Advanced Diploma Course
A 2 year programme leading to The College of General Dentistry’s Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics.
Advanced Course
A 14 month programme leading to The College of General Dentistry’s Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics.
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Course Overview
The IAS Advanced Diploma course is a comprehensive orthodontic course to train dentists to manage more complex malocclusions, including extraction cases.
The College of General Dentistry recognises IAS Advanced training as their preferred provider and in preparation for the CGDent's Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics (DipPCOrth) qualification.
The course covers all appliance systems - fixed functional, aligners, lingual and Inman - covering the theoretical and practical aspects of orthodontic care.
During training, you will discuss multiple new cases, participate in online webinars and hands-on practicals and receive one-to-one mentoring from specialists on at least 10 treated cases.
The course is recommended for dentists treating a minimum of 10 orthodontic cases per annum and familiar with fixed appliances. This is to ensure that you have enough case flow and experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning (Eligibility)
You need to have a BDS or equivalent dental qualification and must be registered to practice dentistry in the UK or your home country.
You are expected to have treated to completion at least 10 Fixed Brace cases. As part of your preparation, you will be given access to the IAS Assessment, Diagnosis and Records online course, which you must complete before starting.
To be fully familiar with IAS philosophies, you may wish to attend the IAS Fixed Brace course. Please contact us directly should you wish to do so.
As part of registration for the course and with the College of General Dentistry, you will need to submit an up-to-date academic CV with your contact information, a personal statement on why you wish to attend the course and references from a colleague.
The two-year programme comprises over 6 courses covering the following syllabus.
Eligibility:
Please note when joining the programme, you will have treated to completion at least 10 fixed cases. You will be granted access to the IAS Assessment, Diagnosis and Records online course which you are expected to complete by the time you commence the IAS Advanced course.
You also have the option to attend the IAS Fixed Brace course. Please contact us directly should you wish to complete this.
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WHAT IS THE FORMAT OF THE COURSE?
The programme is over 2 years and is supported by 6 courses.
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- Records, assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning
- Treatment planning for Class I, Class II div1, Class II div 2 and Class III malocclusions
- Radiography – Ceph/OPG/CBCT
- Fixed appliances
- Lingual appliances
- Removable appliances
- Functionals
- Retention
- Aetiology of malocclusion, growth & development
- Development of the dentition and tooth movement
- Dental material & biomechanics
- Multidisciplinary care, including restorative, periodontics & surgery
- Critical reading skills
- Health education, health & safety, legislation and audit
- Marketing and practice management
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Intake 13 - Surrey
Course 1: 8th – 10th May 2025
Course 2: 10th – 13th September 2025 (4 days)
Course 3: 22nd – 24th January 2026
Course 4: 7th – 9th May 2026
Course 5: 17th – 19th September 2026
Course 6: 21st – 23rd January 2027
(The dates above may be subject to change in unforeseeable circumstances.)
The IAS Advanced Course is a Diploma (Level 7) course with 154 verifiable CPD hours. The teaching follows best-practice in higher education with interactive lectures, hands-on practicals, webinars and literature.
Training also includes one-to-one specialist case supervision with a review of treated cases so students can form a personal portfolio to demonstrate competency in orthodontics.
Essential Pre-course reading
- An Introduction to Orthodontics, Laura Mitchell, 4th edition, Oxford University Press.
- Contemporary Orthodontics, WR Profitt, 5th edition, Mosby.
- Postgraduate Notes in Orthodontics, Multiple Authors, University of Bristol.
You will also be advised to review various online journals, audits, reports and research studies.
Essential Equipment
Participants will require an array of orthodontic instruments and tools for use in practice whilst treating patients. IAS Academy will provide the necessary equipment for the course’s hands-on sessions.
In addition, you will need:
- A quality digital SLR camera with macro lens and ring flashIntra-oral photography mirrors. Intra-oral photography mirrors
- Photographic ‘V’ and ‘C’ shaped retractors
You are advised to bring loupes to the hands-on sessions if you use them in practice.
For case assessments you will require a ruler and a protractor for tracing Cephs and a light box.
If you are unsure of your quality of photography, we have two online photography courses to help:
You should bring loupes to the hands-on sessions if you use them in practice.
Online Planning Discussions and Mentoring
Delegates should log in to the forum regularly, as participation is part of the ongoing course assessment.
Delegates will be expected to treat at least 10 cases under the IAS specialist team’s one-to-one supervision. This involves posting images of each patient’s visit on the exclusive Advanced Intake Forum, monitoring case progress and receiving feedback and advice on which treatments to carry out at the next appointment.
You will be expected to bring and treatment plan 2-3 cases per course for presentation and open discussion. This involves bringing full records (trimmed study models, photos and radiographs) digitally with your assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan(s) ready to present. These planned cases are not part of your 10 supervised cases unless the decision is to treat them.
Independent Study
During courses, delegates will be expected to assess papers and/or cases overnight for discussion the following day.
Audit Project
You will be required to complete a small group audit on a project of your choosing. The details of this will be covered during the first course.
Assessments
Continuous informal and formal assessments throughout the programme will include hands-on practical sessions, presentations, and multiple-choice questionnaires.
The aim is to achieve equivalence to a Diploma in Primary Orthodontic Care.
Book this course £13,950.00 +VAT (£16,740.00)
Course Fees
The course fee is £13,950.00 +VAT (£16,740.00)
An initial non-refundable payment of £1395.00 +VAT (£1674.00) is required to secure your booking.
The full balance is payable within 12 months of signing up for the course.
Please note that the course fee does not include accommodation, course literature or required materials and equipment.
Due to limited places, applications are dealt with on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Meet the lecturer
Prof* Ross Hobson
BDS, MDS, PhD, FDS, MDOrth (RCPS), FDS (RCS Ed), FDS (RCS Eng), SFHEA
Former UCLan professor Ross Hobson graduated from the University of Newcastle and gained fellowships from the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Glasgow, Edinburgh and England.
He completed an MDOrth with RCPS Glasgow and was the first dentist to be awarded the prestigious Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.
Ross completed specialist training at Dundee and has published more than 60 refereed articles on orthodontics, hypodontia and dental materials.
Ross has served as Chair in Orthodontics at UCLan, where he supported the development of the university’s specialist orthodontic training in primary care.
*Ross is a former retried professor at UClan.
Josh Rowley
BDS Dundee 2014, MFDS RCSEd, DClinDent, MOrth RCSEd, MRACDS(Orth)
Josh is a registered orthodontic specialist with an interest in growth modification in children, aesthetic facial surgical enhancements for dental malocclusions, facial disharmony and breathing disturbances.
He graduated from The University of Dundee in 2014 and earned Best Young Dentist nominations at the Dentistry Scotland Awards in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
He won the title in 2019 and won Best Smile Makeover in 2020.
Josh is a certified SureSmile provider. He is a member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, and the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
Zaid Esmail
BDS (Hons.) MFDS RCS Ed. MSc. MOrth RCS Ed.
Zaid Ismail graduated with honours from the University of Liverpool in 2008 and went on to general professional training at Newcastle Dental Hospital.
He gained membership in dental surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh before moving to London to take up a post as a senior house officer in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Royal London Hospital and in paediatric dentistry at Guy’s Hospital.
In 2012, Zaid embarked on a three-year MSc in orthodontics at Guy’s Hospital and the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton, graduating with distinction.
He is a registered specialist in orthodontics with membership from the Royal of College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Zaid is a member of the British Orthodontic Association, the European Orthodontic Society and the American Association of Orthodontists.
Asif Chatoo
Bsc. BDS, FDS RCS (Eng), MSc., MOrth RCS (Eng)
Dr Asif Chatoo graduated from King’s College in 1993 and gained a master’s degree in orthodontics from GKT Dental Institute, London, in 2001.
He received specialist training in lingual orthodontics in Paris in 2002 and opened London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic in 2005. The clinic is the UK’s dedicated lingual orthodontic practice.
Asif is a prolific lecturer on lingual orthodontics and digital technology who has addressed the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the British Orthodontic Conference. He also lectured at the inaugural meeting of the Tunisian Lingual Orthodontic Society.
Asif is the European Society of Lingual Orthodontics secretary and chairman of the Scientific Committee of ESLO 2018. He is the only orthodontist to be accredited by both the World and the European Lingual Orthodontic Societies.