M.S. Program- Advanced Education

REQUIRED COURSES

FIRST YEAR, SPRING SEMESTER

TOPICS IN ORTHODONTICS III

Continuation of Topics in Orthodontics II

ORTHODONTIC CLINIC I

CURRENT AND CLASSICAL LITERATURE IN ORTHODONTICS I

Continuation (see description above)

ORTHOGNATHIC CONFERENCE

Continuation (see description above)

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

This course is intended for the student in the final year of matriculation and will discuss associateship, buying and borrowing, staffing, financial planning-personal insurance and computerization of the dental office.

GRADUATE OCCLUSION

This course is designed to provide the student with information concerning contemporary concepts of occlusion, formulation of occlusal concepts, TMJ myths, occlusal analysis, occlusal splints, occlusal adjustments, occlusal trauma and interaction among dental specialists in the treatment of occlusal disturbances.

PRINCIPLES IN BIOMECHANICS II

Continuation of Biomechanics I (see description above)

CRANIOFACIAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT I

This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of prenatal and postnatal craniofacial growth and development as it relates to orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. Topics include: molecular aspects of prenatal craniofacial patterning, clinical genetics, syndrome delineation, general concepts of physical growth, postnatal development of the cranial vault, cranial base, mid-face and mandible, patterning and control mechanisms during postnatal development, correlative growth and facial growth prediction, and relevant aspects of cognitive, emotional and psychosocial development. Instruction will utilize lectures, seminars/discussions and student presentations. Topics in Orthodontics I is a prerequisite for this course.

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS

This course reviews temporomandibular disorders or TMD, including the role of dentists in diagnosis and treatment. TMJ disorders, muscle disorders and related problems are covered in a series of lectures, demonstrations, and reading assignments. Topics include diagnostic classification, diagnostic behavior aspects of acute vs. chronic pain. The structure of a TMD consultation and examination will be demonstrated.

RESEARCH SEMINAR

Continuation (see description above)