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Original Aligner Selection System Webinar Replay
"A specialist’s framework for predictable clear aligner success in general practice."
In case you missed the May webinar, here's the replay. Dr. Ferris built his systems after watching too many cases go sideways from trusting software defaults instead of biomechanical principles. In it, he walks through the framework he uses to make clear aligner therapy a predictable, low-stress part of his practice.
At the center is his Predictability Spectrum, a clinical roadmap for sorting cases by complexity before you commit to treatment, and the five filters he runs through before accepting any case. He shows how to spot the predictable wins, like Class I crowding, and how to recognize the high-risk presentations that lead to tracking failures, excess refinements, and frustration.
Clear Aligner Mastery Online Coaching Program
Learn directly from Dr. Drew Ferris — a practicing orthodontic specialist who built this program on one core belief: that with the right biomechanics-first framework, general dentists can treat aligner cases predictably, profitably, and without the failures that derail most GP practices.
Dentists who complete this program know exactly which cases to take, how to plan them like a specialist, how to avoid the most common aligner mistakes, and how to build an aligner system that increases production and works in a busy general practice schedule.
What Makes This Program Different
• Taught by a Practicing Orthodontic Specialist: Chairside experience treating these cases every day, not a manufacturer's script and not a GP who simply learned from one.
• Clinical Skill + The Monday Morning Protocol: Every module delivers a clinical skill and a downloadable, printable chairside tool you can implement the next day.
• Biomechanics First: The emphasis is on understanding why tooth movement works or fails, not on navigating software menus.
• Ten Modules. One Complete System: Covering case selection and biomechanics through scanner-driven case acceptance and practice growth — everything a GP needs to add aligners predictably and profitably.
Clear Aligner Mastery Online Modules
The Clear Aligner System for General Practice. Taught by a Specialist
MODULE 1: The 80/20 Rule of Clear Aligners: Which Cases General Dentists Should Treat and Which to Refer
Module 1 will give dentists the confidence to start aligner therapy by clearly defining which cases are predictable and which should be referred. This module immediately addresses the GP’s biggest anxiety and establishes trust.
CAM Members Will Learn:
1. Why Case Selection Matters — The number one reason GP aligner cases fail; understanding biological and biomechanical limits before touching a single tray
2. The Ideal GP Cases to Start— Mild to moderate crowding; spacing cases; minor relapse cases; pre-restorative alignment. Start with these before moving on to more complex cases.
3. Red Flag Cases — Severe rotations; significant skeletal discrepancies; severe vertical problems; periodontally compromised cases without stabilization
4. The Ferris Case Selection Framework — Five questions every dentist should ask before starting aligners
5. Clinical Case Examples — Easy wins, borderline cases, and referral cases with clinical photos and decision rationale
Monday Morning Protocol
Printable Ferris Case Selection Checklist — five yes/no questions a GP runs through before
accepting any aligner case.
MODULE 2: Attachment Design Mastery: The Biomechanics Behind Predictable Aligner Tooth Movement
Module 2 will teach dentists how attachments actually control tooth movement instead of simply accepting default software prescriptions. This module bridges the gap between clicking “approve” in the software and understanding the biomechanics behind what you’re approving.
CAM Members Will Learn:
1. Why Attachments Matter — Force systems in aligner therapy; why aligners alone cannot control rotation or root movement
2. Types of Attachments — Optimized attachments; vertical rectangular attachments; horizontal attachments; beveled attachments
3. When to Modify the Software — Rotation control; root control; extrusion
4. Common Attachment Mistakes — Over-reliance on defaults; incorrect positioning; mismatched attachment-to-movement goals
5. Clinical Tips — Placement accuracy; bonding techniques; managing attachment loss
6. Co-Treatment Note — When attachment complexity signals a case that needs specialist involvement
7. Case Examples — Before and after with attachment rationale explained
Monday Morning Protocol
Ferris Attachment Decision Matrix — a one-page reference matching tooth movement goals to
the correct attachment type.
MODULE 3: IPR Without Fear: How to Create Space Safely and Precisely
MODULE 4: Treatment Planning Like a Specialist: Mastering the Digital Aligner Workflow
MODULE 5: Why Most Aligner Deep Bite Cases Fail — And How to Fix It
Vertical problems are where many aligner cases fail. This module teaches GPs to recognize vertical challenges early and apply the correct biomechanical strategies. This can be a game changer for your restorative cases.
CAM Members Will Learn:
1. Why Vertical Control Is Difficult — The biomechanics of extrusion, intrusion, and why aligners struggle with vertical movement
2. Deep Bite Correction — Intrusion strategies; bite ramps; posterior support
3. Open Bite Correction — Posterior intrusion; elastic protocols; realistic expectations
4. Avoiding Common Failures — Why most GP vertical cases go wrong and how to prevent it
5. Co-Treatment Note — When vertical complexity requires specialist support
6. Case Demonstrations — Successful vertical corrections and instructive failures
Monday Morning Protocol
Ferris Vertical Assessment Worksheet — diagnostic criteria for determining if a vertical case is within GP scope.
MODULE 6: Class II and Class III With Aligners: What Actually Works in Private Practice
This module will show GPs what is possible, what is predictable, and where the line is between dental camouflage and cases that need referral.
CAM Members Will Learn:
1. Understanding Sagittal Problems — Dental versus skeletal classification; what this means for aligner treatment
2. Class II Treatment Options — Elastics; distalization; staging strategies
3. Class III Correction — Dental camouflage with aligners; limitations and realistic expectations
4. When to Refer — Clear criteria for cases that exceed GP scope
5. Clinical Protocols — Elastic protocols; attachment design for sagittal correction
6. Co-Treatment Note — How to collaborate with an orthodontist on borderline sagittal cases
7. Case Examples — Successes, limitations, and referral decisions
Monday Morning Protocol
Ferris Sagittal Assessment Quick Reference — decision tree for Class II/III case routing.
MODULE 7: Pre-Restorative Orthodontics: Using Aligners to Transform Your Restorative Cases
MODULE 8: Clear Aligners and Periodontal Health: Treating the Compromised Patient Safely
Periodontal patients are a daily reality in general practice. This module gives you the clinical framework to use aligners safely with compromised patients — improving periodontal conditions rather than worsening them.
CAM Members Will Learn:
1. Orthodontics and Periodontal Disease — The relationship between tooth position, bone support, and periodontal health
2. How Aligners Can Improve Periodontal Health — Crowding relief; hygiene improvement; reduced inflammation
3. Treating Periodontally Compromised Patients — Patient selection criteria; pre-treatment requirements
4. Movement Limits — Force thresholds and movement types that are unsafe in compromised periodontium
5. Clinical Protocols — Slower staging; reduced forces; monitoring intervals
6. Co-Treatment Note — When to involve a periodontist and/or orthodontist simultaneously
7. Case Studies — Successful periodontal-orthodontic cases with treatment rationale
Monday Morning Protocol
Ferris Periodontal Clearance Checklist — pre-treatment assessment that must be completed before starting aligners on any periodontally compromised patient.
The scanner is already in your operatory. This module teaches you how to use it as your most powerful case acceptance tool — turning a clinical record into a patient communication system that converts consultations into treatment.
CAM Members Will Learn:
1. The Scanner as a Communication Tool — Why showing beats telling in patient consultations
2. Showing Patients Their Problems in 3D — Scripting the scan reveal for maximum impact
3. Using Before/After Simulations — How to present treatment outcomes without overpromising
4. Photography Protocols — Integrating clinical photography with scanning for comprehensive case documentation and patient motivation
5. Case Presentation Strategies — The consultation workflow from scan to financial presentation
6. Managing Patient Expectations — How to discuss timelines, attachments, compliance, and potential refinements upfront to prevent problems later
7. Increasing Case Acceptance — Conversion benchmarks; handling objections; follow-up sequences for undecided patients
8. Integrating with Treatment Coordinator Systems — Handoff protocols so the clinical team and admin team work together
Monday Morning Protocol
Ferris Case Acceptance Workflow — a step-by-step consultation script from scan to yes, including objection-handling responses.
MODULE 10: How to Build a High-Efficiency Aligner Practice Without Burning Out
Growing your aligner practice shouldn't mean working longer hours. This module gives you the workflow systems, team protocols, and practice management tools to scale aligner volume profitably — without burning out.
CAM Members Will Learn:
1. The Economics of Aligner Therapy — Revenue potential; margin analysis; ROI on CE investment
2. Systems for High Volume — Workflow design that scales without adding chair time
3. Leveraging Your Team — Aligner coordinators; clinical assistants; delegating without losing quality control
4. Standardizing Clinical Protocols — The Ferris GP Workflow System for consistent, repeatable case management
5. Tracking Case Progress — Monitoring systems that flag problems early
6. Avoiding Burnout — How to set boundaries around case volume while maintaining profitability
Monday Morning Protocol
Ferris Aligner Practice Audit — a self-assessment template that identifies bottlenecks in the current workflow and prioritizes improvements.
Module 10 will be presented live on September 2th, 2026 with the replay videos available the next day.
CAM Online Includes Quarterly Coaching Webinars for the Next Two Years
Get ongoing mentorship that transforms course knowledge into clinical mastery — with Dr. Drew Ferris reviewing your own patient cases live
The modules teach the framework. The coaching webinars give you something most dentists never get access to — a practicing orthodontic specialist reviewing your actual patient cases and advising you exactly how to proceed.
As a CAM Online member you will receive quarterly live coaching webinars with Dr. Drew Ferris for the next two years. Submit your own patient records before each webinar and Dr. Ferris will review them live — walking through his clinical thinking, identifying what he sees, and giving you specific treatment planning guidance on your cases.
Bring your borderline cases. Bring the ones you're unsure about. Bring the cases that stopped tracking. This is direct specialist mentorship on the patients sitting in your chair.
You can also ask questions about course material, troubleshoot challenging situations, and learn from the cases other members bring to each webinar. Over two years of quarterly coaching the cumulative clinical experience you gain goes well beyond what any single course can deliver.
Bonus Members Webinar
Troubleshooting Clear Aligner Cases: What to Do When Things Go Wrong
When a case goes sideways, the instinct is to panic. This bonus module gives you a systematic framework for diagnosing and correcting the most common aligner complications — so you always know exactly what to do next.
CAM Members Will Learn:
1. Tracking Issues — Identifying loss of tracking early; backtracking protocols; when to rescan
2. Attachment Loss — Clinical impact; rebonding protocols; when to modify the plan
3. Refinement Strategy — How to plan effective refinements; when to stop refining
4. Midcourse Corrections — Recognizing when the plan is off course and how to adjust without starting over
5. When to Convert to Braces — The honest conversation about aligner limitations
6. Patient Compliance Problems — Communication strategies and wear-time monitoring
7. Managing Patient Expectations During Complications — How to maintain trust when treatment doesn’t go as planned
Monday Morning Protocol
Ferris Troubleshooting Decision Tree — a flowchart for diagnosing the most common aligner complications and determining the correct clinical response.
cONTINUING EDUCATION POINTS
Phelan Dental Seminars is an AGD Pace Program Provider and we administer a CE test for each of the 10 modules of CAM Online. You can receive CE points for each of the modules and quarterly coaching webinars.
AGD Subject Code: 250
Modules - Course Type: self and Coaching Webinars- Course Type: Lecture
The Clear Aligner System for General Practice. Taught by a Specialist
Join today and save $1,350 off CAM Online with Open Enrollment Week
Join today and become a member of Clear Aligner Mastery Online. Your membership includes 10 clinical training modules plus quarterly coaching webinars with Dr. Drew Ferris, where you can submit your own cases for personalized feedback and mentoring.
CAM members receive two years of access to the membership portal, quarterly coaching webinars with Dr. Ferris and $1,350 off the regular tuition with either a single payment of $1,645 USD or 4 consecutive monthly payments of $445 USD.
About Dr. Drew Ferris
Dr. Drew Ferris attended the University of Missouri - Kansas City for his DDS degree and received his certificate and masters of science in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics at Loma Linda University. He owns four private practices in Santa Barbara, California.
Drew has distinguished himself as a leader in the innovative use of both clear aligners and fixed appliances in first-phase, adolescent, and complex interdisciplinary treatment. He has lectured nationally and internationally on a variety of orthodontic topics including diagnosis, treatment, and practice management.
Drew is one of the nation’s top clear aligner providers, a published author, and has designed and developed products and techniques in his field. He is also a faculty member in orthodontics at Loma Linda University. In addition to working in his practice and frequent lecturing, Drew is director of Santa Barbara Dental Study Group, where he serves as an advisor on orthodontic diagnosis and treatment technique.
About Dr. Stephen Phelan
Dr. Stephen Phelan is the founder of Phelan Dental Seminars.
Stephen has a dental practice in Oakville, Ontario where he uses the techniques that are taught in his seminars daily to treat his patients. The focus of his clinical practice is cosmetic, implant and rehabilitation dentistry. He is very passionate about dental education and has spent hundreds of hours training with some of the best dental educators in the world including Drs. John Kois, Frank Spear, Peter Dawson, Dennis Tarnow, Daniel Buser, Jimmy Eubank, Jeff Morley, Bill Strupp, Otto Zuhr, Marc Hürzeler and Pascal Magne. Dr. Phelan is the creator of the Porcelain Veneer Masterclass, Core Build-Up Masterclass, Occlusion Design and Velocity online training programs for dentists.