INTRODUCTION

 

This program offers basic hands-on training in Orthodontics that will be completed in  8  MONTHS . This program is suitable for general dentists and specialists who need personal tuition with offline modules. 

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Title obtained:  “8 Months Post Graduate Diploma in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics” 

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ELIGIBILITY 

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Bachelor's Degree in Dentistry  from any University

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Lesson 1  - 90 Minutes online. 
Dr Sebastian Abraham, M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer
 
•    Diagnosis and treatment planning:

•    Extraoral and Intraoral examinations

•    Identifying skeletal and soft tissue discrepancies

•    Formulating diagnoses in various scenarios

•    Challenging cases

•    Formulating various treatment plans

Lesson 2 - 90 Minutes online
Dr Sebastian Abraham, M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer
 
•    Cephalometrics in everyday practice

•    Bonding procedures:
 
Lesson 3 - 90 Minutes online
Dr Sebastian Abraham, M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer

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•    Wire sequence

•    Introduction to various types of orthodontic wires

•    How to use and when to use wires for treatment

•    Bracket prescriptions

•    Types of brackets

•    Usage in various scenarios
 

Lesson 4 - 90 Minutes online
Dr Sebastian Abraham, M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer
 
•    Space-gaining methods

•    Extractions and how to justify them

•    Expansion

•    Distalisation

•    IPR

•    Class 1 malocclusions

•    Management of spacing

•    Crowding cases

•    Deep bite and open bite management
 
 
Lesson 5 - 90 Minutes online
Dr Sebastian Abraham, M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer
 
•    Class 2 malocclusions

Div1

Div2  Management

•    Class 3 malocclusion

•    Orthodontic camouflage procedures
 

 
 
Lesson 6 - 90 Minutes online
Dr Sebastian Abraham, M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer
 
•    Finishing and detailing

•    Elastics and their use in various cases

•    Following the 6 keys of occlusion

•    Debonding procedure
 

 
 
Lesson 7  THREE-DAY CONTACT SESSION  - This refers to a period of three days during which participants can engage in direct, in-person interaction with instructors and peers. However, if unable to attend physically, individuals can still participate by utilizing our specially curated training videos, supplemented with personalized assistance to ensure effective learning and engagement.
Dr Sebastian Abraham, M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer
 
•    Instruments in orthodontics:

Introduction to various orthodontic instruments

Applications of instruments

Co-relating extraoral findings

Cephalometrics in everyday practice:

Various cephalometric examinations to identify skeletal and dental problems

Software demo of cephalometrics

•    Bonding procedures:

Step-by-step demo of bonding orthodontic appliances

Challenges in bonding and overcoming them

Materials used for appliance bonding

•    Bracket placement on Typodonts

•    Wire sequence

 
Lesson 8  - 90 Minutes online
Dr.Sebastian Abraham M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer
 
•    Concept of Beauty & Divine Proportions

•    Growth and Development Occlusion and Guidance of Occlusion
 
Lesson 9 - 90  Minutes online
Dr.Sebastian Abraham, M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer 
•    Malocclusion

•    Aetiology of malocclusion Orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning
 
Lesson 10 - 90  Minutes online
Dr.Sebastian Abraham, M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer  
•    TMJ

•    Muscles of mastication

•    Tonsils

•    Adenoid

•    Airway

 
 
Lesson 11- 90  Minutes online
Dr.Sebastian Abraham, M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer
 
•    Biology of tooth movement and its effects.

•    Treatment concepts-Pre adjusted appliances
 

  
Lesson 12- 90 Minutes online
Dr Sebastian Abraham, M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer
 
•    Biology of tooth movement and Space closure mechanics

•    Management of class 1 malocclusions
 

Lesson 13- 90 Minutes online 
Dr Sebastian Abraham, M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer
 
•    Management of cleft lip and cleft palate

•    Root resorption and its management in orthodontics
 
Lesson 14- 90 Minutes online
Dr Sebastian Abraham, M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer
 
•    Overjet reduction

•    Management of class II malocclusions

•    Adult Orthodontics
 
 
Lesson 15- 90 Minutes online 
Dr Sebastian Abraham, M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer
 
•    Finishing and detailing

Lesson 17 - 90 Minutes online
Dr Sebastian Abraham, M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer
 
•    Management of class III malocclusion

 
Lesson 18- 90 Minutes online
Dr Sebastian Abraham, M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer
 
•    Sectional orthodontics

 
Lesson 19

Lesson 19 is a crucial part of the course, as it marks a three-day contact session. Attendance at this session is mandatory for all participants. During these three days, Dr. Manjit Singh, an esteemed Orthodontist and Certified Senior Instructor from IAO Milwaukee USA, will lead the session. Dr. Singh's expertise and guidance will be invaluable in enhancing your understanding and skills in orthodontics.
 
"Let’s not overstep!! Give enough time for the tissue to respond.Time& Experience only add to your confidence, so also the clarity at every step turns the practice of orthodontics into a passion"       Dr.Manjit Singh
 
•    The philosophy of orthodontics, esthetics, function &stability

•    The principles of Diagnostics &treatment planning

•    Management of class 1,11,111 cases, what age, which appliance-Patience compliance

•    Software applications, derivation of functional analysis & other challenges in the diagnosis of dentofacial deformities.

•    Tooth movement Linear Intrusive Extrusive and Rotations

•    Orthodontic forces-how much is enough?

•    Elastics, open coil, closed coil, springs, e-chains

•    What sort of anchorage is enough!!

•    Serial growth vectors in Development & the Role of interceptive procedures

•    Guidance of occlusion

•    Management of airway problems.

•    Skeletal modifications during growth & development with various functional appliances

•    Parameters to select the indications of the type of appliance in various clinical discrepancies & their follow-up.

•    Sagittal, vertical and transverse discrepancies and their management, in adolescent & adult malocclusions; class I, II, III situations, rapid maxillary expansion options.

•    Functional Appliances and their clinical applications

•    Extraction vs. Non-extractions

•    Alternatives- Functional Fixed & Fixed Functional Aligners & Invisalign

•    A-standard MBT case sequence Plus  T loops, Teardrop loops, Omega loops, their significance & fabrication

•    Viewpoint on surgical orthodontics.

•    Diverse treatment mechanics and applications

•    Meeting the challenges of relapse & retention.

•    Adult orthodontics for the pre-prosthetic preparation & implants  & crown  & bridge prosthesis 

•    Hands-on

o    Wire bending exercises

 
Lesson  20  90 Minutes online  

Prof David Suárez Quintanilla 

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•    Present and future of Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
•    DSQ Multi-technique ®: a new concept in contemporary orthodontics. 
•    Occlusal objectives. Digital occlusal analysis. DSQ Ideal occlusion. 
•    Facial and Smile analysis.

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Lesson  21  90 Minutes online  

Prof David Suárez Quintanilla 

•    2D and 3D Cephalometric analysis by DSQ.
•    Plan of Treatment: DSQ Protocols.
•    Exercises: Integrated diagnosis of patients (exercises book by DSQ®). 

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Lesson  22  90 Minutes online  

Prof David Suárez Quintanilla 

•    When to Start Orthodontic Treatment? 
•    DSQ appliances and biomechanics step by step.
•    Ecological Orthodontic: When less is more.
•    Transversal problems: Skeletal and Dental Expansion

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Lesson  23  90 Minutes online  

Prof David Suárez Quintanilla 

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•    Rapid Maxillary Expansion: Appliances and protocols.
•    Dental Expansion with Quad Helix and Multiloop archwires.
•    Upper Molar Control: Distalization Biomechanics. Pendulum by Hilgers.
•    Deep Bite: diagnostic, control and treatment. 
•    Selection of brackets and archwires.
•    New alloys: advantages and management.

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Lesson  24  90 Minutes online  

Prof David Suárez Quintanilla 

•    Phases of Treatment: objectives, arch wire selection and biomechanics:
Alignment
Leveling
Closing Space
Finishing and torque control.

•    Exercises: Integrated diagnosis of patients (exercises book by DSQ®). 

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•    Presentation and discussion of clinical cases.
•    Summary of the Course.

The course concludes with the award of the  Diploma  
 
The training centre - Based on your geographical location, the nearest centre will be assigned to you
 

Candidates must bring the following instruments for the session:
1.    Weingart plier

2.    Mathiew plier

3.    Distal end cutter

4.    Pin and ligature cutter

5.    Bracket tweezers

6.    Cinchback plier

7.    Crimpable hook plier

8.    MBT gauge

9.    Explorer

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Dr. Manjit Singh and Dr. Sebastian Abraham will conduct monthly clinical discussions every fourth Thursday after the course is completed.

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Monthly Clinical Case Discussions:

• Monthly Clinical Case Discussions - 1

• Monthly Clinical Case Discussions - 2

• Monthly Clinical Case Discussions - 3

• Monthly Clinical Case Discussions - 4

• Monthly Clinical Case Discussions - 5

• Monthly Clinical Case Discussions - 6

 

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Log Book Creation and Assessment:

Candidates will create a logbook with 5 clinical cases, guided by Dr. Sebastian Abraham and assessed by Prof. David.

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The fees 

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• Course Fee for the 8-month Diploma:  £2300

• Discount: 10% discount for payment in full

• Initial Payment: Register by paying £380

• Remaining Payment: £1690 to be paid seven days before the first virtual class

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• Register by paying £380 and then 7 installments of £ 275 each

Registration Process:

1. Pay £380

2. After payment, send a copy of the Practice license/Dental Degree and a headshot photo soft copy to secretary@londonacademyofdentistry.co.uk

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