James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

DS6602 - Clinical Orthodontics

Available to students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Orthodontics course only.

Subject Description

This subject comprises a series of lectures and tutorials on fundamental orthodontic theory and covers both basic theoretical and clinical orthodontic skills that are essential during orthodontic treatment. The topics in this subject include biomechanics of tooth movement and biomechanical traits of brackets and archwires. Students will be trained to undertake basic straight wire techniques using a variety of bracket types, especially self-ligating brackets and practice choosing proper archwires. Students are required to read and critically review the designated reading and present their views in the tutorials. The ability to critically evaluate journal articles is seen as an indispensable tool in the pursuit of clinical practice founded on Evidence-Based Dentistry.

Learning Outcomes

• apply biomechanical principles of tooth movement during straight wire appliance therapy
• demonstrate clinical skills in the use of self ligating brackets and arch wire selection
• apply advanced clinical and technical skills in space closure mechanics
• critically analyse orthodontic literature and apply it clinically

Subject Assessment

• Oral > Presentation 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Written > Critical appraisal/review - (20%) - Individual
• Oral > Guided discussion - (10%) - Individual
• Oral > Oral defence - (20%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Clinical assessment 1 - (20%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) - (20%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

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