The Department of Orthodontics, MRDC, FDS conducted a National Level Lecture and Hands-on workshop on “TADS-Amplifying Orthodontic Anchorage” by Internationally renowned speaker Dr Abhishek Ghosh from Kolkata recently.  Dr. Digant Thakkar from Rajkot was the speaker to discuss the digital advancements and recent technique of MARPE. Around 60 delegates including both postgraduates and clinicians from India and overseas participated in the workshop.
Dr. Abhishek Ghosh introduced the concept of TADS and how they are relevant in everyday clinical practice. He explained in detail about the challenging and complex case selection for the use and placement of TADS and how we can handle this during treatment planning. Dr Abhishek further elucidated the use of TADS in the correction of vertical discrepancies and also for mini-implant assisted rapid palatal expansion. 
Dr Digant Thakkar used a series of videos and case presentations to showcase the use of digital dentistry in the fabrication of orthodontic appliances. One of his most recent technique- mini-implant assisted rapid palatal expansion technique- developed using CAD/CAM and laser printing was shown and discussed with all the delegates. 
Lectures of Day 1 resumed with the detailed descriptions of the use of infrazygomatic and buccal shelf implants. A brief introduction to Orthosystems by Mr. Aditya Naik and Mr. Bholu Sharma was undertaken to make the delegates aware of their state-of-the-art orthodontic instruments followed by the hands-on workshop. The participants were first instructed and guided on the usage and accurate placement of TADS on the models provided to them. This was followed by the live demonstration. Placement of TADS such as the infrazygomatic, buccal shelf screws, sub-apical, interradicular etc in the orthodontic patients of the department was undertaken and displayed to the delegates via a live feed wherein they could ask any questions regarding the procedure with Dr Abhishek.
An interactive question-answer session for the participants was held wherein all the doubts pertaining to the lectures were extensively discussed. The participation certificates were given to the participants. Dr. Sridhar proposed the Vote of Thanks.