Orthodontics 3

Course code DENT 2460

Credit 4.0

Length 120.0 hours

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This course expands upon the orthodontic theory and laboratory skills from the past three semesters. While expected to maintain the previously achieved orthodontic competencies, students will create, problem solve and self-evaluate additional complex fixed and removable orthodontic appliances.

Prerequisites

DENT 2330, DENT 2340, DENT 2350, DENT 2360, DENT 2380.

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Fixed and Removable appliances
  • Expansion Appliances
  • RME (Rapid Maxillary Expansion)
  • Sagittal expansion appliances
  • Hawley Retainer Variations
  • CAD-CAM ( Computer Aided Design/ Computer Aided Manufacture) in orthodontic treatment and fabrication

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40522 February 3, 2027
to June 16, 2027
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.