Directed Studies in Orthodontics – SURF/Research Elective
Credits: variable (25 max) Faculty: various faculty
This is an independent study course in which meeting times and projects are arranged directly with faculty members.
ORTHO 550 is directed toward students who have completed a SURF program summer research fellowship and wish to obtain additional course credit subsequent to quarter(s) after they have completed their SURF project. After completion of their SURF project students may continue in that particular area of research pursued earlier, or complete a publication quality manuscript under the faculty mentor’s supervision.
Course Director: Burcu Bayirli Credits: 1 Quarters/Yr of Program: Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring / 1,2,3,4
Course Overview
Ortho 551 is a review of the literature of an orthodontic topic. The topic will be selected by the student under the guidance of the course director. The student will complete a review of literature and write a report.
Learning Objectives
The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:
Recognize the importance of evidence based orthodontics
Course Director: Geoffrey Greenlee Credits: 1 Quarters/Yr of Program: Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring / 1, 2, 3, 4
Course Overview
Ortho 631 builds on the didactic principles learned in previous courses in orthodontics. This course is observation of clinical orthodontic treatment, including those minor problems suitable for treatment in the general practice of dentistry. Ortho 631 is the direct clinical application of principles of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning with orthodontic appliances.
The student works with a graduate resident and/or faculty in the Department of Orthodontics to identify a suitable patient to observe. The student reviews the diagnosis and treatment plan and helps to administer treatment over at least 4 clinical sessions. The student keeps an observation log on their selected patient and when treatment is completed, the student writes up the observation experience. Additional observation/patient care in the orthodontics clinic above the level needed to fulfill the written project requirement is encouraged. This course is graded no credit, pass, high pass, or honors based on clinical performance and quality of written materials.
Learning Objectives
The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:
Understand and observe comprehensive orthodontic treatment; understand treatment biomechanics.
Take and evaluate pre- and post-treatment orthodontic records.
