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DENT 2460: Orthodontics 3
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Dental Tech
School
Health Sciences
Description
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.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DENT 2330, DENT 2340, DENT 2350, DENT 2360, DENT 2380.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze the fundamental elements of dental morphology, occlusal anatomy, and basic elements of oral pathological conditions when designing and fabricating orthodontic appliances.
- Create orthodontic appliances by integrating the knowledge gained from analyzing the fundamental elements of dental morphology, occlusal anatomy, and basic elements of oral pathological conditions.
- Choose the appropriate dental materials associated with the fabrication of orthodontic appliances.
- Perform techniques to design, fabricate, modify and repair orthodontic appliances.
- Apply Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD-CAM) technology in orthodontic appliance creation.
- 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: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 100
Total Hours: 120
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 100
Total Hours: 120
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, demonstration, laboratory project work, practical hands on experience with skill and technique, working with Objective Structured Practical Evaluations (OSPE).
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ (64%) and (S) Satisfactory Grade for all Lab Work
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
30 |
Midterm Exam 1 = 15% |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Technique and skills assessments |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
Final Exam |
|
Lab Work |
Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U) |
Practical Projects |
Course topics
- 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
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.