Course Overview
This certification course (designed for beginners in fixed appliances) covers all aspects of the treatment from diagnosis, assessment, case evaluation, to fitting then retention. The course is an ethical, non-extraction approach to Anterior Aesthetic Orthodontics (AAO) using precision digitally placed 3M Clarity brackets in pre loaded placement trays. Attendees will be able to handle simple fixed and clear aligner cases immediately. You are supported every step of the way with an online mentoring system where your cases are checked for suitability, your records are assessed, and help can be given at any point through the treatment. Three monitored cases are treated as part of your certification
What Is The Format Of The Course?
Theory
- Difference between AAO & comprehensive orthodontics
- Case assessment & treatment planning
- Principles of straight wire orthodontics & indirect bonding
- Interproximal reduction techniques
- Archwire selection and wire sequences
- Crowded and spaced cases
- Deep bites, open bites & blocked out teeth
- Mixed appliance treatment
- Case finishing
- Occlusion
Hands On Session
- Place Archwires
- Methods of tying brackets
- Techniques with powerchain & open coil springs
- Practice lacebacks using buttons
- Practice chichanes
- Bond retainer with printed jig
- Bonding brackets with indirect trays
- Treatment planning exercises
- Marketing session
Course Benefits
- Start with simple cases & introduce AAO to patients
- Life-long mentoring with every case included
- Learn to identify and refer unsuitable cases
- Integrate restorative dentistry with orthodontics
- Learn how to provide dentistry that lasts
- Clinical support & governance to keep you clinically safe
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- Treat simple to moderate fixed cases
- Diagnose & assess cases like a specialist
- Integrate restorative dentistry with orthodontics
- Provide predictable results that last
- Refer cases that are out of your capability
Upcoming Course Dates
Taken this course before?
You can book on as a refresher
Certified with another system?
You can book on as a conversion
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Meet the Lecturers
Tif Qureshi
Dr Tif Qureshi qualified from Kings College London in 1992. He is a Past President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Tif is founder and a clinical director of IAS Academy, an International faculty that provides mentored education for general dentists on a pathway from appropriate simple to comprehensive orthodontics.
Tif has a special interest in simple orthodontics and truly minimally invasive dentistry. He has committed his life’s work to empowering dentists to provide important alternative techniques. He offers a wide variety of treatments to many more patients, while always respecting the fundamental precepts of orthodontics.
Tif also pioneered the concept of Progressive Smile Design through Alignment, Bleaching, Bonding – a course that combines tooth alignment, composite bonding and teeth whitening to produce superior smiles using techniques with the absolute minimum of invasiveness available today.
An experienced teacher in the Dahl concept, Tif shows how this technique is used to plan tooth alignment and minimise invasive dentistry in the development of a beautiful smile.
Tif now lectures and published scientific articles internationally.
Andrew Wallace
Andrew Qualified from Queens University Belfast 1998 and has a private practice in Northern Ireland.
Andrew has a particular interest in restorative and cosmetic dentistry and lectures regularly on cosmetic dentistry, including cosmetic tooth alignment, tooth whitening and is a trainer for the IAS Academy, teaching dentists how to use removable appliances, fixed braces and clear aligners. He also teaches the Align, Bleach and Bond course. Andrew also runs introductory talks and study clubs and is known for his friendly and approachable manner.
In 2014 Andrew completed his MClinDent in Prosthodontics (Fixed and Removable) from Kings College London dental institute and is the Vice President and a director of the European Society of Aesthetic Orthodontics.
Andrew is an active Member of the Irish Academy Of Aesthetic Orthodontics and is on their conference committee and regional representative of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
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