44 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST EVENTS General dentists and orthodontists undergo a shared curriculum during their dental school years, yet those pursuing specialized orthodontic training must complete a rigorous, three-year full-time program. Such training involves hands-on instruction, guidance from orthodontic mentors, and a series of assessment exams to secure specialist registration. Unfortunately, limited spaces are available for this program, and committing to three years of full-time study presents significant challenges for practice owners or those unable to leave work or family responsibilities. But what if there exists an alternative option for general practitioners seeking a comprehensive orthodontic curriculum that empowers them to confidently and efficiently treat a range of cases? This is where OrthoED’s Mini Masters course comes in. Comprehensive Training for General Practitioners The OrthoED Mini Masters is a fully accredited, 9-module, two-year orthodontics course primarily delivered by Australia’s leading orthodontic educator, Dr Geoff Hall. Dr Hall brings 32 years of experience and over 11,000 completed cases to the course, which is designed toprovide general practitioners with a solid foundation in orthodontics. According to OrthoED’s Course Coordinator, Robyn Wood, graduates of their Mini Masters program are expected to properly diagnose and deliver realistic The myth-busting orthodontic course The OrthoED Mini Masters program is known for delivering practical “fluff-free” orthodontic principles that general dentists can immediately apply. By Danny Chan and risk mitigated treatment plans, save time and money on every orthodontic case, complete cases quickly and successfully, and gain the confidence to deliver predictable and high-quality cases profitably . “Our program is based on sound orthodontic principles, and we continually improve it based on the feedbackwe receive from doctors,” she adds. “Geoff (Hall) is known as the mythbusting orthodontist. He’s a very real lecturer who calls it as he sees it. So he does break down a lot of the myths that are out there. “We do not recommend specific systems, and the knowledge gained from our courses can be applied to any system.” Sold-out In-person Lectures Attesting to Dr Hall’s popularity as a straight-talking orthodontic lecturer is the strong turnout for Module 1 of the Mini Masters Programme, recently held over three days at the Chadstone Hotel in Melbourne from 1-3 March. Each of those sold-out sessions attracted about 90 course attendees, with many others viewing the Live streamed version from the comfort of their home or office. One of them is Dr Maria Florou, the Principal Dentist of Casuarina Dental Family and Holistic Care in NSW. Dr Florou first attended Geoff’s online lectures due to the COVID-19 lockdown, and she is obviously impressed enough to travel interstate just to catch the ‘live’ version in Melbourne. “It’s been two years since I started on Geoff’s course and receiving his support on cases. So far, the quality of the content has been great. I wanted to broaden my view of dentistry through this course, not just focusing on aesthetics but really understanding the bio-dynamics of teeth movement,” she stresses. “Having (Geoff’s) knowledge and
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