Orthodontics

This CPD aims to help you understand how malocclusion discrepancies can impact a person and the ways in which these misalignments can be corrected.

CategoryOnline Dental CPD Hub

Location

Online

Outcomes

The aim of this module is to enable the learner to:

Familiarise yourself with dental anatomy and head and neck physiology for the purpose of assisting in Orthodontic Clinical Assessments.
Identify the reasons why malocclusions occur.
Understand Angles and Skeletal Classifications.
Review Index Of Treatment Needs (IOTN) gradings.
Understand common Orthodontic anomalies.
Assist in a clinical orthodontic assessment.
Describe the types of orthodontic procedures, and how they can be corrected.
Deliver post operative advice to patients.

Aims

You will gain further knowledge in the orthodontic field.

This CPD module gives you 2 hours of verifiable CPD.

Last reviewed: April 2026

Next review: April 2027

Details

Verified hours: 2 hours
GDC outcomes: null

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