1. Orthodontics ORTH 522 Introduction Bhoomika Ahuja DDS, MS
Department of Orthodontics
School of Dentistry
University of Maryland, Baltimore

2. Objectives
Discuss the definition, prevalence and etiology of orthodontic problems.

3. Objectives
Discuss different procedures used to diagnose developmental problems

4. Dental Casts

5. Cephalometrics

6. Diagnostic photos

7. Objectives
Identify the skeletal and dental components of developmental problems and malocclusions

8. Objectives of the Course
Identify the severity of the malocclusion
Complete an orthodontic diagnostic workup

9. Course Format Lectures E-lessons Reading Assignments
Small group seminars
Case Presentation

10. Course Format Unit A – The Nature of Orthodontic Problems Malocclusion
Definition
Prevalence
Etiology

11. Course Format Unit B – Methods for Diagnoses Diagnostic Procedures
Dentofacial Proportions
Principles of Cephalometric Analysis
Space Analysis
Systematic Description of the Malocclusion
Assignment

12. Course Format Unit C – Diagnoses and Treatment Planning
Orthodontic Workup
Analyze the clinical information, casts and radiographs
Develop a problem list
Develop a preliminary treatment plan
Case presentation
Unit C evaluation is a case presentation
Each small group subdivided in 4 groups will work together on a case
All students have to participate in the presentation of the case assigned on the day scheduled in order to be graded

13. Course Format Live lectures E-lessons: Reading Assignments:
Power points will be posted on BB
Reading Assignments:
Proffit, WR.
“Contemporary Orthodontics”
Mosby
4th Edition

14. Small Group Seminars
The learning process for Unit C will be supported by small group seminars where the information covered in the lectures will be discussed.
Students will be evaluated on their participation in the seminar
Each group will have students
Graduate Teaching Assistants will lead the discussions
Attendance to small group sessions is mandatory

15. Small Groups
The list of assignment of GTA for each small group will be available in BB prior to the sessions
GTA’s will be available to answer questions not only in the small group seminars but you can also contact them via . This information will be available on BB along with the GTA assignment list.

16. What you have to do…
Complete assigned e-lessons and reading assignments
Participate in small group seminars
Complete the unit B assignments
Complete unit C orthodontic case workup and present the case to the class
Pass the exams

17. Grading and Evaluation
Grade for units A and B exams make 40% of the course grade (20% each)
Unit B assignments 15%
Unit C - Case Presentation 20%
Final exam 25%

18. attendance Attendance to all lectures is highly recommended.
Attendance is mandatory for small group seminars and case presentation
There is no grade for attendance

19. Questions