A Comprehensive Orthodontic Course for DDS
Complete foundational to advanced clinical orthodontics curriculum for general dentists
Course Description & Objectives
A flagship comprehensive course designed to empower General Practitioners with the theoretical background, clinical acumen, and hands-on diagnostic abilities required to deliver top-tier fixed and removable orthodontic care in private practice.
Structured across multiple high-yield modules covering basic craniofacial biology, cephalometric tracing, straight wire bracket mechanics, wire progressions, Class I/II/III malocclusion correction, space closure, and long-term retention. Includes collaborative case support for up to ten patient treatments.
Key Curriculum Highlights
- Complete coverage from diagnostic records to final debonding
- Includes side-by-side mentorship support for 10 patient cases (Value $10,000)
- Hands-on typodont training in wire bending, bracket placement, and ligation
- Hands-on cephalometric analysis and clinical treatment planning
- Practice management modules: billing codes, financing plans, and patient education
- Nationally recognized AGD PACE continuing education credit hours
Detailed Syllabus & Sessions
Foundations & Biomechanics
- Evolution of orthodontics and contemporary appliance systems
- Biology of tooth movement and periodontal ligament response
- Dental anatomy, normal occlusion, and classification of malocclusion
- Hands-on typodont direct bonding and bracket positioning
Diagnosis, Cephalometrics & Records
- Facial aesthetics, smile arc analysis, and soft tissue profile assessment
- Manual and digital cephalometric analysis landmarks and angles
- Model analysis, Bolton discrepancy, and arch perimeter calculation
- Hands-on photographic records and impression scanning
Stage I: Leveling, Aligning & Space Creation
- Initial archwire selection (NiTi, thermal NiTi, Copper NiTi)
- Resolving severe crowding and rotated teeth safely
- Arch expansion limitations and cortical bone boundary assessment
- Hands-on bracket repositioning and wire ligation methods
Stage II: Space Closure & Sagittal Correction
- Friction vs frictionless mechanics (closing loops vs sliding mechanics)
- Class II and Class III correction with intermaxillary elastics
- Managing midline shifts and crossbites
- Anchorage control: maximum, moderate, and minimum anchorage
Stage III: Finishing, Detailing & Retention
- Finishing archwires: stainless steel and TMA wire bending
- Root torque adjustments, first/second/third order bends
- Post-treatment stability and periodontal maintenance
- Retention regimens: vacuum-formed, Hawley, and fixed bonded wires
Dr. Ramesh Agrawal
BDS, MDS, NDEB Certified
Registered general dentist with RCDSO offering case-based clinical orthodontic guidance and evidence-informed decision-making.