Introduction to Clinical Orthodontics (Boot Camp)

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This extensive and in-depth course will serve as an introduction and overview of the specialty of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics and prepares the orthodontic residents for an advanced education in this dental specialty. ADE 812 & 852: Diagnosis, Treatment Planning and Case Presentations (I, & II) These blocks provide a comprehensive and in-depth study of orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning and American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) case reports of patients treated by orthodontic residents in the clinic. The seminar format of this block will allow interaction and discussion between all faculty and residents during the case presentations. ADE 813, 833 & 853: Clinical Seminars (I, II & III) Clinical Seminars involve case presentations during which residents are evaluated on their skills and knowledge in Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and effective management of patient care as well as evaluation of quality of treatment outcomes. These clinical seminars will precede all clinical sessions, allowing the faculty an opportunity to preview the daily clinic schedule and prepare the residents for the procedures to be performed during that particular clinic session. ADE 814, 834 & 854: Clinical Orthodontics (I, II & III) These clinical sessions will allow the residents, with direct supervision from attending orthodontic faculty, to screen, diagnose, treatment plan, treat and/or manage the varied orthodontic malocclusions of their patients. Different techniques and appliances will be utilized by faculty, allowing the residents an expansive and comprehensive education in orthodontics. ADE 815, 835 & 855: Seminars in Contemporary Orthodontics (I, II & III) The residents will be required to attend periodic seminars in which the latest ideas, techniques and armamentarium in orthodontics are presented by experts in their fields. These seminars will be instrumental in…