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DENT 2360: Orthodontics 2  

Effective date

September 2021 

Department

Dental Tech 

School

Health Sciences 
 




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.  

Credits

3.0 

Year of study

2nd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

DENT 1210, DENT 1240, DENT 1250, DENT 1260, DENT 1270, DENT 1280. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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) 

Passing grade

C+ (64%) 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Midterm Exam 

25 

Written exam-multiple choice, short long answer  

Assignments 

40 

Summative Practical Assignments (X4)

Technique and skills assessments 

Final Exam 

35 

Final Exam

Written exam-multiple choice, short & long answer. 15%

OSPE: 20% 

Lab Work 

Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U) 

Practical Project #1:

Practical Project #2:

Practical Project #3: 

Course topics

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.
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