Course Listing for Orofacial Sciences


198 Supervised Study (1 - 5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):Staff Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in dentistry or dental hygiene programs.
Activities: Project: 3 - 15 hours
This elective course allows dental and dental hygiene students to do research related to growth and development. Library research and directed reading are conducted under supervision of a member of the faculty with approval of the Chair of the Division. (OROFAC SCI)


199 Laboratory Projects (1 - 5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):Staff Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in dentistry or dental hygiene programs.
Activities: Laboratory: 3 - 15 hours
This elective course allows dental and dental hygiene students to do research related to growth and development through laboratory or clinical research programs in the department. (OROFAC SCI)


212 Neuromuscular System & Craniomandibular Development (2 units)

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Spring
Instructor(s):A. Miller Prerequisite(s): Available for credit to graduate students in Oral Biology, dental postgraduate specialties, and as an elective to upper class students in Dentistry and Medicine
Activities: Seminar: 2 hours
Seminar provides students with an understanding of craniomandibular muscles and the neuromuscular system as they relate to cranioskeletal and mandibular development. (OROFAC SCI)


407.10 Temporomandibular Disorders and Orthodontics (1.0 units)

Summer
Instructor(s):C. McNeill Prerequisite(s): Need to be enrolled in the orthodontic postgraduate program
Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 10 hours
The lectures define the types of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and how to diagnostically determine them. The relationship of TMD to orthodontic treatment is discussed. (OROFAC SCI)


439 Practice Teaching (1 - 2 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):P. Loomer Prerequisite(s): DDS degree.
Practical teaching experience in selected courses under the supervision of members of the staff. (OROFAC SCI)