Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, M.Dent.

Preventive Dental Science
Head/Program Director: Dr. William Wiltshire
Campus Address/General Office: P129B-770 Bannatyne Avenue
Telephone: 204-789-3571 (Graduate Program Assistant)
Fax: 204-789-3912
Email Address: orthodontics@umanitoba.ca
Website: umanitoba.ca/dentistry/preventive-dental-science
Academic Staff: Please refer to the Preventive Dental Science website for Academic staff information.

Preventive Dental Science Information

The department of Preventive Dental Science offers programs leading to the Master of Dentistry (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics) and Master of Dentistry (Pediatric Dentistry) degrees.

Admission Information

Admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies

Application and Admission Procedures are found in the Academic Guide.

Admission requirements for Master’s students are found in the Master’s Degrees General Regulations section of the Guide.

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics M.Dent. Admission Requirements

Applicants must be a graduate of a full-time minimum four-year University-based dentistry program and have at least one year of clinical experience.

Application Information

Students should complete and submit their online application with supporting documentation by the date indicated on the Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics M.Dent. program of study page.

Degree Requirements

Students must successfully complete:

All courses listed under the "Progression Chart"

A thesis based on original research and acceptable to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and successful oral defence is also required, as well as submission of a peer-reviewed paper suitable for publication to the satisfaction of the Program Director.

Expected Time to Graduate: 3 years

Progression Chart

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1		Hours
GRAD 6000	Summer Research	0
GRAD 7300	Research Integrity Tutorial	0
GRAD 7500	Academic Integrity Tutorial	0
ANAT 7060	Advanced Human Macroscopic (Gross) Anatomy	6
CHSC 6810	Biostatistics for Clinicians	3
	Hours	9
Years 1-3
GRAD 7000	Master's Thesis	0
GRAD 7020	Master's Re-registration	0
PDSD 7000	Neural Basis of Oropharyngeal Function (Bi-yearly course – may be taken in Year 2)	3
PDSD 7020	The Mechanics of Orthodontic Therapy (Spanned course - registered in Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3)	6
PDSD 7040	Clinical Craniofacial Growth and Development (Spanned course registered in Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3)	3
PDSD 7060	Cephalometric Analysis (Spanned course - registered in Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3)	3
PDSD 7070	Biology of Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics (Spanned course - registered in Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3)	3
DDSS 7030	Advanced Oral Radiology (Bi-yearly course – may be taken in Year 2)	1
DDSS 7130	Occlusion (Bi-yearly course – may be taken in Year 2)	3
DDSS 7230	Advanced Oral Pathology (Bi-yearly course – may be taken in Year 2)	6
RSTD 7150	Orthodontic Materials (Bi-yearly course – may be taken in Year 2)	3
	Hours	31
Year 3
Thesis Defense ¹
	Hours	0
	Total Hours	40

¹: The oral defence is open to all and the student has 20 to 25 minutes for a presentation, Typically, 5 minutes is permitted per examiner in a first round of questions, then a second round with an opportunity for follow-up questions from each examiner. Questions may be permitted from the audience should time permit. The entire oral examination should not exceed 1 hour, following which the committee will deliberate on whether the candidate passes, passes subject to revision of the thesis or fails.

Regulations

Students must meet the requirements as outlined in both Supplementary Regulation and BFAR documents as approved by Senate.

Supplementary Regulations

Individual units may require specific requirements above and beyond those of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and students should consult unit supplementary regulations for these specific regulations.

Bona Fide Academic Requirements (BFAR)

Bona Fide Academic Requirements (BFAR) represent the core academic requirements a graduate student must acquire in order to gain, and demonstrate acquisition of, essential knowledge and skills.

All students must successfully complete:

GRAD 7300 prior to applying to any ethics boards which are appropriate to the student’s research or within the student’s first year, whichever comes first; and
GRAD 7500 within the first term of registration;

unless these courses have been completed previously, as per Mandatory Academic Integrity Course and Mandatory Research Integrity Online Course.

Students must also meet additional BFAR requirements that may be specified for their program.

General Regulations

All students must:

maintain a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 with no grade below C+,
meet the minimum and not exceed the maximum course requirements, and
meet the minimum and not exceed the maximum time requirements (in terms of time in program and lapse or expiration of credit of courses).

Courses

Preventative Dental Science

PDSD 7000 Neural Basis of Oropharyngeal Function 3 cr

A program of problem-oriented seminars on the sensory and reflex mechanisms affecting the respiratory and alimentary functions of the mouth and pharynx, mandibular posture and movement and respective application to oropharyngeal dysfunction and orthodontic therapy. One seminar per week for one term.

PDSD 7020 The Mechanics of Orthodontic Therapy 6 cr

The mathematics of three dimensional space, force and moment systems are given as the basis for considering the mechanics of orthodontic treatment. The mechanical properties of some orthodontic materials are studied as a background for appliance design. The quantitative aspects of tooth movement are discussed in terms of patient treatment planning. Seminar and laboratory sessions.

PDSD 7040 Clinical Craniofacial Growth and Development 3 cr

A program of student-based seminars on the morphogenesis of craniofacial structures and their significance to clinical problems.

PDSD 7060 Cephalometric Analysis 3 cr

A seminar program on the application of cephalometric radiography to craniofacial morphological research, orthodontic diagnosis and case analysis.

PDSD 7070 Biology of Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics 3 cr

A program of student-based seminars and lectures on the biological basis of orthodontic and facial orthopedic diagnosis and therapeutic technique.

PDSD 7101 Preventive Programs in Pediatric Dentistry 3 cr

This course will be offered during the second year (term III). The prerequisite for this course will be the completion of the required courses in the first year of the program. In clinical terms this course will be taught with the following courses: Management and Restorative Treatment of Pediatric Patients II. Course is evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

PDSD 7102 Hospital Pediatric Dentistry I 6 cr

This course will be offered during the first year (term I and II). The prerequisite for this course will be the dental degree obtained prior to applying to the program. In clinical terms this course will be taught with the following courses: Management and Restorative Treatment of Pedicatric Patients I and Special Needs and Emergency care in Pediatric Patients. Course is evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

PDSD 7103 Hospital Pediatric Dentistry II 6 cr

This course will be offered during the first year (term III and IV). The prerequisite for this course will be completion of the required courses in the first year of the program. In clinical terms this course will be taught with the following courses: Management and Restorative Treatment of Pediatric Patients II and Preventive Programs in Pediatric Dentistry. Course is evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

PDSD 7104 Management and Restorative Treatment of Pediatric Patients I 6 cr

This course will be offered during the first year (term I and II). The prerequisite for this course will be the dental degree obtained prior to applying to the program. In clinical terms this course will be taught with the following courses: Hospital Pediatric Dentistry I and Preventive and Community Pediatric Dentistry. Course is evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

PDSD 7105 Management and Restorative Treatment of Pediatric Patients II 6 cr

This course will be offered during the second year (term III and IV). The prerequisite for this course will be the completion of the required courses in the first year of the program. In clinical terms this course will be taught with the following courses: Hospital Pediatric Dentistry II and Preventive Programs in Pediatric Dentistry. Course is evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

PDSD 7106 Preventive and Community Pediatric Dentistry 3 cr

This course will be offered during the first year (term I). The prerequisite for this course will be the dental degree obtained prior to applying to the program. In clinical terms this course will be taught with the following courses: Management and Restorative Treatment of Pediatric Patients I. Course is evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

PDSD 7107 Special Needs and Emergency Care in Pediatric Patients 3 cr

PDSD 7108 Growth and Development - Management of the Developing Occlusion 3 cr

A program of resident presentations and seminars on the biology of interceptive orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics and their significance to clinical pediatric dentistry.

PDSD 7110 Pharmacology and Toxicology in Pediatric Dentistry 3 cr

Residents will be expected to obtain knowledge of pharmacology and toxicology of commonly used medications in clinical pediatric dentistry. A number of seminars will be conducted to obtain adequate knowledge and skills in this course.

Academic Calendar