Syllabus

Course Orthodontics I
Program Dentistry
Faculty Faculty of Dentistry
Study cycle One-Cycle Educational Program
Semester VII
Course status Mandatory
Purposes of the course The course aim is to teach students: etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis,
prevention and treatment of dentofacial system anomalies and
deformations of the adolescence and adults.
Admission preconditions Prosthodontic Dentistry Phantom Course II
Learning outcomes Students will develop competencies, which are in relevance with the goals
of this course and deliverables of the entire program.

7. Interprets and describes  Names peculiarities of

anomalies of the jaws, determines different dentitions
etiological factors, differentiates (primary, permanent,
them and makes the diagnoses. changing dentition);
Based on the attained data chooses  Outlines etiology and
the correct orthodontic treatment pathogenesis of the
tactics and the appropriate dentofacial system;
appliances.
 Discusses classification of
the dentofacial system
anomalies;
 Defines examination
methods used in the
Orthodontics (clinical,
radiological and
anthropometric).
 Describes orthodontic
records;
 Discusses space Planning
for the dentition;
 Names the Index of
Orthodontic treatment
need;
10. Can gather anamnesis,  Examines orthodontic
complete a medical card. Examines patient;
patient. Write down the  Interprets
examination data and keep orthopantomogram data;
recording; Choose the necessary
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 additional examinations;  Takes impression under
supervision of professor;
 Casts models.

Content See Appendix 1

Teaching - learning methods Teaching-learning methods:

and activities  Lecture
 Practical work
Teaching-learning methods activities:
Lecture activities are:
 Explanation
 Interactive work
 Demonstration of audio-visual material
Practical work activities are:
 Demonstration of practical skills
 CBL- Case-based learning
Grading system A student’s knowledge and skills are assessed through 100 points grading
system.

Grading system allows:

a) Five types of positive assessment
(A) Excellent – 91 -100 points;
(B) Very good – 81-90 points;
(C) Good – 71-80 points;
(D) Satisfactory – 61-70 points;
(E) Acceptable – 51-60 points.

b) Two types of negative assessment

(FX) Fail – 41-50 points, meaning that a student requires additional work to
pass the course and is given a chance to sit make-up exam after
independent work;
(F) Fail – 40 points and less, meaning that the work of a student is not
acceptable and he/she has to study the subject anew.
Credit is obtained if a student:

a) Has scored minimum required point of final exam;

b) Has scored minimum 51 points out of 100 points.

Make-up exam is scheduled with no less than 5 days interval after
announcement of the final exam results.

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Evaluation components, Evaluation forms, methods:
methods and criteria Total -100 points

Mid-term evaluation - a total of 60 points, including:

• Oral Presentation - 10 points

• Quiz - 40 points
• Direct Observation of Procedural Skills – 10 points

Final exam - 40 points

Evaluation criteria:

1. Oral presentation – 10 points

Is held 5 times, each is graded with 2 points.

Method Description:
Demonstration of knowledge of theoretical topics, discussion over specific
issues in the form of narration or answering questions.
2 Points: The student is well prepared, thoroughly proficient in syllabus
material. The answers to the questions are correct, justified and reasoned.
The student is thoughtful and well versed in the problem area.
1 Points: The student knows only part of the syllabus topic, the answers to
the questions are correct but incomplete / unreasonable.
0 Points: The student is completely unprepared. Does not have a syllabus
topic, cannot answer any questions.

2. Quiz – 40 points

The quiz is held 4 times during the rotation. Each quiz is graded with 10
points and includes 20 MCQs or 10 short answer questions.

MCQ
Method Description:
Students will be given a closed test with several possible answers. The
student must circle only one correct answer.

Criteria:
Assessment is done by tests with many optional answers each test is scored
0.5 points.

Short Answer Questions

Outcome Description:
The student will be given a question, without probable answers, the student
must answer correctly.
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 Criteria:
Each short answer question is rated 1 point.

3. Direct Observation of Procedural Skills - 10 points

Is held 2 times, each is graded with 5 points.

Direct Observation of Procedural Skills: 5 points
Examination methods used in orthodontics (clinical, X-ray and
anthropometric).
Direct Observation of Procedural Skills: 5 points
Taking a snapshot, model casting.

Method Description:
The student will be given an assignment - practical manipulation that has
been performed several times before on practical training.

The evaluation of a Direct Observation of Procedural Skills is determined

according to the evaluation checklist so that the total evaluation amounts to
5 points. The evaluation sheet is developed considering the specifics of the
task to be performed directly.

 Final exam - 40 points.

 40 MCQs-each test is graded with 0.5 point – 20 points;

 20 Short Answer Questions - each is graded with 1 point

Plagiarism and cheating are serious forms of academic misconduct and

violation of the norms and requirements for academic integrity. Using
somebody's ideas and opinion without proper citation and referencing is not
tolerated. If there are any precedents of plagiarism, a lecturer is required
not to assess and evaluate a student's work. Written assignments, which
require citation and referencing are checked through plagiarism detection
software (Turnitin). Written assignments with any occurrence of plagiarism
will not be assessed and a lecturer should provide feedback to a student
clarifying the reason. A student is eligible to appeal the decision about
nullifying an assignment. The appeal is studied in accordance with the
University Code of Ethic and Disciplinary Liability.
Administrative remarks  On the first lecture of the course, the lecturer is obliged to inform the
students on the work requirements of the program and the strategies
for the proceeding work.
 The student must:
 Carefully study the course syllabus.
 Comply with the requirements set forth in the syllabus (to comply
with homework, prepare for seminars and practical work, testing,
presentation, etc.).
 A student is admitted to the final exam if he/she has scored
minimum required points of mid-term evaluation (50% = 30 points
of mid-term evaluation ).
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  A student has a right to take make-up exam in case he/she has
scored 41-50 points out of final grade, or 51 points out of final
grade, however, could not score required minimum points of final
exam (50% +1 of final exam).
 The final exam is considered as passed if the student has at least 21
points (minimal competence limit).
Basic literature 1. Contemporary Orthodontics - William R. Proffit, 2019

Auxiliary literature Web – page: www.ortodont.com

2. An Introduction to Orthodontics, Fifth Edition, Simon J. Littlewood,

Laura Mitchell, 2019
3. Orthodontics (The Art and Science), Sixth Edition, S.I. Bhalajhi,2016

Appendix 1
Course Content

Day Topic (Hours: Lecture/ Practical work) Literature

Lecture .
Orthodontics and pediatric prosthetics as a subject. History of the
development of orthodontics. Characteristics and age characteristics of
lactating, permanent and variable occlusion. Signs of orthognathia, the
I 1
difference between neutral occlusion and orthognathia.

Practical work - 3 hours.

Orthodontics and pediatric prosthetics as a subject.
Practical work - .
Oral presentation of studied material.
II 1
Characteristics and age characteristics of lactating, permanent and
variable occlusion.
Practical work -
Quiz I 1
III
Oral presentation of studied material.
Anomalies of occlusion and jaw deformities.
Lecture .
Etiology and pathogenesis of anomalies of the maxillofacial system.
Classification of anomalies of the maxillofacial system.

Practical work -
Examination methods used in orthodontics (clinical, X-ray and
IV anthropometric). 1
Oral presentation of studied material.
Etiology and pathogenesis of anomalies of the maxillofacial system.
Classification of anomalies of the maxillofacial system. Determining
research methods.
Practical work Determining research methods and result analysis. Read
orthopantomography.

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 Lecture
Examination methods used in orthodontics (clinical, X-ray and
anthropometric).

Practical work -
Oral presentation of studied material.
V 1
Examination methods used in orthodontics (clinical, X-ray and
anthropometric).
Practical work
Determining research methods and result analysis. Read
orthopantomography.
Facial aesthetics, smile analysis, facial psychology.
Practical work - .
Oral Presentation.
Quiz II
Determining research methods and analysis of results, taking
fingerprints, casting plaster models.
Orthodontic records, cephalometry analysis, planning of a place for the 1
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correct placement of teeth in the dental arch. Index of the need for
orthodontic treatment.
Practical work: determine the examination methods and result
analysis, taking a snapshot, model casting.
Direct Observation of Procedural Skills - Taking a snapshot, model
casting.
Lecture .
Etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of teeth -
number, size, location, shape, cutting times, cool tissues, anomalies.

Practical work –
Quiz III
Direct Observation of Procedural Skills - Taking a print, casting plaster
VII patterns. 1
Develop cephalometric analysis skills
Etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis of teeth - number, size, location,
shape, cutting dates, cool tissues, anomalies.
Practical work: Taking a print, casting plaster patterns.
Develop cephalometric analysis skills
Etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis of teeth - number, size, location,
shape, cutting dates, cool tissues, anomalies.
Practical work - .
Practical Work.
Quiz IV
VIII Diagnose. 1
Principles of orthodontic treatment planning, root resorption related to
orthodontic treatment, legal and ethical aspects of orthodontic
treatment.
Final Exam (2 hours)
Make-up Exam

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Note: The literature number specified in the textual material
corresponds to the number of the source specified
in the compulsory literature of this course.