Courses

The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular semester. Please refer to the published schedule of classes on the Student Link for confirmation a class is actually being taught and for specific course meeting dates and times.

• SDM OR 807: Biologic Foundation of Orthodontics
  This course provides the biologic background for common clinical problems and techniques encountered in orthodontics. Topics include a comprehensive discussion of bone biology, biology of tooth movement and acceleration techniques, dental development, implant biology, root resorption, and craniofacial genetics. Lectures are supplemented with discussions of the literature. Drs. Motro, Will and guest speakers, 1 cr, 3rd sem., 12 hours
• SDM OR 811: Orthodontic Clinical Practice
  Supervised orthodontic clinical practice in the outpatient orthodontic clinic. 15 cr, 1st through 2nd sem.
• SDM OR 812: Orthodontic Clinical Practice
  Supervised orthodontic clinical practice in the outpatient orthodontic clinic. 17 cr, 3rd through 4th sem. Midway through the fourth semester, this course will include orientation and outpatient care at the Franciscan Hospital for Children, where residents will gain experience treating children with special needs. This experience in addition to outpatient care at the Goldman School of Medicine. Dr Will and faculty; Dr. Himelhoch
• SDM OR 813: Orthodontic Clinical Practice
  Supervised orthodontic clinical practice in the outpatient orthodontic clinic. This course includes outpatient care at the Goldman School of Dental Medicine as well as at the Franciscan Hospital for Children, where the residents will gain experience treating children with special needs. The course also includes a rotation at the Boston Medical Center Sleep Apnea clinic. 12 cr, 5th through 6th sem.
• SDM OR 821: Orthodontic Seminar II
  Shorter courses for second year residents comprising the following seminars: OR 821.1 The Efficiency and Business of Orthodontics: Etiology of malocclusions and dysfunction; selecting efficient alternative treatment mechanics; new technology tools; efficient management of a private orthodontic practice, Dr. Walker, 1 cr, 3rd and 4th sem., 16 hours. OR 821.2 Case Review/Selective Early Treatment: Issues related to orthodontic treatment of children and adults. Dr. Becker. 1 cr, 3rd and 4th sem., 16 hours. 821.3 ABO Review. Preparation for ABO phase 2 exam and annual assessment exams. Dr. Parsi and faculty, 1 cr, 4th sem., 10 hours. OR 821.4 Orthognathic Surgery: Diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment of dentofacial deformities. Dr. Mehra and faculty 1 cr, 3rd and 4th sem., 10 hours. OR 821.5: Bidimensional treatment: Practical and theoretical aspects of Bi-Dimensional orthodontic therapy in all types of malocclusions. 1 cr, 3rd and 4th sem., 12 hours.
• SDM OR 830: Research Highlights
  The purpose of this course is to interrelate research skills with clinical orthodontics in order to prepare orthodontists for a lifetime of inquiry and assessment. The course promotes evidence-based interpretation of the literature and guides the residents with the basic information needed for their own research.
• SDM OR 831: Orthodontics Seminar III
  Shorter specialty seminars for the third year residents comprising the following seminars: OR 831.1 Practice Management: Topics related to the efficient management of a private orthodontic practice. Dr. Blau. 1 cr, 6th sem., 12 hours. OR 831.2 Finishing and Retention: Discussions that focus on specific skills and knowledge related to finishing procedures and retention. Dr. Will, 1 cr., 5th and 6th sem., 15 hours. OR 831.3 Practice Alternatives: Topics related to establishing a private orthodontic practice. Dr. Blau. 1cr, 5th sem., 12 hours.
• SDM OR 846: Progress Case Presentations
  To review cases that were started approximately one year prior and are still active.
• SDM OR 900: Case Presentation
  This course consists of case presentations given by students in all three years of the program. Cases presented include initial diagnosis and treatment planning, progress cases, problem cases, finished cases, and cases requiring interdisciplinary care. 3 cr, 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM OR 901: Case Presentation
  This course consists of case presentations given by students in all three years of the program. Cases presented include initial diagnosis and treatment planning, progress cases, problem cases, finished cases, and cases requiring interdisciplinary care. 3 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.
• SDM OR 902: Case Presentation
  This course consists of case presentations given by students in all three years of the program. Cases presented include initial diagnosis and treatment planning, progress cases, problem cases, finished cases, and cases requiring interdisciplinary care. 3 cr, 5th and 6th sem.
• SDM OR 910: Literature Review
  Current topics related to orthodontic clinical practice. 2 cr, 1st and 2nd sem., 32 hours.
• SDM OR 920: Literature Review
  A weekly seminar concentrating on critical evaluation of current and classical orthodontic literature. 2 cr, 3rd and 4th sem.
• SDM OR 950: Diagnosis and Occlusion
  Advanced diagnostic and occlusal adjustment techniques; the importance of occlusion in optimal orthodontic diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Chira. 1 cr, 1st and 2nd sem., 12 hours
• SDM OR 951: Diagnosis and Occlusion
  Advanced diagnostic and occlusal adjustment techniques; the importance of occlusion in optimal orthodontic diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Chira. 1 cr, 3rd and 4th sem, 12 hours
• SDM OR 952: Diagnosis and Occlusion
  Advanced diagnostic and occlusal adjustment techniques; the importance of occlusion in optimal orthodontic diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Chira. 5th and 6th sem., 12 hours
• SDM OR 991: Research: Orthodontics
  Guided investigation of the field of orthodontics or its related preclinical sciences. Partially satisfies requirements for the MSD (4 cr, 1st-2nd sem.) or the DScD (4cr, 1st-2nd sem.)
• SDM OR 992: Research: Orthodontics
  Guided investigation of the field of orthodontics or its related preclinical sciences. Partially satisfies requirements for the MSD (4 cr, 3rd-4th sem.) or the DScD. (4cr, 3rd-4th sem.)
• SDM OR 993: Research: Orthodontics
  Guided investigation of the field of orthodontics or its related preclinical sciences. Partially satisfies requirements for the MSD (4 cr, 5th-6th sem.) or the DScD. (4 cr, 5th -- 6th sem.)
• SDM OR 994: Research: Orthodontics
  Guided investigation of the field of orthodontics or its related preclinical sciences. Partially satisfies requirements for the DScD degree .(4cr, 7th -- 8th sem.)

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