Courses
Orthodontics
0501. Orthodontic Seminar (4
s.h.)
Seminar series on craniofacial biology; development and diagnosis
of malocclusions and craniofacial disorders; principles and
biology of orthodontic tooth movement and craniofacial orthopedics;
current concepts on interceptive therapies. May be repeated
for credit.
0504. Orthodontic Biomechanics (2
s.h.)
Biology and engineering mechanics of orthodontic and orthopedic
forces applied to human orofacial structures. May be repeated
for credit.
0507. Growth and Development
of the Craniofacial Complex (2 s.h.)
Fundamental biological and genetic mechanisms of normal human
craniofacial growth and development, including neural crest
contributions, epithelial-mesenchymal interactions, postnatal
craniofacial development, and somatic growth in children.
0508. Orthodontic Research
Methods/Instrumentation (1 s.h.)
Fundamental principles of study design, protocol preparation,
and scientific writing, with emphasis on applications in orthodontic
research.
0602. Current Topics
in Orthodontics (1 s.h.)
Critical review of selected recent basic science and clinical
research papers in orthodontics and craniofacial biology. May
be repeated for credit.
0603. Orthodontic Thesis
Studies (1 s.h.)
Mentor-directed activities on preparation of orthodontic research
protocols and thesis.
0605. Dysmorphology (1
s.h.)
Study of biologic basis, classification, and management of
human craniofacial anomalies and syndromes, with emphasis on
cleft lip and palate. May be repeated for credit.
0607. Orthodontic Thesis
Research (4 s.h.)
Mentor-directed conduct of a basic science and/or clinical
research project in orthodontics. May be repeated for credit.