DENT 2360: Orthodontics 2
Effective date
September 2021
Description
As a continuation of Orthodontics 1, students will fabricate more compound or complex fixed and removable orthodontic appliances as prescribed. This course expands upon the theory base of the previous semesters and will enhance the students’ ability to design appliances, problem-solve and self-evaluate. Maintenance of the previously achieved orthodontic competencies will be expected.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DENT 1210, DENT 1240, DENT 1250, DENT 1260, DENT 1270, DENT 1280.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify fundamental elements of dental and occlusal anatomy, physiology and dental morphology, and basic elements of oral pathological conditions when creating orthodontic appliances.
- Apply dental laboratory procedures associated with the fabrication of orthodontic appliances.
- Safely operate equipment and specialized instrumentation associated with the fabrication of orthodontic appliances.
- Make fair and balanced decisions relating to the creation of orthodontic appliances when using traditional and Computer Aided Designs (CAD) techniques.
- Identify and communicate any limitations and contraindications of the proposed treatment plan.
- Practice to current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 80
Total Hours: 90
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, demonstration, laboratory project work, practical hands on experience with skill and technique, working with objective, subjective case evaluations (OSCEs)
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Midterm Exam
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25
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Written exam-multiple choice, short long answer
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Assignments
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40
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Summative Practical Assignments (X4)
Technique and skills assessments
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Final Exam
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35
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Final Exam
Written exam-multiple choice, short & long answer. 15%
OSPE: 20%
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Lab Work
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Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U)
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Practical Project #1:
Practical Project #2:
Practical Project #3:
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Course topics
- Hawley retainer with soldered labial bow
- Nance Appliance
- Habit appliance
- Wraparound Hawley
- TPA
- Gelb Appliance
- Active Force components and Anchorage
Learning resources
Resources are items in addition to tuition that the student is responsible for purchasing. Course resource information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.