This is an online training that comprises of courses 1-7 of The Mahony Full Face Orthodontic Program. Completion of these modules along with MCQs will lead to Post Graduate Award in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics awarded by EduQual (UK).
EduQual is an established UK Awarding Organisation that is a member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) and offers qualifications that are credit-rated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and are listed on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) database. It is a regulated private accrediting body and an internationally recognized authority in postgraduate learning.
Accredited by EduQual, this training contains professionally recorded live lectures from courses 1-7 of FFOP (The Mahony Full Face Orthodontic Program) delivered online in a multimedia classroom format. The lectures are given by Dr Derek Mahony, with some guest speakers. The programme focuses upon quality, evidence based, orthodontic education for those general dentists who are interested in becoming better providers of orthodontic care for their patients.
1) Multiple Choice Questions - Whilst taking the MCQs the online tutorials are unavailable. If a learner does not achieve the 85%, resits can be taken and the tutorials become available again. Once the learner has achieved a pass for the MCQs the tutorial materials are again available for review.
Apart from PG Award in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Academy of Dental Excellence also offers the following programs/options for general dentists wishing to obtain a thorough grounding in orthodontics:
1. PG Certificate in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
2. PG Extended Diploma in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
All the above programs are accredited by EduQual and the students can work towards three levels of accreditation depending on the academic commitment they wish to give:
Award, Certificate and Extended Diploma.
Training Details
Course 01 - Orthodontic Diagnosis
Topics Covered
• 54 malocclusions introduction
• Cephalometric analysis
• Growth Prediction
• Maxillary expansion,Appliances,Airway & Orthodontics -Part 1
• Maxillary expansion,Appliances,Clinical Techniques - Part 2
• Airway,Malocclusion, Mixed Dentition Arch Development - Part 1
• Mixed Dentition Arch development - Part 2
• Concepts of Mandibular Growth & Development
• Facial Balance
• Dental Photography
• Dento Legal aspects of Orthodontics(UK)
Course 02 - Cephalometrics / Radiography
Topics Covered
• CEPHALOMETRICS and Jefferson analysis - 1
• CEPHALOMETRICS and Jefferson analysis - 2
• Frontal PA Skull Analysis
• Photography
• CBT,Thumbsucking & Myofunctional considerations
• Treatment in the Deciduous dentition
• Bracket positioning and use of elastics Part 1 and 2
• Indirect Bonding
• Variable Torque and Smile Analysis
• Litigation and Consent Forms
Course 03 - Treatment in the Mixed Dentition
Topics Covered
• Mixed Dentition Orthodontic treatment
• Orthopaedics at age 7-9
• Mixed Dentition
• Nasal Breathing w/o Steroids or Antihistamines
• A Functional Approach to Orofacial Orthopaedics
• Class 2 Interceptive therapy...Planas. Part 1
• Class 2 Interceptive therapy...Planas. Part 2
• E space and lower anterior crowding
• Interceptive treatment of Class 3 malocclusions
• Class 3 retention
• Airway and Orthodontics in Children : Sleep Apnoea
• Interceptive Canine Therapy and Dealing with Impacted Teeth
Course 04 - Class II Correction and Management of Snoring / Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Topics Covered
• Introduction and Class 2 diagnosis, timing and Tx
• Intro. to Inter Molar Distraction Osteogenesis Tx
• Functional Appliances in Class 2 Tx - Part 1 and 2
• Dr Trenouth - Clinical Trial on Twin Blocks
• Removable Func. Appliances for Class 2 Correction
• Class 2 Intermaxillary Appliances (Bite Jumpers)
• Molar Distalisation:Convert a Class IIA to Class I
• Twin Blocks: a full update by Dr. W. Clark
• Stability of Class 2 correction, finishing protocol
• Snoring and Sleep Apnoea : Part 1 and 2
• British Dental Sleep Medicine Society
Course 05 - Class III Correction
Topics Covered
• Class 3 Diagnosis, Aetiology, Treatments Part 1
• Class 3 Diagnosis, Aetiology, Treatments Part 2
• Class 3 Correction Aims: Upper Arch Development
• Tandem Bow in Class 3 Treatment
• Treatment of Skeletal Class 3B cases
• Class Three Fixed Appliance Mechanics
• Retention in Class 3 cases
• Surgical class 3 treatment options, case examples
• Non surgical Class 3 treatment options with cases
• Oral Myology:‘Treatment of Open Bites’- Eva Tanner
Course 06 - Straightwire Mechanics
Topics Covered
• Introduction: 6 Treatment stages in straightwire
• Treatment of class 3 open bite cases
• Treatment of deep bite cases
• Wire bending in orthodontics
• Straightwire biomechanics
• Introduction to insignia
• Working with insignia
• Insignia cases
• Modern techniques
• Insignia presentation: Approver software
• Biomechanics: Part 1
• Biomechanics: Part 2 & 3
Course 07 - Diagnosis and Treatment of the Increased Vertical Dimension
Topics Covered
• Diagnosis of High Angle Malocclusions: Part 1
• Diagnosis of High Angle Malocclusions: Part 2
• Treatment Modalities
• Controlling the vertical Dimension
• Treatment Modalities for High Angle Patients Part 1: Mixed dentition: Orthopaedics. An overview
• Treatment modalities for High Angle Patients Part 2: (Permanent dentition: Orthodontics - An overview
• Orthopaedic Techniques
• Intrusive Mechanics with Fixed Appliances
• High Angle cases
• Surgical Approaches to High Angle Malocclusions
• Treatment of the Gummy smile
• High Angle Case: Detailed Protocol
• Wire bending and Pliers