Welcome to the 12-month PG Diploma in Orthodontics from the University of Santiago!

! Upon successful completion of the Diploma, participants emerge with a solid foundation in orthodontic principles, competent clinical skills, and the confidence to tackle complex orthodontic cases independently. Whether participants are aspiring orthodontists looking to enhance their skills or experienced practitioners seeking further specialization, this course offers a comprehensive and enriching educational experience tailored to meet their professional goals.

This course adopts a hands-on approach, providing ample opportunities for participants to gain practical experience through clinical rotations, case studies, and interactive sessions.

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Course schedule

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

•    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

o    Div1

o    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 DAYS CONTACT SESSION)
 
Dr.Sebastian Abraham M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer
 
•    Instruments in orthodontics:

o    Introduction to various orthodontic instruments

o    Applications of instruments

•    Co-relating extraoral findings

•    Cephalometrics in everyday practice:

o    Various cephalometric examinations to identify skeletal and dental problems

o    Software demo of cephalometrics

•    Bonding procedures:

o    Step-by-step demo of bonding orthodontic appliances

o    Challenges in bonding and overcoming them

o    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
 
•    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  16  TWO  DAYS CONTACT SESSION
 
Dr.Sebastian Abraham M.D.S Orthodontist Accredited Trainer
 
•    Concept sharing on lingual orthodontics

•    Clear aligners with their applications & limitations.

•    Space management & Anchorage enhancement with temporary anchorage devices

•    Extraoral/intra-oral anchorage,

•    Hands-on exercises:

•    Bracket positioning on Simulation Typodont

•    Soldering and welding

•    Band fabrication on Typodont

•    Self-ligating brackets

•    Mini-Screws
 
 
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 - THREE DAYS  CONTACT SESSION
 
Dr.MANJIT SINGH Orthodontist Certified Senior Instructor IAO Milwaukee USA
 
"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 & transverse discrepancies & 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 

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

Lesson  21  90 Minutes online  Prof David Suárez Quintanilla 
•    2D and 3D Cepahlometric analysis by DSQ.
•    Plan of Treatment: DSQ Protocols.
•    Exercises: Integrated diagnosis of patients (exercises book by DSQ®). 

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

Lesson  23  90 Minutes online  Prof David Suárez Quintanilla 

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

Lesson  23  90 Minutes online  Prof David Suárez Quintanilla 
•    Phases of Treatment: objectives, arch wire selection and biomechanics:
o    Alignment
o    Leveling
o    Closing Space
o    Finishing and torque control.

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

Lesson  24 Full Day Contact Session  Prof David Suárez Quintanilla 
•    Hands-on Typodont (I):
o    Analysis, diagnosis and plan of treatment of Typodont Malocclusion.
o    Band adjustment
o    Direct bracket bonding.
o    Alignment: Objectives. Selection criteria. Alloys and arch wires. Clinical tricks.
o    Leveling: Objectives. Selection criteria. Alloys and arch wires. Clinical tricks.
o    By-Pass arch wires: Utility Arch by RM Ricketss. T Mulligan Technique.
•    Presentation and discussion of clinical cases.

Lesson  24 Full Day Contact Session  Prof David Suárez Quintanilla 
•    Hands-on Typodont (II):
o    Anchorage: concept and clinical application. 
o    Microscrews and anchorage.
o    Closing Space: Objectives. Selection criteria. Alloys and arch wires. Clinical tricks.
o    Closing Space arch wires with stainless steel and new alloys.
o    Intermaxillary Elastics: DSQ Protocols®.
•    Presentation and discussion of clinical cases.

Lesson  25 Full Day Contact Session  Prof David Suárez Quintanilla 

•    Hands-on Typodont (III):
o    Torque control: concept and clinical application.
o    Finishing
o    Static and dynamic occlusal setting.
o    Intermaxillary setting elastics.
•    Presentation and discussion of clinical cases.
•    Summary of the Course.
 
Title  obtained:  “Pg Diploma Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics”  
 
 
Monthly clinical case discussions by Dr.Manjit Singh/Dr.Sebastian Abraham

 

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
 
The training center - Based on your geographical location 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
 
 

The Fees

Course Fee: £4485

10% discount for payment in full

Register by paying £400

£ 3636 to be paid seven days before the first virtual class

OR

Register by paying £400

Eleven instalments of £ 372

Typodont and materials included.

Instruments to be brought by the candidates.

The registration process:

Pay £400

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