CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY IN
ORTHODONTICS
This title is granted to a student who has completed 54 units
of formal courses and 1400 hours of clinical practice provided
he has a general weighted average of at least 2.50.
COURSE OFFERINGS
ORTHODONTICS 201. ANATOMY OF THE HEAD AND NECK. The study of
the gross structure of the head and neck including its neutral
pathways to and from the CNS. Credit: 2 units (48 hrs; 16
class, 32 lab)
ORTHODONTICS 202. TMJ DISFUNCTION: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT.
The basic principles and methods of orthodontic diagnosis and
management of TMJ disorders. Creidt:1 unit (16 hrs lec)
ORTHODONTICS 203. HUMAN GENETICS. Principles of human
genetics, genetic abnormalities and diseases susceptibilities
related to the development of malocclusion. Credit: 1 unit (16
hrs class)
ORTHODONTICS 211. RADIOLOGY AND CEPHALOMETRY. Principles and
techniques of radiology and interpretation of intra-oral,
extra-oral, hand and wrist radiographs. Principles, technics,
tracings and interpretations of cephalometric radiographs.
Credit: 1 unit (16 hrs)
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