Orthodontics I

Main Study Course Information

Course Code

ROT_015

Branch of Science

Clinical medicine; Dentistry

ECTS

48.00

Target Audience

Medicine

LQF

Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Gundega Jākobsone

Residency Speciality

Speciality

Orthodontist

Supervisor of Medical Speciality

Gundega Jākobsone

Contacts

About Study Course

Objective

The aim of the course is to provide the postgraduate education based on a solid foundation of evidence-based practice and research. It has following objectives: To provide supervised theoretical and clinical training in different orthodontic treatment methods so that the specialists in Orthodontics will be able to: - diagnose and provide treatment for children, adolescents and adults with an orthodontic treatment need; formulate a treatment plan and predict its course, evaluate psychological aspects relevant to orthodontics - sanitacollaborate with other colleges in interdisciplinary treatments for dental and dento-skeletal problems like craniofacial anomalies or craniomandibular disorder, as well as obstructive sleep apnoea. To educate in research methodology and promote research activities that by accomplishing the program the students will be able comprehensively review, understand, and evaluate the literature relevant to orthodontics; formulate a research hypothesis, design a methodological study, conduct the research, and present the findings. To encourage development of pedagogical skills by involvement in teaching of undergraduate students and training auxiliary personnel. The Postgraduate Orthodontic Program follows and respects following legal documents: Medical law, regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers Nr. 685 and Nr. 268 and follows the recommendations given by the” Erasmus Committee” (European Journal of Orthodontics 2014, 36:340-9.)

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Knowledge about growth and development, its variations and regulating factors. Knowledge about adolescent growth spurt. Knowledge about the influence of the general conditions on the development of orthodontic anomalies and treatment possibilities. Knowledge about embryonal development, genetics, congenital syndromes and teratogenic factors. Knowledge about the tissue reactions to the different orthodontic forces, influence of the force systems and magnitude. Knowledge about specific imaging techniques used in orthodontics: cephalometrics, 2D and 3D reconstructions form CT scans, 3D photography. Knowledge about different orthodontic appliances, indications and their clinical applications. Knowledge about the force systems produced by different orthodontic appliances and dentofacial orthopaedic devices.

Skills

1.Ability to diagnose dental and skeletal anatomical and functional anomalies of face. Ability to assess the deviations form normal anatomy and functionality of the craniofacial structures. Ability to develop orthodontic diagnosis. Skills to prepare and insert different orthodontic appliances. Ability to qualify and quantify the changes produced by growth or treatment implementing different superimposition techniques.

Competences

1.Competent to understand normal and abnormal development of craniofacial structures. Will understand the concept of the biological, skeletal and dental age. Will understand the variation in the functional components within the craniofacial region relevant to facial growth and its individual variation. Forming competence in averting factors restricting normal growth and development of craniofacial structures and perform interceptive treatment, if necessary. Competent to obtain high quality orthodontic records: anamnesis, clinical examinations, dental casts and photography. Forming competence in applying correct biomechanical force systems to obtain desired tooth movements

Assessment

Individual work

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Individual work	-	10 points
Independently organise the clinical work, keep up with the clinical documentation and records. To obtain full and meticulous documentation of treated patients, prepare treatment plans and treatment analysis for seminar reports and examinations. Prepare presentations on the clinical topics based on the evidence based research data. Draft the study project and start collecting clinical data for the research project.

Examination

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Examination	-	10 points
Summative assessment of the seminars. Assessment of the clinical performance of the student provided by the clinical supervisor.
2. Final exam of year I	-	10 points
A written online exam on theoretical questions. Random choice questions on topics covered in seminars. 20 questions must be answered within 2 hours.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME

Part 1

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Auditorium