly within a patient's mouth.