An advanced, online education platform designed for orthodontic professionals who want to lead with confidence, competence, and purpose.
Ortho University: Elevate Your Practice. Empower Your Team.
Welcome to Ortho University, where clinical excellence meets personal growth.
Created by Dr. Robert Trujillo, this comprehensive program equips orthodontic professionals and their teams with the mindset, systems, and skillsets needed to thrive. Whether you’re an orthodontist looking to streamline your practice or an assistant ready to master your craft, Ortho University offers the structure, tools, and support to help you get there.
Our programs combine evidence-based training, live instruction, and real-world mentorship — all built around one simple goal: to make orthodontics more efficient, fulfilling, and fun.
Train Your Team. Transform Your Practice.
Owning a business shouldn’t mean constant stress and inconsistency. Imagine every chair in your clinic run by highly trained assistants — confident, reliable, and operating at peak efficiency.
The Orthodontic Assistant Course gives you a proven system to:
End the cycle of hiring, training, and retraining staff.
Build unshakable confidence and competence in your team.
Streamline your internal processes and boost profitability.
Strengthen communication, morale, and trust across your office.
Exceed patient expectations at every appointment.
When your assistants are skilled and empowered, you reclaim time, focus, and balance — and your business grows stronger from the inside out.
"What I love most about what I do is helping others find real solutions to the real problems that are weighing them down…The same problems that are preventing them from living their best life."
－ DR. ROBERT TRUJILLO
The Fastest Path to Becoming an A-List Orthodontic Assistant.
Our online training gives you everything you need to succeed — at your own pace, on your own schedule. In as little as a few months, you’ll master the tools and confidence to become an invaluable member of any orthodontic team.
You’ll Learn:
The full foundation of orthodontic principles and procedures.
Chair-side assisting etiquette and clinical communication.
How to take perfect X-rays, place braces, and assist with Invisalign.
Ergonomics, organization, sterilization, and professionalism.
The psychology behind patient interaction and managing anxiety.
Goal setting, time management, and leadership skills.
Plus, your training includes quarterly updates, downloadable resources, and ongoing community access — so your knowledge keeps growing long after certification.
Simple. Structured.
Designed for Your Success.
1. Enroll in Ortho University
Join our assistant training program and gain access to our private student and alumni community for ongoing support.
2. Select a Cohort & Attend Live Lectures
Participate in live virtual lectures twice a month. Can’t make it? Every session is recorded for on-demand replay.
3. Set Up Your Student Starter Kit
Receive your mailed starter kit, complete with orthodontic instruments, typodont, and supplies.
4. Begin Working in Your New Career
Get complimentary access to our Orthovated Career Workshop, with job placement resources, interview prep, and growth planning.
Everything You Need to Build a Lasting Career.
ORTHOVATED ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION
$4,500 — One-Time Tuition
Includes:
80+ video lessons covering orthodontic theory, procedures, and technical hand skills.
Four-month live cohort training with recorded access.
Student starter kit (mirror, pliers, typodont, etc.).
Career coaching and professional development resources.
Unlimited library access and lifetime updates.
Self-evaluation and timed practice exercises.
Final certification upon completion of all quizzes and exams (75%+ required).
BONUS:
Private student community
Quarterly course updates
Printable PDFs and quizzes for efficient learning
Proven Results. Real Transformation.
“One of the best purchases I’ve ever made for my practice. It helped so much to train our new assistants — even our front office learned how to better support patients.”
— Kyle R., Orthodontist
“This program gave me confidence as an orthodontic assistant. Dr. Trujillo keeps everything interesting and easy to digest.”
— Kyrsten C., Assistant
“Practical, actionable, and immediately useful. Our efficiency improved across the board.”