Ilyar Nurtdinov

Orthodontist specializing in passive self-ligating systems and aligner therapy. Founder of OrthoArt educational project for beginning orthodontists. Orthodontist at ORTHO.BAR clinic, Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Over 15 years of clinical experience in orthodontics since 2011. Graduated from Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN), Moscow (2011). Completed residency in Orthodontics at RUDN (2011-2013). Former Lecturer at Department of Dentistry, Saint Petersburg State University (2014-2018). Specialist in Damon system passive self-ligation since 2013, having treated hundreds of cases with Damon Q and Damon Clear brackets. Transitioned clinical focus to aligner therapy (Spark by Ormco and Flexiligner) in 2024 while maintaining supervision role for complex bracketed cases.

International educator and creator of OrthoArt project launched in 2018, providing mentorship and educational support for beginning orthodontists across Russia. Official Ormco speaker delivering lectures and workshops on Damon system biomechanics, treatment planning, and passive self-ligation philosophy. Active on social media and Telegram channel sharing clinical cases, treatment progress documentation, and educational content for orthodontic community. Regular participant at Ormco educational events and orthodontic congresses.

DDS from Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN), Moscow (2011). Certificate in Orthodontics from RUDN residency program (2013). Teaching experience at Saint Petersburg State University Medical Faculty (2014-2018). Practice at ORTHO.BAR clinic (since 2020), currently accepting patients only for aligner treatment (Spark and Flexiligner systems) and orthodontic consultations. Supervises Damon system cases treated by other orthodontists at ORTHO.BAR. Known for detailed case documentation showing treatment progress and final results in extraction and non-extraction cases.