Dental CE Course: Online Handson Training in Fixed Orthodontics

This correspondence (distance) education, online programme is intended for dentists who have little or no experience in orthodontics and want to learn to incorporate it into their practices or progress from removable appliances to a comprehensive, fixed technique. This is a one-of-a-kind, hands-on course which will help you to increase your practice base.

This online correspondence (distance) education course allows you to study orthodontics on your own pace, at your own practice or home. Hotel, meals, and airline transportation costs add up when attending seminars, especially for those living away from the seminar location. Hence, the online course leads to significant savings. Through the online program, you can start the learning process at any time of the year, and no longer need to wait for the class-room based course to come to your City.

We have participants from every corner of the world, and they are able to learn orthodontics via our online program. Whether you live in a distant corner of the earth or a major metropolis, orthodontic education is now available to you at the click of a button.

The online course in orthodontics allows you to customize your learning to your budget as the course can be scheduled (see below) when you have the money to invest. This is the same as the Level II class-based course in terms of content and together with the free post course mentoring for 5 years, is the ideal course for a busy practitioner. Additionally, you can join the class-room based course for tier advancement at anytime if you choose so.

Course Purpose: The purpose of this comprehensive 5 session program is to teach general dentists how to diagnose and treat orthodontic cases. Emphasis will be placed on thorough records and diagnosis. Treatment will involve using the Straight Wire (MBT). Advanced techniques can be taught at request.

Eligibility : BDS / MDS. Participants should have clinical access to prepare complete records for 5 orthodontic cases. Participant should have access to multimedia computer, internet and video conferencing through Yahoo / MSN messenger, Skype or Google voice & video.

Course Duration

Maximum of 250 Credit Hours divided equally over 5 sessions. These sessions can be taken anytime within a period of 1 year.

CP: Completing this course entitles the participant to a Level Two (L II) AFO certificate and 500 credit points.

Course Schedule

This course runs throughout the year at our institution. Please contact us to register for the course.

Topics covered are -

1. Introduction

2. Growth and Development

3. Biomechanics

4. Diagnosis of the Orthodontic Problem

5. Treatment Planning - Extraction vs Non-Extraction

6. The Straigth Wire Orthodontic Theory

7. MBT (Straight Wire) Treatment Mechanics - Theory & Practice
8.Realistic Treatment Philosophy (TM) - Introduction to a short course interdisciplinary treatment methodology for the cosmetic management of mild to moderate malocclusion.

Sessions 1 & 2 consists of the above mentioned theoretical studies. Total duration is 100 credit hours

Hands-On (Typodont)

Extensive training on typodont will be provided in any student selected treatment technique. The student will be given training in banding, bonding and wire placement on typodont.

Sessions 3 & 4 consists of the above mentioned practical studies. Total duration is 100 credit hours

Hands-on course is supported by extensive online Audio/Video Lectures detailing each procedure

Case Discussion

Extensive case discussion is done on 5 patient records. Participant will also be encouraged to start 5 orthodontic cases during the course, which will provide immediate income to pay for the course. Session 5 consists of case discussions with a total of 50 credit hours devoted for this.

Case Review & Post-Course Mentoring:No extra charges will be levied for the post-course mentoring of all new and in-progress cases for a period of 5 years. This post course mentoring is the unique highlight of the course as this will allow the participant to discuss their cases as the treatment progresses!