Course 1 : Introduction to Dento-Facial Orthopaedics (DFO)

Course 1 (Introduction to Early Intervention) • The Ethos of Early Intervention Orthopaedics • How Media/Internet has Influenced the field of DFO • Familiarisation of Available Treatment • Options for DFO • Anatomy Relevant to DFO • Principles of DFO Treatment • Identifying Skeletal imbalance vs. Dental Imbalance • Familiarisation with the Various Orthopaedic Appliances • Begin to Identify Patients that could benefit from DFO

Course•By Stefan Cloete

Course 2 : Case Analysis and Treatment Planning for DFO

• How to take Clinical Photographs • Study Model Analysis • Bimler Cephalometric analysis • Accurate Diagnosis of the Skeletal Relationship and Facial Growth Pattern • Accurate Diagnosis of Dental Imbalances • Formulate a Treatment Plan based on the Case Analysis • Understand the Sequence of Treatment through Developing the Dento-Alveolar Arches • Correcting Skeletal Imbalances and the Vertical Dimension with Functional Appliances

Course•By Stefan Cloete

Course 3 : DFO in Practice

• Familiarisation with various Orthopaedic Appliances • How and When to Adjust Appliances • How to Conduct Case Presentations with Patients and Parents • Integrating DFO into your Practice

Course•By Stefan Cloete

Course 4 : Finishing Cases with the Straightwire Technique

• Review of DFO Treatment in the Mixed Dentition • Principles of Straightwire Technique in Conjunction with DFO • The Delta Force Bracket System • Straightwire Sequence of Treatment • Clinical Application

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Course 5 : DFO in the Permanent Dentition

• Orthopaedic Appliances in the Permanent Dentition • Arch development in the Permanent Dentition in conjunction with the Straightwire Technique • Advanced Lightwire Techniques • Opening the bite and Developing the Maxilla • Repositioning the Mandible with a Rick-A-Nator or Composite Ramp

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Course 6 : Surgical Techniques, TADS and Practice Management

• Surgical Techniques in DFO Treatment • Exposing Canines • Exposing buried Omega Loops • Labial and Lingual Frenectomies • Identifying when to use Surgical techniques • Tools for Surgical Techniques • TADS and identifying how and where to place effectively • DFO in your Practice Management • Putting it all Together

Course•By Stefan Cloete

Course 7: Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) Treatment Protocols

This course is designed to give dentists and orthodontists an in-depth understanding of the causes and presentation of Temporomandibular disorders (TMD). A step-by-step treatment protocol is presented that will enable dentists to treat the full spectrum of TMD patients. Practical guidance is given on splint theraphy, orthodontic treatment, neuromuscular treatment protocols as well as supplementary treatment that will benefit the treatment of patients suffering from TMD

Course•By Stefan Cloete

Course 8 : How to Videos - Practical DFO Tips

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Course 9 : Follow a DFO Case Step-by-Step

Course•By Stefan Cloete

TMD Webinar

Course•By Stefan Cloete

Access to all Courses

Unlimited Access to all DFO Courses from Comprehensive Treatment in the Mixed and Permanent Dentition through to TMD

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Bundle 1: Dento-Facial Orthopaedics in Mixed Dentition

Bundle Pack 1 - Course 1, 2 and 3

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Bundle 2: Case Finishing in the Permanent Dentition

Bundle Pack 2 - Course 4, 5, 6

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Bundle 3: Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders

Bundle Pack 3 - Complete TMD Modules

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DFO Coaching with Stefan Cloete

Coaching•By Stefan Cloete