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Orthodontics
ORTH 522
Introduction
Bhoomika Ahuja DDS, MS
Department of Orthodontics
School of Dentistry
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Objectives
Discuss the definition, prevalence and etiology of
orthodontic problems.
Objectives
Discuss different procedures used to diagnose
developmental problems
Dental Casts
Cephalometrics
Diagnostic photos
Objectives
Identify the skeletal and dental components of
developmental problems and malocclusions
Objectives of the Course
 Identify
the severity of the
malocclusion
 Complete an orthodontic diagnostic
workup
Course Format
Lectures
E-lessons
Reading Assignments
Small group seminars
Case Presentation
Course Format
 Unit
A – The Nature of Orthodontic Problems
Malocclusion
 Definition
 Prevalence
 Etiology
Course Format
 Unit
B – Methods for Diagnoses
Diagnostic Procedures
 Dentofacial
Proportions
 Principles of Cephalometric Analysis
 Space Analysis
 Systematic Description of the Malocclusion
 Assignment
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
Course Format
 Live
lectures
 E-lessons:
 Power points will be posted on BB
 Reading Assignments:
Proffit, WR.
 “Contemporary Orthodontics”
 Mosby
 4th Edition 2007 www.elsevier.com
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 16-18 students
 Graduate Teaching Assistants will lead the discussions
 Attendance to small group sessions is mandatory

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 email. This information
will be available on BB along with the GTA
assignment list.
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
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%
attendance
 Attendance
to all lectures is highly
recommended.
 Attendance
is mandatory for small
group seminars and case presentation
 There
is no grade for attendance
Questions