Comprehensive Exam Track: Total Credit Hours Required to Finish the Degree ( 58 Credit Hours ) as Follows
Specialization Requirements
Students must pass all of the following courses
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
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Practical |
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| 151106215 | BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) | The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). | - | 0 |
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| 152156100 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS | This course covers the research based methods of conducting research and study design. Moreover, it helps students in designing clinical and laboratory research as well as the evaluation of other studies. This course will include data collection methods, the use of statistical analysis in the area of the scientific research to obtain sound scientific conclusions. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 152156120 | CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY IN ORTHODONTICS | This course is intended to supply information regarding cells and molecules as they relate to the development and growth of the craniofacial complex, and their relevance to the assessment and treatment of patients and describes the bone formation , remodeling in health and disease as well as shows how both normal and abnormal development of teeth and surrounding structures. | 2 | - | 2 |
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| 152156130 | EMBRYOLOGY, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE FACE AND JAWS | This course provides adequate knowledge regarding the growth and development of structures of the head and neck, and their relevance to the assessment and treatment of patients and describes normal and abnormal facial development including common malformations and craniofacial syndromes. | 2 | - | 2 |
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| 152156140 | ADVANCED ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY | This course provides knowledge about radiation physics, radiation biology, hazards and protection, advanced imaging techniques . Moreover, the manifestation of normal and abnormal tissues and structures on the X-rays will be explained. The several imaging techniques of investigation will be also covered such as Cone Beam CT and MRI, ...etc. | 1 | - | 1 |
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| 152156160 | LABORATORY TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS | This course prepare the students to get the manual skills necessary required for the production of space maintainers, removable, and functional appliances in the lab. Moreover, they will learn all the required skills to do 1st, 2nd and 3rd order bends that may be required through out treatment with fixed appliance. | 3 | 1 |
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| 152156170 | ADVANCED ORTHODONTICS I | Lecture-seminar sequence covering all information about skeletal, soft tissue, dentoalveolar factor aetiology, identify specific causes of malocclusion, outline genetic and environmental influences. | 2 | - | 2 |
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| 152156180 | ADVANCED ORTHODONTICS II | Lecture-seminar sequence covering interpretation and application of orthodontic guidelines, principles and concepts of metabolic reactions to application of orthodontic forces, mechanics of tooth movements, methods of diagnosis, analysis, and treatment planning of orthodontic malocclusion; analysis of methods and theoretical principles used in the treatment of malocclusion. | 2 | - | 2 |
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| 152156190 | CLINICAL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS VI | In these courses students should follow the progress of their patients and monitor the outcome of their treatment. They should finish treatment and obtain post-treatment record. Evaluation of treatment results should be made through the proper analysis of models and radiographs. | 12 | - | 4 |
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| 152156200 | CLINICAL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS VII | In these courses students should follow the progress of their patients and monitor the outcome of their treatment. They should finish treatment and obtain post-treatment record. Evaluation of treatment results should be made through the proper analysis of models and radiographs. | 12 | - | 4 |
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| 152156220 | CLINICAL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS VIII | This course is designed to enforce the fundamental concepts of clinical orthodontics related to problem list, treatment objective and treatment plan. The student will be able to understand the clinical significance, principle, procedures and other technical skills related to advanced orthodontics. The student is encouraged to observe closely, describe and record the observed results accurately and to use evidence in arriving at logical conclusions and interpretations. | - | 4 |
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| 152156230 | CLINICAL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS IX | This course is focusing on finishing strategies followed by retention protocols in order to ensure that the student is able to set the beginning and end line in treating most orthodontic patients with high professionalism. The practical work in the course is designed to expand and reinforce the ideas introduced in the lectures. | - | 4 |
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| 152156240 | OCCLUSION AND TMJ | This is a theoretical course that will introduce the three main elements important to the normal function of the TMJ: occlusion, muscles, and the joint, as well as its pathologies. It will also discuss their interaction with orthodontic treatment. The course will enable students to diagnose different types of pathologies related to the TMJ, as well as the management of such pathologies and alternative treatment options. During this course students will be presented with many different clinical cases of TMJ discrepancies treated by different techniques. By the end of this course, students should be able to diagnose and manage the different types of TMD’s. | 1 | - | 1 |
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| 152156250 | CURRENT TOPICS IN ORTHODONTICS | Presents the evaluation of current information in orthodontics and related subjects in a journal club format. It includes special emphasis on research methodology and the contribution of current research to advances in orthodontics. Students will also learn how to perform critical reading of literature. | 2 | - | 2 |
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| 152156260 | CLINICAL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS I | This course is a clinical course that students perform full comprehensive examination of orthodontic patients and record obtaining, including study casts, photographs, and X-rays. The students must learn during this course cephalometric analysis & interpretation. As well as analyzing photographs and study casts of the orthodontic patient. Moreover, students also should formulate treatment plans and carry out treatment of patients with simple Class I, II and III malocclusions using a variety of orthodontic appliances. | - | 3 |
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| 152156270 | CLINICAL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS II | In this course, students should pursue the progress of their patients and follow up the results of their treatment. However, more complex cases should be started during this course including vertical and transverse problems. | - | 3 |
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| 152156280 | CLINICAL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS III | In this course students should follow the progress of their patients. During This course the students will be expose to multidisciplinary approach of treatment such as combined orthodontic- restorative or orthodontic- periodontic treatments. | - | 3 |
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| 152156290 | CLINICAL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS IV | In this course students should follow the progress of their patients and will start treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate and patients need orthognathic surgical treatment. | - | 4 |
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| 152156300 | CLINICAL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS V | In these courses students should follow the progress of their patients and monitor the outcome of their treatment. They should finish treatment and obtain post-treatment record. Evaluation of treatment results should be made through the proper analysis of models and radiographs. | - | 4 |
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| 152156310 | SEMINAR I | The aim is to interpret and evaluate scientific literature related to orthodontics, including topics such as functional appliances, cephalometrics, and treatment techniques. Identify key findings, methodologies, and conclusions in clinical research articles related to orthodontics. Discuss current evidence-based practices and advancements in orthodontics, as presented in the literature. | 5 | - | 5 |
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| 152156320 | SEMINAR II | We aim to demonstrate a critical and open-minded approach toward evaluating research findings. To appreciate the importance of staying updated with the latest literature in orthodontics and applying it to clinical scenarios. To analyze research articles and synthesize information relevant to clinical orthodontic topics. To present summaries and critiques of research articles, focusing on their clinical implications in orthodontics. | 4 | - | 4 |
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Thesis\Treatise Track: Total Credit Hours Required to Finish the Degree ( 58 Credit Hours ) as Follows
Specialization Requirements
Students must pass all of the following courses plus ( 9 ) credit hours for the Thesis
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Theoretical |
Practical |
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| 151106215 | BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) | The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). | - | 0 |
- |
|
| 152156100 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS | This course covers the research based methods of conducting research and study design. Moreover, it helps students in designing clinical and laboratory research as well as the evaluation of other studies. This course will include data collection methods, the use of statistical analysis in the area of the scientific research to obtain sound scientific conclusions. | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
| 152156120 | CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY IN ORTHODONTICS | This course is intended to supply information regarding cells and molecules as they relate to the development and growth of the craniofacial complex, and their relevance to the assessment and treatment of patients and describes the bone formation , remodeling in health and disease as well as shows how both normal and abnormal development of teeth and surrounding structures. | 2 | - | 2 |
- |
| 152156130 | EMBRYOLOGY, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE FACE AND JAWS | This course provides adequate knowledge regarding the growth and development of structures of the head and neck, and their relevance to the assessment and treatment of patients and describes normal and abnormal facial development including common malformations and craniofacial syndromes. | 2 | - | 2 |
- |
| 152156140 | ADVANCED ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY | This course provides knowledge about radiation physics, radiation biology, hazards and protection, advanced imaging techniques . Moreover, the manifestation of normal and abnormal tissues and structures on the X-rays will be explained. The several imaging techniques of investigation will be also covered such as Cone Beam CT and MRI, ...etc. | 1 | - | 1 |
- |
| 152156160 | LABORATORY TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS | This course prepare the students to get the manual skills necessary required for the production of space maintainers, removable, and functional appliances in the lab. Moreover, they will learn all the required skills to do 1st, 2nd and 3rd order bends that may be required through out treatment with fixed appliance. | 3 | 1 |
- |
|
| 152156170 | ADVANCED ORTHODONTICS I | Lecture-seminar sequence covering all information about skeletal, soft tissue, dentoalveolar factor aetiology, identify specific causes of malocclusion, outline genetic and environmental influences. | 2 | - | 2 |
- |
| 152156180 | ADVANCED ORTHODONTICS II | Lecture-seminar sequence covering interpretation and application of orthodontic guidelines, principles and concepts of metabolic reactions to application of orthodontic forces, mechanics of tooth movements, methods of diagnosis, analysis, and treatment planning of orthodontic malocclusion; analysis of methods and theoretical principles used in the treatment of malocclusion. | 2 | - | 2 |
- |
| 152156190 | CLINICAL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS VI | In these courses students should follow the progress of their patients and monitor the outcome of their treatment. They should finish treatment and obtain post-treatment record. Evaluation of treatment results should be made through the proper analysis of models and radiographs. | 12 | - | 4 |
- |
| 152156200 | CLINICAL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS VII | In these courses students should follow the progress of their patients and monitor the outcome of their treatment. They should finish treatment and obtain post-treatment record. Evaluation of treatment results should be made through the proper analysis of models and radiographs. | 12 | - | 4 |
- |
| 152156220 | CLINICAL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS VIII | This course is designed to enforce the fundamental concepts of clinical orthodontics related to problem list, treatment objective and treatment plan. The student will be able to understand the clinical significance, principle, procedures and other technical skills related to advanced orthodontics. The student is encouraged to observe closely, describe and record the observed results accurately and to use evidence in arriving at logical conclusions and interpretations. | - | 4 |
- |
|
| 152156230 | CLINICAL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS IX | This course is focusing on finishing strategies followed by retention protocols in order to ensure that the student is able to set the beginning and end line in treating most orthodontic patients with high professionalism. The practical work in the course is designed to expand and reinforce the ideas introduced in the lectures. | - | 4 |
- |
|
| 152156240 | OCCLUSION AND TMJ | This is a theoretical course that will introduce the three main elements important to the normal function of the TMJ: occlusion, muscles, and the joint, as well as its pathologies. It will also discuss their interaction with orthodontic treatment. The course will enable students to diagnose different types of pathologies related to the TMJ, as well as the management of such pathologies and alternative treatment options. During this course students will be presented with many different clinical cases of TMJ discrepancies treated by different techniques. By the end of this course, students should be able to diagnose and manage the different types of TMD’s. | 1 | - | 1 |
- |
| 152156250 | CURRENT TOPICS IN ORTHODONTICS | Presents the evaluation of current information in orthodontics and related subjects in a journal club format. It includes special emphasis on research methodology and the contribution of current research to advances in orthodontics. Students will also learn how to perform critical reading of literature. | 2 | - | 2 |
- |
| 152156260 | CLINICAL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS I | This course is a clinical course that students perform full comprehensive examination of orthodontic patients and record obtaining, including study casts, photographs, and X-rays. The students must learn during this course cephalometric analysis & interpretation. As well as analyzing photographs and study casts of the orthodontic patient. Moreover, students also should formulate treatment plans and carry out treatment of patients with simple Class I, II and III malocclusions using a variety of orthodontic appliances. | - | 3 |
- |
|
| 152156270 | CLINICAL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS II | In this course, students should pursue the progress of their patients and follow up the results of their treatment. However, more complex cases should be started during this course including vertical and transverse problems. | - | 3 |
- |
|
| 152156280 | CLINICAL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS III | In this course students should follow the progress of their patients. During This course the students will be expose to multidisciplinary approach of treatment such as combined orthodontic- restorative or orthodontic- periodontic treatments. | - | 3 |
- |
|
| 152156290 | CLINICAL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS IV | In this course students should follow the progress of their patients and will start treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate and patients need orthognathic surgical treatment. | - | 4 |
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|
| 152156300 | CLINICAL TRAINING IN ORTHODONTICS V | In these courses students should follow the progress of their patients and monitor the outcome of their treatment. They should finish treatment and obtain post-treatment record. Evaluation of treatment results should be made through the proper analysis of models and radiographs. | - | 4 |
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