Online course
Fundamentals of Orthodontics
by Bruce McFarlane
  • Bruce McFarlane
  • 8
    lessons
  • Duration:
    4 hours 00 minutes
  • Access to the course is not limited in time
You can buy the entire course now at the new price - $19, instead of the old one - $380
Course program
8 online lectures
Fundamentals of Orthodontics

Dr. R. Bruce McFarlane explores the fundamentals of Orthodontics to provide general dentists with the necessary theoretical and practical skills to tackle simple orthodontic cases. By following this course, you’ll understand how to plan, execute, and finish an orthodontic treatment using orthodontic appliances, clear aligners, and the latest digital protocols and devices.
Lesson 1: An introduction to the world of Orthodontics
0 h 18 min
Lesson 2: Case selection paradigms
0 h 19 min
Lesson 3: Diagnostic procedures
0 h 56 min
Lesson 4: How to collect records
0 h 12 min
Lesson 5: Treatment planning
1 h 23 min
Lesson 6: Case initiation, execution and finishing
0 h 32 min
Lesson 7: Marketing key rules for Orthodontics
0 h 17 min
Lesson 8: Further education
0 h 03 min
  • 8
    lessons
  • -95%
    discount
  • $361
    savings
You can buy the entire course now at the new price - $19, instead of the old one - $380
The full course program
Lesson 1:
An introduction to the world of Orthodontics
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.

Duration: 0 h 18 min
In this introductory video lesson, Dr. McFarlane explains why general dentists should consider including Orthodontics in their daily practice. The key point of this presentation is to show which are the most important orthodontic treatment phases and which are the details to pay attention to in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
For this reason, Dr. McFarlane focuses on the case selection, record gathering, treatment planning, execution, and finishing phases.
Lesson 2:
Case selection paradigms
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.

Duration: 0 h 19 min
Understanding which clinical cases to choose is of fundamental importance for practitioners who want to take the first steps in practicing Orthodontics. It is important to begin this journey step by step to avoid serious consequences.
Dr. McFarlane show a series of cases to be avoided, as well as a series of clinical cases that are perfect for a first-timer.
Lesson 3:
Diagnostic procedures
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.

Duration: 0 h 56 min
Proper diagnosis and treatment plan are key to success in Orthodontics. In this lesson, Dr. McFarlane shows which factors to watch out for during preliminary analysis of the treatment, as well as how to detect different classes of malocclusion and other orthodontic disorders.
Dr. McFarlane also discusses the proper diagnostic protocol to be followed focusing on facial analysis, facial profile, nasolabial angle, dental relations, periodontal analysis, oral hygiene, and functional analysis.
Lesson 4:
How to collect records
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.

Duration: 0 h 12 min
Dr. McFarlane presents a step-by-step overview of the proper treatment planning pathway. From record gathering to pathologies detection, every orthodontic treatment option is discussed in this complete video lesson.
In particular, the lesson focuses on panoramic X-ray techniques, cephalometric radiography and tracing, and intra and extra-oral photographs techniques.
Lesson 5:
Treatment planning
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.

Duration: 1 h 23 min
In this video lesson, Dr. McFarlane explains the importance of the timing and sequencing of the different phases of the orthodontic treatment with clear aligners. By attending this lesson, you will understand that you dont necessarily have to treat severe cases as you can profit from easier and more treatable ones.
Lesson 6:
Case initiation, execution and finishing
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.

Duration: 0 h 32 min
In this video lesson, Dr. McFarlane describes the workflow to be followed after planning the orthodontic treatment. You will learn how to place attachments ensuring a full adaption with the teeth enamel and you will deepen your knowledge about case finishing and retention with customized devices.
Lesson 7:
Marketing key rules for Orthodontics
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.

Duration: 0 h 17 min
In this video lesson, Dr. McFarlane discusses some online marketing tips for your orthodontic practice, as well as the importance of taking care of social media profiles and website to enhance the visibility of your clinic and attract new patients.
Lesson 8:
Further education
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.

Duration: 0 h 03 min
This final lesson illustrates some possibilities for participants to continue their educational journey in the field of Orthodontics.
Bruce McFarlane
D.M.D, B.Sc.D, MCID

Dr. Bruce McFarlane is an American Board-Certified Orthodontist and a world-renowned lecturer.

His goal is to share his knowledge and experience with general dentists who want to start dealing with orthodontics.
Special offer
Bruce McFarlane
Fundamentals of Orthodontics
8 lessons • 4h 00min
Access to the course is unlimited in time!