International Foundation
for Dental Education
Online Orthodontic
Continuing Education Course for Orthodontists and Dental Practitioners
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The International Foundation for Dental Education (IFDE™) is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
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- Structured didactic course
- Redeem 30 CE Credits per module
- Interactive, engaging learning experience
- Quality, high-end university-based curriculum
- Learn at your own pace from home: accessible 24/7
- Evidence-based content, not simple technique-based
What is the IFDE™ Online, Interactive Course?
The IFDE university-derived orthodontic course, Orthodontic Management of Moderate Malocclusions, is for dental practitioners and orthodontists interested in enhancing their clinical skills.
The course is separated in six, self-paced online modules that consist of video lectures, readings, slide presentations, exercises, quizzes, exams, and live interactive webinars presented by Dr. Jean-Marc Retrouvey. You may register at any time.
Video Note: Dr. Retrouvey is the former Department Chair and Professor of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, USA. At the time of recording, Dr. Retrouvey was the Director of the Division of Orthodontics at McGill University.
"I really appreciate that Dr. Retrouvey values the basics and foundation of orthodontics. This is the only course I found that started from a very systemic approach to the subject."
- Dr. Tina C.
Learn with Jean-Marc Retrouvey, DMD, MSc, FRCD(C)
Dr. Jean-Marc Retrouvey is the former Department Chair and Professor of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, USA. He has been involved in developing an interactive curriculum to improve the diagnostic skills and treatment planning of orthodontic cases for over 15 years.
Dr. Retrouvey lectures internationally on the importance of correct diagnosis of dental malocclusions as well as the use of optimized biomechanics.
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Online Modules for Orthodontists & Dental Practitioners:
Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning - Theoretical (Module 1A)
This is the first module in the 6-module course: Orthodontic Management of Moderate Malocclusions.
TOPICS | Facial Analysis, Functional Examination, Intraoral Examination, Dental Cast Analysis, Panoramic Examination, Cephalometric Analysis.
30 CE CREDITS | $549 USD
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Who is this for? | Module 1A is for dental practitioners worldwide (excluding U.S. and Canada) with orthodontic training.
Prerequisite | Module 1A has no prerequisite. We recommend starting with Module 1A, and taking the modules in the numbered order, as the content has been designed to build on the knowledge learned in the previous modules.
Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning - Applied (Module 1B)
Module 1B is the continuation of Module 1A. It is the second module in the 6-module course: Orthodontic Management of Moderate Malocclusions.
TOPICS | Orthodontic Examination, Dental Photography, Model Analysis Review, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Case Presentation.
30 CE CREDITS | $549 USD
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Who is this for? | Module 1B is for dental practitioners worldwide (excluding U.S. and Canada) with orthodontic training.
Prerequisite | Module 1A. We recommend starting with Module 1A, and taking the modules in the numbered order, as the content has been designed to build on the knowledge learned in the previous modules.
NEW! Introduction to Orthodontic Biomechanics - Clinical Applications (Module 2)
This is the third module in the 6-module course: Orthodontic Management of Moderate Malocclusions.
TOPICS | Periodontal Role in Orthodontic Treatment, Force Systems, Optimum Static Occlusion, Brackets and Wires.
30 CE CREDITS | $699 USD
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Who is this for? | Module 2 is for orthodontists in the U.S., Canada, and worldwide. It is also for dentists worldwide (excluding U.S. and Canada) with orthodontic training.
Prerequisite | Module 2 may be taken by orthodontists as a stand-alone course (no prerequisite). For dentists, we recommend starting with Module 1A, and taking the modules in the numbered order, as the content has been designed to build on the knowledge learned in the previous modules.
Coming Soon! Adult Orthodontics - Aligner Therapy (Module 3)
This is the fourth module in the 6-module course: Orthodontic Management of Moderate Malocclusions.
TOPICS | Smile Design, Orthodontic-Periodontics, Orthodontic-Prosthodontics, Aligners, 3D Printing.
LEARN TO | Differentiate between the adolescent and adult dentition | Understand and recognize periodontal considerations in orthodontics | Correctly diagnose and approach the aging dentition | Describe orthodontic-periodontic treatment | Describe orthodontic-prosthodontic treatment | Understand the concept of the interconnected approach to treatment | Diagnose and create a problem list for patients in need of aligner treatment, and much more!
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Who is this for? | Module 3 is for orthodontists in the U.S., Canada, and worldwide. It is also for dentists worldwide (excluding U.S. and Canada) with orthodontic training.
Prerequisite | Module 3 may be taken by orthodontists as a stand-alone course. For dentists, we recommend starting with Module 1A, and taking the modules in the numbered order, as the content has been designed to build on the knowledge learned in the previous modules.