Course
Description:
This course represents
the direct clinical application of principles of orthodontic
diagnosis in the selection of cases for simple orthodontic
appliances suitable for the general dental practice versus
those that require referral to the specialist. This
course consists of one scheduled small group seminar directed
by a 2 nd year orthodontics graduate student.
* These block
assignments are scheduled two quarters (A-W) during 3rd year.
Students are enrolled in groups of 5-6.
Educational
Objectives:
- The
student will be able to make an orthodontic problem list
for selected patients in their pool of patients.
- The
student will be able to distinguish between orthodontic
patients who are suitable for
- Limited
orthodontic treatment in general dental practice.
- Referral
to an orthodontist.
Course
Outline:
- Small
group seminars
- 5-6
undergraduate dental students will be assigned to one 2
nd year orthodontic graduate student.
- Each
group of students will be required to attend one seminar
during this period. Seminars will meet for 2-3 hours in
the graduate clinic conference room or other convenient
locations.
- Prior
to the seminar, each dental student will
- Select
one patient from their family with an orthodontic problem
- Prepare
an orthodontic problem list on the attached form
- Decide
if the problem is suitable for treatment in general practice
or referral
- At
the seminar session, each dental student will
- Circulate
study models, panoramic or full mouth series of radiographs
and copies of completed Diagnosis and Planning
forms to the other members of the group.
- Describe
the problems systematically using planes of space and
orthodontic diagnostic techniques.
- Describe
the goals of treatment.
- Offer
an opinion regarding the most appropriate approach to
the management of the patient.
- After
the seminar, the student will
- Complete
a teaching evaluation for the orthodontic graduate student
and turn it in to the departmental office. (Note: we would
like to require this because it will
serve as a teaching aid in a teaching methods course that
we are developing for our graduate students.)
- Consult
with the patient regarding the recommendations from the
conference. We anticipate that most of these patient will
not elect to have orthodontic treatment, but some may
be referred for full treatment in the graduate program
or have minor tooth movement done by an undergraduate
dental student as part of the new ORTHO 631 course.
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Course
Expectations:
Attend
assigned sessions. Independently diagnose a case and present
an orthodontic problem list to orthodontic graduate students
and classmates. Decide if the case is appropriate for general
practice or requires referral.
Effective
Winter Quarter 2007, completion of on-line course evaluation
is a requirement of this course. Failure to comply will result
in an "Incomplete" grade being assigned.
Competencies
Addressed:
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Competency 1: Examine
a patient using contemporary diagnostic methods to evaluate
the head and neck region and to reach a diagnosis of the patient’s
oral and craniofacial health status.
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Competency 3: Formulate a comprehensive treatment plan based
on diagnostic findings, then implement treatment in a safe,
properly sequenced and timely manner.
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Competency 13: Assess the dentition to determine the need
for orthodontic treatment.
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Competency 14: Manage periodontal diseases.
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Competency 22: Utilize critical thinking in assessing technical
and scientific information for use in identifying patient
needs and treatments.
Media:
- Patient records to work up case
- Clinical patient care
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