REQUIRED COURSES

FIRST YEAR, FALL SEMESTER

CELL / DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

This course will familiarize students with principles of molecular biology and provide a basic understanding of genetics and cytogenetics, and a detailed knowledge of development of the craniofacial complex, including formation of the face and the bones of the skull. A review of cell structure and reproduction is included, as well as a session on special techniques the student is likely to encounter in their studies and/or research.

ORAL BIOLOGY: DEVELOPMENT, STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION FOR ORAL TISSUES

Students will be provided with a basic understanding of the developmental anatomy, light and ultrastructual microscopic features, biochemistry and functional properties of oral tissues. In particular, emphasis will be placed on developing and adult mineralized tissues of enamel, dentin, bone and cementum as well as pulp, periodontium, oral mucosa and salivary glands. Advanced instruction will include information about current research advances (basic and translational) within each of the topic areas.

ORAL BIOMATERIALS-ORTHODONTIC BIOMECHANICS & MATERIALS

This didactic and laboratory course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to learn the properties of materials used in orthodontics.

PRINCIPLES OF BIOMECHANICS I

This course will present the basic physical and biological principles that underlie orthodontic tooth movement. Orthodontic force systems, as applied to specific tooth movements, utilizing intra-oral and extra-oral fixed and removable appliances, will be analyzed.

RESEARCH SEMINAR

Continuation (see description above)

TOPICS IN ORTHODONTICS II

Continuation of Topics in Orthodontics I (see description above)

ORTHODONTIC CLINIC I

ORTHOGNATHIC CONFERENCE

The orthognathic conference is jointly presented by faculty from the Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics. Weekly presentations will cover the diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of patients with dentofacial deformities. Topics covered will include orthodontic preparation of patients for orthognathic surgery, surgical procedures, distraction techniques and the management of syndromic patients.

CURRENT AND CLASSICAL LITERATURE IN ORTHODONTICS I

This course reviews current and classical orthodontic literature. Reading assignments are given to each resident. Abstracts of each article are completed by the residents assigned that article. A short question/ answer/discussion follows each abstract presentation. Topics in Orthodontics I is a prerequisite for this course.