Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Dentistry Program of Dentistry
Lecture Code J1505030 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 実践専門英語
Subject Name
(Katakana)
ジッセンセンモンエイゴ
Subject Name in
English
Biodental English
Instructor MIZUNO NORIYOSHI
Instructor
(Katakana)
ミズノ ノリヨシ
Campus Kasumi Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  First Semester,  First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Thur9-10
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details)
 
Lecture 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction E : English
Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area(Area) 27 : Health Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 02 : Dental Sciences
Eligible Students School of dentistry 4th grade or 3rd grade
Keywords Orthodontics, Orthodontic diagnosis, Orthodontic force, Orthodontic appliance, Retention  
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
This class is designed to acquire basic language skills as a medical professional. 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Dentistry
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・Knowledge & understanding of foreign languages and foreign cultures
(Comprehensive Abilities)
・Capabilities for coexisting and cooperating with persons from various cultures and regions, and for international communication

Oral Health Science
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・The knowledge and understanding on foreign languages and culture.
(Abilities and Skills)
・Abilities and skills to communicate as a dental profession.

Oral Engineering
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・The knowledge and understanding on foreign languages and culture.
(Abilities and Skills)
・Communication skills as a dental professional (a dental technician). 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
To understand craniofacial growth and development, formation of malocclusion and dentofacial deformity 
Class Schedule Lesson 1, General remarks - History and definition of orthodontics  -
                                             - Significance and purpose of orthodontic treatment  -
Lesson 2, General remarks - Growth and development I -
Lesson 3, General remarks - Growth and development II -
Lesson 4, General remarks - Growth and development III -
Lesson 5, General remarks - Occlusion I -
Lesson 6, General remarks - Occlusion II -
Lesson 7, General remarks - Cause of malocclusion I -
Lesson 8, General remarks - Cause of malocclusion II -
Lesson 9, General remarks - Cause of malocclusion III -
Lesson 10, General remarks - Prevention of malocclusion -
Lesson 11, General remarks - Biological reaction in orthodontic treatment I -
Lesson 12, General remarks - Biological reaction in orthodontic treatment II -
Lesson 13, Diagnostics - Diagnosis  for orthodontic treatment -
                                       - Examination for orthodontic treatment I -
Lesson 14, Diagnostics  - Examination for orthodontic treatment II -
Lesson 15, Summary, Examination

Written examination, report (as required) 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Contemporary Orthodontics, 5th edition by William R. Proffit (ELSEVIER)
Orthodontics, 6th edition (Ishiyaku shuppan, in Japanese) 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) Text, Handout, Slide (PC) 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Please read the relevant pages of designated textbook for deeper understanding. 
Requirements none 
Grading Method Written examination, taking account of reports and attendance at lectures 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message  
Other   
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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