Elevate your orthodontic capabilities with lingual brace training
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IAS Academy offers an array of training courses designed specifically to help the modern GDP deliver ethical, high-quality orthodontic and restorative treatment to a wide range of patients. Among the programmes available is the Lingual Braces course, which is ideal for those with some experience in fixed orthodontics who are looking to elevate their capabilities. Presented by Dr Asif Chatoo, a Specialist Orthodontist, it covers a range of tried and tested techniques to build on delegates’ skills.
Asif comments:
“Lingual solutions offer an aesthetic treatment option that requires minimal compliance from patients. The growing popularity of orthodontics in general makes it important for GDPs to have access to a variety of options in order to meet everyone’s needs.”
“The IAS Lingual Braces course makes use of my 20 years of experience, which I am very happy to share with colleagues to enable them to safely and confidently treat their patients. The course itself provides a comprehensive introduction to lingual appliances, covering patient examination and suitable case selection, as well as providing full treatment protocols. The small group size ensures we can mentor delegates more intensively with greater opportunity for one-to-one instruction and support. For those who wish to bring a case with them, we can even help to determine suitability for treatment with lingual solutions beyond training.”
Like all IAS Academy training, the Lingual Braces course is supplemented with on-going support through delegates’ initial few cases, with access to more structured mentorship in the long-term available too. Clinicians have the option to connect with Asif and other IAS Academy instructors via the online forum and seek case-specific advice and guidance as they apply their new skills to practice, for total peace of mind.
Having been involved with IAS Academy and its training for some time now, Asif reflects on what he likes about the approach to professional training and support:
“IAS Academy has a very ethical basis for educating GDPs, plus it provides mentoring and support by extremely qualified clinicians so that colleagues can improve their own skills in a comfortable environment. Orthodontic courses have been organised by the highly-esteemed Professor Ross Hobson and thoroughly vetted by several other highly experienced orthodontists to ensure they are optimised.”
“The focus of courses is always on allowing the clinician to get the most out of their treatment. It’s about teaching GDPs to do things the right way and to help them do the right thing for their patient. Courses are not simply selling the IAS Lab or systems – though these are very good – delegates are free to use any appliance they wish.”
“There is also a pathway to follow. IAS Academy takes a structured approach to life-long learning, with most delegates starting on removable appliance courses, then simple fixed courses before moving onto more complex training learning about intricacies of orthodontics and how to analyse everything properly. With appropriate knowledge and experience in the field, clinicians can apply this to the Lingual Brace course and take their practice to the next level.”
The full-day Lingual Braces courses covers everything from the differences between labial and lingual mechanics, occlusal planning and retention, diagnosis, assessment and case selection, to treatment sequencing and bonding. The hands-on portion of the programme also ensures an enriched learning experience for delegates. It’s the ideal training opportunity for any GDP looking to advance their orthodontic abilities in a safe and ethical way.
To find out more, to see upcoming dates or to book, please visit https://courses.iasortho.com/courses/gb/lingual
