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HOD, IIDC, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences (FHMS), Riphah International University
Dr. Kanwal is a clinical academician with over 15 years of experience working as a Professor and Head of Department in the department of Orthodontics at Riphah International University, G-7 Campus. She holds the Fellowship from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan and The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Extraoral Orthopedic Appliances This course provides a comprehensive clinical overview of extraoral orthopedic appliances used to modify craniofacial growth in growing patients. Organized into two distinct units, the course details the biomechanical principles, force vectors, clinical indications, and component designs . . .
Frankel Functional Regulator: Principles, Types, and Clinical Management This course provides a comprehensive clinical guide to the Frankel Functional Regulator (FR) appliance in dentofacial orthopedics. Based on Rolf Frankel’s vestibular principles, the module details how shielding peri oral muscles allows . . .
Methods of Gaining Space and Arch Expansion in Orthodontics This course provides a comprehensive clinical evaluation of non-extraction and extraction strategies used to resolve dental arch crowding and space deficiencies. Learners will analyze the seven primary methods of gaining space: . . .
Orthodontic Indices This course provides an in-depth analysis of occlusal and epidemiological indices used in orthodontics to quantify malocclusion severity, treatment need, complexity, and treatment outcomes. Learners will examine the essential properties of an ideal index and explore widely used . . .
Skeletal Maturity Indicators in Orthodontics Starting orthodontic and dentofacial orthopedic treatment at the correct age is critical to achieving successful outcomes. This course explores the core developmental and physiological maturity indicators used to evaluate growth status. It covers neural, mental, . . .
Retention and Relapse in Orthodontics This course provides a comprehensive clinical and biological overview of post-orthodontic retention and relapse. Learners will explore the underlying definitions, aetiological factors driving post-treatment tooth movement (such as periodontal fiber elasticity, post-treatment growth, and soft . . .
Surgical Procedures in Orthodontics: Soft and Hard Tissue Interventions This course provides a comprehensive guide to surgical interventions integrated into orthodontic care. It covers Soft Tissue Procedures including surgical canine exposure, labial/lingual frenectomy, and gingivectomies to facilitate tooth eruption, eliminate . . .
Biology of Tooth Movement This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the biological, histological, and molecular processes governing orthodontic tooth movement. It covers the differentiation between physiologic tooth movement and force induced tooth movement, detailing the cellular responses within the . . .
Para-Functional Habits in Orthodontics This course provides a guide to understand oral habits and their role in the development and progression of orthodontic malocclusions. It covers the basic principles and classification of oral habits, common habits such as digit sucking, . . .
Fixed Appliances This course provides a comprehensive guide to fixed appliances in orthodontics, the cornerstone for achieving precise, multi-directional tooth movement. You will learn the mechanics behind modern bracket systems and archwires, alongside key clinical procedures including enamel preparation, direct . . .
Fixed Retainers This course provides a guide to understand and use fixed orthodontic retainers for maintaining orthodontic treatment outcomes. It covers the basic principles, types, and designs of fixed retainers, along with their role in preventing unwanted tooth movement and . . .
Twin Block This course introduces the principles and clinical application of the Twin Block appliance for managing Class II malocclusions. Learn about appliance design, fabrication, delivery, patient selection, and treatment planning. Gain practical knowledge of mandibular advancement, appliance management, patient . . .
