Postdoctoral Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics (OR)

• 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 students with the basic information needed for their own research.
• SDM OR 831: Finishing and Retention
  Discussions that focus on specific skills and knowledge related to finishing procedures and retention, including techniques and goals for finishing, factors influencing stability, relapse, fiberotomy, and retention procedures. Dr. Will, 1 cr., 5th and 6th sem., 15 hours.
• SDM OR 846: Progress Case Presentation
  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. 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. 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. 5th and 6th sem.
• SDM OR 910: Literature Review
  Current topics related to orthodontic clinical practice. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM OR 920: Literature Review
  A weekly seminar concentrating on critical evaluation of current and classical orthodontic literature. 3rd through 6th 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.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. 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 (1st-2nd sem.) or the DScD (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 (3rd-4th sem.) or the DScD. (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 (5th-6th sem.) or the DScD. (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 .(7th -- 8th sem.)
• SDM OR 995: Research: Orthodontics
  Guided investigation of the field of orthodontics or its related preclinical sciences. Partially satisfies requirements for the DScD degree (9th-10th sem.)