DEN1016H: Occlusion: Function and Dysfunction

This is a lecture- and seminar-based course held for graduate and postgraduate students in the second session of alternate years (available 2024-25). This course integrates current knowledge of dental occlusion by presenting a multidisciplinary array of lectures delivered by experts in prosthodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, pedodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental materials, oral neurophysiology, speech pathology, and sleep bruxism. It also utilizes topical reading and evidence-based discussion seminars led by course participants and critical appraisal assignments of recent peer-reviewed publications. The aims of this course are to demonstrate that multidisciplinary clinical approaches that take into consideration developmental, biological, neurophysiological, psychologica, and biomechanical factors are indispensable in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of a dysfunctional dental occlusion. This course is targeted principally at postgraduate candidates in clinical craniofacial specialties. Participants are required to have a clinical degree. Successful completion of the course is based on mandatory attendance, a topic presentation, a written assignment, short quizzes, and participation and demonstration of critical appraisal skills in the seminars and the written assignments.

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