Developmental Dentistry Year 2 Fall Semester. 2.5 Credit Hours

Catalog description

DIPC 4 (Developmental Dentistry) introduces second year dental students to the specialties of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. During the Pediatric Dentistry module, students learn foundational concepts that are essential to the provision of dental care for infant, child, and adolescent patients. During the Orthodontic module, students learn the problem-oriented approach to diagnosis and treatment planning for the correction of malocclusion in children and adults in a general dentistry practice. Students learn the biology of tooth movement, orthodontic force systems, the biomechanical principles of appliance design, and modifications unique to providing dental care for the pediatric patient. During DIPC 6004 , students have a diverse learning experience including lectures, interactive online modules, and cooperative learning in small groups. Successful completion of all DS I courses is required to enroll in this course.