POS 423 Introduction to Orthodontics (undergraduate course)

The course is given through an academic year over two semesters. A combination of didactic and practical sessions will be undertaken on a weekly basis throughout a period of 30 weeks, in the form of 4-hour teaching experiences. The design of the course will provide the fourth year undergraduate students with the basic knowledge of craniofacial growth and development, orthodontic diagnosis, and basic orthodontic techniques. This course should prepare the students to conduct a comprehensive orthodontic assessment using clinical examination, and orthodontic records’ analysis and interpretation, leading to the formulation of an orthodontic problem list diagnostic summary for different dentofacial abnormalities.
The lectures will cover wide range of orthodontic topics including the basic knowledge of craniofacial growth and dental development, orthodontic assessment, orthodontic records and analysis, orthodontic malocclusion and abnormalities, and different orthodontic appliances and techniques. While, the practical and active learning sessions will expose the students to case-based activities, case presentations and practical management of different orthodontic appliances.