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NIMDTA
‘Orthodontic Therapy Diploma’ course commencing June 2025

NIMDTA, in collaboration with Royal College Surgeons England, is delighted to deliver the popular
‘Orthodontic Therapy Diploma’ course commencing June 2025.

This is an important and exciting addition to NIMDTA’s range of Dental Continuing Education courses!
Benefits include:

✅ Hosted in Belfast
✅ No travel required outside of Northern Ireland
✅ Local Support


Course Information

  • One year duration
  • Six places available
  • Hosted in Belfast
  • Cost: £13,500 in line with UK fees
  • A GDC registered orthodontic specialist is necessary to support you on site in your practice

Once appointed, there will be a workplace inspection of the local facilities for approval of clinical training.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be one of the following:

  • Qualified, GDC registered Dental nurse
  • Qualified, GDC registered dental hygienist or dental therapist
  • Qualified GDC registered Dental technician with appropriate clinical experience

Course Contacts:
ejones@rcseng.ac.uk 
amanda.jackson@hscni.net


Course Feedback
Source: RCS Yorkshire Orthodontic Therapy Course


“Enjoyed engaging in lectures such as malocclusion”
“Had a great time in clinical skills”
“Loved all the lecturers by Orthodontists and Registrars who were very engaging and knowledgeable, always happy to help”
“The variety of lecturers and lectures with great content”
“Great course directors who were very welcoming and reassuring”
“Felt supported by the group”
“Time in clinic (hands on)”
“Time to study allocated”
“Enjoyed all of the practical sessions and lecturers and social aspects”
“Learning more about how Ortho works”
“Great selection of different lecturers kept things interesting”
“Great range of topics covered”
“Having previous therapists who have been on the course, who gave exam tips explaining how they work. Very helpful”
“Good support by all lecturers”
“Good to meet so many new people from the dental world”

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