UWA Handbook 2027

Unit Overview

Description

This is the second-year theory unit in Orthodontics in the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry course. The unit is taken over two semesters and parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit. Topics are covered via seminars and literature reviews, at a basic level during the early stages of the unit and with increasing complexity throughout the unit. The material covered depends on the needs of the individual student, the work previously performed in the course, the clinical needs of patients being treated by the student, and the relevance to current literature in orthodontics.

Professional Behaviour Requirements - Please refer to the Dental School Handbook regarding requirements and consequences of non-compliance, which can delay course progression and/or graduation, depending on circumstances.

Credit

6 points

Offering
(see Timetable)

Availability	Location	Mode
Non-standard teaching period	UWA (Perth)	On-campus

The timetable for this teaching period is not currently available. Please see the Important Dates page for the timetable release date and other key date information.

Outcomes

Students are able to (1) critically evaluate scientific research, literature, products, and techniques to synthesise evidence and inform specialist dental practice. ; (2) analyse the biological, medical, and psychosocial sciences underpinning specialist dental practice, including the development, anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the hard and soft tissues of the head and neck. ; (3) synthesise complex clinical information to develop and justify evidence-based management and treatment plans for complex and medically compromised; (4) critically appraise and evaluate research principles and methods relevant to specialist dental practice, demonstrating the capacity to contribute to the advancement of the specialty; (5) analyse the principles of biomechanics and materials science as applied to orthodontic treatment. ; (6) evaluate the principles of speech pathology relevant to orthodontic assessment and management; (7) analyse the mechanisms of growth and development of the dentofacial complex and evaluate the effects of growth on orthodontic treatment planning and outcomes. ; (8) evaluate the application of clinical and radiographical techniques to assess growth and the effects of orthodontic treatment. ; (9) analyse the aetiology and evaluate evidence-based management of developmental and dentofacial disorders, including the principles of orthognathic surgical procedures. ; (10) evaluate the biomechanical and physiological principles underlying the fabrication and placement of fixed and removable orthodontic appliances. ; and (11) evaluate the principles and application of pharmacology relevant to orthodontic practice..

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written examination and (2) theoretical seminar presentation. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the written examination and theoretical seminar presentation components.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Mithran Goonewardene

Unit rules

Prerequisites

Successful completion of

DENT6825 Orthodontics Theory I Part 1 (ID 2800)
and DENT6826 Orthodontics Theory I Part 2 (ID 2801)

Co-requisites

Enrolment in

12 points Unit(s) DENT6833 Orthodontics Clinical Practice II Part 1
and 6 points Unit(s) DENT6853 Orthodontics Research Dissertation

Approved quota: 5—every second year

Contact hours

seminars: 6 hrs per week (average)

Texts

Enlow, D. and Hans, M. Essentials of Facial Growth: Elsevier 1996

Graber, T. et al. Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques: Elsevier Science Health Science 2005

Nanda, R. Biomechanics and Esthetic Strategies in Clinical Orthodontics: Elsevier Science Health Science 2005

Proffit, W. R. et al. Contemporary Orthodontics: Elsevier Science Health Science 2006

Proffit, W. R. et al. Contemporary Treatment of Dentofacial Deformity: Elsevier Science Health Science 2002