Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Dentistry Program of Dentistry
Lecture Code J1507150 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 歯科矯正学I
Subject Name
(Katakana)
シカキョウセイガク I
Subject Name in
English
Orthodontics I
Instructor TANIMOTO KOTARO,ASAKAWA YUKI,KUNIMATSU RYO,HIROSE NAOTO
Instructor
(Katakana)
タニモト コウタロウ,アサカワ ユキ,クニマツ リョウ,ヒロセ ナオト
Campus Kasumi Semester/Term 4th-Year,  First Semester,  1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Tues1-4:DEN Lecture Rm 6
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details)
 
Lecture 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction B : Japanese/English
Course Level 4 : Undergraduate Advanced
Course Area(Area) 27 : Health Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 02 : Dental Sciences
Eligible Students 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)
 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Dentistry
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・Knowledge regarding basic and clinical dental medicine
・Knowledge of life sciences
(Comprehensive Abilities)
・Rich humanity, understanding of professional responsibilities of a dentist, and general capabilities including basic knowledge, skills, and attitude required for putting such responsibilities into practice 
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  
Grading Method Written examination, taking account of reports  
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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