Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
General Biological and Medical Aspects
Other languages of instruction: Catalan
Teaching staff
Thursday from 10.30 to 11.30 hours.
Introduction
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is the area of dentistry that deals with the supervision, guidance and correction of growth and maturation of the craniofacial structures.
Major responsibilities of orthodontic practice include the diagnosis, prevention, interception and treatment of occlusion anomalies and associated changes in bone and soft tissue.
The orthodontist should monitor the guidance of the dentition and the relationship between their supporting structures to achieve and maintain harmonious relations between the face and cranial structures that allow the patient physiology and dento-facial aesthetics optimal.
To develop its activity the orthodontist should have a basic conocomientos of biology and medicine that are taught in this course.
Pre-course requirements
Degree in Dentistry
Objectives
Provide students:
Knowledge of Pediatrics including somatic growth and its variations, adolescent grow spurt and its relationship to grow of the craniofacial complex. Diseases that can affect orthodontic treatment.
Knowledge of anatomy and embryology of craniofacial structures.
Knowledge of genetics.
Knowledge of cellular and molecular biology, immunology and microbiology.
Knowledge of oral pathology.
Knowledge of pharmacology.
Kwowledge of syndromes in which the head is involved
Knowledge of psychology of the child, adolescent and adult.
Knowledge of research methodology and biostatistics.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- To know cell development and maturation level of the human being.
- Be able to identify any developmental disorders affecting the oro-facial region to appropriately diagnose and prevent occlusal problems that affect patients with these disorders.
- Identify the different stages of growth and development of children and their importance in the timing of orthodontic treatment
- Diagnose the most common oral pathology
- Be able to write a research protocol
- Be able to apply the principles of evidence-based medicine
- Be able to understand and evaluate statistical methods
Learning outcomes of the subject
- Understand the normal growth and development of the face, jaws and teeth
- Know childhood diseases related to growth and development.
- Understand the biological basis of tooth movement
- Knowledge of developmental psychology
- Learn how to prepare a research paper
- Properly Expose a research
Syllabus
Pediatrics: Growth and development of the human body.
Anatomy of the head and neck.
Genetics.
Embryology of the face.
Cell biology.
Physiology of respiration, speech, swallowing and chewing.
Pharmacology
ENT and phoniatrics
Syndromes in which is involved face.
Psychology of child, adolescent and adult.
Biostatistics.
Epidemiology.
Research Methodology.
Teaching and learning activities
In person
Case method: Study and discussion of clinical cases
Lectures: Teach basic skills. Includes bibliographical references necessary for the study and expansion of the subject.
Seminars: They are an overview of the theoretical syllabus, with a much more practical side, allowing a more flexible student-teacher interaction.
Tutorials: Monitoring and individualized help of student progress.
Student work: Job search and research performed by the student under the supervision of teachers and autonomously.
Labs: Practical application of theoretical knowledge. Help acquire the ability and skill necessary for clinical application.
CUO: external practices carried out at the University Clinic of Dentistry.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
The course is 100% attendance in both theoretical and practical sessions.
The student must spend additional hours for study and preparation of the cinical cases
The theoretical and practical program are continuously evaluated with written and oral exams.
The evaluation will take into consideration the following points:
- The theoretical knowledge
- The presentation of the work requested
- The student clinical practice
- Ergonomy
- Attitude and Behavior
Bibliography and resources
The basic bibliography of the subject is:
Proffit WR, Fields H W. Contemporary Orthodontics. 3rd ed. Mosby 2000. (In Spanish, Doyma 1994).
Canut J A. Clinical Orthodontics. 2nd ed. 2000 Masson.
Bravo L A. Manual of Orthodontics. Synthesis 2003.
Depending on the subject, specifically provide the recommended additional bibliography.