February 23, 2011 – Acworth, GA – Trapezio has officially launched the Academy of OSHA Safety, a new online course designed to educate and train orthodontic team members on federally mandated OSHA requirements. The new Academy program offers a comprehensive look at vital safety topics including bloodborne pathogens, hazard communication, and general office safety. It is now available as part of the new Learning Management System (LMS) offered by Trapezio.

“This is a much needed addition to the Trapezio LMS,” says Linda Reese, Executive Director of Trapezio. “We have worked for the last twelve years to create training programs that fit the needs of our customers, but this is really a topic no practice can do without.”

The in-depth content of the Academy of OSHA Safety was developed by a veteran consultant with almost 40 years of dental experience. Leslie Canham, founder of Leslie Canham and Associates, is authorized by the Department of Labor as an OSHA Outreach Trainer in General Industry Standards. She speaks within the U.S. and abroad to dental societies, study clubs and organizations as well as being a moderator of the Infection Control Forum on Dentaltown.com. Leslie adds the Academy of OSHA Safety to her extensive list of articles and continuing education courses.

Like other Trapezio courses, the Academy of OSHA Safety is structured to ensure maximum comprehension by students. Each of the three lessons requires an examination with an overall passing score of at least 75%. Scoring is securely stored in the system for administrative review, future assessments, and tracking of annually required OSHA training. Once all exams have been passed, team members and administrators can print the OSHA Certificate of Completion to store within their office OSHA manual. This competency-based education model improves retention compared to generic web-based seminars or webinars.

In today’s cloud computing environment, traveling is no longer necessary to gain access to advanced and proven education on orthodontic fundamentals. Trapezio’s LMS provides easy access to not only the OSHA course, but other orthodontic related training programs. With over 45,000 examinations already administered, the Trapezio LMS brings affordable continuing education to the doorstep of orthodontic practices worldwide. For more information regarding the Academy of OSHA Safety or the Trapezio learning suite, visit www.trapezio.com.

About Trapezio – Founded in 1998, Trapezio offers convenient and affordable staff training for orthodontic team members worldwide. In addition to the online programs, which earn graduates a certificate of completion and the designation AOAC (Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Certified), Trapezio also provides hands-on training, supplemental lessons and other programs to help offices train high quality auxiliary personnel to complete their professional team. Founded by Dr. Doug Depew, Trapezio empowers orthodontists to provide the highest quality care to patients in an environment that benefits the patient, the staff, and the doctor. Trapezio and its AOA curriculum are endorsed by the American Association of Orthodontists for educating and training orthodontic assistants through a platform that covers a variety of topics. For more information on Trapezio, please visit www.trapezio.com or call (877) 976-4536.

January 18, 2011 – Acworth, GA – Trapezio announces the official launch of the Academy of Financial Coordinators, a new online course designed specifically for the Orthodontic Financial Coordinator. The new Academy program, authored by Zuelke and Associates, Inc., offers orthodontic practices access to one of the industry’s most comprehensive and proven financial management systems. The expertise of Zuelke’s methodologies combined with the convenient online access of Trapezio’s Learning Management System (LMS) will give users the ability to immediately implement efficient processes related to risk identification, credit management, accounts receivable control, collections, practice metrics and much more.

The in-depth content of the Zuelke Financial Coordinator Certification course was developed as a “needed outlet [for access to the Zuelke systems and fundamentals] by practices all across the nation.” The informative and engaging 10-course program details the financial process from start to finish and is perfect not only for the experienced or novice financial coordinator but also for office managers and doctors. “Trapezio is honored to add the financial program to our online learning center,” said Chad Greer, President of Trapezio. “The principles in this course have been battle tested for over 30 years. There is little argument that Zuelke & Associates’ concepts can help lead to better financial health for practices of all sizes.”

Unlike most continuing education, the Trapezio LMS not only structures content as building blocks but also requires an examination at the end of each lesson. Successful completion of the course requires a passing average score on the ten exams. Scoring is securely stored in the system for administrative review and future assessments. This competency-based education model improves retention compared to generic web-based seminars or webinars. “While not intended to replace the one on one, multi-day, training offered by in-office consulting, this course has been designed to provide a solid level of basic training for the Financial Coordinator position in the orthodontic office,” said Paul Zuelke, President of Zuelke & Associates, Inc. “Upon successful completion of this course, the Financial Coordinator will have the tools to help the practice gain greater case acceptance, to eliminate patient delinquency, and to generate higher productivity and profitability and, most importantly, a greater quality of life within the practice.”

In today’s cloud computing environment, traveling is no longer a necessity to gain access to advanced and proven education on orthodontic fundamentals. Trapezio’s LMS provides easy access to not only the Financial Coordinator program but other orthodontic related training for everyone in the practice. With over 45,000 examinations already administered, the Trapezio LMS brings affordable continuing education to the doorstep of orthodontic practices worldwide. For more information regarding the Academy of Financial Coordinators course or any other Trapezio program, visit www.trapezio.com.

About Trapezio – Founded in 1998, Trapezio offers convenient and affordable staff training for orthodontic team members worldwide. Created by Dr. Doug Depew, Trapezio empowers orthodontists to provide the highest quality care to patients in an environment that benefits the patient, the staff, and the doctor. Its Academy of Orthodontic Assisting curriculum is endorsed by the American Association of Orthodontists for educating and training orthodontic assistants through a platform that covers a variety of topics. For more information on Trapezio, please visit www.trapezio.com or call (877) 976-4536.

Trapezio founder, Dr. Doug Depew, said “We are proud to have the Torque Orthodontics team represent us.  They have always regarded education and training as a high-priority for their team. “  Led by Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Certified Instructors, the Mackay training program will provide a host of clinical and pre-clinical training applications covering core fundamentals for clinicians.  The format will follow a similar routine of the popular U.S. based program held periodically in the greater Atlanta area. 

The ACT hands-on retreat will cover topics that include:
1- Clinical (posture, elastomeric ligatures and chain, steel ligatures, Koby ties, coil springs, headgear)
2- Pre-clinical functions performed on other students (isolation, tooth prep, bonding, composite removal)
3- X-rays (digital photos and computer capture)
4- Separators, banding and debanding
5- Bracket placement, archwires and ties
6- Laboratory (pouring, separating and trimming of models; fabrication of Essix retainers)

 “What an exciting opportunity to share industry-best practices with our friends and colleagues of the Australian orthodontic community,” says Mary Blakeney, Managing Director of ACT. “We are proud to represent Trapezio and we look forward to providing a much needed avenue to formal education in this area of the profession.”  Advanced Clinical Training plans to host two Level I programs and two Level II programs each year.  The format provides an affordable way to get larger groups trained in a single setting.  The format also provides for immediate feedback, group camaraderie, proven techniques and practical application in a real clinical setting.   

For more information regarding future training sessions, please visit the Australian – CE Retreat section of our web site at www.trapezio.com. 

About Trapezio – Founded in 1998, by Dr. Doug Depew,Trapezio offers convenient and affordable staff training for orthodontic team members worldwide. In addition to the online programs, which earn graduates a certificate of completion and the designation AOAC (Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Certified), Trapezio also provides hands-on training, supplemental lessons and other programs to help offices train high quality auxiliary personnel to complete their professional team.  Trapezio empowers orthodontists to provide continuing education for their entire team. Trapezio’s AOA program is endorsed by the American Association of Orthodontists.  For more information on Trapezio, please visit www.trapezio.com or call (877) 976-4536.

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Acworth, GA, July 13, 2010 – Trapezio, a leading provider of online and hands-on training programs for the orthodontic profession, has added Stacey Lang, a former Sales Executive for TeleVox Software Inc., as its new Director of Sales. Lang, a well-known and dedicated member of the orthodontic community, brings over 20 years of orthodontic experience to Trapezio, an Atlanta based company.

Trapezio President, Chad Greer, said “Stacey brings such an array of experience to our business; her real-world, in-office experiences are invaluable as we continue to refine our sales and marketing models. Her passion for orthodontics is clearly visible through her charismatic and caring personality. Stacey brings more than experience; she also brings energy and a relentless work ethic to the company. We are thrilled to have such a true professional join the team.”

Trapezio provides the most complete Learning Management System (LMS) for the orthodontic industry. A host of Academy programs are offered to help improve the knowledge of individual team members of an orthodontic practice. The online system provides anywhere, anytime access to a wide range of orthodontic topics. Core clinical courses help improve the knowledge level of clinical assistants, and more recent program releases are designed for other team members such as Treatment Coordinators and Front Desk personnel. Utilizing the Trapezio LMS, practices now have a way to not only educate team members affordably, but also account for the progress and scoring of each participant.

Lang will be responsible for the overall development and growth strategy for sales. Lang will lead and design the consultative efforts necessary to create awareness and exposure for the new LMS offering.

“What an exciting product and opportunity this creates for the industry. Orthodontists realize the importance of investing in their greatest asset, the team,” said Lang. “I am excited to lead a new and innovative concept that will soon become a standard for high-performing practices across the country. The opportunities are endless and this company is so committed to the needs of their employees and their customers.”
For more information on Trapezio, visit www.trapezio.com.

About Trapezio – Founded in 1998, Trapezio offers convenient and affordable staff training for orthodontic team members worldwide. In addition to the online programs, which earn graduates a certificate of completion and the designation AOAC (Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Certified), Trapezio also provides hands-on training, supplemental lessons and other programs to help offices train high quality auxiliary personnel to complete their professional team. Created by Dr. Doug Depew, Trapezio empowers orthodontists to provide the highest quality care to patients in an environment that benefits the patient, the staff, and the doctor. Trapezio’s AOA curriculum is endorsed by the American Association of Orthodontists for educating and training orthodontic assistants through a platform that covers a variety of topics. For more information on Trapezio, please visit www.trapezio.com or call (877) 976-4536.

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June 3, 2010 – Acworth, GA – Trapezio has officially launched the Academy of Treatment Coordinators, a new online course designed specifically for the Treatment Coordinator (TC). The new Academy program offers a comprehensive look at the role of the TC and provides ways to improve the new patient process for virtually any practice. It is now available as part of the new Learning Management System (LMS) offered by Trapezio.

“This is an exciting addition to the Trapezio LMS,” says Linda Reese, Executive Director of Trapezio. “The TC is considered such a critical position in today’s economy, having the right person and the right experience in this role can make or break a practice. The new TC program brings a variety of perspectives to help improve production.”

The in-depth content of the Academy of Treatment Coordinators is developed by an active TC who works full-time in a thriving practice. The author, Sandra Issiac, provides real-world examples and concepts that can be put to work for any orthodontic practice. Mrs. Issiac has created an engaging and informative 10-course program covering the new patient process from start to finish. The TC course covers a variety of topics including: the initial phone call, details of the office tour, exam room protocols, and ending with “closing the deal.” The lessons are structured to cover the entire new patient experience, bringing ideas and insight to polish current processes.

Unlike most continuing education, the Trapezio LMS not only structures content as building blocks but also requires an examination at the end of each lesson. Successful completion of the course requires a passing average score on the ten exams. Scoring is securely stored in the system for administrative review and future assessments. This competency-based education model improves retention compared to generic web-based seminars or webinars.

In today’s cloud computing environment, traveling is no longer a necessity to gain access to advanced and proven education on orthodontic fundamentals. Trapezio’s LMS provides easy access to not only the TC course but other orthodontic related training programs. With over 45,000 examinations already administered, the Trapezio LMS brings affordable continuing education to the doorstep of orthodontic practices worldwide. For more information regarding the Academy of Treatment Coordinators or the Trapezio learning suite, visit www.trapezio.com.

About Trapezio – Founded in 1998, Trapezio offers convenient and affordable staff training for orthodontic team members worldwide. In addition to the online programs, which earn graduates a certificate of completion and the designation AOAC (Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Certified), Trapezio also provides hands-on training, supplemental lessons and other programs to help offices train high quality auxiliary personnel to complete their professional team. Created by Dr. Doug Depew, Trapezio empowers orthodontists to provide the highest quality care to patients in an environment that benefits the patient, the staff, and the doctor. Trapezio and its AOA curriculum are endorsed by the American Association of Orthodontists for educating and training orthodontic assistants through a platform that covers a variety of topics. For more information on Trapezio, please visit www.trapezio.com or call (877) 976-4536.

Contact
Chelsea Reese, AOAC
877-976-4536
news@trapezio.com

May 5, 2010 – Acworth, GA – Trapezio (formerly the Academy of Orthodontic Assisting) has officially launched its new version of the popular online learning system.  After months of design and development, the new framework is now available.  Built on a modern web-based infrastructure, the new release provides users access and permission to multi-course content, licensing and reporting.  The framework provides the foundation for curriculum expansion and observable administration.

“Trapezio has one goal, to provide the best education and online training tools to orthodontic practices around the world.  We want to continue filling the accessibility gap that remains in the industry,” says Chad Greer, President of Trapezio.  “Bringing education to a central portal provides ease of access for virtually every practice.”

The Learning Management System offers a simple and effective way to measure competency in the practice.  Teaming with the most influential and impactful experts in the industry, the Trapezio programs bring the best-of-breed concepts, fundamentals and practice management recommendations to a central location.  Traveling is no longer a necessity to gain access to the industry’s most advanced and proven methods of operational excellence.

Trapezio has raised the bar for orthodontic staff education.  The new interface is user-apparent and requires virtually no training to implement and roll out to the practice.  With over 40,000 examinations already administered, the new platform adds even more capacity for learning modules, web-based training and collaboration tools for small or large practices.  For more information regarding the Trapezio learning suite, visit www.trapezio.com.

About Trapezio – Founded in 1998, Trapezio offers convenient and affordable staff training for orthodontic team members worldwide. In addition to the online programs, which earn graduates a certificate of completion and the designation AOAC (Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Certified), Trapezio also provides hands-on training, supplemental lessons and other programs to help offices train high quality auxiliary personnel to complete their professional team.  Created by Dr. Doug Depew, Trapezio empowers orthodontists to provide the highest quality care to patients in an environment that benefits the patient, the staff, and the doctor. Trapezio and its AOA curriculum are endorsed by the American Association of Orthodontists for educating and training orthodontic assistants through a platform that covers a variety of topics.  For more information on Trapezio, please visit www.trapezio.com or call (877) 976-4536.

Contact
Chelsea Reese, AOAC
877-976-4536
news@trapezio.com

May 7, 2010 – Acworth, GA – Trapezio (formerly the Academy of Orthodontic Assisting) announces winners from the 3rd Annual Technique Competition. As part of the AAO Annual Session, Trapezio hosted hundreds of contestants from all across the U.S. and abroad attempting to best the time of their peers. Placing ties on the upper and lower 5 to 5 is no small task when surrounded by dozens of onlookers of your own profession. Overcoming the butterflies and nervous shakes takes precision and patience to accurately and quickly place these auxiliaries.

Dawn Hill - The World's Fastest Asssistant

This year’s contest proved to be a big hit once again. With hundreds of assistants giving it their best shot, the competition was hosted in the Trapezio booth surrounded by checkered flags. Each day proved to be a day of new records, with nerves settling over the four day event, times were slowly trimmed until a clear winner appeared.

Dawn Hill of Rigali and Walder Orthodontics (Massachusetts) was obviously the talent to beat. Each day she set a new record for others to try and match. To no avail, her record time could not be over taken. With a world record of one minute and twelve seconds, Dawn took home the Grand Prize: an Amazon Kindle.

Winners for the 3rd Annual Technique Competition
Grand Prize (World Record) – Dawn Hill, (Drs.Rigali and Walder) 1 minute 12 seconds
Second Place (tie) – Bree Snyder, (Lucas Orthodontics) 1 minute 17 seconds
Second Place (tie)– Eileen Harlin, (Drs. Isaacs, Nawy & Ferrell) 1 minute 17 seconds
Fourth Place – Dina Serrano (Star Orthodontics) 1 minute 26 seconds

“What a great four days of competition! The contestants were very competitive and really into the contest,” says Linda Reese, Executive Director of Trapezio. “Each year even more talent appears and I think we may soon see someone close in on the one minute mark. This competition is a great way to share and experience the hidden talents of orthodontic assistants.”

For more information regarding Trapezio or next year’s competition, visit www.trapezio.com.

About Trapezio – Founded in 1998, Trapezio offers convenient and affordable staff training for orthodontic team members worldwide. In addition to the online programs, which earn graduates a certificate of completion and the designation AOAC (Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Certified), Trapezio also provides hands-on training, supplemental lessons and other programs to help offices train high quality auxiliary personnel to complete their professional team. Created by Dr. Doug Depew, Trapezio empowers orthodontists to provide the highest quality care to patients in an environment that benefits the patient, the staff, and the doctor. Trapezio and its AOA curriculum are endorsed by the American Association of Orthodontists for educating and training orthodontic assistants through a platform that covers a variety of topics. For more information on Trapezio, please visit www.trapezio.com or call (877) 976-4536.

Contact
Chelsea Reese, AOAC
877-976-4536
news@trapezio.com

April 19, 2010 – Acworth, GA – Trapezio (formerly the Academy of Orthodontic Assisting) has announced the release of its advanced clinical assisting curriculum.  Recognized for over 10 years as the leader in providing a comprehensive fundamentals program for assistants, Trapezio is set to launch the third tier of online education for the clinical roles of the practice.  The official launch date for the new addition will be May 5, 2010.

Widely known, The Academy of Orthodontic Assisting will have three primary components: OrthoCommon Knowledge, Level I – Fundamentals and Level II –Advanced.  The Level II –Advanced program completes the extensive eLearning library for clinical technicians and orthodontic assistants.

“We are extremely excited to offer a one-of-a-kind program for the orthodontic community,” said Dr. Douglas Depew, Academic Director of Trapezio.  “This is one of the most comprehensive programs available; we have included modern day topics with modern day delivery through our new Learning Management System.”

The new “Level II – Advanced” program, authored by a practicing orthodontist, also includes compilations and techniques from leading orthodontic consultants Lori Garland Parker and Andrea Cook. Combined, over 50 years of clinical experience is captured in the online education portal.  “This is really special for Trapezio. A lot of time, hard work and effort has resulted in something unseen in the orthodontic market,” says Chad Greer, President of Trapezio. “As we continue to grow our knowledge solutions, we can always look at the core clinical components as the foundation and we aren’t finished by a long shot.”

Trapezio plans to bring further additions to the Learning Management System in the coming weeks, completing the portal with treatment coordinator, financial, marketing, office management and safety programs.  Having administered over 45,000 exams, Trapezio is the clear leader in online orthodontic education. For more information please visit our website at www.trapezio.com.

About Trapezio – Founded in 1998, Trapezio offers convenient and affordable staff training for orthodontic team members worldwide. In addition to the online programs, which earn graduates a certificate of completion and the designation AOAC (Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Certified), Trapezio also provides hands-on training, supplemental lessons and other programs to help offices train high quality auxiliary personnel to complete their professional team.  Created by Dr. Doug Depew, Trapezio empowers orthodontists to provide the highest quality care to patients in an environment that benefits the patient, the staff, and the doctor. Trapezio and its AOA curriculum are endorsed by the American Association of Orthodontists for educating and training orthodontic assistants through a platform that covers a variety of topics.  For more information on Trapezio, please visit www.trapezio.com or call (877) 976-4536.

Contact
Chelsea Reese, AOAC
877-976-4536
news@trapezio.com

Sydney, Australia – 15 February 2010 - Trapezio, formerly the Academy of Orthodontic Assisting (AOA), completed its first world event for launching the new company brand and product suite.

The 7^th International Orthodontic Congress was host to the company’s first step into the international market since rebranding as Trapezio.  With hundreds of customers already in Australia and New Zealand, this was the first time to meet the company’s new facelift in person. Trapezio was represented by Lana Simpson from Beresford Orthodontics located in Auckland, New Zealand and Dr. Doug Depew, founder and Academic Director of Trapezio.

New Zealand and Australia have always grasped the need for continuing education and remain just as competitive and progressive as their counterparts here in the U.S.  Trapezio, through its AOA Online Course, provides a required component for New Zealand certification for the orthodontic auxiliary.  New assistants, hygienists or technicians can take the online AOA program and then apply for the hands-on component in order to gain the certificates needed to be employable.

“We are proud of the partners, customers and graduates from Australia and New Zealand,” says Linda Reese, Executive Director at Trapezio. They have played a big role in our success and have helped shape the quality of our programs.  As we expand the Trapezio learning suite in 2010, I expect that our friends ’half-a-world’ away will be the early adopters.”   

With the American Association of Orthodontists venue just three months away, Trapezio expects to further its position as the nation’s leading provider of orthodontic team education.  Trapezio is expected to launch a variety of new products at this year’s meeting.  The largest assembly of American based orthodontists in the world.  

About Trapezio

Founded in 1998, Trapezio offers convenient and affordable staff training for orthodontic team members worldwide. In addition to the online programs, which earn graduates a certificate of completion and the designation AOAC (Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Certified), Trapezio also provides hands-on training, supplemental lessons and other programs to help offices train high quality auxiliary personnel to complete their professional team.  Created by Dr. Doug Depew, Trapezio empowers orthodontists to provide the highest quality care to patients in an environment that benefits the patient, the staff, and the doctor. Trapezio and its AOA curriculum are endorsed by the American Association of Orthodontists for educating and training orthodontic assistants through a platform that covers a variety of topics including oral and dental anatomy, intra-oral procedures, appliances, models, infection control, x-rays, patient management, and much more.  For more information on Trapezio, please visit www.trapezio.com or call (877) 976-4536.

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12 February 2010 – Acworth, GA – Trapezio, formerly the Academy of Orthodontic Assisting (AOA), just completed the first of many hands-on training courses at its local headquarters in the greater Atlanta area.

The retreat hosted visitors from as far away as Montana and Ontario.  Utilizing the latest advances in orthodontic technology and its state-of-the-art training facility, Trapezio leaps into 2010 with the first of many scheduled hands-on retreats.  The Level I component is the first in a two-level series to help clinical assistants improve their working knowledge and experience as straightening care givers. 

The 2-day event covers topics such as fitting bands, bonding brackets, x-rays, impressions, intra-oral procedures, model trimming and much more.  As leading orthodontists look for ways to improve productivity and increase the hands-on knowledge of their clinical teams, Trapezio seminars are an affordable way to accomplish training without disrupting the daily routine of the rest of the practice. 

“The hands-on retreats are a great way to get invaluable insight and experience for clinical team members,” says Nicole Pavon, Trapezio’s lead Clinical Instructor. “It’s a great way for assistants to get additional training in a real clinical environment.   We have an instructor/student ratio of one to four and that allows for a higher quality training to take place.”

Trapezio is continuing its hands-on courses throughout 2010, the next available retreat will be held on March 26-27.  This event will host a guest speaker and instructor, Dr. Myron Guymon, who will be teaching an extended component on modern wire bending techniques.  The Level II retreat also covers topics such as TADs, lasers, bonding, ceph tracing, PVS and more. If you would like more information on this or any future hands-on retreat, please contact us at 877-976-4536.

About Trapezio

Founded in 1998, Trapezio offers convenient and affordable staff training for orthodontic team members worldwide. In addition to the online programs, which earn graduates a certificate of completion and the designation AOAC (Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Certified), Trapezio also provides hands-on training, supplemental lessons and other programs to help offices train high quality auxiliary personnel to complete their professional team.  Created by Dr. Doug Depew, Trapezio empowers orthodontists to provide the highest quality care to patients in an environment that benefits the patient, the staff, and the doctor. Trapezio and its AOA curriculum are endorsed by the American Association of Orthodontists for educating and training orthodontic assistants through a platform that covers a variety of topics including oral and dental anatomy, intra-oral procedures, appliances, models, infection control, x-rays, patient management, and much more.  For more information on Trapezio, please visit www.trapezio.com or call (877) 976-4536. 

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