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Mastering Clear Aligners: Troubleshooting, Retention & Restoration Excellence

When and where

Location

SO/Auckland | 24 Carat Room
67 Customs Street East
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
NZ

Date and Time

Date

30th October 2026

Time

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

About

We’re excited to invite you to our TrioClear® series PART 2 | Mastering Clear Aligners: Troubleshooting, Retention & Restoration Excellence, taking place in Auckland.

Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Venue: SO/Auckland | 24 Carat Room
Address: 67 Customs Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, NZ
Speaker: Dr Albert Sharp

CPD Points: 7 CPD Points

Full-day catering is provided, including morning tea, working lunch and afternoon tea.

Course Objectives

TrioClear® Mastering Clear Aligners: Troubleshooting, Retention, and Restorative Excellence

What to expect:

Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques: 
Uncover the secrets of identifying and pre-empting common challenges in TrioClear® treatment. From tracking issues to fit concerns, we’ll equip you with the skills to navigate these hurdles seamlessly.

Retention Realities: 
Explore the critical phase of retention with a focus on TrioClear®. Learn the ins and outs of maintaining those beautifully aligned smiles for the long term. From common retention issues to proactive strategies, this session has it all.

Restorative Enhancements: 
Learn how clear aligners offer multiple benefits in restorative dentistry including pre-restorative alignment such as crowns or veneers ensuring a better foundation for the final restoration as well as reduced tooth wear.

Prospective Case Discussions:
Submit your own real-world cases, dissecting your treatment plans, and anticipating potential roadblocks. Engage in collaborative problem-solving with your peers to enrich your practical understanding.

Topics Include

1. Introduction

  • Overview of Clear Aligner Technology
  • Importance of Troubleshooting and Retention
  • Synergy between clear aligners and restorative dentistry

2. Commonly Seen & Pre-Empting Issues

  • Tracking Issues, Fit Issues and Treatment Progression
  • Patient Education, Thorough Examination and communication with patients

3. Monitoring Techniques

  • Regular Follow-up Appointments , Advanced Imaging , Monitoring Tooth Movement and Detecting Potential Issues Early

4. Troubleshooting Techiniques

  • Identifying the Root Cause, Adjusting Treatment Plans, Refinement Aligners and Mid-course Corrections
  • Common Retention Issues and solutions including Relapse, Discomfort, Pre-Emptive Measures for Retention, Patient Education on Retainers and Monitoring Long-Term Compliance.

5. Restorative Enhancements

  • Benefits of using clear aligners for restorative treatments including crowns, veneers and reducing tooth wear to contribute to longevity of restorations.

Our Presenter

Dr Albert Sharp

Dr Albert Sharp received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney, graduating with First Class honours and top of the year. He is a partner at Penn Sharp Dental Surgeons in Double Bay, Sydney, where he continues to practice all aspects of general dentistry.

Dr Sharp is the General Manager Clinical at Southern Cross Dental. He often presents courses to enable general dentists to provide the best possible outcome for their patients.

Dr Sharp was one of the first general dentists in Australia to be accredited for treating patients with the Invisalign System and for many years was the primary presenter for the Invisalign Training Course for GP dentists. Dr Sharp is in clinical practice at his surgery in Double Bay, Sydney. He has tried many aligner systems to see what works best with each.