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How Adult Orthodontics Can Give You the Smile You Deserve

May 15, 2023 / No comments

Do you feel like your smile doesn’t match your personality and confidence level? You’re not alone. Many adults struggle with dental issues like crooked or misaligned teeth, which can affect their self-esteem and make them feel self-conscious. Fortunately, adult orthodontic treatment can help. While traditional metal braces are effective, they are not the only option. […]

Can Modern Orthodontics Help Prevent Future Dental Problems?

May 15, 2023 / No comments

Modern orthodontics has revolutionised the way we approach dental care. It is no longer just about improving the appearance of your smile but also about optimising the function of your teeth and jaw. With advancements in technology, orthodontic treatment has come a long way. Today, there are a variety of treatments available that can straighten […]

How to choose the best orthodontics course in Australia in clear aligners

May 4, 2023 / No comments

Choosing the best orthodontics course in new and emerging fields such as digital orthodontics and clear aligner treatments can be a daunting task, given the numerous options available. However, by considering the following factors, you can make an informed decision and select the course that best suits your needs. Accreditation and Recognition It is important […]

Why More Dentists Are Enrolling In Orthodontic Courses

November 5, 2022 / No comments

There is nothing more rewarding than helping your patients become happier and healthier. General dentists can provide patients with a healthier smile as they focus on fundamental treatments such as dental cleanings and root canal treatments. However, offering orthodontics at your practice can improve patients dental health and create confident smiles, with significant rewards for […]

Benefits of Digital Orthodontic

November 5, 2022 / No comments

Are you tired of sitting in the chair waiting for the impressions to be done? Digital orthodontic provides a perfect option for straightening teeth with absolute accuracy and in less time without any discomfort to patients. The use of advancements in orthodontics technology can help you to achieve a straighter and healthier smile. Tech advancements […]

Stay Ahead of The Game with Our Clear Aligner Courses

November 5, 2022 / No comments

If you want to be a specialist in clear aligners, BOSS is the way to go. We provide comprehensive education on clear aligners, emerging orthodontic technologies and their applications in the real world. Benefits of our clear aligner courses Orthodontist-led training and 1-1 orthodontic coaching Comprehensive education on clear aligners, emerging orthodontic technologies and their […]

Take Advantage of Orthodontic Courses Online

November 4, 2022 / No comments

Wouldn’t it be convenient for you to learn orthodontics at your own pace? Investing in an orthodontic courses online will allow you to quickly diagnose and deliver effective and efficient orthodontic treatments. Finding a good and affordable online course can be hard. Don’t worry, we got you. BOSS offers virtual courses with live instruction so […]

How Our Courses Benefit Your Practice

November 4, 2022 / No comments

You can quickly treat and diagnose orthodontic cases As part of our orthodontics courses, we cover more than just the procedures themselves. From diagnosis practice to emerging modern orthodontic appliances and techniques, we include every part of the treatment process. BOSS offers a variety of orthodontic continuing education courses that are specifically designed to provide […]

Advance Your Career with Orthodontics Courses

November 4, 2022 / No comments

Learning new skills in modern orthodontics is always beneficial, which is why continuing education such as courses are strongly encouraged in dentistry and other major fields. Improving your understanding of orthodontics can also expand your knowledge in all elements of dentistry to improve your confidence and abilities to diagnose and develop an adequate treatment plan.. […]

Certificate for Orthodontics in Australia

November 4, 2022 / No comments

Do you remember the feeling of getting your teeth whitened or braces off and looking in the mirror for the first time? Now imagine the immense joy of getting to deliver this every day. You would be changing lives by changing smiles. As much fun as that sounds, the journey to becoming an orthodontist involves […]

Importance of Orthodontic Continuing Education

November 4, 2022 / No comments

The demand for orthodontics amongst adult and young patients is increasing at a breakneck speed. Therefore there has been a rise in the field of method development. The extensive uses of technology in recent years have revolutionised all the fields including medicine and dentistry. Dentists used to rely on wires and brackets to fix misaligned […]

All About Orthodontics Ongoing Edu

November 4, 2022 / No comments

Do you remember the feeling of getting your teeth straightened and looking in the mirror for the first time? Now imagine the immense joy of getting to deliver this every day. You would be changing lives by changing smiles. As any orthodontist will tell you, it is a fascinating field to work in, but as […]

Modern Orthodontics 2022 and beyond

September 21, 2022 / No comments

Are you ready to say goodbye to regular braces? Tech advancements are expanding the horizons of conventional treatment with the utilisation of new techniques in the orthodontics industry. Dental braces technology is a lot different than it was a couple of decades ago. Orthodontists can now finish cases ahead of schedule and provide you with […]

Gender imbalance in health care academia, leadership and speaking opportunities

July 11, 2022 / No comments

In a previous blog I touched on the issue of gender imbalance. But I remain so concerned about the ongoing prevalence and impact of this in our industry, that I am compelled to write a dedicated blog. So here we go… In Australia, dentistry is a basic degree, and from there you can progress into […]

Are you ready to 3D print clear aligners in your practice?

February 24, 2022 / No comments

When you go digital as an orthodontist, or as a dentist delivering orthodontic treatments, your options don’t end at just getting a scanner. If, like a lot of dental professionals with scanners, you are still taking alginate impressions for models, it may be time to consider the cost and efficiency savings of 3D printing. In […]

2021 X’mas gift ideas

December 8, 2021 / No comments

How many hours do you want to spend trawling shops and websites for gifts that people don’t need, won’t use and will likely not remember? While giving is a wonderful element of the festive season, the waste that accompanies it is definitely not so magical. This year, why not shake things up by giving some […]

Online study benefits students and our planet!

November 25, 2021 / No comments

KEY TAKEAWAYS Online study reduces the carbon emissions associated with face-to-face learning A large part of this reduction is due to the elimination of petrol use from commuting to physical places of study Energy costs associated with the use of paper and textbooks, still used in many in-person settings, are also reduced The energy demands […]

Dr Vandana Katyal on education, gender imbalance, business and success

October 21, 2021 / No comments

KEY TAKEAWAYS If you truly enjoy learning, then teaching – in some form – will follow naturally Behind any success there’s a lot of hard work, practice and discipline In Australia the field of dental specialisations is 75% male, 25% female The traditional university model of studying dental specialisations suits males but not females, especially […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Digital Orthodontics: A powerful tool for the modern practitioner

September 2, 2021 / No comments

A common objective throughout the history of Dentistry & Orthodontics, has been to increase both treatment and chairside efficiency (1, 2). These have been the major catalysts for scientific research and the development of new technologies. The use of AI in Digital Orthodontics is in many ways the realization of this goal and much more […]

E-learning in Orthodontics: A more efficient and effective way to learn

August 17, 2021 / 4 comments

Virtual conferences and events provide a range of additional benefits when compared with traditional formats. Research has shown that online learning, specifically in medical and dentistry subjects, can be more effective than traditional learning. 3/4 of dental practitioners value the online learning portal as the most FAVOURITE feature of the BOSS 10905NAT Graduate Diploma of Digital Orthodontic Treatments.

BOSSBytes: 3 key learnings from the 2021 virtual orthodontic congress

July 26, 2021 / 8 comments

This year’s ASOC event was truly eye opening. Not only was the virtual format a refreshing experience (as I have shared in the blog Virtual Conferences: A more efficient and effective way to learn) but the content was extremely insightful for me both as an educator and practitioner.

Australian accreditation awarded for BOSS Graduate Diploma of Digital Orthodontic Treatments (10905NAT)

January 20, 2021 / No comments

After a tumultuous 2020 beset by disruption, the team behind the UK and Australian accredited Registered Training Organisation – BOSS (Best Orthodontic Seminars and Sessions Pty Ltd), aka The Digital Orthodontic College, has now launched it’s newly accredited and innovative qualification.Ā  The new Australian accredited course has been entered on the National Register as 10905NAT […]

Modern Orthodontics

October 16, 2020 / No comments

BOSS Founder shares Modern orthodontics insights in new handbook Have you ever wondered what it’s like to use modern orthodontic procedures, such as Invisalign, to your dental practice? In the past, the idea of dentists conducting orthodontic procedures, especially modern orthodontics, was just pie in the sky. The two disciplines had their strict boundaries and […]

Why it’s time to add Invisalign clear aligners to your dental practice

October 16, 2020 / No comments

Dentistry and orthodontics are no longer the separate domains that they once were. Technology is now enabling dentists to master specific digital orthodontics skills that were once only able to be delivered by orthodontists – such as Invisalign clear aligners. To deliver expertise in your orthodontic procedures, however, you need a level of knowledge, training […]

Amazing 6-month Smile Transformation

March 9, 2020 / No comments

Here is a 6 month smile finished with clear aligners in an adult female. One of the concerns with expansion in adult cases is gingival recession and lifetime stability. To understand the soft tissue limits of tooth movement there is nothing better than good old Dr Proffit’s Envelope of Discrepancy. It’s simply a guideline but […]

Safeguard your future in dentistry with the online Diploma in Digital Orthodontics

February 10, 2020 / No comments

As dental technology rapidly evolves, the worlds of dentistry and orthodontics are becoming ever closer. The world’s first accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Orthodontics will equip you to stay at the forefront of modern dentistry – and is now available online. The professions of dentistry and orthodontics are evolving, with ever more dentists dipping their […]

Congratulations, graduations and gratitudes!

December 5, 2019 / No comments

As 2019 draws to a close, I find myself looking back at what has been another incredible – and incredibly busy! – 12 months for BOSS, packed with new course offerings, technological advances and the expansion of our alumni of highly skilled dentists. I am really proud of what we are achieving, both in terms […]

A vote of confidence in clear aligners!

May 22, 2019 / No comments

Last weekend in Sydney I was thrilled to share some of the latest advances in clear aligners technology and best practice with a large group of fellow dental professionals. If you’ve ever met me, you’ll know how passionate I am about raising standards in the quality of service, and in the outcomes, that dentists and […]

The best versus the rest: comparing orthodontic clear aligners courses

April 8, 2019 / No comments

Dentistry in 2019 isn’t what it once was. In fact, advances in technology have dramatically transformed the profession from what it was even twenty years ago. Today, dentists have the opportunity to expand their skillset and range of services to offer more than the traditional maintenance of teeth and gum health. To add these new […]

All aboard the Smile Train!

March 18, 2019 / No comments

    I was touched to receive a letter this week thanking the BOSS team for its recent donation of AUD $7,000 to the charity Smile Train, whose mission it is to build a sustainable solution to cleft care around the world. The truth is, the thanks is actually not only for BOSS, but for […]

Cutting-edge BOSS orthodontics course gets international approval

November 19, 2018 / No comments

Last week, many months of waiting with eager anticipation came to an end when leading specialist orthodontist Dr Vandana Katyal received the happy news that BOSS’s innovativeĀ Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Orthodontics has been approvedĀ by theĀ UK awarding body! This was no mean feat, with such honours not being handed out lightly. In fact, the BOSS course […]

BOSS Orthodontics course receives high praise from Australasian Dentist Magazine

October 26, 2018 / No comments

Dentists are raving about an orthodontics seminar recently hosted in Sydney and Melbourne by highly awarded and widely published researcher and specialist orthodontist, Dr Vandana Katyal. The BOSS course (Best Orthodontic Seminars & Sessions) is one in a series of ā€˜how to’ courses in understanding and practising orthodontics in the dental setting, designed to up-skill […]

Get Your Dental Business and Marketing Strategy Right – Start with the SWOT analysis.

July 3, 2018 / No comments

Information about both the external environment and your organisation’s internal capabilities is crucial to informing your goals and strategy and making the right business decisions for your practice. If you are at the helm of a dental practice start-up or run an established business it is essential to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven customised orthodontics is the future

May 24, 2018 / No comments

AI can help deliver orthodontic treatments predictably and in patient-friendly ways. Latest technologies combined with customised aligner-based orthodontics can help set your practice apart and improve your case acceptance. The Future of Orthodontics is no longer driven by appliances but by Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is now available for orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment […]

Incentives in Organisations: What does the research show us?

May 15, 2018 / No comments

Here isĀ  something I’d like to share to everyone what I have learnt from my Masters of Business Administration degree. It’s about our People and Organisational culture. I have often gone to seminars that talk about incentivising your staff for financial targets. I have done it their way, but often found the ‘oomph’ runs out […]

An honest and genuine response from an orthodontist to the dental community

November 7, 2017 / No comments

Dear Dental Colleagues, A few days ago I shared my opinion with you all on my professional Facebook timeline. It was then shared by someone whom I didn’t know on a secret closed dental group called DPR. I understand no permission was required from me to repost or share the post since my post was […]

A Simple Woman, Dentist & Orthodontist

January 10, 2016 / No comments

This is a story of a simple woman, dentist and an orthodontist, and now a dentapreuner(!!not sure what it means) who was caught up in a web of frustration and decided to BREAK FREE! I graduated from Dentistry in 2001 and Orthodontics 2013. I was a general dentist for 9 years. Full of passion and […]

What to look for in an orthodontic residency program

January 9, 2016 / No comments

What if I tell you that you can be the best orthodontic residency programs out there? Extra education plays a big role. As specialists go through clinical experiences, orthodontists are experts in orthodontic diagnosis. In the final year of dental school, you get to choose to apply to a two-to-three years of residency program. The […]

Learn more about our orthodontics class

January 9, 2016 / No comments

Whether you have gapped teeth or major teeth alignment problems. When it comes to identifying these issues, there’s nothing an experienced orthodontist can’t fix to help you get the perfect smile. They have years of training and technologies necessary to accurately diagnose all types of dental problems to ensure you with the best treatment plan. […]

World class, progressive orthodontic seminars

January 9, 2016 / No comments

There are many ways to stimulate your career in orthodontics, this includes progressive orthodonticĀ  seminars. The orthodontic industry, like all industries, has gone through significant changes in their methods and technological improvements over the last decade. Although these advancements require more time and effort, they also greatly enhance efficiency and additional alternatives that are useful […]

Best Orthodontic Courses For A General Dentist and Why

January 9, 2016 / No comments

Stressed about not being able to find good and affordable orthodontics courses? We got you. We are pleased to provide you with some orthodontics courses that we find very efficient and helpful to take into your consideration. Objectives Gain comprehensive, clinical and instructive knowledge of orthodontics Properly define and describe dental malocclusions. Develop an adequate […]

How Adults Can Benefit From Orthodontics

January 9, 2016 / No comments

Boosting confidence with a simple smile is easy. When it comes to orthodontic treatments, we immediately think of young teenagers smiling. Of course, we all want to look good and have healthy smiles. A good set of teeth also makes it easier to chew on food and smile with confidence. Sad to say, as you […]

How Long Does It Take To Become an Orthodontist?

January 9, 2016 / No comments

There are millions of people suffering from oral issues. From tooth decay to jaw disorders, these people require the help of a dentist who has been specially trained to deal with these issues. An orthodontist is a great profession, especially for someone who has an artistic mind and analytical engineering skills. With the advantages of […]

Orthodontic Training for Assistant

January 8, 2016 / No comments

If you love helping people feel more confident about their smiles and forming meaningful relationships with patients. Becoming an orthodontic assistant means you get to help people get their smiles back in one of the fastest-growing fields out there. Orthodontic training for assistants has a rewarding career as they provide patients with treatment and follow-up […]

What People Are Saying

  • I completed the BOSS UK Diploma in 2021 and when it became available, signed up for the AU course as well. I completed the AU course at the end of last year and can honestly say BOSS (now Digital Orthodontic College) has completely changed my approach to clear aligner treatments and increased my confidence with treatment planning immensely. The fact that the course is 100% online was a huge drawcard for me initially since I have two young children, work clinically part-time and run my own business. It allowed me the flexibility to study when I had the chance and didn’t result in any loss of clinical time. Dr V is extremely passionate about orthodontics and more importantly sharing her wisdom and that comes through in her approach to teaching. The course is extremely comprehensive (NB: the AU course has quite a few complex assessments) and covers everything starting from the basics of tooth movement, which sets a good foundation and is therefore suitable even for beginners. The monthly/bimonthly webinars allow students to share cases and is a safe space, non-judgmental and therefore an incredible learning platform. I had been doing clear aligner treatments prior to starting this course, but BOSS helped me see patients with new eyes and has overhauled my treatment planning approach. I would not hesitate to recommend this course to anyone interested in learning, or to extend their knowledge about, clear aligner treatments.

    Thank you so much Dr V!

    Dr Lora Banicevic, Dentist NSW
  • The Australian accredited 10905NAT Graduate Diploma of Digital Orthodontic Treatment offers comprehensive training in the field, gives the candidate the opportunity to do things in a self-paced manner, while getting a personalised 1-on-1 learning experience with Dr Vandana Katyal. It was an excellent choice for me and gave me the flexibility to get the well-designed training done in my own time frame. I would strongly recommend the course to any practitioners who is looking to upskill themselves with a no-compromise high quality course, while also having to juggle between busy practices and family schedules.

    Dr Charles Sun, Dentist WA
  • I started this course unsure of how much I would benefit. The in-person lectures were fantastic (although the course is now 100% online) where I made good friends and learned a lot. The online resources are extensive and second to none, accessible at your convenience. The webinars were great – usually with the right mix of teaching, cases demonstrated and the attendees’ cases being discussed. I was also invited to deliver a webinar on intra-oral scanners, 3D printers and in house aligner manufacturing (from a dentist’s point of view) – which I enjoyed.
    Most of all the course gave significantly more confidence what can be done with aligners, how plan the setup efficiently with the end in mind and how to make the processes to get there smoother. As a result, a MUCH larger chunk of my work is now aligner based. My conversion rate for aligner treatments has definitely increased along with my confidence. The course has easily paid for itself. Full disclosure: I was invited to deliver a webinar on intra-oral scanners, 3D printers and in house aligner manufacture to my BOSS batch mates, which I also thoroughly enjoyed doing. I declined any remuneration for this, although it was offered.
    Dr Shammi Moopen, Dentist VIC
  • Since I have joined the postgraduate diploma in orthodontics I have noticed all the applied practical learning/knowledge on my patients and I am only half way through the year. Dr Vandana is a genuine educator. She goes way beyond to simplify every lecture and I really like her evidence based information and that is available for us 24/7. Her webinars helped a lot for busy dentists and loved the feedback we get in the one on one sessions with our cases. It make us think every step of the way. But the best thing I like is to see she is giving back to the community and her association with Smile Train in helping children with cleft palate is just beyond words. Thank you so much for being nice and approachable.

    Dr Claudia Braybon, Dentist NSW
  • Received my Diploma in Digital Orthodontics from BOSS and couldn’t be more stoked! Huge shout out to Dr Vandana Katyal and the BOSS team for a wonderful year. I would recommend BOSS to every dentist no matter their level of experience with Orthodontics and clear aligners. Starting off with barely any orthodontic experience, I have commenced about 9 cases in the matter of months and BOSS gave me the confidence to predictably deliver results for my patients through clear aligners which are the future of modern orthodontics.
    Dr Sarang Sathe, Dentist NSW
  • I chose Boss’s clear aligner diploma because I wanted to know the latest evidence based practice to enhance my treatment planning and case execution. I now have a much better understanding of how to diagnose, what movements can be done and what will get me into trouble. The flexible nature of the course delivery also fit perfectly into full time work and my otherwise packed schedule. The monthly case presentation webinars are also great to not only get feedback from Dr Katyal, but also to validate your own thoughts self-assess and see how you are tracking with your learning.

    Dr Gregory Nguyį»…n, Dentist NSW

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