SOR 713 - Applied Clinical Orthodontics 1 (Orthodontics)

1 Credit(s)

The frame of reference for this course is an Evidence-Based Clinical Practice (EBCP) perspective on various clinical topics in orthodontics. With EBCP described as the integration of the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values, EBPC is a synthesis of at least four factors: 1) scientific evidence; 2) patient preferences or values; 3) clinical/patient circumstances, and 4) experience and judgements. Some of the topics discussed in this course are: evidence-based orthodontics, biomechanics, Rinchuse Dual slot system and the Bidimensional system, enhancement orthodontics, self-ligation, extraction v. nonextraction controversy, early treatment controversy, the efficacy of functional appliances, timing of treatment, psychosocial aspects of orthodontics, and evidence-based efficacy in clinical orthodontic practice. Fall semester.