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It is an Australian-accredited qualification, led by one of the most pioneering and leading Orthodontist in this field globally, Dr Vandana Katyal.
With extensive orthodontist-led support, 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.
This diploma requires candidates to commence clear aligner treatments in their own clinics. A beginner in orthodontics will be able to treat a variety of ages from mixed dentition to adults with clear aligner treatments also learn their scope, risk management strategies and when to refer. The types of orthodontic cases mentored during the program range from mild to moderate severity of malocclusions including Class 1, Class 2, deep anterior overbites, overjet corrections, mild open bite/Class 3 corrections, orthodontic-restorative interdisciplinary cases. Knowledge is also provided on practice management techniques as well as advanced topics such as extractions with clear aligners.
The diploma graduate will gain knowledge and skill required to assess case complexity, assess risks, refer cases to other specialists as part of an interdisciplinary team; and efficiently treat clear aligner cases with a high level of excellence within their own scope.
The course consists of approximately 1200 hours delivered over a period of 12-18 months, with a 400 verified CPD as well as an Australian accredited and quality assured Graduate Diploma awarded at graduation. The 10905NAT Diploma is flexible in pace and takes 7-12 hours per week of your time (50% of this time is spent in own clinical practice identifying and treating clear aligner patients). This equates to about 1 hr per day for 18 months and many of those hours are spent practically in your clinic, treating actual cases!
Start at any time, fast-track your progress or take 18 months to complete. This program is designed to suit your lifestyle. No travel is required, saving you time and costs. And carbon emissions!
It is conveniently delivered as 100% online mode with user-friendly E-learning portal, guided training and case planning support. The content is modern yet evidence-based, and focuses on case-based learning. A typical participant will observe and plan a high volume of clear aligner treatments during group cases presentations, learn from clinical demonstrations and grow their practice with our practice development resources – all presented for you in audio-video formats as well as reading materials via a 24/7 e-learning portal. Rewind and rewatch the content unlimited times! Engage in discussion activities with peers to embed your learning and take online quizzes to assess your progress.
Access prompt and unparalleled 1-1 Case Mentoring by Dr Vandana Katyal, Orthodontist. Delivered via 1-1 zoom sessions and a direct chat channel with Dr Katyal. We pride ourselves in fast response times and being there for our doctors when they need it the most during their course. For additional and ongoing case support, we provide monthly orthodontic case discussion webinars. Upon enrolment, several complimentary 1-1 online coaching sessions with Dr Katyal are available to help provide extensive support and mentorship for orthodontic cases. This is invaluable for a beginner dentist and a much-loved feature. For the intermediate and advanced learners, this mentoring can help improve your current patient outcomes with orthodontic treatments.
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:
Safely and predictably:
As independent professional practitioners, dentists applying clear aligner and digital technology should demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility for patient outcomes. Since dentists operate independently as professionals, they are accountable for their own outputs, and of managing risk and rectifying any issues that may arise.
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. As professionals, graduates are also responsible for research and ongoing maintenance of their own knowledge in their field.
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.
Participants will have access to 3 levels of Orthodontist-led support and mentorship via
Entrants to the Graduate Diploma of Digital Orthodontic Treatments must:
In order to complete this course, you will also need access to:
A participant must be actively practicing as a Dentist or Orthodontist for at least 6-12 months during the enrolment period of this program; to be able to complete the practical and case-based assessments that are required to achieve the competency.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We do not recommend restricted softwares such as Invisalign Go as a suitable aligner portal/software for this diplomaâs learning and assessment requirements.
Dr J Chuang, Dentist, Australia
âThe 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 up-skill themselves with a no-compromise high quality course, while also having to juggle between busy practices and family schedules.â
Want to know more about E-learning? Watch an overview of our innovative and user-friendly E-learning portal here
https://youtu.be/UWkPnn57J4I
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
