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Lateral Cephalometric in Orthodontics

Synopsis

To provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in lateral cephalometric imaging, including its indications, analysis methods, and both manual and digital tracing techniques. The course is ideal for dental students, dental practitioners and orthodontists who wish to deepen their knowledge and skills in cephalometric tracing and analysis. It is an experience not commonly available in general clinics, but typically found in specialized orthodontic settings. This module will be delivered by live sessions on the 29th and 30th July 2025, 2-5pm (Malaysia time), or you can watch the recorded sessions at your convenience. Certificate will be issued according to the enrolment plan.

Objective

Learning Outcome

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1.    Identify the types of routine radiographs used in orthodontic assessment and explain their specific clinical indications.

2.    Describe the principles of cephalometric radiography, including standard anatomical landmarks, reference planes, and proper patient positioning techniques.

3.    Recognize common errors associated with cephalometric radiographic acquisition and analysis, and suggest strategies to minimize them.

4.    Understand the process of manual cephalometric tracing using conventional tracing tools, and interpret key cephalometric measurements relevant to orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.

5.    Demonstrate proficiency in digital cephalometric tracing using WebCeph software, including image calibration, landmark identification, and automated analysis.

6.  Apply cephalometric analysis results in orthodontic case assessments to support clinical decision-making.

USM

MYR 350per module

Non USM (Local)

MYR 450per module

Non USM (International)

USD 200per module

  • Start Date : 29 July 2025
  • Duration : Flexible


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DR. NOOR AYUNI BINTI AHMAD SHAFIAI

PENSYARAH PERGIGIAN DUG54 BDS (Glasgow University); DClinDent (Orthodontics)(UKM); MOrth RCS (Edinburgh)
Expertise : Orthodontics

Dr Noor Ayuni received her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Glasgow in 2007 and started her career as dental officer with MOH since then. Six years later, she joined IPPT, USM, and completed her dental specialist clinical training in orthodontics at UKM in 2017. She was appointed as Head of General Dentistry from 2019-2021, and currently is the Head Department of Dental Science. Besides practicing orthodontic specialty at Pusat Perubatan USM Bertam, she is actively involved in postgraduate supervision, research and community service. Her main research interest are orthodontics, biomaterials and dental awareness. She has been awarded Short Term Grant and allocation for project of ‘Libatsama Universiti-Komuniti’ from the university, as well as Fundamental Research Grant Scheme from MOHE.

DR ANIS FARHAN BINTI KAMARUDDIN

PENSYARAH PERGIGIAN DUG56 DDS (USM); MSc in Orthodontics (King's College London); MOrth RCS (Edinburgh)
Expertise : Orthodontics

Dr Anis Kamaruddin completed her specialty training in orthodontics at King's College London in 2012, where she was awarded a distinction in both theory and clinical. She was appointed as Head of the Dental Section from 2013 until 2015 and currently is the Head of the Orthodontics & Craniofacial Deformities Unit. She is actively involved in treating orthodontic patients, teaching, postgraduate monitoring and supervision, research and publication. Her main areas of interest are craniofacial genetics, digital dentistry, and orthodontic materials, for which she had been awarded internal and national grants for her research.