Master Digital Orthodontics & Clear Aligner Treatments

The Diploma in Digital Orthodontics & Clear Aligner Treatments is designed for dentists who want to confidently integrate contemporary orthodontic workflows into everyday clinical practice.

Developed by the International Digital Dental Academy (IDDA), this flexible postgraduate programme combines structured online learning with practical clinical principles, taking you from orthodontic assessment and digital diagnosis through to treatment planning, fixed appliances, clear aligner therapy, in house aligner manufacturing and interdisciplinary care.

Whether you are introducing orthodontics into your practice or expanding your existing skills, the programme provides practical, evidence-based education designed to support confident clinical decision making and modern digital workflows.

What You'll Learn

Throughout 12 comprehensive modules, you'll develop practical knowledge across the complete digital orthodontic workflow, including:

• Orthodontic assessment and diagnosis
• Digital records, photography and consent
• Digital treatment planning
• Fixed appliance therapy
• Clear aligner planning and biomechanics
• In house aligner manufacture
• 3D printing workflows
• Retention and stability
• Functional and interceptive orthodontics
• Advanced aligner mechanics
• Advanced fixed appliance techniques
• Interdisciplinary orthodontic treatment planning

Each module builds progressively, helping you develop both theoretical knowledge and practical confidence throughout your orthodontic journey.

Learn Around Your Practice

We understand that postgraduate education needs to fit around a busy clinical schedule.

That's why the Diploma has been developed as a flexible online programme that allows you to study wherever and whenever suits you.

You'll benefit from:

• Self paced online learning
• Recorded lectures
• Reading materials
• Module assessments
• Optional hands on training
• International expert faculty
• Academic support throughout the programme

The programme is designed to be completed over 18 months to 3 years, allowing you to progress at a pace that suits your professional commitments.

Learn From Experienced Orthodontic Clinicians

Your teaching is delivered by internationally recognised clinicians with extensive experience in digital orthodontics, clear aligner therapy and contemporary orthodontic workflows.

Rather than focusing solely on theory, the programme emphasises practical implementation, helping you understand how digital orthodontic techniques can be incorporated into everyday clinical practice.

You'll learn directly from experienced educators with expertise across diagnosis, treatment planning, aligner therapy, fixed appliances and digital manufacturing.

From Digital Planning to Clinical Delivery

Modern orthodontics extends far beyond moving teeth.

Throughout the programme you'll learn how each stage of treatment connects together—from patient assessment and digital records through treatment planning, appliance selection, aligner manufacture, retention and interdisciplinary care.

The emphasis is always on structured, evidence based workflows that can be applied confidently in clinical practice.

 

Entry Requirements

The Diploma is suitable for:

• Registered dentists
• Recent graduates wishing to develop orthodontic skills
• Experienced clinicians looking to introduce digital orthodontic workflows into practice
• International applicants

Applicants should hold a recognised dental qualification and be eligible to practise dentistry in their country of residence.

Where English is not the applicant's first language, evidence of English language proficiency may be required.

Recommended Equipment

To gain the maximum benefit from the practical workflows demonstrated throughout the programme, access to the following is recommended:

• Intraoral scanner
• Exocad
• Laptop (minimum 32 GB RAM, GeForce RTX 3070 or above)
• 3D printer (Desktop Health or Ackuretta recommended)

While some elements of the programme can be followed without this equipment, access to these technologies provides the best learning experience.

Investment

Choose the payment option that best suits you.

£7,995

Pay in full

£235/month

36 monthly payments

Your investment includes:

• 12 comprehensive modules
• 120 Hours Enhanced CPD
• Flexible self paced online learning
• Optional hands on training
• International expert faculty
• Academic support throughout the programme

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the programme take?

The programme is designed to be completed over 18 months to 3 years, allowing you to study around your clinical commitments at a pace that suits you.

Is the programme fully online?

The academic programme is delivered online through recorded lectures, reading materials and assessments. Optional hands on training is available for clinicians wishing to develop additional practical experience.

Who is the programme suitable for?

The programme has been developed for registered dentists wishing to introduce or expand digital orthodontic and clear aligner workflows within their practice.

Do I need previous orthodontic experience?

No. The programme has been designed to support clinicians who are beginning their orthodontic journey while also providing valuable knowledge for practitioners wishing to develop more advanced digital workflows.

Can international dentists enrol?

Yes. We welcome applications from clinicians worldwide, provided applicants hold an appropriate dental qualification.

What happens if I want to cancel?

You may cancel your subscription at any time by notifying the IDDA in writing. As full access to the programme is provided from the date of enrolment, if you cancel before the end of your agreed payment term, the remaining balance will become due and payable. If you reach the end of your payment term without completing the programme and choose to cancel your subscription, you will lose access to the online learning platform. To retain access until you have completed the programme, simply keep your subscription active.

Will I receive a qualification?

Yes. Upon successful completion of all required assessments, you will be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Orthodontics & Clear Aligner Treatments.

Ready to Advance Your Orthodontic Practice?

Join an international community of clinicians developing confidence in contemporary digital orthodontics through flexible postgraduate education.

Enrol today and begin your journey in Digital Orthodontics & Clear Aligner Treatments with the IDDA.