FARMINGTON, Connecticut – In partnership with the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, OrthoClear will be hosting a workshop on April 6, 2006 for dental practitioners interested in integrating the next generation of invisible orthodontics into their practices. The meeting will feature OrthoClear’s founders and clinical advisors, as well as experienced OrthoClear doctors.

• Dr. Ravi Nanda, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, Professor and Orthodontic Department Head
• Zia Chishti, OrthoClear CEO and Founder
• Charlie Wen, OrthoClear President and Chief Technology Officer
• Dr. Craig Crawford, OrthoClear Director of Clinical Research
• Dr. Todd Rankin, Practicing Orthodontist
• Dr. Ross Miller, OrthoClear Advisory Director of Clinical Affairs
• Dr. Robert Brewka, Practicing Orthodontist

During the workshop, participants will learn: to identify and select patients appropriate for clear aligner treatment, how to take impressions, how to treatment plan and submit cases to OrthoClear, and how to monitor patients with various levels of malocclusions. Upon completion of the workshop, attendees will be certified to begin treating patients with OrthoClear.

"We are very excited about working with the University of Connecticut to educate dental professionals on OrthoClear’s clinical and patient benefits. We anticipate the meeting being informative for doctors who are ready to learn about how to integrate OrthoClear into their practices,” said Craig Crawford, OrthoClear’s Director of Clinical Research.

Dr. Ravi Nanda, UConn’s Head Department of Craniofacial Sciences and Chair Division of Orthodontics stated, “This workshop is a part of the University of Connecticut’s continuing effort to provide continuing education in innovative technologies to dental practitioners. With the initial response from the dental community, we expect this event to be fully subscribed.”

Registration fee for the one day workshop is $180.

For information on how to register for this workshop, please contact:Diana MikulakPhone: (860) 679-2550E-mail: Mikulak@nso.uchc.edu

About OrthoClear:
OrthoClear is the world's leading provider of next generation invisible aligner therapy. Doctors and prospective patients who would like to learn more about OrthoClear may visit the company's website at www.orthoclear.com.

SOURCE: OrthoClear, Inc.

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