Subject: Orthodontics
Course Number: 444A
Course Title: Basics of Cephalometric Analysis
Units: 1
School: Dentistry
Department: Orofacial Sciences

Course Description: This course introduces residents to the concept and use of computerized digital cephalometric programs in the diagnosis and treatment planning of patients. Residents will gain knowledge in cephalometric analysis on lateral cephalometric radiographs, panoramic radiographs, full mouth series (periapicals and bitewings), tomograms of the TMJ, and other relevant radiographs. Special emphasis is placed on treatment predictions to help determine treatment plan choice.
Prerequisites: None
Restrictions: Enrolled in postgraduate orthodontic program
Activities: Direct - Lecture, Student - Lecture

Instructor of Record: M. Bajestan
Additional Instructor(s): R. Ikeda
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No

Quarter(s) Offered: Fall
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? Yes
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
Repeat course for credit? No