New to clear aligners
Every aligner expert
started exactly
where you are.
The difference is what they learned first. Most dentists jump in with a vendor recipe and hope for the best. The ones who thrive start by understanding how teeth actually move.
Why it matters
Clear aligners are the fastest-growing service in general dentistry. The question isn't if. It's when.
67%
of aligner patients chose their dentist specifically for this service
45
CE credits earned in the full M.O.C.A. 101 curriculum
1 CE
free intro course to get you started with zero commitment
100%
vendor-independent education based on mechanics, not brand loyalty
No vendor affiliation
Online & live options
You're not alone
Sound familiar?
These are the three things that hold most dentists back from starting. Not skill, not budget, not technology. Recognition.
01
I don't know where to start
Every vendor has a webinar. Every colleague has a different opinion. You've sat through sponsored content that left you more confused than before and still no clear path forward.
"The first thing I wished someone told me was which questions to ask, before choosing any system."
02
I'm afraid of getting it wrong
What if the case doesn't track? What if you create a relapse you can't manage? The gap between pressing approve on a virtual setup, and actually understanding it keeps too many dentists on the sideline.
"Fear disappears when you understand why and how teeth move, not just how to order trays."
03
I don't know what I don't know
You can prescribe aligners today with any vendor. But can you spot 10 problems hidden in a virtual setup? Can you modify a plan before it goes wrong? That blind spot is exactly where cases fail.
"The scariest cases are the ones that look easy on paper and fall apart in the chair."
Every expert started with the same blind spots. The difference is they closed them early.
Start with our free intro course. One hour. One CE credit. Zero commitment.
From Dr. Reinhardt
You are moving teeth.
But are you controlling mechanics?
Two minutes that reframe everything you thought you knew about starting with clear aligners.
"
When you don't have a framework, every case feels like a gamble. You're hoping the movements track. You're crossing your fingers at refinement.
On starting without structure
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They were moving teeth but not fully controlling mechanics. They were reacting instead of planning. And they said the same thing: I wish I had this when I started.
On experienced providers
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There is no cookbook in aligner orthodontics. Principles are universal. I show you how to think, not what brand to follow.
On the CLEAR philosophy
Ready to build the foundation? M.O.C.A. 101 is where it starts.
Your path forward
Three steps.
One clear direction.
You don't have to figure this out alone. Here's exactly how dentists go from curious to confident.
1
Free — 1 CE creditStart with the free intro course
No commitment, no credit card. One focused hour that shows you exactly how we think and whether M.O.C.A. 101 is the right next step for you.
- Introduction to clear aligner biomechanics
- How to evaluate a case before you start
- What vendors won't teach you
- Why to integrate aligners now
- To do before you commit to the whole program
- 1 CE credit included
2
45 CE creditsMaster the foundation with M.O.C.A. 101
12 courses built around one goal: making you the clinician who controls the case instead of reacting to it. Diagnosis, mechanics, attachments, IPR, refinement, retention.
- Case selection and predictability
- Attachment strategy based on movement
- ClinCheck interpretation and modification
- Troubleshooting without panic
- Retention and long-term stability
3
Clinical confidenceTreat cases with control, not crossed fingers
The outcome of learning mechanics properly. You read setups with clarity. You modify plans before problems start. You explain treatment to patients with real confidence.
- Predictable outcomes across case types
- Fewer refinements, less chair time
- A new revenue stream built on solid ground
- Patients who refer because they trust you
Vendor independent
Works with any aligner system you choose
Learn at your pace
Online, on-demand, 1 year access
ClearCheck Service
Get help with your cases from Dr. Reinhardt
CE accredited
Up to 45 CE credits with M.O.C.A. 101
What dentists say
From dentists who were exactly where you are.
They were new, uncertain, and looking for a foundation. Here is what happened.
M.O.C.A. 101 " 
M.O.C.A. 101 is the best and most comprehensive aligner introduction I have ever taken. The CLEAR Institute has the best online aligner education content and system I have ever experienced.
M.O.C.A. 101 " 
I understood orthodontics better in this M.O.C.A. 101 course than at university. The concepts are presented in a simple and gradual way. A program for all dentists wanting to incorporate orthodontics with clear aligners in their practice.
M.O.C.A. 101 " 
Dr. Reinhardt is a gifted, entertaining teacher. With M.O.C.A. 101, he fills this need for many of us: understanding the principles and executing aligner cases proficiently. I can't say enough kind words to express my appreciation for his willingness to share his expertise.
5000+
Dentists trained across
North America and beyond
4.9★
Average program rating
across all M.O.C.A. courses
45 CE
Credits in M.O.C.A. 101
across 22 focused modules
1 CE Credit
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Introduction to
Clear Aligners
One focused hour. No commitment, no credit card. This course shows you exactly how we think at the CLEAR Institute and whether M.O.C.A. 101 is the right next move for you.
What's included
- The fundamentals of clear aligner biomechanics
- How to evaluate whether a case is predictable before you start
- Why vendor training alone is not enough
- What separates dentists who struggle from those who thrive
- 1 CE credit — included at no cost
Free
No credit card required
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Core program
M.O.C.A. 101
Master of Clear Aligner — Foundation Program
22 on-demand modules. One clear goal. By the end, you don't just know how to use aligners — you understand why teeth move, when cases are predictable, and what to do when they're not.
What changes after M.O.C.A. 101
You read a ClinCheck and immediately see what's realistic, not just what the software proposes
You select attachments based on the movement needed, not out of habit or guesswork
Refinements go from stressful surprises to predictable, manageable steps
You explain treatment to patients with the kind of confidence that converts consultations
22
Modules
45
CE Credits
45h
Content
$3,500
Full program
Program curriculum
22 modules · 45hClinical Foundations
Build the diagnostic and case selection skills that determine whether a case succeeds before you ever hit approve.
Biomechanics and Design
Understand how teeth actually move so attachments, IPR, and staging become decisions, not defaults.
Treatment Execution
Master ClinCheck interpretation, prescription writing, and delivery so every appointment runs with intention.
Advanced Integration
Expand your scope by combining aligners with implantology, periodontics, and long-term retention strategies.
Practice Mastery
Troubleshoot confidently, train your team, and review real cases so nothing in the chair catches you off guard.
Not sure where to start?
Talk to Eva.
15 minutes, no pressure.
Eva is our CLEAR Experience Manager. She has helped hundreds of dentists figure out exactly where to start — whether that's the free course, M.O.C.A. 101, or just a few honest answers to their questions.
On the call, you can ask about
- Which program fits where you are right now in your practice
- How long M.O.C.A. 101 takes and how dentists fit it around a busy schedule
- What the learning platform looks like and how CE credits are issued
- Whether individual courses make more sense before committing to the full program
- Anything else on your mind — no question is too basic
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