ORTH 503. Clinical Orthodontics I (4)
380 hours per
semester. Clinical training in patient management procedures, treatment and
techniques. Patients are treated in the clinical setting under strict
supervision to prepare the student for private practice.
ORTH 511. Evidence-Based Diagnostic Seminar I (2)
75
hours per semester. Diagnostic and treatment planning seminar and journal club.
Students develop formal presentations on cases being treated in the clinic and
present their cases at conferences for faculty input.
ORTH 512. Clinical Orthodontics II (4)
380 hours per
semester. Continuation of patient management procedures, treatment and
techniques. Students continue to develop and hone their clinical skills under
faculty supervision.
ORTH 520. Evidence-Based Diagnostic Seminar II (2)
120
hours per semester. Students continue to develop their differential diagnostic
and treatment planning skills as well as participation in journal club.
ORTH 522. Clinical Orthodontics III (4)
381 hours per
semester. Continuation of patient management procedures, treatment and
techniques.
ORTH 523. Evidence-Based Diagnostic Seminar III (2)
75
hours per semester. Diagnostic and treatment planning seminar as well as journal
club. Students start to present mid treatment progress of their cases in
progress as detailed critique of both the diagnosis and clinical results are
evaluated.
ORTH 530. Philosophy and Biomechanics
of Orthodontic
Mechanotherapy I (3)
90 hours per semester. Introduction to
orthodontic terminology and theory. Typodont treatment is coordinated with wire
bending exercises and applied biomechanics. Orthodontic biomaterials and
instrumentation are also introduced.
ORTH 531. Evaluation of the Orthodontic Patient (2)
70
hours per semester. Records acquisition and the application of clinical data are
integrated to facilitate developing discriminating diagnostic treatment planning
skills. Governmental and University rules and regulations are emphasized and are
integrated with essential risk management techniques in order to develop strong
diagnostic and treatment planning skills.
ORTH 532. Biomedical Core I (Developmental Growth and Anatomy)
(1)
30 hours per semester. Dentofacial growth and development are
discussed in detail from embryology to skeletal maturation. Complimenting this
area of study is a concentrated course in head and neck anatomy.
ORTH 533. Philosophy of Biomechanics and
Orthodontic
Mechanotherapy II (1)
90 hours per semester. Introduction to
various orthodontic theories and the evolution of treatment mechanics, appliance
design, and bracket prescription. Orthodontic and orthopedic force systems are
studied through applied biomechanical and clinical principles.
ORTH 534. Science and Research in Orthodontics I (2)
90
hours per semester. Research project design, data acquisition, and statistical
analysis, culminate in preparing an acceptable thesis and scientific
presentation; both of which compliment the literature reviews held throughout
the semester.
ORTH 536. Biomedical Core II (1)
20 hours per
semester. In this seminar series, the basic sciences are discussed as they
relate to clinical practice. Topics include histology and oral pathology.
ORTH 537. Science and Research in Orthodontics II (2)
90
hours per semester. Research project design, data acquisition, and statistical
analysis, culminate in preparing an acceptable thesis and scientific
presentation; both of which compliment the literature reviews held throughout
the semester.
ORTH 538. Interdisciplinary Orthodontics I
(1)
30 hours per semester. Seminar series in diagnosing and
managing patients with severe dentofacial deformities with a combination of
orthodontics and orthognathic surgical intervention.
ORTH 623. Special Topics in Orthodontic Practice Management I
(1)
30 hours per semester. This course will cover the aspects of
the business administration of an orthodontic practice. Topics to be covered
will include but are not limited to accounting for the professional practice,
internal and external marketing techniques, human resources considerations,
information technology, organizational behavior, investments and financial
strategies, and other selected topics.
ORTH 624. Special Topics in Orthodontic Practice Management II (1)
30 hours per semester. The second semester of orthodontic practice
management. Topics to be covered will include but are not limited to accounting
for the professional practice, developing internal and external marketing plans,
human resources considerations, information technology, organizational behavior,
investments and financial strategies, and other selected topics.
ORTH 625. Special Topics in Orthodontic Practice Management III (1)
30 hours per semester. The second semester of orthodontic practice
management. Topics to be covered will include but are not limited to accounting
for the professional practice, developing internal and external marketing plans,
human resources considerations, information technology, organizational behavior,
investments and financial strategies, and other selected topics.
ORTH 626. Clinical Orthodontics IV (4)
382 hours per
semester. Continuation of the clinical component of the program. Careful
attention is paid to the nuances that distinguish one clinical situation from
another.
ORTH 632. Biomedical Core III (1)
20 hours per semester.
In this seminar series, the basic sciences related to orthodontic practice are
discussed. Topics include pharmacology and physiology.
ORTH 633. Evidence-Based Diagnostic Seminar IV (2)
120
hours per semester. This seminar series demands that the students discriminate
in their diagnostic thinking and case commentary.
ORTH 634. Science and Research in Orthodontics III (2)
50 hours per semester. Research project design, data acquisition, and
statistical analysis, culminate in preparing an acceptable thesis and scientific
presentation; both of which compliment the literature reviews held throughout
the semester.
ORTH 635. Science and Research in Orthodontics IV (2)
50
hours per semester. Research project design, data acquisition, and statistical
analysis, culminating in preparing an acceptable thesis and scientific
presentation; all of which compliment the literature reviews held throughout
the semester.
ORTH 636. Clinical Orthodontics V (4)
382 hours per
semester. Continuation of patient management procedures, treatment and
techniques. By this point the student is finishing a number of cases and the
retentive phase of clinical practice is being emphasized. A critical review of
the patient’s results is undertaken.
ORTH 637. Evidence-Based Diagnostic Seminar V (2)
120
hours per semester. Diagnostic and treatment planning seminar. Greater emphasis
is being placed on evaluating the finished cases with respect to the original
diagnosis and treatment plan undertaken.
ORTH 638. Interdisciplinary Orthodontics II (1)
30 hours
per semester. Seminar series devoted to interdisciplinary care between advanced
restorative dentistry, periodontics, and orthodontics.
ORTH 639. Interdiscipinary Orthodontics III (1)
30 hours
per semester. Seminar series devoted to interdisciplinary care of craniofacial
anomalies. Topics include speech pathology, audiology, plastic surgery, ENT and
dentistry.
ORTH 643. Clinical Orthodontics VI (4)
380 hours per
semester. Continuation of patient management procedures, treatment and
techniques. Graduating students will transfer their patients to those residents
completing their first year of education in order to facilitate continuity of
care.
ORTH 644. Evidence-Based Diagnostic Seminar VI (2)
75
hours per semester. Greater emphasis is being placed on evaluating the finished
case with respect to the original diagnosis and the treatment plan
undertaken.
ORTH 645. Science and Research V (2)
50 hours per
semester. Completion of the student’s research project, preparation of journal
article based on the project, and preparation of a formal presentation of the
research project is undertaken. The critical thinking and reasoning of each
student project is evaluated and critiqued.
ORTH 726. Clinical Orthodontics VII (4)
375 hours per
semester. Continuation of patient management procedures, treatment and
techniques.
ORTH 733. Evidence-Based Diagnostic Seminar VII (2)
75
hours per semester. Greater emphasis is being placed on evaluating the finished
case with respect to the original diagnosis and the treatment plan
undertaken.
ORTH 734. Science and Research VI (2)
50 hours per
semester. Preparation of a peer-reviewed journal article based on the student's
research project. The critical thinking and reasoning of each student project is
evaluated and critiqued.
ORTH 735. Science and Research VII (2)
50 hours per
semester. The student will strategize future research related to their thesis
and teach underclassmen about research methodology.
ORTH 736. Clinical Orthodontics VIII (4)
375 hours per
semester. Continuation of patient management procedures, treatment and
techniques.
ORTH 737. Evidence-Based Diagnostic Seminar VIII (2)
75
hours per semester. Greater emphasis is being placed on evaluating the finished
case with respect to the original diagnosis and the treatment plan
undertaken.
ORTH 743. Clinical Orthodontics IX (4)
375 hours per
semester. Continuation of patient management procedures, treatment and
techniques.
ORTH 744. Evidence-Based Diagnostic Seminar IX (2)
75
hours per semester. Greater emphasis is being placed on evaluating the finished
case with respect to the original diagnosis and the treatment plan
undertaken.
ORTH 745. Science and Research VIII (2)
50 hours per
semester. The student will prepare and then present the completed capstone
project from the Masters in Education Leadership.