186

Introduction to Orthodontics

(1.5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):M. Orellana, A. Miller Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 3rd- and 4th-year dentistry program or consent of instructor.

Activities: Seminar: 1 - 2 hours

This course will review the current orthodontic literature in a seminar format for 3rd and 4th year dental and dental hygiene students. (OROFAC SCI)

189

Adv Orthodontics in Gen Practice

(1.0 units)

Spring

Instructor(s):M. Orellana, A. Miller Prerequisite(s): Third and fourth year standing in the dental school or a student in the international dental student program.

Restrictions:None Activities: Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 30 hours

Third and Fourth-year dental students as well as international dental students will work closely with second-year orthodontic residents in the clinical management of patients requiring comprehensive orthodontic treatment delivered by the orthodontic specialist. (OROFAC SCI)

400

Orthognathic Surgery Conference

(1.5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):I. Nielsen

Activities: Seminar: 1 - 2 hours

Orthodontic students and oral surgery residents learn to outline and evaluate alternative treatment possibilities for patients with facial and occlusal deformities that may require combined therapy. Review and presentation of the literature and of the records of previously treated patients is included. (OROFAC SCI)

401

Clinical Orthodontic Research

(1 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):A. Miller Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of postdoctoral orthodontic program or consent of instructor

Activities: Seminar: 1 hours

An introduction to the logic and methodology of clinical craniofacial research is presented and discussed with illustrations from the literature and from current research activities within the department. (OROFAC SCI)

402

Treatment Progress Seminar

(1 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):G. Nelson Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of postdoctoral orthodontic program or consent of instructor

Activities: Seminar: 1 hours

Postgraduate students will present individual cases that are in ongoing treatment for analysis of the diagnosis, treatment planning, and evaluation of growth and developmental changes. The purpose is to develop a critical analytical approach to treatment. (OROFAC SCI)

402.10

Graduate Case Presentation Seminar

(0.5 units)

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Winter, Spring

Instructor(s):I. Nielsen, G. Nelson, I. Nielsen Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in postdoctoral orthodontic residency program or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Seminar: 2 hours

Eight completed cases are analyzed and then presented by 3rd year orthodontic residents to the faculty as well as 1st and 2nd year orthodontic residents. Presentations include clinical outcomes assessment evaluating appropriateness of initial diagnosis, growth prediction and treatment plan. Alternative treatment plans and biomechanical therapy are part of the active discussions among residents and faculty. (OROFAC SCI)

403

Orthodontic Literature Review

(1 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):E. Johnson

Activities: Seminar: 1 hours

Students will review pertinent literature related to orthodontics and related fields emphasizing papers important to developing the modern concepts of orthodontic treatment. (OROFAC SCI)

404

Treatment and Diagnosis

(2.5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):I. Nielsen Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 2nd or 3rd year of postdoctoral orthodontics or pediatric dentistry program or consent of instructor

Activities: Seminar: 1 - 2 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 3 hours

The various approaches to using orthodontic fixed and removable appliances will be taught. (OROFAC SCI)

404.10

Facial Growth & Development

(1.5 units)

Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):I. Nielsen Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 1st year of postdoctoral orthodontic or pediatric dentistry program or consent of instructor

Activities: Seminar: 1 - 2 hours, Conference: 1 hours

The course will provide information on how facial morphology changes and develops, using full head radiographs both with and without treatment. (OROFAC SCI)

404.20

Orthodontics: Interdisciplinary Treatment

(0.5 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):A. Sharma Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in postgraduate program in School of Dentisty.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 1 hours

In this course, residents present patient cases that involve 2 or more dental specialties. All residents participate in discussing cases and developing step-wise interdisciplinary treatment plans. (OROFAC SCI)

405

Orthodontic Products and Materials

(1 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):E. Johnson Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to postgraduate orthodontics.

Restrictions:Orthodontic residents or dental students in the orthodontic rotation. Activities: Lecture: 1 hours

Seminar/discussion to learn about modern orthodontic biomaterials and products. (OROFAC SCI)

406

Journal Club

(1 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):A. Miller Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of postdoctoral orthodontic program or consent of instructor

Activities: Seminar: 1 hours

A participation course in the review, analysis, and critical evaluation of the professional literature dealing with orthodontics and related fields. (OROFAC SCI)

407

Craniofacial Imaging and Orthodontics

(1.0 units)

Winter

Instructor(s):A. Miller Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the orthodontic postgraduate program

Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 10 hours

This course is designed to help students evaluate the clinical usefulness and limitation of craniofacial imaging. Lateral cephalograms, panoramic radiographs and cone beam 3D (CBCT) imaging area are discussed, contrasted and compared. Clinical conditions such as asymmetries, TMD, and others are evaluated from a radiographic perspective. (OROFAC SCI)

408

American Board of Orthodontics Phase II Exam Review Seminar

(0.5 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):G. Adams Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 2nd or 3rd year of postgraduate orthodontic program or consent of instuctor.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Seminar: 1 - 2 hours

This course provides a comprehensive review of the literature in preparation for the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) Part II examination. Students study the literature, participate in class discussions, and take ABO-style examinations at the end of each session. (OROFAC SCI)

411

Clin Ortho for Ped Dentists

(2 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):J. Chen Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in postdoctoral pediatric dentistry program or consent of instructor.

Activities: Seminar: 1 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 3 hours

Seminar focuses on evaluation and treatment of clinical orthodontic problems as experienced in pediatric dental practice. Postdoctoral students will diagnose and treat orthodontic problems. Emphasis is on the relationship between the pediatric dentist and the specialist in orthodontics. (OROFAC SCI)

412

Biology of Tooth Development

(1.5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring

Instructor(s):J. Chen Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 1st year of postdoctoral orthodontic or pediatric dentistry program or consent of instructor

Activities: Seminar: 1 - 2 hours

The course will review in detail the principles associated with factors that modify bone and effect craniofacial growth at the cellular level. (OROFAC SCI)

413

Biomechanics in Orthodontics

(0 - 3 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):G. Nelson Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 1st year of postdoctoral orthodontic program or consent of instructor.

Activities: Seminar: 3 hours

This course covers the biomechanical properties of edgewise appliances and wires. (OROFAC SCI)

414

Orthodontics: Treatment Planning Seminar

(0.5 units)

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Winter, Spring

Instructor(s):S. West Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 1st year of postdoctoral orthodontic residency or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 1 hours

In this course, first-year residents present cases they are starting. Different treatment options are proposed by the residents and the pros and cons of each are discussed. The instructor shows a similar case from private practice along with results. Treatment rendered is discussed along with outcome. (OROFAC SCI)

414.10

Orthodontic Appliances

(2.5 units)

Fall, Summer

Instructor(s):G. Nelson Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 1st year of postdoctoral orthodontic or pediatric dentistry program or consent of instructor

Course is designed to familiarize the postdoctoral student with orthodontic appliances and their fabrication and adjustment. (OROFAC SCI)

415

Intro Clinical Orthodontics

(8.5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring

Instructor(s):F. Fullmer Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 1st year of postdoctoral orthodontic or pediatric dentistry program or consent of instructor.

Activities: Lecture: 2 hours, Laboratory: 9 hours, Seminar: 2 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 3 hours

This course prepares the postdoctoral orthodontic student for clinical orthodontic treatment of patients. Introductory lectures, seminars, clinical demonstrations, and a typodont experience will provide the information necessary for students to treat their patients. (OROFAC SCI)

415.10

Introduction to Orthodontic Diagnosis in Orientation

(1.0 units)

Summer

Instructor(s):J. Chen Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in orthodontic postgraduate course

Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 10 hours

This course introduces basic concepts in orthodontics beginning with skeletal and dental classifications of malocclusions, and then use of cephalometric, dental cast models, and facial pictures to evaluate the symmetry and proportions of the face. (OROFAC SCI)

416

Orthodontic Diagnosis

(2 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):T. Bui Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 1st year of postgraduate orthodontic program

Activities: Seminar: 1 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 3 hours

Classification, etiology, and diagnosis of malocclusion. The various diagnostic modalities used in patient evaluation and treatment planning will be presented. (OROFAC SCI)

417.10

Cephalometric Literature Review

(1 units)

Fall, Winter, Summer

Instructor(s):J. Huang Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 1st year of postdoctoral orthodontic or pediatric dentistry program or consent of instructor.

Activities: Seminar: 3 hours

The course will discuss several methods of applying cephalometric analysis for assessing growth of the cranioskeleton. (OROFAC SCI)

417.20

Orthodontic Removable Appliances

(1 units)

Fall, Winter, Summer

Instructor(s):S. West Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in postgraduate professional program in School of Dentistry.

Activities: Lecture: 1 hours

The theory of removable orthodontic appliances, primarily of the Hawley type, will be taught and demonstrated. The design of various appliances and the fabrication of a typical retainer will be demonstrated. (OROFAC SCI)

417.30

Digital Cephalometrics

(1 units)

Fall

Instructor(s):I. Nielsen Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 1st year postdoctoral orthodontic program or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Seminar: 3 hours

This course introduces residents to the use of computerized digital cephalometric programs in the diagnosis and treatment planning of patients. Special emphasis is placed on treatment predictions to help determine treatment plan choice. (OROFAC SCI)

418.10

Review of Classic Texts in Orthodontics

(0.5 units)

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Fall, Winter, Summer

Instructor(s):A. Miller Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 1st year orthodontic residency program or consent of the instructor.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Seminar: 1 - 2 hours

Review of Proffit Text provides the basis of knowledge for 1st year orthodontic residents. Residents work in a group discussion format facilitated by the orthodontic faculty. Topics to be covered include growth & development, orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment techniques, and history of orthodontics. (OROFAC SCI)

418.20

Review of Classic Texts in Orthodontics

(0.5 units)

§

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):G. Adams Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 1st year orthodontic residency program or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:None.

Residents will study the classic literatue in Orthodontics augment the basic concepts learned in introductory orthodontic courses. Residents will present information in small group discussion format with a clinical faculty facilitator. Emphasis will be placed on significance of research and application to clinical practice. (OROFAC SCI)

418.30

Contemporary Orthodontic Appliance Course

(0.5 units)

Fall, Summer

Instructor(s):A. Miller Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in orthodontic postgraduate course

Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 5 hours

This course describes some of the dental appliances used by orthodontists to treat patients that complement the use of braces. (OROFAC SCI)

419

Clinical Orthodontics I

(8 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):G. Nelson Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 1st year of postdoctoral orthodontic program.

Activities: Seminar: 4 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 12 hours

Diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of clinical postdoctoral orthodontic problems as experienced in modern orthodontic practice. Students will treat patients with a broad spectrum of orthodontic problems. Students will work with other specialists in the management of orthodontic problems. (OROFAC SCI)

420

Orthodontics: Developing Dentition

(1 units)

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Winter, Spring

Instructor(s):G. Nelson Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 2nd year postdoctoral orthodontic or pediatric dentistry program or consent of the instructor.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 1 hours

This course presents the growth and development characteristics and processes of the dentition from primary to permanent dentition. Normal and anomalous conditions, treatment options, and current literature are reviewed. For each seminar, the faculty present material and readings for the assigned topic, followed by a discussion session led by the faculty. (OROFAC SCI)

421

Clinical Orthodontic Biomechanics and Biomaterials

(1 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):E. Johnson Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in irthidintic residency program or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 1 hours

This course describes the basic physical properties of orthodontic wires. The process of selecting these wires is described using their unique characteristics as decision points. Using the concept of slot play and the characteristics of static beam theory, the process of selecting specific custom torque prescriptions for each tooth is described and utilized in the Seminar. (OROFAC SCI)

422

Invisalign Treatment Protocols

(1 units)

Spring

Instructor(s):G. Nelson Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the orthodontic residency program.

Restrictions:2nd year residents with DDS or DMD degrees. Activities: Seminar: 1 hours, Independent Study: 2 hours

Protocols for Invisalign treatment, including impression techniques, treatment preferences, best practices, diagnosis and treatment planning, and CliniCheck analysis. (OROFAC SCI)

428.10

Functional Occlusion in Orthodontics

(1 units)

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Winter, Spring

Instructor(s):P. Kasrovi Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in postdoctural orthodontic program or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 1 hours

This course provides basic and advanced information on orthodontic functional occlusion. It prepares the student to evaluate temporomandibular joints and diagnose temporomandibular disorders, fabricate treatment splints, and provide occlusal adjustments for patients as needed during treatment. (OROFAC SCI)

429

Clinical Orthodontics II

(8 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):G. Nelson Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in the 2nd year of postdoctoral orthodontic program.

Activities: Seminar: 4 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 12 hours

Students will gain familiarity with the diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of more advanced clinical postdoctoral orthodontic problems experienced in orthodontic practice. Students will treat patients with a broad spectrum of orthodontic problems. Students will work with other specialists in the management of complex orthodontic problems. (OROFAC SCI)

430

Orthodontic Practice Transistions

(1 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):G. Nelson Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in third year of postdoctoral orthodontic dentistry program or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Seminar: 3 hours

This course brings guest speakers to the residents to acquaint them with the business of orthodontics. The resident will learn the key protocols to transfer from the residency practice into private practice, as an owner or associate. Topics include management of human resources, insurance coverage, budgeting, scheduling, and facilities management. (OROFAC SCI)

431

Orthodontic Mentor Program

(1.0 units)

Spring

Instructor(s):G. Nelson Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in orthodontic postgraduate program

Restrictions:None

The purpose of the Orthodontic Mentor Program is to help the orthodontic residents gain a better perspective of their upcoming professional and personal life as an orthodontist in the community. The orthodontist mentor is a faculty member in private practice and provides an example of how a functioning private practice operates. The experience is an opportunity to discuss the many decisions involved in establishing and maintaining a viable practice. (OROFAC SCI)

436

Orthodontic Practice Management

(2 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):G. Nelson Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 3rd year of postdoctoral orthodontic or pediatric dentistry program or consent of instructor

Activities: Seminar: 1 hours, Office Visit: 1 hours

A survey course intended to prepare the student to deal with the realities of managing an orthodontic practice. Thirty-six topics are discussed by the students and faculty. Several guest lecturers represent different areas. Office visits to established orthodontic practices biweekly. (OROFAC SCI)

439

Clinical Orthodontics III

(8 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):G. Nelson Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in 3rd year of postdoctoral orthodontic program.

Activities: Seminar: 4 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 12 hours

Diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of advanced clinical postdoctoral orthodontic problems experienced in orthodontic practice. Students will work with other specialists in the management of complex orthodontic problems and the instruction of first-year orthodontic students. (OROFAC SCI)