Aims and Learning Outcomes
Learn to
- Promote a critical awareness of the theory and practice of modern orthodontics and its scope for use in primary care dental practice
- Provide hands-on experience in orthodontic case assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment
Within the overall Masters course:
- Ensure the safe and effective management of orthodontic treatment within the primary care dental practice environment
- Provide the basis for advanced training in clinical work
- Enhance the development of students' independent and creative thinking, their problem-solving skills and their ability to communicate effectively with both patients and colleagues
By the end of the module, you should be able to demonstrate:
- A theoretical knowledge of the principles of orthodontic dentistry
- The ability to apply anatomical principles to the field of orthodontics
- The ability to apply physiological principles to the field of orthodontics
- The ability to analyse and interpret scientific papers in a critical way
- The acquisition of practical orthodontic skills
- The ability to use orthodontic systems
- The ability to undertake case assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning
- The ability to satisfy medico-legal requirements
- The ability to apply functional anatomy in orthodontic tooth movements
- The ability in written communication skills
- The ability in oral communication skills
- The ability to use information technology
- Manual dexterity
Key Facts
Contact:
Siobhan Flood / Katie Robertson
Leader:
Duration: 10 days
Assessment:
4 written assignments
Core/Optional: Core
CATS: 60
Code: MD947