Trapezio

What Trapezio does

Trapezio is a private, for-profit company founded in 1998 by Dr. Doug Depew and headquartered in Acworth, Georgia. The company provides online training and continuing education solutions for orthodontic practices, operating a web-based learning management system (LMS) purpose-built for the orthodontic industry. Trapezio serves the training needs of orthodontic staff—including chairside assistants, treatment coordinators, and lab technicians—with 14+ Academy courses and credentialing pathways. As of available reporting, Trapezio has trained more than 20,000 team members across 2,500+ practices, producing over 7,500 graduates, and operates in all 50 U.S. states and 12+ countries.

Trapezio's product portfolio includes individual course licenses ($100–$880 per person), tiered clinical membership packages ($699–$1,999/year supporting 4–20 users), enterprise/practice-level packages sold via direct sales engagement, and a physical Chompers Typodont Kit ($720 one-time) used in clinical hands-on training. The platform delivers asynchronous online coursework supplemented by hands-on clinical exercises. Content is endorsed by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO, since 2006/2007), endorsed by the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists (NZAO), and Trapezio is an AGD PACE-approved provider (ID#369539, valid 05/01/2022–04/30/2026), supporting CE credit recognition across dental and orthodontic professional bodies.

The business model combines direct e-commerce self-serve enrollment for individual learners and small practices with sales-led enterprise contracts for larger orthodontic groups and corporate accounts. Long-tenure customer relationships (15+ and 20+ year customer testimonials in available materials) indicate sticky recurring revenue, though Trapezio remains a small organization (1–10 employees) with no disclosed outside funding.

Name

Trapezio

Legal name

Trapezio, LLC

Website

https://trapezio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Trapezio is a Georgia-based online learning platform founded in 1998 that delivers accredited training and certification courses for orthodontic practice staff, serving over 2,500 practices and 20,000+ team members across the U.S. and 12+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Professional Training for Orthodontic Practices

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Assisting (EDAOAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA)

Keywords

• Orthodontic team training
• Online clinical education
• Continuing education credits
• Practice staff onboarding
• Dental compliance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Acworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Licenses: Single user licenses for specific Academy courses. Users pay per-person for access to individual course content (e.g., Level 1 at $400-$460, Level 2 at $300-$340, OSHA Safety at $100-$120). Each license is valid for 12 months from purchase date. Licenses are non-transferable and cannot be shared between users.
2. Clinical Membership Packages: Team-based subscription packages providing multi-user access to multiple Academy programs (Level 1, Level 2, OrthoCommon Knowledge, OSHA Safety). Priced in tiers based on number of users: Bronze (4 users) $699/year, Silver (6 users) $799/year, Gold (8 users) $899/year, Platinum (20 users) $1,999/year. Exclusive to AAO and NZAO members. Non-cancelable for subscription period.
3. Corporate/Practice Training Packages: Custom training solutions for larger organizations with 10+ team members. Contact sales model for pricing. Covers both clinical and non-clinical team training needs.
4. Chompers Typodont Kit: Physical product sale for in-office hands-on training. Priced at $720 per kit. Not available for shipping outside U.S. and Canada.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Trapezio provides web-based online training courses and continuing education programs for orthodontic practice teams, covering clinical orthodontic assisting, OSHA compliance, and a range of role-specific non-clinical programs (treatment coordination, insurance, financial coordination, front desk, office management, digital lab, customer service). Courses are sold as per-user subscriptions and tiered multi-seat Clinical Course Packages (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum), with CE credits awarded through AGD PACE accreditation. A complementary physical Chompers Typodont Kit is sold for in-office hands-on training.

Product overview

Trapezio is a web-based online training platform for orthodontic practices offering 14 distinct Academy courses spanning clinical training (orthodontic assisting at Levels 1 and 2, digital lab coordination), administrative roles (treatment, insurance, financial, front desk, office managers), and compliance (OSHA safety). The platform also includes a condensed OrthoCommon Knowledge overview course for non-clinical staff. Training is available per-person or through tiered Clinical Course Package memberships (Bronze through Platinum) providing multi-user access. In-office physical training is supported via the Chompers Typodont Kit. All courses award AGD PACE continuing education credits upon completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Level 1 Foundation 14-lesson online training program (32 CE credits) teaching orthodontic assistants the essential clinical and procedural skills needed in orthodontic practice, including anatomy, appliances, bonding, X-ray safety, and infection control. Targeted at new orthodontic assistants and orthodontic practices seeking standardized clinical onboarding.
• Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Level 1 - Spanish Spanish-language edition of the Level 1 foundation orthodontic assisting course, providing bilingual accessibility for Spanish-speaking orthodontic assistants and expanding training reach to practices with bilingual teams.
• Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Level 2 Advanced 10-lesson online course (25 CE credits) for experienced clinical orthodontic assistants, covering modern orthodontic techniques including clear aligner therapy, CBCT imaging, mini implants, soft tissue lasers, and risk management.
• Academy of OrthoCommon Knowledge Condensed 6-lesson online course (8 CE credits) offering non-clinical orthodontic team members (front desk, financial coordinators, marketing coordinators) a foundational overview of orthodontic concepts to support patient communication and practice operations.
• Academy of OSHA Safety 3-lesson online OSHA safety and compliance course (6 CE credits) covering bloodborne pathogens, hazard communication, PPE, and emergency action plans, designed to help orthodontic practices meet federal OSHA compliance requirements and avoid fines.
• Academy of Insurance Coordinators 5-lesson online program (8 CE credits) training orthodontic insurance coordinators on CDT codes, claim submission, billing protocols, and reimbursement maximization to improve insurance revenue capture.
• Academy of Treatment Coordinators Online program (8 CE credits) teaching orthodontic treatment coordinators the fundamentals of new-patient consultations, patient communication, case presentation, and conversion strategies to improve practice case-acceptance rates.
• Academy of Treatment Coordinators Level 2 Advanced 12-lesson online course (8 CE credits) for experienced orthodontic treatment coordinators, focusing on advanced soft skills, conversion rate optimization, and patient follow-up strategies.
• Academy of Financial Coordinators 10-lesson online program (8 CE credits) covering accounting and financial strategies for orthodontic practices, aimed at improving income and profitability through better financial coordination.
• Academy of Customer Service 4-lesson online course (8 CE credits) designed for orthodontic team members who interact with patients, focused on elevating customer service and patient satisfaction in the practice.
• Academy of Front Desk Coordinators 7-lesson online program (8 CE credits) training orthodontic front desk coordinators to deliver superior customer service, streamline communication, and establish better patient relationships.
• Academy of Office Managers In-depth 12-lesson video-driven online program (8 CE credits) covering the operations and growth of a successful orthodontic practice, targeted at office managers in orthodontic settings.
• Academy of Digital Lab Coordinator 12-module online program (8 CE credits) for orthodontic digital lab coordinators covering intraoral scanning, 3D printing, and in-house appliance fabrication workflows within orthodontic practices.
• Clinical Course Packages (Membership) Tiered multi-user subscription packages (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) providing orthodontic practice clinical teams with access to the Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Level 1, Level 2, OrthoCommon Knowledge, and OSHA Safety courses. Priced by number of users and exclusive to AAO and NZAO members.
• Chompers Typodont Kit Physical hands-on in-office training kit including a typodont, life-like cheeks, a post, essix retainers, and a carrying case, designed to enable orthodontic practices to conduct hands-on clinical training in-office. Priced at $720 one-time, ships within U.S. and Canada only.

Quantifiable outcome

• Estimated average cost to replace an orthodontic assistant is 25% of the assistant's annual pay
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAO formally endorses Trapezio's training resources for staff of orthodontic offices. This endorsement is a key differentiator and credibility marker, signifying Trapezio meets the AAO's quality standards for orthodontic team education. The endorsement does not certify or warrant specific outcomes.
• New Zealand Association of Orthodontists (NZAO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNZAO provides endorsement for Trapezio's training resources in New Zealand, similar to the AAO endorsement. This supports Trapezio's international reach beyond the U.S. market.
• Straight ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic consulting partner specializing in orthodontic practice management. Straight Consulting provides expertise in treatment coordination, patient experience, and practice growth strategies that complement Trapezio's training offerings.
• J.M. Shoemaker ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting partner with over 30 years in the orthodontic industry, specializing in practice management systems, financial policies, and procedures. Complements Trapezio's training programs with business consulting services.
• Mari's ListminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMari's List has been a Trapezio pick for orthodontic training since 2017. Mari's List recommends Trapezio to its audience as a trusted training resource for clinical and coordinator roles, providing marketing referral and visibility.
• Schulman GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrthodontic practice group network that has utilized and recommended Trapezio training. Dr. Gregg Frey of Freysmiles Orthodontics (Schulman Group member) provides testimonial endorsement.
• AGD PACEcoreOthersAcademy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE). Trapezio is a nationally approved PACE provider (Provider ID#369539) for FAGD/MAGD credit approval from 05/1/2022 to 04/30/2026. Provides CE credits for course completions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Spear Education: Leading dental continuing education provider offering online courses, in-person workshops, and CE credits for dentists and specialists. Directly comparable to Trapezio as a dental professional CE/training platform with subscription and individual course models.
• DOCS Education: Dental continuing education provider focused on sedation, implants, and clinical procedures with online and live course formats. Comparable to Trapezio as a specialist dental CE company selling to practicing dental teams.
• Dawson Academy: Dental continuing education organization providing clinical and practice management training through online and live formats. Closely comparable to Trapezio's online CE model for dental professionals with structured curricula and CE credits.
• The DALE Foundation: Official DANB-affiliated provider of dental assisting education and practice tests, offering online courses and certification prep. Directly comparable to Trapezio's orthodontic assisting training programs and CE-eligible content.

Others

• Dental Intelligence: Dental practice analytics and patient engagement platform that offers coaching, training, and team performance content. Adjacent to Trapezio through practice-team education but analytics-led rather than training-led.
• Dental Assisting National Board (DANB): National certification body for dental assistants that issues the CDA credential and partners with training providers. Complementary to Trapezio — its certification is often a career goal that Trapezio's training prepares students for.

Broad incumbents

• Align Technology: Maker of Invisalign clear aligners and iTero scanners, the dominant orthodontic product company with extensive provider training programs. A broad incumbent in orthodontics that competes for training wallet share with Trapezio.
• Henry Schein: Largest dental distribution and practice solutions company, offering practice management software, supplies, and Henry Schein One learning resources. A broad incumbent with overlapping dental training content serving similar practice customers.
• Penn Foster: Large-scale online vocational school offering career diplomas including dental assisting. A broader education incumbent that overlaps with Trapezio's dental assisting training market but serves many other trades as well.

Emerging players

• PDS University: Internal training university operated by Pacific Dental Services for dental assistants and supported teams. Comparable to Trapezio's orthodontic team training content but focused on a DSO's in-house ecosystem rather than the open market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Trapezio_AOA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Trapezio.Academy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trapezio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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