Interproximal Reduction Course

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Dr Farooq Ahmed

London | Aspire Dental Academy | Saturday 12th | September 2026 FULL

London | Aspire Dental Academy | Saturday 18th | September 2027

London | Ace Academy | Saturday 20th | March 2027

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Safe and Predictable IPR

This 1-day intensive IPR course is designed to encompass all aspects of IPR including hands-on use of manual strips, discs, reciprocating saws and burs on phantom heads. We explain and demonstrate how to plan and stage IPR for both aligner and fixed appliances, with theory and an evidenced based approach. The course covers common challenges faced by both new and experienced clinicians and how it can be avoided.

The course covers the following and is focused on hands-on:

  • Role of IPR
  • Anatomical and physiological considerations
  • Anterior and posterior IPR - strips, discs, reciprocating saw, bur
  • Planning IPR
  • Stability and evidence
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IPR course
Saturday 20th March 2027 London
9.30-16.30

Ace Academy OUR PLACE Unit 1 Windrose point Pynnacles close Stanmore HA74AG

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IPR course
Saturday 18th September 2027 London
9.30-16.30

Aspire Dental Academy London, 29-35 Mortimer St, London W1T 3JG

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Paragh Vig Specialist

West Midland

Hands-on course where you can try different techniques

“It’s really nice to do a hands-on course where you can try different techniques, I would definitely recommend this course to other people, you don’t get the same hands-on during undergraduate or postgraduate training programmes. “

Moira Wong Specialist

London

I think the handout will be like a little bible

He’s a great presenter, his presentation is really slick, he is very dynamic, and he held my attention the whole day. You can read books and look at presentations but it is good to see him demonstrate. I think the handout will be like a little bible. Moira Wong London

Umar Choudhury General Dentist

West Yorkshire

I know exactly what I'm doing on Monday.

I don’t think IPR is an exciting topic, but everyone who moves teeth has got to do it. We’re never really taught how to do IPR. You just learn from your own mistakes but there’s so much more that I’ve learnt today which will help me get better outcomes for my patient. Farooq really knows this stuff and it’s it’s all evidence-backed and research-based. He’s a clinician who does it in practice so it’s tried and tested. It’s clear and concise and I know exactly what I’m doing on Monday. I would encourage anyone, who is doing IPR to go on this course, it taught me a lot and I’ll change the way that I practise. Umar Choudhury Yorkshire General Dentist

Melissa and Sowmya Speciality Trainees

Dublin Ireland

I liked the chunks of practical to theory and back to practical

If he has more courses, I’ll definitely be there. It was really well planned, I liked the chunks of practical to theory and back to practical, it was perfect. It was really handy that we didn’t have to jot things down because Dr. Ahmed had made a handout for us to take home, with symbols on important slides to look at. I’d really recommend this course to other people. I think he’s a great teacher and really approachable. And I felt that I could ask questions whenever I needed to, he’d come over and have a look over my shoulder. So I’d really recommend to general dentists and specialists, Melissa and Sowmya 3rd year orthodontic trainees

Erfan Salloum Specialist

Dublin Ireland

Highly recommend these courses

Just wrapped up an enlightening IPR course in Manchester last week, led by the fantastic @farooqorthodontist and the help of @dr.andygarry. It’s courses like these that remind me, amidst the whirlwind of cutting-edge technology and sophisticated techniques in orthodontics, how crucial it is to not lose sight of our foundational practices. Mastering the basic, yet essential tasks and procedures we perform daily is key. Highly recommend these courses to anyone looking to deepen their understanding and expertise in orthodontics. #Orthodontics #ContinuingEducation #IPRCourse #BasicsMatter. Erfan Salloum Dublin Ireland

Hunain Sattar Specialist

Manchester

It's really built my confidence to deliver IPR

Thank you so much for the course you and your team put on today! It’s really built my confidence to deliver IPR in a controlled and safe manner and to plan IPR effectively (basically all the aims you were trying to achieve i hope). You’re also a really down to earth and humble person which is super nice to see within our industry Hunain Sattar Manchester

Mohamed Hassan Specialist

Edinburgh

A bag of IPR tricks

Very enjoyable course with a bag of IPR tricks. Nice to meet you Mohamed Hassan Edinburgh

Malsey General Dentist

South Cerney

Enjoyable and informative in equal measure

I had the pleasure of attending the course yesterday in Manchester. Thoroughly enjoyable and informative in equal measure. Thanking you all for all your team and putting on a great day. Maggie Elsey South Cerney

Erfan Salloum Specialist

Dublin Ireland

Great course and valuable tips

Was great seeing you Farooq Ahmed. Great course and valuable tips. Erfan Salloum Dublin Ireland

David Heads Specialist

Bristol

Recommend it to dentists and orthodontists alike⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you Farooq for your course on interproximal reduction! I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to dentists and orthodontists alike. I have been using the reciprocating IPR handpiece for a number of years now, but still learned some useful tips and tricks. The presentation was well researched and I enjoyed your engaging presentation style. Thank you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Michael Durkan Specialist

Brighton

Top class course by Farooq! A systematic approach to interdental enamel reduction ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Top class course by Farooq! Once I saw that Farooq was providing a course on IPR, I knew it was a course I should attend, and it really did deliver.

Farooq’s IPR course provides; a systematic approach to interdental enamel reduction, he advises how much IPR should be carried out at different sites, multiple IPR techniques and protocols that you can choose from, which sites are suitable for these protocols, techniques to avoid ‘Ledging’. discusses the concepts of ‘orthodontic interdental enamel reduction’ and ‘anatomical interdental enamel reduction’ and how to achieve the latter, discusses some of the literature and evidence pertaining to interdental enamel reduction. Provides an incredibly detailed handbook. 

On the course, you are also afforded ample time to practice the new techniques on typodonts and trial the different equipment.  For anyone carrying out IPR, attendance at this course is a must! 5/5 ⭐

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Words from Farooq Ahmed | Course Lead

Farooq Ahmed

Specialist and Consultant Orthodontist

Farooq Ahmed is a consultant orthodontist at Guy’s Hospital and specialist orthodontist in private practice at Treehouse Dental in North London. Farooq is the lead for Aligner Training at Guy’s Hospital and a committee member of the British Orthodontic Society’s Clinical Governance Group. He is an editorial board member of Seminars In Orthodontics Journal and is a reviewer for the Journal of Orthodontics and the Angle Orthodontist.

He hosts a podcast and blog – Orthodontics In summary, in which he summarises key lectures, and interviews prominent orthodontists. His blog covers clinical topics as well as reviews of courses and products.

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The IPR Story

I started using IPR in 2015 in both hospital and private practice settings. Historically I only used handstrips but as my case load increased it was taking too long and I would shy away from larger IPR. I moved on to using motorised IPR,  however, I realised that they had the potential to create clinical issues. From trial and clinical errors, I developed my own protocol for the full range of IPR techniques to deliver IPR in a way which was safe and predictable.
In 2021, I developed a hands-on course for the trainees. It has  since evolved into a full-day course, with  time focused on hands-on practice on phantom heads. The course gives time to practice, make mistakes and learn from them. There is a dedicated session on planning IPR and is a theme which runs throughout the day.  I have launched this course to help others carry out safe and predictable IPR.
So that’s it folks, if you are interested please let me and the team know and I look forward to seeing you soon!
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