Faculty of Dentistry at Tishk International University (TIU) on February 24, 2021, organized a workshop under the title “Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) in Orthodontics” for the fifth-year students of the faculty.
Presented by Dr. Omer Sabah, BDS, MSc, PhD, the workshop was designed to better familiarize the students with the application of TADs in orthodontic as they are expected to be dealing with orthodontic cases before pursuing their studies in higher academic levels.
At least 20 students and research assistances attended the workshop which helped them to better understand types of TADs, insertion of TADs, and Safety areas for TADs insertion. They also had the chance to enjoy a hands-on training during the workshop.
A Temporary Anchorage Device (TAD) can help orthodontists overcome treatment challenges. TADs are tiny surgical screws that orthodontist places in designated locations in the jaw.
