Dr. Baumgaertel's TAD Certification Course

The orthodontic landscape is rapidly changing and orthodontic temporary anchorage devices (TADs) are becoming a staple in the modern orthodontic practice. Learn an evidence-based, practical approach to TADs directly from one of the leaders in the field without the need to travel. Dr. Baumgaertel has put together a comprehensive two-day online curriculum that will teach you everything you need to know to confidently and successfully use TADs in your practice.

This course will be taught virtually via the Zoom platform by Dr. Baumgaertel personally. Course language is English. The course is structured into 8 modules and will span 11 hours over two consecutive days at the conclusion of which every participant qualifies for the 'Certificate of TAD Proficiency'. Participants are also eligible to earn 11 AGD PACE CE credits. Doctors from the United Kingdom will also receive a GDC compliant certificate upon request at no additional charge. This course is suitable for beginners and experts alike.

Course Registration: 

Tuition Fee: US$ 1399

Cancellation/Refund: Cancellations with a full refund are possible until beginning of webinar

Day 1 - March 24, 2023

10:00 am - 11:15 am: Module 1

11:15 am - 12:30 pm: Module 2

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch break

  1:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Module 3

  2:45 pm - 4:00 pm: Module 4

Day 2  - March 25, 2023

10:00 am - 11:15 am: Module 5

11:15 am - 12:30 pm: Module 6

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch break

  1:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Module 7

  2:45 pm - 4:00 pm: Module 8

Module 1 - Tools of the Trade

• Introduction to TADs
• History of TADs in Orthodontics
• TAD Design
• Insertion Instruments
• Auxiliaries
• Q/A

Module 2 - The Science behind the Scenes

• Review of the literature
• Q/A

Module 3 - Implant Site Selection

• Preferred Insertion Sites
• Soft-tissue
• Dental Roots
• Sinuses/Nasal Cavity
• Cortical Bone Thickness
• Q/A

Module 4 - TAD Insertion

• Anesthesia
• Tissue Punch
• Pre-drilling
• TAD Placement
• Q/A

Module 5 - TAD Biomechanics

• Basics
• Direct Anchorage
• Indirect Anchorage
• Q/A

Module 6 - MARPE (Miniscrew Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion)

• Biomechanics of MARPE
• Appliance Design
• TAD Insertion Sites
• TAD Insertion specific for MARPE
• Q/A

Module 7 - Clinical Cases

• Clinical cases are used to review the content learned in Modules 1-6.
• This includes successfully treated cases but also cases where TADs reached their limits.
• Q/A

Module 8 - Review

• Summary of the past two days
• Review of the most important concepts
• Final Q/A