Orthodontics Clinic
Course Director(s): Burcu Bayirli
Credits: 1 (Earned over three quarters)
Quarters/Yr of Program: Autumn, Winter, Spring / 3
Course Overview
Students gain experience in recognizing and managing malocclusion through diagnosis and treatment planning. Emphasis is placed on developing sound clinical judgment in orthodontic assessment within general dental practice.
Learning Objectives
The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:
- Evaluate growth, skeletal as well as dental development, and management of the developing occlusion.
- Recognize malocclusion and the need for orthodontic treatment.
- Formulate dental and orthodontic treatment plans that may include referral to specialists to best meet patient needs.
UWSOD Competencies: C-27
Date last updated: 2026-10-06