Question 1

How much does a orthodontics / aligners course cost in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Across the 23 verified orthodontics / aligners courses listed here, published fees run from £395 to £15,995. Shorter hands-on courses sit at the lower end; university-validated diplomas and master's programmes sit at the top. Some providers only quote on enquiry, and those are shown as "fee on enquiry" rather than a guess.

Question 2

Do these courses count as GDC verifiable CPD hours?

Accepted Answer

Where a provider states verifiable CPD hours we show them — in this group they range from 7 to 147 hours. The GDC expects you to keep your own record of verifiable CPD with aims, objectives and outcomes, so check the provider's certificate details before you book. Where hours are not published we leave the field blank instead of assuming.

Question 3

Can I study orthodontics / aligners online?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 4 of the 23 listed orthodontics / aligners courses are delivered online or as a hybrid of online teaching and hands-on days. Practical skills such as preparation, placement and suturing are almost always taught in person, so expect at least some attendance on the clinical courses.

Question 4

How long do these courses take?

Accepted Answer

It varies by format: 1 day; Face-to-face teaching blocks plus online workshops; 2 years. One-day courses are the quickest route to verifiable hours, while certificates, diplomas and master's programmes run from several months to a few years part time.

Question 5

Where do these courses run, and when do they start?

Accepted Answer

Teaching locations include Cardiff, London, London; Manchester, Loughborough, Manchester, Nottingham and more. 13 of these courses have published start dates, listed on each course page. Popular hands-on courses fill months ahead, so check dates before you plan study leave.

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Diploma in Digital Orthodontics & Clear Aligner Treatment

Orthodontics MScD

Mastering Skeletal Anchorage: TADs & Mini-Plates

Diploma in Orthodontics (EduQual Level 7)

Align, Bleach & Bond (ABB)

Smilefixed Orthodontics Course

Complete Aligner Programme (CAP)

Clear Aligners Course

Basic Clear Aligner Course

Clear Aligners (Level 1) with Inman Aligner

Advanced Diploma in Clear Aligner Therapy

Clear Aligners Diploma (EduQual Level 7)

Advanced Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics

Clear Aligners (Level 2)

Accreditation Course for Smartee Aligner

Orthodontics Masterclass

Mini-Implant (TADs) Advanced Course

Diploma in Orthodontics

Diploma in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics (EduQual Level 7)

Postgraduate Certificate in Orthodontics

Spark Clear Aligners Accreditation Day

Mini-Implant (TADs) Introductory Course

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