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Led by Dr Vandana Katyal — a highly experienced orthodontist specialising in clear aligner therapy — this program delivers high-quality, evidence-based training with ongoing case support. Dentists gain the confidence, competence and clinical judgement needed to improve case acceptance and deliver safer, more predictable aligner outcomes.
The Graduate Diploma of Digital Orthodontic Treatments is a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework, delivered by The Digital Orthodontic College (RTO 45506). The 12–18-month program comprises approximately 1,200 study hours (400 CPD), ensuring strong academic integrity and professional credibility.
Start at any time and study at your own pace. The fully online format is designed for busy dental professionals, reducing travel and costs while supporting environmental sustainability.
Expect 7–12 hours of learning per week. Note – Around half of this time is completed through treating orthodontic cases in your own practice, providing immediate, hands-on application of course concepts.
Delivered entirely online through a 24/7 e-learning portal, the program integrates lectures, clinical videos, readings, virtual discussions and live case-planning sessions to reinforce practical, real-world skills.
Participants benefit from one-to-one mentoring and direct chat access with Dr Katyal, monthly live webinars, a secure discussion forum and peer collaboration — ensuring continual clinical growth and guided progress.
Whether you are new to clear aligners or already experienced, the program strengthens biomechanical understanding, supports safer decision-making and enhances the quality and predictability of your aligner treatments.
Graduates of this program will apply clear aligner and digital orthodontic technologies with a high degree of professional autonomy, clinical judgement and responsibility – across a range of orthodontic scenarios—including assessment of presenting complaints, early identification of potential issues in children and adults, and management of relapses or concerns.
Specifically, having completed the Graduate Diploma of Digital Orthodontic Treatments dental practitioners will be able to:
Safely and predictably:
As independent dental practitioners, participants and graduates remain accountable for patient outcomes, risk management and the rectification of any issues that arise during treatment.
Entrants to the Graduate Diploma of Digital Orthodontic Treatments must:
Be over 18 years of age; and
Hold, as a minimum, a Bachelor of Dentistry or equivalent qualification; and
Be registered to practise as a dentist or dental specialist with the relevant dental board or authority; and
Demonstrate English language proficiency to ACSF requirements; and
Hold active dental board registration as a dentist or dental specialist for the duration of enrolment; and
Be actively engaged in the provision of dental services through a registered dental business. This may include operating under an Australian Business Number (ABN), trust or company structure. Evidence of current business registration must be provided at enrolment.
In order to complete this course, you will also need access to:
Additional Conditions:
Dr J Chuang, Dentist, Australia
“The Australian accredited 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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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