Growth and Development - Management of the Developing Occlusion Part B
Building on foundational biology, this course focuses on the diagnostic information in clinical scenarios. Residents will learn to apply principles of comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning to evaluate dentofacial growth. Emphasis is placed on using diagnostic tools, critically appraising relevant literature, and breaking down complex patient information to understand underlying causes (Analysis). Residents will apply evidence-based principles to distinguish between variations requiring monitoring, intervention, or referral, and recognize indications/contraindications for early orthodontic care. May not be held with the former PDSD 7108 .
Prerequisites & course information
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated. Prerequisite: PDSD 7122 . Equiv To: PDSD 7108
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027