Orthodontics 2

Course code DENT 2360

Credit 3.0

Length 90.0 hours

Course outline View

As a continuation of Orthodontics 1, students will fabricate more compound or complex fixed and removable orthodontic appliances as prescribed. This course expands upon the theory base of the previous semesters and will enhance the students’ ability to design appliances, problem-solve and self-evaluate. Maintenance of the previously achieved orthodontic competencies will be expected.

Prerequisites

DENT 1210, DENT 1240, DENT 1250, DENT 1260, DENT 1270, DENT 1280.

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What you will learn

  • Hawley retainer with soldered labial bow
  • Nance Appliance
  • Habit appliance
  • Wraparound Hawley
  • TPA
  • Gelb Appliance
  • Active Force components and Anchorage

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.