Australian Accredited
10905NAT Graduate Diploma of Digital Orthodontic Treatments
This Graduate Diploma of Digital Orthodontic Treatments is the most comprehensive and innovative clear aligner course available to dental professionals. It is an Australian-accredited qualification, led by an Orthodontist and supported by the industry globally.
Course Overview
The 10905NAT Diploma is a 12-18 month program, flexible and takes 7-12 hours per week of your time. It is evidence-based and focused on problem based learning with a high volume of cases diagnosed and treated with clear aligners – all presented for you in video formats via a 24/7 e-learning portal. You will also have access to our case discussion forum app with a large number of other practitioners giving valuable feedback to your questions.
You can start at any time and complete it within 12 months or take 18 months, hence it is also self-paced to suit your lifestyle and time constraints. It is an excellent course for beginners and also advanced learners. No travel is required to complete this Diploma.
Dr Vandana Katyal, Orthodontist and Course Director, also offers a 24/7 chat forum for you to discuss your cases directly with her as well as at the live case discussion webinars. There are also several 1-1 online sessions included that provide extensive support and mentorship for your cases. Our mission to increase your confidence, competence and case acceptance with clear aligners for your orthodontic treatments and to provide you with the most updated evidence-based knowledge in clear aligners.
Intended vocational, community outcomes of the course
The purpose of the course is to address the needs of registered dental practitioners undertaking simple to moderate orthodontic treatments within their general practice.
Specifically, having completed the Graduate Diploma of Digital Orthodontic Treatments dental practitioners will be able to:
- identify orthodontic cases suitable for their scope of practice
- identify cases requiring referral to specialist orthodontists
Safely and predictably:
- diagnose cases within their scope of practice
- develop orthodontic treatment plans of their cases
- use 3-dimensional digital software and technologies in orthodontic applications
- treat with orthodontic appliances, specifically customised clear aligners
- offer orthodontics as part of a multidisciplinary treatment plan
- ‘troubleshoot’ unexpected orthodontic situations and problems
- identify risk management strategies
- use virtual orthodontic monitoring at different stages of orthodontics planning and treatment
Intended vocational, community outcomes of the course
As independent professional practitioners, dentists applying clear aligner and digital technology demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility for patient outcomes.
Graduates will demonstrate ability to make high level and independent judgements in a range of technical functions in a range of contexts including addressing presenting orthodontic complaints, identifying and addressing potential orthodontic issues in children versus adults and dealing with relapses and concerns.
Graduates are required to plan and implement treatments using emerging, digital methods, and selection of the right customised appliances as addressed in units, Evaluate and use digital technologies for orthodontic treatments and Commence and monitor digital orthodontic treatments.
Since dentists operate independently as professionals, they are accountable for their own outputs, and of managing risk and rectifying any issues that may arise.
As professionals, graduates are also responsible for research and ongoing maintenance of their own knowledge in their field.
Essential entry requirements and resources
Entrants to the Graduate Diploma of Digital Orthodontic Treatments must:
- be over 18 years of age; and
- as a minimum hold a Bachelor of Dentistry or equivalent; and
- be registered to practise dentistry as a Dental Practitioner by the relevant dental board or agency
- have English Language to ASCF 5
- Participants must have active dental indemnity insurance during the enrolment period.
In order to complete this course, you will also need access to:
- orthodontic instruments and bonding materials
- computer with access to a clear aligner planning software, high-definition web camera, microphone, digital cameras, cheek retractors and photographic mirrors for orthodontic record taking
- online portal access to clear aligner systems, materials and laboratory – Spark Clear Aligners (Ormco) portal access and accreditation can be facilitated once enrolled and if required.
- range of patients (real or simulated) with varying dental conditions and wide age groups.
You must be actively practicing as a dental practitioner/ orthodontist for at least 6-12 months during the program to be able to complete the practical and case based assessments that are required.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not recommend restricted softwares such as Invisalign Go as a suitable portal/software for this diploma’s learning and assessment requirements.
Why enrol in the Graduate Diploma?
- Master clear aligners and digital orthodontics at your pace with online flexible learning your way! No travel is required.
- Orthodontist-led training program with unrivalled case discussion 24/7 forum and 5-star testimonials!
- Online dentistry library access for over 400 journals via ScienceDirect.
- Receive complimentary online sessions for 1-1 coaching with Dr Vandana Katyal, Orthodontist
- Discuss your cases at our monthly live case-discussion webinars with an interdisciplinary team and other dental specialists (our most loved feature). Recording are provided for all live webinars.
- Chat 24/7 in a secure online forum with other enrolled peers, discuss cases, published studies and make new connections
- Online clinical demonstrations and sessions are available for your convenience 24/7.
- Unrivalled complimentary alumni support and advanced treatment planning subscriptions available via Alumni Plus or BOSS Club after the course
- Quality assured nationally recognised training in Australia and UK (dual accreditation) – get 2 qualifications with our recognition of prior learning!
- Global Leaders Lecture Series – learn from global leaders in this field. Invited speakers are exclusive to our participants and alumni.
- Suits all levels of experience from beginners to advanced
- 400 CPD hours are awarded at course completion
Course Modules
NAT10905001 Research and use evidence-based information about digital orthodontic practice
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and apply information about digital orthodontics to own practice.
It requires knowledge of sources of evidence-based research about orthodontic practice, different types of digital orthodontic treatments, current and emerging evidence-based theories and current and emerging technologies for diagnosing, planning, monitoring and delivering digital orthodontic treatments. It includes comparison between traditional and digital orthodontic treatments and their benefits and disadvantages.
NAT10905002 - Perform orthodontic examinations and record taking
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to undertake orthodontic diagnostic examination and record taking procedures as the basis of comprehensive orthodontic diagnosis. Examinations are both extra and intra-oral and include intra-oral (three-dimensional) 3D scanning, cephalometry and photography.
It requires the ability to diagnose malocclusion, with clinical examination using records as a supplement or to confirm the findings.
NAT10905003 – Diagnose orthodontic conditions and plan treatments
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required make a substantiated diagnosis for a presenting orthodontic complaint based on examinations and patient interactions, and then to prepare and refine treatment plans based on that analysis. It also involves the skills to communicate ethically and effectively with patients and agree on a finalised treatment plan.
NAT10905004 - Evaluate and use digital technologies for orthodontic treatments
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to evaluate and use digital technologies for digital orthodontic treatment planning and monitoring.
It requires ability to apply knowledge of clear aligner material and biomechanics to create the most appropriate plan for the patient.
NAT10905005 - Perform early interceptive orthodontics
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prevent and correct problems of the growth of jaws, abnormal soft tissue habits and the eruption of teeth for growing children.
It requires the ability to apply knowledge and understanding of facial growth and optimal timing for orthodontic or dentofacial orthopaedic treatment in children.
NAT10905006 - Commence and monitor digital orthodontic treatments
This unit describes the performance evidence, skills and knowledge to treat patients and monitor progress against expectations using clear aligners or other customised digital orthodontic appliances. It requires the ability to apply specialised knowledge of the benefits and limitations of clear aligner technologies and therapies and related biomechanics and attachment protocols.
NAT10905007 - Use a multidisciplinary approach in orthodontic practice
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify the need for a multidisciplinary approach to patient treatment, make referrals, and communicate effectively with other dental and medical specialists to facilitate holistic patient care. Treatments from other dental and medical professionals may include oral surgery, restorative dentistry and treatments to manage facial disharmony. The unit also involves undertaking teeth movement to facilitate other dental treatments.
"I chose BOSS's clear aligner online 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 Nguyen, Dentist, Australia
Graduate Diploma of Digital Orthodontic Treatments Course Guide (PDF).
Investment: AUD $20,900 (GST free)
Fee includes training, assessments and dual accreditation from The Digital Orthodontic College (AUS) and EduQual (UK). GST is not applicable to this course fee.
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