Institution:
Academic Department
:
Programme :
Course :
Course Coordinator :
Programme
College of Dentistry
Preventive Dental Sciences [ 433 PDS ]
Bachelor of Dentistry [ BDS ]
Preclinical Orthodontics
Dr. Zuber Ahamed Naqvi
Dr Abdulrahman Alatram
Coordinator :
Course Specification Approved Date …./ … / …… H
:
A. Course Identification and General Information
111RDS
1. 1 - Course title Preclinical
Course
Orthodontics
:
Code:
2
2. Credit hours :
BDS
3 - Program(s) in which the course is
offered:
English
4 – Course
Language :
Dr. ZUBER
2. 5 - Name of faculty member responsible for the
AHAMED NAQVI
course:
4th Year 1st and 2nd Semester
3. 6 - Level/year at which this course is
offered :
7 - Pre-requisites for this course (if any) :
 None
8 - Co-requisites for this course (if any) :
 None
9 - Location if not on main campus :
) ............................................................. (
10 - Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
A - Traditional classroom
B - Blended (traditional and online)
D - e-learning
E - Correspondence
F - Other
(demonstration
and practical exercises in
Laboratory)
√
What percentage?
40 %
√
What percentage?
10 %
What percentage?
……. %
What percentage?
……. %
√
What percentage?
40%
Comments :
Lectures are uploaded online and practical are conducted in the lab
B Objectives
What is the main purpose for this course?
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Preclinical orthodontics is the introductory course for fourth year
dental students. The primary objective of this course is providing
knowledge of basic principles and diagnostic procedures in
orthodontics. This course is designed to provide basic concepts of
growth and development of craniofacial structures, etiology
diagnosis and management of different types of malocclusion and
dentofacial discrepancies by general dental practitioners. The
laboratory section includes the development of psychomotor and
cognitive skills. In this section students will learn the skills in
laboratory on models required during the management of
orthodontic patients. The dental students will learn the fabrication of
various appliances and their management required for the treatment
of orthodontic patients.
Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course
that are being implemented :
By demonstrations for the fabrication and activation of orthodontic appliances.
By group discussion.
C. Course Description
1. Topics to be Covered
List of Topics
No. of Contact
Weeks Hours
Introduction to orthodontics
1
1
Prenatal growth and development
Post natal growth and development
Development of normal occlusion
Occlusion in orthodontics
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Classification of malocclusion
Etiology of malocclusion
Examination and diagnosis
Cephalometric landmarks and analysis
Model analysis
Biomechanics – I
Anchorage
Preventive orthodontics
Interceptive orthodontics
Second Semester
Materials and Instruments in orthodontics
Removable appliances
Fixed orthodontic appliances
Functional appliances
Orthopedic appliances
Orthodontic treatment strategies and timing
Class I malocclusion
Class II malocclusion
Class III malocclusion
Deep bite, open bite and cross bite
Adverse effects of orthodontic treatment
Retention and relapse
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
11
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Practical session
Exercise
Fabrication of clasp
C clasp
Adam’s clasp
Triangular clasp
Fabrication of labial bow
Short labial bow
Long labial bow
Fabrication of springs
Finger spring
Z spring
T spring
Fabrication of Hawley’s appliance
Fabrication of removable appliance with Z spring
appliance
Case analysis- diagnosis and treatment planning
and fabrication of removable appliance
Case analysis- diagnosis and treatment planning
and fabrication of removable appliance
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No. of
Weeks
3
Contact
Hours
9
2
6
3
9
1
1
3
3
2
6
2
6
2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per
semester):
Lecture
Tutorial Laboratory Practical
Other:
Total
Contact
Hours
1
............
............
3
............
60
Credit
1
............
............
1
............
30
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected
for students per week.
5
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and
Alignment with Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy
NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
1.0 Knowledge
1.1 Basic knowledge
regarding the growth
development and different types of malocclusion.
Course
Teaching
Strategies
Written
examination
[Short essay,
MCQ]
Quiz
Written
1.2 Knowledge of the methods used in orthodontics for Lectures,
diagnosis and treatment planning
demonstrations, examination,
practicals
Quiz, practical
discussion,
examination
audiovisual
Written
1.3 Knowledge of the appliances used in orthodontics for Lectures,
the management of malocclusion by general dental demonstrations examination,
practitioners
discussion,
Quiz, practical
audiovisual
examination
Lectures,
Written
1.4 Identify classify and diagnose orthodontic problems
demonstrations examination,
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and Lectures,
demonstrations
discussion,
audiovisual,
Course
Assessment
Methods
NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
1.5 An
understanding of the appliances used
orthodontics
1.6 Students can assess orthodontic referral need
Course
Teaching
Strategies
in Lectures
Lectures,
Practicals
Course
Assessment
Methods
Quiz, practical
examination
Written
examination
Written
examination,
Quiz, practical
examination
2.0 Cognitive Skills
2.1 Students should be able to define, describe different
Lectures, group Written
discussions,
examination,
practicals
Oral
examination
Quiz, practical
examination
2.2 Students should be able to interpret inferences from Lectures, group Written
diagnostic records
discussions,
examination,
practicals
Quiz, practical
examination
Lectures, group Written
2.3 Should be able to make a treatment plan
discussions,
examination,
practicals
Quiz, practical
examination
types of malocclusion
3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
3.1 Should learn to take manage a group task and work Students will be The group task
with others
divided
into
small
groups
and tasks will
be assigned to
the group
will be
supervised
closely to
evaluate the
work done by
each student
4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
4.1 The students should use medical terminology in Seminar
Seminar
English, verbally
presentation
evaluation
The
students
should
refer
to
the
text
book
as
well
as
Research
and
Written
4.2
internet web sites for their more information.
group
examination
discussions
and research
presentation
5.0 Psychomotor
5.1 The students should be able to fabricate removable Model
applinaces
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demonstration;
Practice during
lab hours.
Weekly
assessment;
practical
examination
NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
5.2 Should be able to activate removable appliances
Course
Teaching
Strategies
Model
demonstration;
Practice during
lab hours.
Course
Assessment
Methods
Weekly
assessment;
practical
examination
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students during the
Semester:
Assessment task
1
2
Home work, presentation, research
Midterm Exam
3 Final Exam
4
5
Behavior
Weekly practical assessment
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Week Due
During the
semester
7th
14th
During the
semester
During the
semester
Proportion
of Total
Assessment
D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and
academic advice:
Office hours
Sunday:
10:00 to 12:00 pm
monday:
91:00 to 11:00 am
E. Learning Resources
1. List Required Textbooks :
Contemporary orthodontics: 4th edition
William R. Proffit
2. List Essential References Materials :
 Orthodontics: the art and science: 4th edition
 S.I. Bhalaji
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material :
Textbook of Orthodontics
4. List Electronic Materials :
 Wire bending demonstration videos
5. Other learning material :
 American journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
 The Angle Orthodontist – an international journal of Orthodontics and
Dentofacial Orthopedics
F. Facilities Required
1. Accommodation
 A class room
 A spacious laboratory practical
2. Computing resources
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
One computer in the classroom,
Projector.
Smart board.
Data show Projector.
Smart board.
Data show
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3. Other resources
 Stainless steel wire
 Pliers
G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of
Teaching:
 The students will be given a feedback form, which can be submitted to the course
director or to the dean which will help in improvement of the subject teaching
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the
Program/Department Instructor :

The head of the department or the Dean has informal meetings with groups of
students to discuss the contents of the course, method of teaching to evaluate the
course and the instructor.
 The dean randomly attends lectures to assess the instructor. The power point
presentation of each lecture is distributed to all the staff members of the department for
evaluation and suggestions for improvement
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching :
 Teachers will be subjected to go for up gradation of knowledge by attending the
relevant conferences and will be encouraged to carry on a self-improvement
4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement
Other staff members are invited to attend the seminar presentation of students to verify the
standards of student learning and their work.
5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course
effectiveness and planning for improvement :
 Meetings will be conducted every week in the department to update the status of
each student and the difficulties felt by the colleague will be resolved accordingly.
Course Specification Approved
Department Official Meeting No ( ….. ) Date … / …. / ….. H
Course’s Coordinator
Name : Zuber Ahamed
Naqvi
Signature :
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Department Head
Name: Dr. Alaa
Signature :
Date :
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Date :