Master's in Clinical Dentistry (MClinDent) Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Principles of growth and development (20 credits)

This module covers in depth the principles of embryology, and facial growth and development in relation to the aetiology of the orthodontic problem and relates these to the outcome of orthodontic treatment. It also explores the ability to modify growth and increase the predictability and long-term stability of orthodontic movements.

This module focuses on the diagnostic strategies and principles necessary to formulate optimal orthodontic treatment planning and predictability of treatment outcome, using current state of knowledge in all aspects of orthodontic analyses and modern diagnostic tools.

This module will explain in depth the biomechanics and biological basis of controlled orthodontic tooth movements. It also includes practical details of the basic principles of constructing and placing orthodontic appliances and using them safely on suitable patients. This will involve practical laboratory skills sessions on typodonts.

This module equips the student with the most up-to-date knowledge and techniques available to modify the growth and to treat successfully the vast majority of problems using solely orthodontics therapies, or with the intervention of orthognathic surgery.

In this module, students learn about non-skeletal orthodontic problems in children and are taught the most up-to-date techniques to solve these problems.

This module addresses clinical aspects of occlusal treatment in adults and their complex dentition and psychological needs. Diagnosis and treatment protocols specific to this patient group will be explored in detail. Occlusion is of fundamental importance in this module and approaches to the treatment of temporomandibular disorders, occlusal adjustment, and treatment of severe malocclusions. Students will undertake a review of the literature of clinical trials in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics.

Students treat a minimum of ten orthodontic cases, four of which are under direct or indirect supervision and assessed at Masters level. Students also contribute to seminars and present case reports they treated or intend to treat under supervision or independently. The cases build up a clinical portfolio that is marked for evidence of successful completion of the module.

This module introduces the principles of medical and health care statistics, measurement, and research design exploring their specific application in dental and orthodontic research and evaluation of different treatment modalities.

Students will be able to develop a research question and produce a research dissertation on an area relevant to their practice.