The concepts and implementation of this course will allow any participant to choose the content / period of study that best suits his/her practice. The course covers the latest in fixed orthodontic treatment mechanics including MBT (Straight Wire), Tip-Edge and the Self Ligating systems. The course is designed in such a way that the participant can easily understand the basics and will confidently be able to incorporate fixed orthodontics in the general practice.

Dr. Ravi Kumar, the course director, has been practicing fixed orthodontics for the past 10 years. He is the Founder President of Indian Society Of Orthodontics For General Practitioners and is a keen researcher in Dentistry with a patent for his research granted by the Govt. Of India. Dr.Ravi Kumar has also published in several scientific Journals and has authored a textbook for the undergraduate dental student. He has also developed a short course interdisciplinary treatment method, using orthodontics, prosthodontics and endodontics, ideally suited for adult patients, called the Realistic Treatment Philosophy (RTP) and is presently engaged in popularizing this.

This course is intended for dentists who have little or no experience in orthodontics and want to learn to incorporate it into their practices or progress from removable appliances to a comprehensive, fixed technique. This is a one-of-a-kind, hands-on course which will help you to increase your practice base.

Course Purpose: The purpose of this comprehensive 5 session program is to teach general dentists how to diagnose and treat orthodontic cases. Emphasis will be placed on thorough records and diagnosis. Treatment will involve using the Straight Wire (MBT). Advanced techniques can be taught at request.

Eligibility : BDS / MDS. Participants should have clinical access to prepare complete records for 5 orthodontic cases. Participant should have access to multimedia computer, internet and video conferencing through Yahoo / MSN messenger or Google voice & video. Participants should be able to spend at least 1 hour each day for the course.

Course Duration

Maximum of 250 Credit Hours divided equally over 5 sessions. These sessions can be taken anytime within a period of 1 year.

CP: Completing this course entitles the participant to a Level Two (L2) AFO certificate and 500 credit points.

Topics covered are -

1. Introduction and History

2. Growth and Development

3. Biomechanics

4. Diagnosis of the Orthodontic Problem

5. Treatment Planning - Extraction vs Non-Extraction

6. The Fixed Orthodontic Theory - Past, Present and Future

7. MBT (Straight Wire) Treatment Mechanics - Theory & Practice

8. Self Ligating Brackets - Theory and Practice

9. Begg's Attritional Occlusion & the Tip-Edge Treatment Mechanics (Optional)

Sessions 1 & 2 consists of the above mentioned theoretical studies. Total duration is 100 credit hours

Hands-On (Typodont)

Extensive training on typodont will be provided in any student selected treatment technique. The student will be given training in banding, bonding and wire placement on typodont.

Sessions 3 & 4 consists of the above mentioned practical studies. Total duration is 100 credit hours

Case Discussion

Extensive case discussion is done on 5 patient records. Participant will also be encouraged to start 5 orthodontic cases during the course, which will provide immediate income to pay for the course. Session 5 consists of case discussions with a total of 50 credit hours devoted for this.

Case Review & Post-Course Mentoring:No extra charges will be levied for the post-course mentoring of all new and in-progress cases for a period of 5 years. This post course mentoring is the unique highlight of the course as this will allow the participant to discuss their cases as the treatment progresses!

Course Fee

Enrollment Fee = 5000 INR / 100 USD (Study manual and Instrument List will be sent by Courier*)

Sessions 1 & 2 = 20000 INR / 400 USD (Based on study manual and Power Point Presentation, video conferencing- 100 hrs Theory)

Sessions 3 & 4 = 20000 INR / 400 USD (Power Point Presentation, video conferencing- 100 hrs Practical - Typodont, brackets and wire kit will be sent by courier*)

Session 5 - 5000 INR / 100 USD (Based on 5 patient cases - 50 credit hours)

Total = 50000 INR / 1000 USD

*For countries other than India, courier charges to be borne by participants. MBT/Begg's brackets and wire sequence provided free of cost. Other bracket systems have to be bought by the participants.

"This online course helped me a lot in learning fixed orthodontics, without missing on my clinic."

Dr.Ahmed Mostafa, Egypt

"Great online course, worth much much more than the fees charged. Thanks for teaching me fixed orthodontics"

Dr.Robert Wickramsinghe, SriLanka

"I am now a convert to Self-Ligating Brackets, and that too without missing out on my busy practice. Tks Dr.Ravi."

Dr. Melinda Supomo, Indonesia

Self Ligating Bracket

Tip-Edge Technique