FIXED ORTHODONTICS COURSES – SHORT TERM / LONG TERM / ONLINE BY Indian Dental Academy of Fixed Orthodontics. Post Graduate Diploma and Fellowship courses for gpd (general dentist) in Orthodontics. Courses available in USA, Europe (Switzerland), India and Malaysia

1. ACADEMY OF FIXED
ORTHODONTICS
FIXED ORTHODONTICS COURSES – SHORT TERM /
LONG TERM / ONLINE BY Indian Dental Academy
of Fixed Orthodontics
International Courses
Certified Online Orthodontics Courses
http://drravikumar.in/online-programmes/
indiaoffice@drravikumar.in

2. The concepts and implementation of this practice oriented handson self
starter online course will allow any participant to choose the content /
period of study that best suits his/her practice. The course covers the
latest in fixed orthodontic treatment mechanics including MBT (Straight
Wire) system. The course is designed in such a way that the participant
can easily understand the basics and will confidently be able to
incorporate fixed orthodontics in the general practice. This distance
learning (correspondence) course in orthodontics has helped many
dentist learn orthodontics from the comforts of their home/office. Hence
this is the best orthodontic course for GPD’s and pediatric dentist and
those dentist who want to know more about the straight wire (MBT)
technique.

3. ONLINE SELF-STARTER EDUCATION IN ORTHODONTICS? IS THIS
POSSIBLE?
Yes. All you have to do is select the course best suited for you and pay
the course fee. We will then send you the AFO Course-in-a-box package
which contains the Course Manual, Lecture and practice videos,
Typodont and practice materials and the basic instruments. The Course
Manual is a handbook / ready reckoner providing you with just enough
theory and the practical steps for use in most of the routine cases. You
will read this first and then watch the Lecture Videos. Once you have
done this, you are now ready to try it on the Typodont. Using the basic
instruments and the practice kit, you will watch the step by step practice
video and can then practice bonding, placing the wire etc any number of
times on the typodont. You can then take photographs of the exercises
you have done and send it to AFO for discussion of your doubts using the
5 – 10 hours of quality time you get with AFO Faculty. For this you will
have to have a multimedia computer (with webcam) and a broadband
(above 250kbps) internet connection. Now you are ready to start on
patient cases! You can use the Case Discussion forum on the website
(available to course participants only) to discuss each case with AFO
Faculty and with all the AFO course participants from all over the world!

4. IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU?This correspondence (distance) education,
handson online programme is intended for GP dentists who have little or
no experience in orthodontics and want to learn to incorporate it into
their practices or progress from removable appliances to a
comprehensive, fixed technique. This is a one-of-a-kind, hands-on course
which will help you to increase your practice base.
This online correspondence (distance) education course allows you to
study orthodontics on your own pace, at your own practice or home.
Hotel, meals, and airline transportation costs add up when attending
seminars, especially for those living away from the seminar location.
Hence, the online course leads to significant savings. Through the online
program, you can start the learning process at any time of the year, and
no longer need to wait for the class-room based course to come to your
City.

5. We have participants from every corner of the world, and they are able
to learn orthodontics via our online program. Whether you live in a
distant corner of the earth or a major metropolis, orthodontic education
is now available to you at the click of a button.
The online course in orthodontics allows you to customize your learning
to your budget as the course can be scheduled (see below) when you
have the money to invest. You can start with Level I and continue to
Level II and go for advanced Fellowship / Mastership and Diploma
programs. Together with the free post course mentoring for 5 years, this
is the ideal course for a busy practitioner. Additionally, you can join the
class-room based course for tier advancement at anytime if you choose
so. All online course participants receive special discounts when then
take up the class room based courses held in New Delhi and Bangalore,
India.

6. Course Purpose: The purpose of this comprehensive program is to teach
general dentists how to diagnose and treat orthodontic cases. Emphasis
will be placed on thorough records and diagnosis. Treatment will involve
using the Straight Wire (MBT). Advanced techniques can be taught at
request.
Course Registration / Eligibility : BDS / DDS / MDS. Participants should
have clinical access to prepare complete records for orthodontic cases.
Participant should have access to multimedia computer, internet and
video conferencing through Yahoo / MSN messenger, Skype or Google
voice & video.
Course Duration
Maximum of 250 Credit Hours divided equally over 5 sessions. These
sessions can be taken anytime within a period of 1 year.
CP: Completing this course entitles the participant to a Level One (L I) or
Level Two (L II) AFO certificate and 200 or 500 credit points respectively.
Course Schedule
This course runs throughout the year at our institution.

7. Topics covered are –
1. Introduction
2. Growth and Development
3. Biomechanics
4. Diagnosis of the Orthodontic Problem
5. Treatment Planning – Extraction vs Non-Extraction
6. The Straight Wire Orthodontic Theory
7. MBT (Straight Wire) Treatment Mechanics – Theory & Practice
8. Functional Orthodontics – Twin Block (only in Level II)
Sessions 1 & 2 consists of the above mentioned theoretical studies. Total
duration is 100 credit hours.

8. Fellowship
9. Cephalometrics in detail
10. Wire-bending within the Preadjusted Edgewise Technique
11. Realistic Treatment Philosophy (RTPtm)
12. Mini Implants in Orthodontics
13. Self Ligation in Orthodontics
14. Tip Edge Technique
15. Begg’s Light Wire Technique
Sessions 6 & 7 consists of the above mentioned theoretical studies. Total
duration is 100 credit hours.

9. Hands-On (Typodont)
Extensive training on typodont will be provided in any
student selected treatment technique. The student will be
given training in banding, bonding and wire placement on
typodont.
Sessions 3 & 4 consists of the above mentioned practical
studies. Total duration is 100 credit hours. In the Fellowship
course, Sessions 8, 9 & 10 are also included with a total
duration of 400 credit hours.
Hands-on course is supported by extensive online
Audio/Video Lectures detailing each procedure

10. Case Discussion
Extensive case discussion is done on 10 patient records.
Participant will also be encouraged to start orthodontic cases
during the course, which will provide immediate income to
pay for the course. Session 5 consists of case discussions
with a total of 300 credit hours (at Level II) devoted for this.
Case Review & Post-Course Mentoring:No extra charges will
be levied for the post-course mentoring of all new and in-
progress cases for a period of 5 years when you select the
Level II course. For those selecting the Level I course, the
first 10 cases will be free of charge. This post course
mentoring is the unique highlight of the course as this will
allow the participant to discuss their cases as the treatment
progresses!
Course Registration

11. AFO-Course-In-A-Box
Email: indiaoffice@drravikumar.in /
orthocourse1@gmail.com
Typodont and practice materials provided

12. Course Video in
DVD and Pen
Drive

13. Course Manual

14. Practice Materials

15. How to Do Online Course in Orthodontics

16. AFO
•LABIAL 2 LINGUAL
The most comprehensive orthodontic education
for the general and specialist dentist
Classroom based, Online seminars and
Customized courses for busy practitioners

17. Level I (Online)
• This is the most economical course for a beginner who has
just started on his clinical practice and wants to take a peek
into orthodontics. This course comes with the Session 1 & 2
lecture DVD’s, the Course Manual, Sessions 3 & 4 Practice
Videos, Typodont and practice materials and 10 Free case
discussions (all 10 cases have to be taken up within the first
year itself). Additional cases can be discussed at 100 USD per
case. You also get 5 hours of face to face discussion time with
AFO faculty at a mutually convenient time
• Course Fee= 30000 INR / 600 USD*
• Add 200 USD as Courier Charges**. Total 800 USD + Tax***

18. Level I & II (Online)
• This course comes with the Level I Session 1 & 2
lecture DVD’s, the Course Manual, Sessions 3 & 4
Practice Videos (Level II), Typodont and practice
materials. Also apart from all that you get in Level I,
you also get 5 years of free post-course mentoring
and 10 hours of of face to face discussion time with
AFO faculty at a mutually convenient time.
• Course Fee= 60000 INR / 1200 USD*
• Add 200 USD as Courier Charges**. Total 1400 USD +
Tax***

19. Fellowship (Level I, II & III)
• This course comes with the Level I Session 1 & 2,
Session 6 & 7 lecture DVD’s, the Course Manual,
Level II Sessions 3 & 4, Sessions 8 & 9, Session (Level
III) 10 Practice Videos, Typodont and practice
materials. You also get 5 years of free post-course
mentoring and 10 hours of of face to face discussion
time with AFO faculty at a mutually convenient time.
• Course Fee= 100,000 INR / 2000 USD*
• Add 200 USD as Courier Charges**. Total 2200 USD +
Tax***

20. • Sessions 1 & 2, 6 & 7 = 100 Credit hours each of Lectures on DVD’s (Based on study
manual and Power Point Presentation)
• Sessions 3 & 4, 8 & 9, Session 10 = Practice Videos(100, 100 and 300 Credit hours
respectively for Practicals – Typodont, brackets and wire kit will be sent by
courier**)
• *Please check the latest currency conversion rate.
• **For countries other than India, courier charges to be borne by participants. The
Course Manual, Typodont, MBT brackets and wire sequence for practicals
provided free of cost. Courier will be sent through FEDEX / EMS SPEED POST /
ARAMEX / TNT / DHL. Check if any of these companies service your area and
intimate us of any preferences. Instruments has to be bought by the participants.
• ***Refund Policy: No refund requests will be entertained once the course
materials are dispatched to the billing address provided by the course participant.
Please email / call us before you make a transaction and we are always here to
help you make the right decision.
• Practice Starter Kit: Includes the complete essential instruments for lifelong
orthodontic practice. The kit also includes materials and brackets for 10 patients.
The cost of the Practice Starter Kit is 1100 USD.
• Once the payment is received, we will send the Course materials within 2 weeks. If
you have not already done so, please register here with your full billing address

21. Partner and Affiliate Centers
• Academy of Fixed Orthodontics New York, USA –
www.orthodonticsforgp.com
• American Academy of Advanced Dentistry, New
York, USA – www.amaadent.org
• AODO, Affiliate center in New Delhi
• AFO Affiliate center in Switzerland
• AFO Affiliate center in Malaysia

22. Orthodontics Courses for Dentist
• Academy of Fixed Orthodontics (AFO) is a research and continuing
education institution started by Dr. Ravi Kumar in 2004 to promote
fixed orthodontics education and popularize his Realistic Treatment
PhilosophyTM. AFO India and affiliate centers, in partnership with
AFO New York and American Academy of Advanced Dentistry
(AAAD), provides the latest Orthodontic and Dental Specialty
courses to the discerning dentist! Our Fellowship courses comes
with 5 year Free Post-Course Mentoring (hand holding) to make
your orthodontic practice a great success! All AFO course
participants can convert to AFO New York certification by paying
1000 USD additional for an international certificate! We also have
Self starter online courses in Labial and Lingual orthodontics which
comes with Course Videos and Course Manual in the AFO-Course-
In-A-Box!

23. Website
India - www.drravikumar.in
orthocourse1@gmail.com
New York- www.orthodonticsforgp.com
info@orthodonticsforgp.com

24. Orthodontics Courses
• 1. Online Orthodontics Courses, Seminars and Self Starter handson training in
Orthodontics
• 2. Long term 1 year Orthodontic Fellowship Course in New Delhi, India (Clinical)
• 3. International Orthodontic Course for General Dentist in Bangalore and New
Delhi, India
• 4. Straight Wire Seminars, & Orthodontic Handson Training Workshops (Basic and
Advanced)
• 5. Orthodontic Continuing Education – Diploma and PG Courses in Orthodontics
• 6. Lingual Orthodontics Courses
• 7. Mini Screw Implants (TAD) Courses
• 8. Free 5 years post course mentoring, Free Cephalometric Analysis tools,
Orthodontic Case Discussion Forums and Course Videos for participants.
• 9. Short term certificate courses in Orthodontics in our India, USA, Switzerland and
Malaysia centers
• 10. Damon Course with mentoring, One to One Skype Videoconferencing courses
and Functional Appliances courses

25. Benefits of AFO courses
• World renowned Certification
• Opportunity to learn everything in orthodontics
from Labial to Lingual
• Online Support for your cases – 5 years
• Customized classes according to your
convenience
• Access to case photographs for patient education
• Searchable database of AFO participants on
website

26. Dental Implant Courses
• Academy Of Fixed Orthodontics (AFO) in association with our Affiliate
Centers and American Academy of Advanced Dentistry (AAAD) brings you
courses in all Dental specialties. Certification is from AFO India and AFO
Affiliate Centers accredited to AAAD. For AFO New York and AAAD
certification you have to pay $1000 over the course fee.
• Courses offered through our partner AFO New York (USA) and Affiliate
Centers in New Delhi (India), Lausanne (Switzerland) and Kuala Lumpur
(Malaysia) includes Dental Implant, Rotary Endodontics, Oral Surgery,
Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Laser in Dentistry, Aesthetic Dentistry,
Botox (Maxillo-Facial Aesthetics) /Fillers /Stem Cell /Mesotherapy. You
can do an Advanced Internship Program in all the subjects in 45 days.
Contact us for pricing.
• Contact us to become an Affiliate Center

27. AFO Course Philosophy
• Innovate – Realistic Treatment Philosophy

28. AFO Course Philosophy
• Invent Ravi
Distalizer
Ravi
Gauge

29. Get Rewarded 

30. Orthodontics Certification from New
York

31. Orthodontics Post Graduate
Diplomate examination

32. Orthodontics Mastership Examination