Orthodontics II (ROT_016)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide the postgraduate education based on a solid foundation of evidence-based practice and research. It has following objectives: To provide supervised theoretical and clinical training in different orthodontic treatment methods so that the specialists in Orthodontics will be able to: - diagnose and provide treatment for children, adolescents and adults with an orthodontic treatment need; formulate a treatment plan and predict its course, evaluate psychological aspects relevant to orthodontics - collaborate with other colleges in interdisciplinary treatments for dental and dento-skeletal problems like craniofacial anomalies or craniomandibular disorder, as well as obstructive sleep apnoea. To educate in research methodology and promote research activities that by accomplishing the program the students will be able comprehensively review, understand, and evaluate the literature relevant to orthodontics; formulate a research hypothesis, design a methodological study, conduct the research, and present the findings. To encourage development of pedagogical skills by involvement in teaching of undergraduate students and training auxiliary personnel. The Postgraduate Orthodontic Program follows and respects following legal documents: Medical law, regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers Nr. 685 and Nr. 268 and follows the recommendations given by the” Erasmus Committee” (European Journal of Orthodontics 2014, 36:340-9.)
Learning outcomes
1.Knowledge about epidemiology and aetiology of craniofacial anomalies, influence of the genetic and environmental factors on development of malocclusion.
Knowledge about the basic principles of the treatment planning process in orthodontics.
Knowledge about specific considerations in treatment planning and management of different orthodontic anomalies.
Knowledge about long- term effects of orthodontic treatment.
Knowledge about the orthodontic consequences of the abnormalities of dentition.
1.Ability to make a treatment plan and predict the treatment progress. Assess and manage the side effects of orthodontics treatment and deviations from the predicted treatment plan. Ability to modify the treatment plan based of the inter treatment records, if necessary.
Ability to perform interceptive treatment.
Ability to execute orthodontic treatment in the cases of different orthodontic anomalies.
1.Competent to elaborate an orthodontic treatment plan based on the clinical records and evidence based knowledge about the treatment effects, including the long term treatment effects and retention. Explain the treatment plan to the patient or the parents, including the consequences in the cases when the treatment is not performed.
Competent to understand and apply the biomechanical principles during orthodontic treatment.
Competent to assess the treatment progress and the treatment result.
Competent to assess the need for interceptive procedures and to conduct interceptive orthodontic treatment.
