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Orthodontics: Fall

Fall Courses
First year
Second year
Third year

First Year
DSCI 659 Radiology and Cephalometrics T. Bandeen
Day: F Time: 10-12 Place: Dunn Credit: 2
The course provides a thorough understanding of craniofacial radiographic techniques with emphasis on cephalometric roentgenography. The course is designed to acquaint the student with the use of radiographs, radiation hygiene, radiographic evidence of pathology, and cephalometric techniques to assure proficiency in technical skills and in interpretation as needed for diagnostic procedures. This course consists of lecture and laboratory instruction.

ORTH 655 Clinical Specialty Seminars I Edward F. Harris
Day: Th Time: 8-9 Place: Dunn Credit: 1
This course is a companion to clinical training in orthodontics and involves faculty and student evaluations of historically significant as well as contemporary orthodontic literature. All of the current research articles in the key journals in orthodontics are reviewed as they are published. Key historical literature is presented in lecture format by the graduate students based on readings compiled by the faculty. The students are also exposed to the historical development of orthodontics, additional treatment philosophies through guest speakers, and new developments in treatment.

ORTH 786 Scientific Writing: Thesis Edward F. Harris
Day: W Time: 4-5 Place: Dunn Credit: 1
The theory and practice of writing a scientifically based thesis are presented. The purpose, structure, and style of all the parts of a thesis are described. The practical application of this series of lectures is the development of the student's thesis. 

ORTH 840 Special Topics Vaden
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: Variable (1-5)
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest. Student will select a specific topic. Approval must be obtained from student's advisor and course instructor prior to enrollment.

ORTH 857 TMD and Occlusal Concepts Joe Wasson
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 1
Orthodontic treatment has many ramifications for the stomatognathic system. The temporomandibular joint depends on proper occlusion for health and function. This course requires the student to read the appropriate literature, understand the intricacies of the interrelationship of the occlusion and the TMJ, and apply these principles to the correction of orthodontic malocclusion.

ORTH 858 Orthodontic History and Ethics David Crowder
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: 1
This course is an introduction to the history of the development of the specialty of orthodontics, with an emphasis on the personalities involved in the development and evolution of the specialty. There are also ethical dilemmas in orthodontics that are discussed and studied. 

BIOE 811 Biostatistics for the Health Sciences I Elizabeth A. Tolley
Day: M, Tu, F Time: 8-8:50 Place: 600 Doctors Office Bldg.
66 N. Pauline
Credit: 3
The first semester material includes descriptive statistics, estimation, and one and two sample hypothesis testing, including paired and unpaired situations. Instruction includes assisting the student attain mastery-level skill in data entry and use of SAS software system for statistical analysis of data on the UT VAX. September through December.

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Second Year
DSCI 705 Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Kenneth M. Anderson
Day: F Time: 7:30-9 Place: Dunn C103 Credit: 1
A course on pathology of the jaws and contiguous soft tissues and their relationship to systemic disease. Special emphasis is placed on developing a logical approach to clinical, roentgenographic, and histopathologic diagnosis; the relationships between local and systemic disease; and consideration for appropriate treatment. July and August.

DSCI 717 Orthodontics-Periodontics Seminar Hiram Fry
Day: Tu Time: 4-5 Place: TBA Credit: 1
This seminar course is conducted by members of the Orthodontics and Periodontology faculties. Included are lectures on the interrelationships of orthodontic and periodontic approaches to common treatment situations. Emphasis is placed on the basic science mechanisms underlying periodontic and orthodontic therapies. Selected literature of common interest to the students of Orthodontics and Periodontics is reviewed. Graduate students present cases for diagnosis and treatment planning as well as cases treated in an interdisciplinary manner. The purpose of this seminar is to encourage greater interaction and understanding between orthodontist and periodontist, including the identification of patients to be treated jointly by graduate students in orthodontics and periodontics. July through September.

ORTH 762 Biomaterials for Orthodontics Waldemar DeRijk
Day: Tu Time: 2-3 Place: Dunn Credit: 1
This course provides the student with a basic knowledge of the materials used in orthodontics. New developments in materials science and their relationships to the properties of materials important for orthodontic use are reviewed. The course requires successful completion of a research project and reporting this project in a formal report. September through December.

ORTH 767 Clinical Specialty Seminars III Edward F. Harris
Day: F Time: 9-10 Place: Dunn Credit: 1
This course is a companion to clinical training in orthodontics and involves faculty and student evaluations of historically significant as well as contemporary orthodontic literature. All of the current research articles in the key journals in orthodontics are reviewed as they are published. Key historical literature is presented in lecture format by the graduate students based on readings compiled by the faculty. The students are also exposed to the historical development of orthodontics, additional treatment philosophies through guest speakers, and new developments in treatment.

ORTH 785 Scientific Writing: Thesis Protocol Edward F. Harris
Day: W Time: 4-5 Place: Dunn Credit: 1
The theory and practice of preparing a sound protocol preparatory to thesis-level research is discussed in detail. Various research designs are discussed. Additionally, style and content of a grant proposal are reviewed.

ORTH 840 Special Topics Vaden
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: Variable (1-5)
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest. Student will select a specific topic. Approval must be obtained from student's advisor and course instructor prior to enrollment.

ORTH 895 Independent Research Edward F. Harris
Day: W Time: 2-4 Place: Dunn Credit: 4
This course involves performance of an original research project leading to completion of the MS thesis.

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Third Year
DSCI 800 Section 1 Thesis Edward F. Harris
Day: F Time: 8-9 Place: Dunn Credit: Arranged
Upon achieving candidate status, this course must be elected. The preparation of the thesis is finalized, the results presented, and the oral defense is conducted under this course number.

ORTH 867 Clinical Specialty Seminars V Edward F. Harris
Day: Th Time: 8-9 Place: Dunn Credit: 1
This course is a companion to clinical training in orthodontics and involves faculty and student evaluations of historically significant as well as contemporary orthodontic literature. All of the current research articles in the key journals in orthodontics are reviewed as they are published. Key historical literature is presented in lecture format by the graduate students based on readings compiled by the faculty. The students are also exposed to the historical development of orthodontics, additional treatment philosophies through guest speakers, and new developments in treatment.

ORTH 840 Special Topics Vaden
Day: TBA Time: TBA Place: TBA Credit: Variable (1-5)
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest. Student will select a specific topic. Approval must be obtained from student's advisor and course instructor prior to enrollment.

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Revised 19 August 2005