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 12 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 12 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.

Registration is now open!.

Tuition: $1649

Day 1 - November 17, 2023

10:00 am - 11:30 am: Module 1

11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Module 2

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

  1:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Module 3

  2:45 pm - 4:30 pm: Module 4

Day 2  - November 18, 2023

10:00 am - 11:30 am: Module 5

11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Module 6

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

  1:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Module 7

  3:00 pm - 4:30 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 - MARPE

• Review of the Literature
• MARPE Concepts
• Appliance Design
• Ideal Activation Schedule
• MARPE in Clinical Practice

Module 6 - TAD Biomechanics

• Basics
• Direct Anchorage
• Indirect Anchorage
• 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