Orthodontics, 3 Credits

Contents

The course is given for exchange students within the dentistry programme, during the 9th semester.

Advanced dentoalveolar and craniofacial diagnostics.
Keep patients records of care in orthodontics.
Advanced knowledge in the assessment of treatment need for various malocclusions.
General knowledge on methods used for prevention and interceptive treatment of malocclusions in the growing child and adolescent.
General knowledge in diagnostics and treatment of sleep apnea.
 

Expected learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes should be achieved and on completion of the course, the student should have demonstrated:
Knowledge and understanding

• general knowledge of the most common orthodontic treatment methods and their effects
• general knowledge in diagnostics and treatment of snoring and sleep apnea from an odontological perspective

Skills and ability

• ability to diagnose common variations in the dentoalveolar and craniofacial morphology
• ability to assess and evaluate treatment need and general knowledge on the consequences of untreated malocclusions
• ability to keep an adequate patient record

Judgement and approach

• with a critical, scientific approach be able to evaluate her/his knowledge and performance
• show a clinical maturity and empathy in patient care, and good ability to co-operate with colleagues, personnel and others involved in patient care.

Required Knowledge

The student must have completed courses that correspond to previous courses carried out during the 1st-8th semester within the dentistry programme.

Form of instruction

The education is given through lectures, seminars, case-discussions, demonstrations, auscultations, group work and mandatory training of specific elements of patient care.
At absence from compulsory parts, the teacher responsible for the course should be contacted and will decide how the missing part should be completed.
 

Examination modes

The students' knowledge and practical skills will be assessed by the supervisors during clinical practice.
To get the grade "Pass" the student must have attended the mandatory parts of the course and have passed the required clinical work. The grade concludes all assessments and is stated after the student has passed all parts of the course with “Pass”-results. A student who hasn't been able to attend during a compulsory element has the right to get an optional appointment.
After a consultation with the students' supervisor, the responsible examiner has the right to terminate the ongoing practice if the student shows deficient knowledge and approach and thereby constitutes a risk for the patient. The students practice is then cancelled and he/she receives the grade "Failed". When such a decision is made, the examiner has to offer a plan describing what the additional requirements are to gain the necessary knowledge to proceed with the clinical practice.
If the student has acquired the knowledge, attainment and approach that are required, the student has the right to start a new clinical practice period. During practice the student has the right to change examiner. A written request to change examiner has to be submitted to the Programme council for the Odontological Programmes (PRO).