Dr Ivanova-Koycheva graduated in dental medicine from the Medical University of Sofia. She received the "2nd Level University Master in Orthodontics" from the university in Rome, Italy, "Saint Camillus International University of Health and Medical Sciences". This followed the successful defence of her dissertation on distalisation appliances, which she prepared under the academic supervision of Prof. Mauro Cozzani (former President of the European Board of Orthodontists and the Italian Board of Orthodontics, and 2022 President of the Italian Society of Orthodontics (SIDO – Società Italiana di Ortodonzia)).
She earned the Master's degree "2nd Level University Master in Aligner Orthodontics" at the prestigious University of Turin, Italy. Founded in 1404, the university is one of the leaders in modern dentistry.
Dr Ivelina Ivanova-Koycheva successfully completed an intensive course in the digital planning and placement of orthodontic mini-implants and an expansion appliance, held in Madrid by the world-renowned Dr Won Moon (creator of the appliance) and Dr Ramon Mompell.
She is a full member of the Bulgarian Dental Association, the Italian Society of Orthodontics (SIDO) and the Eurasian Association of Orthodontists, and she takes part in scientific congresses every year. She has experience in aesthetic restorations and adhesive techniques. She took part in the Jules Allemand Trophy 2014, a competition in the aesthetic restoration of front teeth. After winning 1st place in Bulgaria, she represented Bulgaria in the international round, held in Chieti, Italy.
She studied orthodontics in Poland and then at a university in Rome, Italy. She regularly attends theoretical and hands-on courses abroad led by world-renowned international lecturers such as Dr Richard P. McLaughlin (creator of the MBT bracket system); Dr Larry Brown, DDS, University of Southern California; Prof. Adrian Becker, Prof. Stella Chaushu, Jerusalem, Israel; Prof. Dr Khaled Samir AboulAzm, Egypt; Prof. Nazan Kucukkeles, Turkey; Dr Marco Rosa, Italy; Dr Giorgio Fiorelli, Italy. She has completed certification courses in treatment with Damon® self-ligating braces.
Dr Ivelina Ivanova-Koycheva is an international lecturer. Her online orthodontic courses are best-selling and highly rated on the international online platform Udemy.com and are watched by dentists from Germany, England, Italy, France, the USA, Ireland, Mexico, Bahrain, South Africa, Kenya, Taiwan, the Netherlands, Thailand, Turkey, Portugal, Egypt and other countries.
Dr Ivanova-Koycheva is the author of the book "Orthodontic Treatment Protocols" (available on Amazon.com) and the creator of the educational website StudyOrthodontics.com. She is the inventor of an innovative method for placing stabilising archwires during orthodontic treatment, which significantly optimises the duration of treatment.
Dr Ivelina Ivanova-Koycheva is the author of more than 40 orthodontic courses, including:
- Introduction to Orthodontics. Patient Examination.
- Orthodontic Treatment Planning for dental professionals
- Fixed appliances treatment and bonding in orthodontics
- Orthodontic Removable Appliances for Dental Professionals
- Brackets types and systems orthodontic course
- Orthodontic biomechanics and anchorage
- Management of the developing dentition orthodontic course
- Orthodontic treatment of hypodontia and eruption problems
- Early orthodontic treatment of dentoskeletal problems
- Orthodontic Treatment in the Early Permanent Dentition
- Orthodontic treatment in the transverse and sagittal planes
- Adult Orthodontic Treatment. Minor tooth movement.
- Finishing the orthodontic case and retention
- Surgery Procedures in Orthodontics. Cleft Lip and Palate.
- Orthodontic treatment planning for different malocclusions
- Temporomandibular Disorders and Sleep Apnea in Orthodontics
- Orthodontic Treatment of Impacted Teeth
- Mini Implants in Orthodontics
- Lingual Orthodontics. Construction of Appliance & Treatment
- Orthodontics of Dilacerated, Ankylosed and Transposed Teeth
- Clear Aligner Orthodontic Treatment
- Self–Ligation in Orthodontic treatment
- Orthodontic Brackets - Types and How they work
