Orthodontics 1 (DENT90093)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 75On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Year Long |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides the basis for the study of orthodontics, the specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions, which may be a result of tooth irregularity and/or disproportionate jaw relationships.
Learning is achieved through a series of weekly seminars as well as clinical placements. The subject introduces a student to all aspects of orthodontic treatment and inter-disciplinary management of patients. Clinical training commences at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and the Melbourne Dental Clinic under the guidance of experienced orthodontists. A student will begin to participate in regular meetings and interdisciplinary clinical sessions with members of the surgical teams at RMH. Other interdisciplinary meetings within the Dental School are regularly scheduled.
Each student is allocated roughly 50 new cases at the commencement of the course, including orthognathic surgery patients. At the end of the year, each student also receives transfer cases. Students treat a variety of cases with different malocclusion types and of different ages.
All students attend weekly diagnosis and treatment planning sessions of student and unseen cases to foster collegiate interaction and friendly debate on treatment options.
The theoretical teaching covers a broad range of topics scheduled on cyclical rotation over the three years of the course and based on a review of the research literature. Students from all three years of the course attend all seminars. Students are assigned seminar topics on a roster at the beginning of the year and are required to research and present these topics to the class.
DDS Teaching Requirement
All students are required to conduct seminars for the Doctor of Dental Surgery students of roughly 24 hours annually. This is undertaken in the second half of each year.
Intended learning outcomes
Students will begin to think laterally and intelligently assess and formulate their own philosophical conclusions.
On completion of this subject students will have started to:
- Recognise dentofacial abnormalities requiring treatment and their aetiological factors,
- Develop a treatment plan considering aetiological factors and patient
- Provide orthodontic treatment demonstrating understanding of basic scientific principles
- Competencies to advise and consult with colleagues in other disciplines on orthodontic aspects of any dentofacial problem having developed a wide ranging understanding of the theory and practice of orthodontics, and the literature and tradition on which they are based.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Must be taken in linear numerical order : i.e. Orthodontics 1 – Orthodontics 3
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
2 X surgical orthodontic presentations (30 mins each)
| Throughout the teaching period | 5% |
Pre-clinical Course – students will be taught and then assessed on wire bending, cephalometric analysis, photography and basic orthodontics Hurdle requirement: Overall pass required | February | 5% |
1 x written exam
| Mid Year | 10% |
1 x written exam
| Mid year | 10% |
1 x written exam
| End of year examination period | 10% |
1 x written exams
| End of year examination period | 10% |
3 x seminar presentations with preparation of substantial handout on the assigned topic (2 hrs each)
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
2 X paediatric dentistry/orthodontic presentations
| Throughout the teaching period | 5% |
Clinical Demonstrator assessment, Mid & End Year Hurdle requirement: Overall pass required | Throughout the teaching period | 15% |
| Hurdle requirement: 100% Attendance for all Seminars & Clinical Sessions, including rostered On-Call Sessions, throughout the year (pass/fail) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Year Long
Coordinator Marie Cornelis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1224 Hours Indicative Total time commitment 1,224 hours Pre teaching requirements Read Proffitt textbook. Study DDS online orthodontics modules. Install QuickCeph on MacBook and start reading online documentation to learn program. Become familiar with camera. Teaching period 28 January 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 7 February 2025 Census date 2 June 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Year Long contact information
Time commitment details
1224 Hours Indicative
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Additional delivery details
Read Proffitt textbook. Study DDS online orthodontics modules. Install QuickCeph on MacBook and start reading online documentation to learn program. Become familiar with camera.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025