subject: ORTHODONTICS FOR GENERAL DENTIST [print this page] ORTHODONTICS FOR GENERAL DENTIST
Course Duration
Maximum of 250 Credit Hours divided equally over 5 sessions. These sessions can be taken anytime within a period of 1 year.
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
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: Free 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!
5. Treatment Planning - Extraction vs Non-Extraction
6. The Fixed Orthodontic Theory - Past, Present and Future
7. MBT (Straight Wire) Treatment Mechanics - Theory & Practice
8. Self Ligating Brackets - Theory and Practice
9. Begg's Attritional Occlusion & the Tip-Edge Treatment Mechanics (Optional)
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
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