Postgraduate Award in Aesthetic Orthodontics

Due to digital dentistry more general dental practioners are providing orthodontic treatment to their patients, both young and old, with demand being driven by new invisible tooth alignment modalities. Dentists keen to participate in this growing area should be aware of their own limitations, have the skills to identify suitable patients and have the ability to provide adjunctive simple orthodontic fixed appliances when indicated. Instruction follows the General Dental Council’s training standards which require dentists to be appropriately trained and competent.

This exciting new programme is delivered in conjunction with Cephtactics a London based training, research and development team dedicated to the advancement of orthodontics. They specialise in postgraduate orthodontic training and developing general dentists to enter fixed orthodontics at a basic level moving them into more progressive components as they develop themselves.

The Cephtactics team comprise specialist orthodontists with extensive background in clinical work and research in multiple countries. They also have featured therapists and nursing team members who assist us in the practical aspects of the courses we deliver.

Cephtactics was established in 2012 and now comprises the 2nd intake of clinicians in partnership with the City of London Dental School. With the launch of a new PGA (Post Graduate Award) regularly, It is anticipate to allow more and more general dentists understand the basics of orthodontists and bridge the gap between specialists and general practitioners.

Course Curriculum

Upon completion of the course you will be able to:

Understand the basics of growth and development
Understand the basics of cephalometry.
Be aware of the importance of record keeping.
Understand the causes of common malocclusion.
Review a step-by-step treatment planning protocol.
Review the early treatment and interceptive orthodontic practices.
Understand the basics of metallurgy.
Bracket development and adhesives commonly used.
Clinicians to be able to know the basic process of fixed appliance placement.
Understand the causes of Class I malocclusions and their treatment.
Clinicians should understand the concepts of crowding and when and when not to extract.
Be able to use contemporary removable appliances as well as adjust them.
Understand the causes of Class II malo cclusions and their treatment.
To know the differences between the divisions as well as the difficulties in each.
Be able to formulate treatment plans using extractions, camouflage techniques, functional appliances and head gear.
Understand the limitations of functional appliances and the contemporary arguments for and against.
Understand the causes of Class III malocclusions and their treatment.
To know the causes and the difficulties and limitations of conventional orthodontics.
Be able to consider and understand the various appliances to enhance maxillary growth and/or restrict the mandibular growth pattern.
Appreciate the difficulties in vertical and transverse discrepancies and consider their treatment options.
Know the various techniques used in impacted, supernumery and missing teeth, incidences as well as decision-making protocols.
Know the basic referral process and advice possible in the orthognathic patient.
Understand the flow of treatment and when to refer.
Know various periodontal considerations in orthodontics as well as considerations with the adult patient.
Iatrogenic affects should be enumerated including how to avoid and manage the situations.
Understand the physiologic component of stability and relapse in both the short and long term.
Know the main risk factors in high relapse rates and how to ensure stability.
Know the various techniques used in enhancing relapse.
The simple techniques on how to place fixed retainers.
Understand the physiology of the TMJ.
Know the various symptoms and treatment aspects of TMD and its complex nature.
Understand airway physiology and how orthodontics can affect the breathing.
Understand the complex nature of aesthetics and the importance of involving the patient early as well as review basic dental psychology and its importance in orthodontics. Understand the general review on medico legal responsibilities related to orthodontics, consequences and management options with emphasis on contemporary guidelines.
Know the basics of aligner therapies including their confines.
Be aware of lingual braces, their limitations and overview on their techniques.
Review adjunctive anchorage modifications.
In general be able to scrutinise scientific papers and formulate decisions on effectiveness of contemporary advances in orthodontics.

Opportunity for further professional development

Unlike web-based courses, an important feature of the postgraduate award in orthodontics is that it offers access to supervised clinical training and is a foundation programme for the MClinDent in Orthodontics thus offering the opportunity to further expand and develop your clinical skills. The objective of the postgraduate award is to provide dentists with the essential knowledge and clinical skills for the delivery of competent, high-quality orthodontic care and also receive credit for their training.

Why should I enrol on the postgraduate award?

1. To develop your orthodontic practice and acquire valuable transferable treatment planning skills.

2. To enhance your CV - particularly important if you wish to follow a career in academia.

3. The postgraduate award in aesthetic orthodontics is awarded by The City of London Dental School which is a Licensed Higher Education institution

Upon completion of the course you will be able to:

1. Promote and appropriately advise prospective orthodontic patients.

2. Confidently treat and identify cases suitable for non-specialist orthodontic practice.

3. Understand the fundamental principles, theory and safe practice of orthodontics.

4. Confidently diagnose, treatment plan and appropriately refer specialist cases.

CPD Certificate

In addition to the postgraduate award granted on completion of the year course you will also receive a CPD certificate for six hours for every day attended.

Course Dates 2017 to 2018

30th September 2017

4th November 2017

25th November 2017

16th December 2017

27th January 2018

24th February 2018

24th March 2018

21st April 2018

26th May 2018

23rd June 2018

Venue

DEVONSHIRE CLUB

Devonshire Club, 5 Devonshire Square, EC2M 7YD

A private venue based in the heart of London, this facility offers class and comfort with an atmosphere which is perfect for the Orthodontic Elite course.

Closest tube station: London Liverpool Street

Liverpool Street - 3 mins walk

Overground and Underground trains

Regular bus services to London Bridge

Local dining and cafe, hotels available at and around the site

Course Fee

£3000.00 - 10 days Orthodontic PGA Elite course

£250.00 - Examination fee

Refreshments will be served throughout the day.

(Terms and Conditions apply)