84%
Match
18 months to 3 years
Online
Online
Dates on enquiry
- Matches your interest in Orthodontics / Aligners
£15,995
£15,995 includes Medit scanner; alternative £235/month for 36 months without scanner.
7 verified courses
Orthodontics / Alignersdiplomas.
Diplomas are the long route: usually nine months to two years, taught in monthly blocks, with cases logged and assessed. They cost more than a study day but they change what you can treat on a Monday morning.
Every orthodontics / aligners diploma below has been checked against the provider's own page, with the fee, format and dates they publish.
Quick facts
- Courses listed:
- 7
- Providers:
- 7
- Formats:
- Hybrid, In person, Online (live)
- Qualifications:
- Diploma
- CPD hours:
- 126–147 verifiable hours
- Typical price:
- £9,900 to £15,995
- Suitable for:
- Dentist
84%
Match
Duration on enquiry
Loughborough
Online
Dates on enquiry
- Matches your interest in Orthodontics / Aligners
£13,800
+ VAT
84%
Match
Face-to-face teaching blocks plus online workshops
London
Online
Dates on enquiry
- Matches your interest in Orthodontics / Aligners
Fee on enquiry
Fee not published
84%
Match
November 2026 to April 2028
West Byfleet, Surrey
In person
26 Nov 2026
- Matches your interest in Orthodontics / Aligners
£14,400
DiplomaOrthodontics
Advanced Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics
College of General Dentistry, delivered by IAS Academy
84%
Match
2 years
UK venues
In person
Dates on enquiry
- Matches your interest in Orthodontics / Aligners
Fee on enquiry
Confirm current fee and intake with IAS Academy.
84%
Match
18 days
London; Manchester
In person
19 Mar 2027
- Matches your interest in Orthodontics / Aligners
- Runs at weekends
£10,710
Plus VAT.
DiplomaOrthodontics
Diploma in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics (EduQual Level 7)
London Dental Institute
84%
Match
12 months part-time, online
Online
Online
29 May 2026
- Matches your interest in Orthodontics / Aligners
£9,900
£825 a month for 12 months, or pay in full
Frequently asked questions
How much does a orthodontics / aligners course cost in the UK?
Across the 7 verified orthodontics / aligners diplomas listed here, published fees run from £9,900 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.
Do these courses count as GDC verifiable CPD hours?
Where a provider states verifiable CPD hours we show them — in this group they range from 126 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.
Can I study orthodontics / aligners online?
Yes — 4 of the 7 listed orthodontics / aligners diplomas 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.
How long do these courses take?
It varies by format: Face-to-face teaching blocks plus online workshops; 2 years; November 2026 to April 2028. 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.
Where do these courses run, and when do they start?
Teaching locations include London, London; Manchester, Loughborough, Online, UK venues, West Byfleet, Surrey. 3 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.