Instructor(s): Snehlata Oberoi

This course introduces the fundamentals of orthodontic clear aligner treatment to the predoctoral dental student. Clear aligner software, will be presented and it's applications to treatment planning and various non complex orthodontic malocclusions. The types of cases that can and can not be treated with clear aligners will be described.

Instructor(s): Snehlata Oberoi

This clinical course provides experience in treating orthodontic patients, who have a dental malocclusion, with the Invisalign appliance.

Instructor(s): Snehlata Oberoi

Second, third, and fourth-year dental students as well as international dental students will work closely with second- and third-year orthodontic residents in the clinical management of patients requiring comprehensive orthodontic treatment delivered by the orthodontic specialist.

Instructor(s): Christine Hong

This course introduces basic concepts in orthodontics beginning with skeletal and dental classifications of malocclusions, and then use of cephalometric, dental cast models, and facial pictures to evaluate the symmetry and proportions of the face.

Instructor(s): Christine Hong

The theory of removable orthodontic appliances, primarily of the Hawley type, will be taught and demonstrated. The design of various appliances and the fabrication of a typical retainer will be demonstrated.

Instructor(s): Mona Bajestan

This course introduces how to develop the problem list, treatment goals, and how to create a treatment plan to accomplish the treatment goals. Diagnostic and treatment planning criteria will be taught that demonstrate the specific steps in developing an efficient treatment plan.

Instructor(s): Mona Bajestan

Review of Proffit and Graber Textbooks provides the basis of knowledge for 1st year post graduate orthodontic students .The students work in a group discussion format facilitated by the orthodontic faculty. Topics to be covered include growth and development, orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment techniques, and history of orthodontics.

Instructor(s): Mona Bajestan, Renie Ikeda

This course introduces residents to the concept and use of computerized digital cephalometric programs in the diagnosis and treatment planning of patients. Residents will gain knowledge in cephalometric analysis on lateral cephalometric radiographs, panoramic radiographs, full mouth series (periapicals and bitewings), tomograms of the TMJ, and other relevant radiographs. Special emphasis is placed on treatment predictions to help determine treatment plan choice.

Instructor(s): Snehlata Oberoi

This course will focus on cone beam CT imaging and its applications in imaging impacted teeth, size of the airway, malocclusions, and temporomandibular joint disorders. Topics covered include: principles of modern CBCT technology and its usage, identification of radiographic anatomy, landmarks, and anomalies; how to perform a systematic review and interpretation of a CBCT scan; selection of the proper CBCT sections and views to address specific concerns; and risks of ionizing radiation.

Instructor(s): Kelly Giannetti

This course will focus on craniofacial development as defined by cephalometric analysis of lateral and frontal head films emphasizing how growth occurs.

Instructor(s): Christine Hong

This course describes the basic physical properties of orthodontic wires. The process of selecting these wires is described using their unique characteristics as decision points. Using the concept of slot play and the characteristics of static beam theory, the process of selecting specific custom torque prescriptions for each tooth is described and utilized in the course. Force systems utilizing the center of resistance of teeth will be taught and described. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series.

Instructor(s): Christine Hong

This is Part 2 of a 2-part series on biomechanics and biomaterials. Part 2 focuses on clinical applications of biomechanical principles.

Instructor(s): Christine Hong

Students will review pertinent literature related to orthodontics and related fields emphasizing papers important to developing the modern concepts of orthodontic treatment.

Instructor(s): Christine Hong

This course focuses on the how to diagnose and treatment plan complex and difficult orthodontic cases. Advanced diagnostic and treatment planning techniques will be demonstrated in detail. Case presentations by faculty and students will be used to demonstrate the techniques. Multiple treatment options for the same case will be discussed.

Instructor(s): Mona Bajestan, Christine Hong

This seminar series is composed primarily of in-progress or infrequently completed case reports. Students prepare case presentations on a rotating basis in audiovisual format, providing an analysis of the diagnosis, treatment planning and evaluation of growth and developmental changes. The purpose of the course is to develop a critical analytical approach to treatment and ability to propose treatment corrections when warranted to achieve desirable outcomes.

Instructor(s): Christine Hong

The course demonstrates the clinical principals of finishing orthodontic cases to an excellent occlusion and functional result. The course will focus on quality finishing of edgewise orthodontic cases, is a process that begins with placement of the braces, therefore “Begin With End In Mind”, and runs through placement of the retention devices.

Instructor(s): Robert Lee

This course will concentrate on the fundamentals of clear aligner therapy. Students will learn different clear aligner techniques, protocols, biomechanics, philosophies, and clinical approaches.

Instructor(s): Christine Hong

This course is designed to introduce the student to new orthodontic products and emerging technologies that will be important in staying on the cutting edge in the orthodontic profession. Various techniques to evaluate the usefulness and effectiveness of new products will also be discussed.

Instructor(s): David Johnson

This course intended to prepare the student to deal with the realities of managing an orthodontic practice. Thirty-six topics are discussed by the students and faculty. Several guest lecturers represent the different areas of practice administration. Multiple office visits are utilized to demonstrate actual practice situations in operation.

Instructor(s): Kelly Giannetti

This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of diagnosis and treatment planning of basic to difficult comprehensive mixed dentition or early orthodontic treatment cases. Fixed and removable orthodontic appliances will be taught and demonstrated. Lectures will be combined with case presentations by faculty and residents.

Instructor(s): Mona Bajestan

In this didactic course, Orthodontic students and oral surgery residents learn to outline and evaluate alternative treatment possibilities for patients with facial and occlusal deformities that may require combined therapy. Review and presentation of the literature and of the records of previously treated patients is included. Expectations shift as students/residents advance.

Instructor(s): Arun Sharma

In this interdisciplinary seminar, residents present patient cases that involve two or more dental specialties. All residents participate in discussing cases and developing step-wise interdisciplinary treatment plans.

Instructor(s): Christine Hong

The interaction of orthodontics and periodontics will be discussed describing fundamental periodontal issues related to orthodontics and how the field of periodontics can interact with orthodontics.

Instructor(s): Jennifer Buchanan

This course provides introduction to the types and etiology of temporomandibular disorders as well as how to screen and evaluate orthodontic patients for TMD.

Instructor(s): Christine Hong

An introduction to the logic and methodology of clinical craniofacial research is presented and discussed with illustrations from the literature and from current research activities within the Orthodontic Division.

Instructor(s): Christine Hong

Diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of clinical postdoctoral orthodontic problems as experienced in modern orthodontic practice. Students will treat patients with a broad spectrum of orthodontic problems. Students will work with other specialists in the management of orthodontic problems.

Instructor(s): Mona Bajestan

This course provides a comprehensive review of the literature in preparation for the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) Part II examination. Students study the literature, participate in class discussions, and take ABO-style examinations at the end of each session.

Instructor(s): Mona Bajestan

This course will be a comprehensive discussion of and teach the steps in completing the Phase III clinical exam for the American Board of Orthodontics certification. The course will include how to score the initial discrepancy index, how to score the final cast and radiographic evaluation, techniques for completing the case report, and how to prepare for the oral portion of the board exam, or BCOE.

Instructor(s): Mona Bajestan

The course will review surgical and orthodontics principles for diagnosis, treatment and management of orthognathic surgery cases. Surgical component will describe the surgical principles guiding osteotomy design, level, and timing and the orthodontic component will delineate the basic principles underlying orthodontic treatment of orthognathic surgery cases. Instruction is primarily focused on students gaining knowledge of surgical/orthodontic principles and their application to clinical care\n