Free guides for BDS dentists
Orthodontics Learning Hub
Plain language articles on diagnosis, bonding, biomechanics, mini implants and finishing, written for general dentists who want to start or improve their orthodontic work.
The learning hub collects short guides that follow the Orthomania curriculum. Each article opens with a direct answer, lists the key points and links to the next topic. For structured teaching with case support, see the online course or the offline program.
Can General Dentists Do Orthodontics?
Yes, within your dental council rules and your own skill. Learn which cases suit a BDS dentist, which to refer, and what training you need.
Read the guide →Orthodontic Diagnosis for General Dentists
A clear, step by step orthodontic diagnosis routine for BDS dentists: consultation, history, extra oral and intra oral examination, and records.
Read the guide →Orthodontic Records: OPG, Lateral Cephalogram, Photographs and Models
What each orthodontic record tells you: OPG, lateral cephalogram, clinical photographs and study models or scans, and how to read them together.
Read the guide →The MBT Straight Wire Appliance, Explained
How the MBT straight wire appliance works, how it evolved from edgewise and Andrews, and what it means for a general dentist starting fixed orthodontics.
Read the guide →Orthodontic Bracket Slot Size: 0.018 vs 0.022
The 0.018 versus 0.022 inch slot debate explained for general dentists: wire fit, torque play, force levels and how to choose a system.
Read the guide →Bonding Orthodontic Brackets on Enamel, PFM, Zirconia and e.max
Bracket placement and bonding protocols for healthy enamel, difficult surfaces, metal, PFM, zirconia and e.max, with the steps that prevent debonding.
Read the guide →Deep Bite and Open Bite Management
How to diagnose and manage deep bite and open bite: growth pattern, face type, levelling, intrusion, habit control, mini implants and retention.
Read the guide →Orthodontic Mini Implants (TADs) for General Dentists
What orthodontic mini implants are, where they are placed, what they are used for and how force direction decides the result. A guide for BDS dentists.
Read the guide →Clear Aligners for General Dentists: Case Selection and Planning
How clear aligners move teeth, which cases suit a general dentist, what attachments and IPR do, and why fixed appliance knowledge helps.
Read the guide →Orthodontic Finishing, Detailing, Bends and Torque
What orthodontic finishing aims for, how first, second and third order bends differ, why torque matters, and how retention protects the result.
Read the guide →Biology of Tooth Movement and Orthodontic Biomechanics
Why teeth move under orthodontic force: pressure and tension zones, light continuous forces, centre of resistance, anchorage and unexpected movement.
Read the guide →Learn the full system, step by step
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