ORD 533-1 Advanced Orthodontic Theory 1

Credits: 1
This seminar series for second and third year orthodontic residents involves literature review, assigned topics for discussion, case presentations of completed cases, and justification and defense of treatment approaches to the course instructors. In the didactic portion, the residents read and discuss either literature that was not assigned during the first year or topics that need further review. In the clinical portion, case presentations are made by the residents or the course director using recently completed or long-term retention cases. Seminar discussion centers on areas such as contemporary orthodontic technique, orthodontic philosophy, research evidence, historical background, biomechanics, tooth movement, histology, clinical judgment and ethics.

Graded: A-F
May be taken only once for credit