Growth and Development - Management of the Developing Occlusion Part A

1 cr · Graduate

This introductory course establishes the biological and theoretical foundations necessary for understanding dentofacial development. Residents will focus on the core concepts related to skeletal, dental, and soft tissue changes from infancy through adolescence. Key theories of craniofacial growth mechanisms are described and summarized. The course emphasizes identifying the characteristics of normal versus abnormal occlusal and dentofacial development across primary, mixed, and permanent dentitions. This course is essential for establishing the terminological and scientific baseline required for advanced clinical study. May not be held with the former PDSD 7108 .