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Course Specification Faculty : Dentistry Department : Orthodontic Program : Specification A-Basic Information 1-Programme Title: Master degree of Orthodontics 2-Departments (s): Orthodontic 4-Coordinator: Ass. Prof. Nabil Shamaa 5-External Evaluator(s): 6-Last Date of Programme Specification Approval: B-Professional Information 1-Programme Aims -The postgraduate student of master degree must be professional and skillfull in the field of orthodontia: diagnosis, treatment planner and practicing orthodontic treatment in the field. - To prepare students for a career as an orthodontist in clinical practice and/or academics. - To allow individuals to obtain substantial experience in clinical care, teaching and research. - To fulfill the educational requirements for specialty certification by the American Board of Orthodontic 2-Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) a- Knowledge & Understanding: 1. Basic principles of craniofacial growth: A. Scope of development and growth of head & face. B. Divisions of growth and development. C. Theories of bone growth. D. Concepts of bone growth. E. Methods of studying physical growth and development. F. Variables affecting physical growth. G. Clinical Application of growth. - . The evaluation of physical growth. 1. Prenatal growth of cranium, facial and oral structures. 2. Postnatal growth of craniofacial complex. 3. Maturation of orofacial musculature. 4. Morphological Development of dentition. 5. Occlusion in orthodontics. 6. Diagnostic aids – case history and clinical examination. 7. Orthodontic study models. 8. Cephalometrics – landmarks and analyses. 9. Diagnostic radiographs and photographs. 10.Maturity indicators. 11.Computerized diagnostic systems. 12.Etiology of malocclusion – Classifications. 13.Etiology of malocclusion – General factors. 14.Etiology of malocclusion – Local factors. 15.Biology of tooth movement. Dental public health aspects of Orthodontics. b-Intellectual Skills: 1- Differentiate between different classes of alterations in biologic activities. Classification of malocclusion C-Professional and Practical Skills Students gain experience in the treatment of patients with all types of dentofacial deformities. A broad mastery of alternative techniques with different variations of the Edgewise and different techniques appliance is emphasized, along with modern forms of removable appliances. Treatment is provided for adults, adolescents, and children. Students also provide orthodontic treatment in complex rehabilitation cases in coordination with graduate students in prosthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry. Surgical orthognathic cases are treated in conjunction with oral and maxillofacial surgery residents at the Faculty of Dentistry- Suez Canal University. d-General and Transferable Skills 1. Self learning through researches. 2. Uses of the internet and multimedia. 3. Manage time and resources and set priorities. 4. Use information technology as a means of communication ,for data collection and analysis , and for self-directed learning 5. Analyze and resolve problems, and deal with uncertainty. 6. Manage their learning in the context of establishing a philosophy of continuing professional development 7. Acquire, analyze, process and communicate information in a scientific manner to solve Problems and to guide clinical decision –making 8. Evaluate the evidence published in refereed scientific journals and other publications for sound experimental design and statistical analysis , 9. Evaluate the validity of claims related to products or techniques. 10.Recognize when it is appropriate to refer for specialist help and advice ., E - Attitude: 1. Respects the role of staff, co staff, and patients 2. Communicate effectively and ethically with patients and other health professionals and the public 3. Communicate effectively at all levels in both the scientific and professional contexts using verbal , non- verbal and written means; 4. work effectively as members of a team . 5. Exercise initiative and personal responsibility and learn the basic concepts of quality. 3-Academic Standards 4- Curriculum Structure and Contents 5- Programme Courses Course Lect. Clinic Oral pathology 2 2 Oral Histology & Embryology 2 1 General Anatomy 2 2 Pre-clinical Ortho 2 2 Computer & Statistics 1 2 Laboratory Ortho. 2 4 Oral x ray 1 2 Dental Materials 2 - Course Lectures Clinic Ortho. Diagnosis 5 - Ortho. Instruments 5 - Ortho. Complications 5 - Laboratory & Clinical Ortho. - 10 Second part Courses: 6-Programme Admission Requirements 1. All applicants must hold Bachelor’s Degree of Dental Medicine and Surgery with at least grade Good, and must give evidence of high scholastic achievement in Orthodontic course determined on the grade obtained. Good is the minimal required scores. 2. Applications to the programs of Master Degree must be made through the Postdoctoral Application Support Service. The application deadlines during September. 3. Faculty council put certain principals for selecting postgraduate students 7-Regulations for progression and program completion Student must fulfill requirements required for completion of the program. Students must attend at least 75% of practical/ clinical sessions of each course. Students who fail to meet this minimal percent of attendance may be prevented from attending exam in this specific course based on department council recommendation and decision of faculty council. To progress to the second part, student must pass in all the courses of the first part. The first part exam is hold twice per year; in April and November. Also, the second part exam is hold twice per year; April and November. The student has three chances for passing the first part exam. In the evaluation of postgraduate student performance, the following letter grades are used: Excellent ≥ 85% Very good ≥ 75% - less than 85% Good ≥ 65% - less than 75% Fair ≥ 60% - less than 65% In order for a student to pass in a course, his grades should be above the percent for passing provided that he gets at least 60% of the total exam grades. A course in which a grade of less than 60% is received must be repeated at the discretion of the department. The grade in the repeated course, whether it is higher or lower than the original grade, replaces the original grade with grade fair 60%. All failing and incomplete grades must be removed before a certificate is conferred. Further, students must demonstrate clinical competency in all areas of patient management and treatment. Any student who fails to meet these academic standards in a given semester may not be permitted to pass the exam. A student who is absence in the exam with acceptable excuse is awarded the grade earned in the reset exam. 7- Programme Courses Course Written Clinical Oral Practical Ortho. Diagnosis 70 - - 30 Ortho. Instruments 70 - - 30 Ortho. 70 Complications - - 30 Laboratory & Clinical Ortho. 60 120 20 - 8-Programme Admission Requirements Student must award Master Degree of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery from accepted University. The student must obtain the agreement of his job authority to fulfill the degree. Also, he must have an acceptance from his job authority to be full time attendance in the faculty. 9-Regulations for progression and program completion Student must fulfill requirements required for completion of the program. He must prepare a thesis provide that add new vision in the field of research of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery. The student must be ready for presenting his thesis after two years. He must participate in a research project, suitable for presentation at the Faculty Conference and eventual publication. The exam is hold twice per year; in April and November. Student must counterclaim with a request to Oral & Maxillofacial department at least two months before the date of the exam; to have an acceptance. Students must pass in all the courses. In order that a student passes in a course, his grades should be at least 60% of the total exam grades.