P207 Principles of Orthodontic Treatment Planning

About This Course

This three-part webinar series in collaboration with the College of General Dentistry and led by specialist orthodontist Prof Ross Hobson, aims to explore the possibilities and limitations of orthodontic treatment with Fixed Braces, alongside giving an insight into the CGDent Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics, delivered by the College’s Trusted Provider, IAS Academy.

The webinar series takes a look at some of the most crucial aspects in orthodontic treatment, focusing predominantly on; assessment, diagnosis and planning, fixed appliance therapy and orthodontic retention. These webinars are educationally focused and the goal is to break down an incredibly wide subject into understandable and manageable sessions.

This recorded webinar is the second in the series and discusses principles of orthodontic treatment planning, with an introduction to what fixed orthodontic appliances are and what they can do.

 Find out more about the CGDent Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics

Aims

This course aims to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the principles of orthodontic treatment planning and introduces orthodontic fixed appliances and their uses.

Objectives

 During this course learners will be able to:

• Explore the principles of treatment planning.
• Discuss the aims of treatment, planning principles, treatment hierarchy and space analysis.
• Outline the different types of fixed appliance.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will understand:

• The principles of orthodontic treatment planning with an introduction to orthodontic fixed appliances and their uses.

GDC Development Outcomes