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Advanced Diploma

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Course Overview

The IAS Advanced Diploma course is a comprehensive orthodontic course to train dentists to manage more complex malocclusions, including extraction cases.

The College of General Dentistry recognises IAS Advanced training as their preferred provider and in preparation for the CGDent's Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics (DipPCOrth) qualification.

The course covers all appliance systems - fixed functional, aligners, lingual and Inman - covering the theoretical and practical aspects of orthodontic care.

During training, you will discuss multiple new cases, participate in online webinars and hands-on practicals and receive one-to-one mentoring from specialists on at least 10 treated cases.

The course is recommended for dentists treating a minimum of 10 orthodontic cases per annum and familiar with fixed appliances. This is to ensure that you have enough case flow and experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning (Eligibility)

You need to have a BDS or equivalent dental qualification and must be registered to practice dentistry in the UK or your home country.

You are expected to have treated to completion at least 10 Fixed Brace cases. As part of your preparation, you will be given access to the IAS Assessment, Diagnosis and Records online course, which you must complete before starting.

To be fully familiar with IAS philosophies, you may wish to attend the IAS Fixed Brace course. Please contact us directly should you wish to do so.

As part of registration for the course and with the College of General Dentistry, you will need to submit an up-to-date academic CV with your contact information, a personal statement on why you wish to attend the course and references from a colleague.

The two-year programme comprises over 6 courses covering the following syllabus.

Eligibility:

Please note when joining the programme, you will have treated to completion at least 10 fixed cases. You will be granted access to the IAS Assessment, Diagnosis and Records online course which you are expected to complete by the time you commence the IAS Advanced course.

You also have the option to attend the IAS Fixed Brace course. Please contact us directly should you wish to complete this.

What Is The Format Of The Course?

Syllabus

Lecture, seminar & practical sessions

Records, assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning
Treatment planning for Class I, Class II div1, Class II div 2 and Class III malocclusions
Radiography – Ceph/OPG/CBCT
Fixed appliances
Lingual appliances
Removable appliances
Functionals
Retention
Aetiology of malocclusion, growth & development
Development of the dentition and tooth movement
Dental material & biomechanics
Multidisciplinary care, including restorative, periodontics & surgery
Critical reading skills
Health education, health & safety, legislation and audit
Marketing and practice management

Course Dates

Intake 13 - Surrey

Course 1: 8th – 10th May 2025

Course 2: 10th – 13th September 2025 (4 days)

Course 3: 22nd – 24th January 2026

Course 4: 7th – 9th May 2026

Course 5: 17th – 19th September 2026

Course 6: 21st – 23rd January 2027

(The dates above may be subject to change in unforeseeable circumstances.)

The IAS Advanced Course is a Diploma (Level 7) course with 154 verifiable CPD hours. The teaching follows best-practice in higher education with interactive lectures, hands-on practicals, webinars and literature.

Training also includes one-to-one specialist case supervision with a review of treated cases so students can form a personal portfolio to demonstrate competency in orthodontics.

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Essential Pre-course reading

You will be expected to complete pre-course reading; during courses, delegates will be required to assess papers and/or cases overnight for discussion the following day.

The essential texts for this course are:

An Introduction to Orthodontics, Laura Mitchell, 4th edition, Oxford University Press.
Contemporary Orthodontics, WR Profitt, 5th edition, Mosby.
Postgraduate Notes in Orthodontics, Multiple Authors, University of Bristol.

You will also be advised to review various online journals, audits, reports and research studies.

Essential Equipment

Participants will require an array of orthodontic instruments and tools for use in practice whilst treating patients. IAS Academy will provide the necessary equipment for the course’s hands-on sessions.

In addition, you will need:

A quality digital SLR camera with macro lens and ring flashIntra-oral photography mirrors. Intra-oral photography mirrors
Photographic ‘V’ and ‘C’ shaped retractors

You are advised to bring loupes to the hands-on sessions if you use them in practice.

For case assessments you will require a ruler and a protractor for tracing Cephs and a light box.

If you are unsure of your quality of photography, we have two online photography courses to help:

You should bring loupes to the hands-on sessions if you use them in practice.

Essentials

Essential Pre-course reading

You will be expected to complete pre-course reading; during courses, delegates will be required to assess papers and/or cases overnight for discussion the following day.

The essential texts for this course are:

An Introduction to Orthodontics, Laura Mitchell, 4th edition, Oxford University Press.
Contemporary Orthodontics, WR Profitt, 5th edition, Mosby.
Postgraduate Notes in Orthodontics, Multiple Authors, University of Bristol.

You will also be advised to review various online journals, audits, reports and research studies.

Essential Equipment

In addition, you will need:

A quality digital SLR camera with macro lens and ring flashIntra-oral photography mirrors. Intra-oral photography mirrors
Photographic ‘V’ and ‘C’ shaped retractors

You are advised to bring loupes to the hands-on sessions if you use them in practice.

For case assessments you will require a ruler and a protractor for tracing Cephs and a light box.

If you are unsure of your quality of photography, we have two online photography courses to help:

You should bring loupes to the hands-on sessions if you use them in practice.

Course Benefits

Course Fees

The course fee is £13,950.00 +VAT (£16,740.00)

An initial non-refundable payment of £1395.00 +VAT (£1674.00) is required to secure your booking.

The full balance is payable within 12 months of signing up for the course.

Please note that the course fee does not include accommodation, course literature or required materials and equipment.

Due to limited places, applications are dealt with on a first-come, first-served basis.

Meet the Lecturers

Alina Lazar

Dr Alina Lazar has her own dental practice since 2001. She has a specialisation in Implantology since 2007 and in Aesthetic Dentistry since 2012. In 2013 she got her Certification for Inman Aligner and Digital Smile Design. 2014 IAS Advanced Training Course 2016 IAS Advanced Ortho Restorative.

In 2016 she published her first article in Dental Tribune International 03. 2016 and 2018 the second article in Orthodontic Practice. In 2017 she became a certified member for European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry and also Country Chairperson for Germany. 2017 Laser Certification

Since 2017 she runs courses for Inman Aligner in Romania and Trainer title by IAS Academy London

From September 2018 she is the chairperson for International Affairs at ESCD Expanded Executive Committee.

She participated in several conferences with her lecture: Make it easy – A Concept in Aesthetic Dentistry and as a moderator at the congress Divas in Dentistry.

Ross Hobson

Prof* Ross Hobson BDS, MDS, PhD, FDS, MDOrth (RCPS), FDS (RCS Ed), FDS (RCS Eng), SFHEA

Ross graduated from the University of Newcastle, has Fellowships from the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Glasgow, Edinburgh and England. His MDOrth is from the RCPS Glasgow). He was the first dentist to be awarded the prestigious Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. His specialist orthodontic training was completed in Dundee. He has published over 60 refereed articles on Orthodontics, hypodontia, dental materials and education.

He was appointed to the Chair in Orthodontics at UClan to develop part-time specialist orthodontic training in primary care.

*Ross is a former retried professor at UClan.

Prav Solanki

Following a post-medical PhD at Oxford University in 2006, Prav Solanki was destined for big things in scientific research.

But all that changed when his brother asked for help launching a new dental practice, and Prav caught the marketing bug.

He now applies a scientist’s eye to marketing as founder and director of The Fresh —one of the UK’s leading growth agencies for the dental and healthcare sectors.

Prav is also the owner of several successful dental and implant clinics and healthcare brands.

His lively keynote talks on practice growth and marketing have been a hit with audiences at events, including the ADI Team Congress, the BACD conference, the Dental Technology Showcase, and many more.

16+ Years Experience In Dental Business
Experience in Growth & Exit Strategies
Director Of The Fresh Growth Agency
Founder of Leadflo Dental CRM
Multi-practice Owner
Business & Life Coach

Josh Rowley

Dr Josh Rowley graduated from The University of Dundee in 2014 and after being nominated twice in the years before, went on to win Best Young Dentist and Best Smile Makeover at the Dentistry Scotland Awards in 2020.

Now a specialist orthodontist, Josh is a certified provider of SureSmile Aligners. His commitment to orthodontics is proven further with his memberships at the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh and The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

Dr Rowley’s interests lie in cutting edge-digital techniques in both orthodontics and digital smile design as well as elements of general dentistry. He has shown a passion for complex cases including growth modification for growing children, aesthetic facial surgical enhancements for dental malocclusions, facial disharmony and breathing disturbances.

Specialist Orthodontist
Best Young Dentist Award Winner
Has had worldwide training
Slow Dentistry Member