Clear Aligners Level 1 with Inman Aligner (IAS Academy)
Theory and supervised practical work on assessment, planning and treatment with clear aligners and the Inman Aligner.
Course provider
When
Next: 11 Dec 2026
CPD
7 CPD
Duration
1 day
Where
UK locations; choose a course date
Overview
About this course
Theory and supervised practical work on assessment, planning and treatment with clear aligners and the Inman Aligner.
Programme
Morning: assessment and theory
Minimally invasive aesthetic and interceptive restorative principles; appliance mechanics; diagnosis and case selection; arch evaluation, space calculations and interproximal reduction; occlusion and retention; case discussion, troubleshooting and the align-bleach-bond approach.
Afternoon: practical work
Assessment and diagnosis exercises, planning and arch evaluation, interproximal reduction, clear-aligner attachments, Inman Aligner buttons, appliance adjustment and retention.
Mentoring and certification
Mentoring includes case suitability, records review and support during treatment. Three monitored cases are required as part of certification.
7 hours of CPD are listed for the taught course. The certification and mentoring conditions are separate from attendance.
Dates and booking
- 11 Dec 2026: IAS HQ - Surrey, KT14 7LF (GBP 714)
- 29 Jan 2027: Manchester (GBP 714)
- 26 Feb 2027: IAS HQ - Surrey, KT14 7LF (GBP 714)
- 16 Apr 2027: Nottingham (GBP 714)
- 07 May 2027: Bristol (GBP 714)
- 11 Jun 2027: Edinburgh (GBP 714)
- 25 Jun 2027: IAS HQ - Surrey, KT14 7LF (GBP 714)
- 24 Sep 2027: IAS HQ - Surrey, KT14 7LF (GBP 714)
- 26 Nov 2027: Cambridge (GBP 714)
- 10 Dec 2027: IAS HQ - Surrey, KT14 7LF (GBP 714)
Choose one date option. The earliest available Surrey cohort runs from 09:00 to 17:30 each day. Confirm the timetable and venue for other cities on the booking form. IAS requires an account to complete a booking.
A GBP 234 refresher rate is advertised for returning attendees through their IAS account.
Outcomes
What you will learn
- Assess simple or moderate alignment cases and recognise cases requiring referral.
- Plan space creation and practise attachment or button placement.
- Use retention planning and the IAS mentoring forum to support treatment.
Before you book
Prerequisites
For dentists introducing removable orthodontic treatment. This day is also the first day of the separately bookable two-day Align, Bleach and Bond programme.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What does the displayed price refer to?
The standard course fee shown on the IAS booking page is GBP 714. A GBP 234 refresher rate is advertised for returning attendees through their IAS account. Confirm any tax or additional laboratory, appliance and clinical-case costs with IAS before payment.
Is mentoring included?
Mentoring includes case suitability, records review and support during treatment. Three monitored cases are required as part of certification.
Do I attend every date shown?
No. These are alternative UK course dates and locations. Choose one course run; a two-day run requires attendance on both days.
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