10905NAT Graduate Diploma
Other Courses
Duration
12-18 months, self-paced.
Shorter, less comprehensive.
Start Date
Anytime
Limited to class schedules.
Commitment
7-12 hours/week with 50% of this time spent in your own practice starting clear aligner treatments.
Requires travel and time away from family.
Format
Online, available 24/7.
Mostly in-person or hybrid.
Content
Orthodontist-led program with up-to-date content.
More traditional concepts taught.
Practical Training
High volume of case presentations and treatment planning sessions.
Limited to a few days, not supplemented with online materials.
Learning Resources
24/7 e-learning portal with content focused on videos, handouts, and summaries of recent evidence- based research.Ā
Limited to handouts, no ability to repeat learning without additional fees.
Accreditation / Recognition
Australia and UK.
Limited, not nationally recognized training in Australia.
Content
Modern, evidence-based.
Varies.
Support / MentorshipĀ
24/7 chat forum, monthly webinars, 1-1 coaching sessions led by a specialist Orthodontist. Alumni support post-graduation.
Minimal and often received with wait times or during office hours.
Instructor Expertise
Led by Specialist Orthodontist.
Generalist-led, tutors with limited experience in emerging orthodontic technologies.
Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Dentistry or equivalent.
Varies.
Flexibility
Study at your own pace. No deadlines for training or assessments.
Fixed schedules.
Travel Requirement
None. Save on carbon emissions!
Travel required.
Scope of Practice
Comprehensive training for simple to moderate orthodontic treatments.
May focus only on certain techniques, often industry- biased.
CPD Hours
400 CPD awarded.
Varies.
Alumni Support
Complimentary support and fee-based advanced planning subscriptions available.
None. Fees apply.
Global Leaders Lecture āØSeries (webinars)
Exclusive to DOC participants and alumni.
Varies.