Master of Science in Dentistry (Orthodontics) and Certificate of Proficiency in Orthodontics
The College of Dentistry offers two graduate degree programs, both in the area of Orthodontics. These are the Master of Science in Dentistry (Orthodontics) and the Certificate of Proficiency in Orthodontics.
The Graduate Program in Dentistry (Orthodontics) with its Certificate of Proficiency in Orthodontics has been in existence for over 30 years and is the first program of its kind in the Philippines. Since its inception, the number of patients seeking promotive and rehabilitative treatment has steadily risen, where mode of treatment is made available, tailored to the needs of every patient yet affordable to the vast majority of patients. It is the first and only graduate program in Orthodontics accredited by the Philippine Board of Orthodontics.
Although other Certificate Programs of U.P. Manila have specific unit/loading requirements, the “Certificate of Proficiency in Orthodontics” is upheld as it is in keeping with the international nomenclature.
Currently, the curriculum is undergoing revision.
Program Learning Outcomes
- To graduate dentists with sufficient knowledge in the art and science of Orthodontics necessary to render professional and ethical Orthodontic service
- To graduate dentists armed with the algorithm of Orthodontic concepts and delivery of care, applying innovative techniques, methodologies, and instrumentation for the benefit of the constantly changing oral needs of the Filipino people
- To produce dentists who are motivated to do research and teach Orthodontics
Graduation Requirements
The degree of Master of Science in Dentistry (Orthodontics) shall be awarded upon fulfillment of the following:
- Completion of the required 57 units course work with 1400 hours of clinical practice
- A general weighted average of 2.0 or better
- Passing of a comprehensive examination to be given by the Graduate Program in Orthodontics
- Successful defense of a 6-unit thesis before a panel of examiners
No student shall be recommended for graduation unless he or she has satisfied all the requirements prescribed for graduation. All requirements for the degree shall be completed in not more than five years including leaves. Special cases, however, may be given an extension of one semester/trimester but in no case shall the extension be more than one year.
The Certificate of Proficiency in Orthodontics is granted to a student upon fulfillment of the following:
- Completion of 48 units of formal courses and 1400 hours of clinical practice
- A general weighted average of 2.0 or better
- Passing of a comprehensive examination to be given by the Graduate Program in Orthodontics faculty
Summary of Credit Units
Certificate of Proficiency in Orthodontics
| Category | Credit Units |
|---|---|
| Major Courses | 38.0 |
| Core Courses | 10.0 |
| Total | 48.0 |
Master of Science in Dentistry (Orthodontics)
| Category | Credit Units |
|---|---|
| Major Courses | 38.0 |
| Core Courses | 10.0 |
| Electives | 3.0 |
| Internship/Thesis/Capstone | 6.0 |
| Total | 48.0 |
Curriculum Checklist
| First Year First Summer Session |
|
|---|---|
| Course Code | Credit Units |
| Ortho 211 | 1.0 |
| Ortho 212 | 2.0 |
| Ortho 213 | 1.0 |
| Ortho 261 | 2.0 |
| Total | 6.0 |
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Second Semester | ||
| Course Code | Credit Units | Course Code | Credit Units |
| Dent 201 | 1.0 | Dent 202 | 1.0 |
| Dent 203 | 2.0 | Dent 204 | 2.0 |
| Dent 298 | 1.0 | Dent 299 | 2.0 |
| Ortho 215 | 2.0 | Ortho 202 | 1.0 |
| Ortho 216 | 3.0 | Ortho 225 | 2.0 |
| Ortho 219 | 1.0 | Ortho 226 | 1.0 |
| Ortho 261.1 | 2.0 | Ortho 232 | 2.0 |
| Ortho 261.2 | 2.0 | ||
| Total | 13.0 | Total | 13.0 |
| Second Year Second Summer Session |
|
|---|---|
| Course Code | Credit Units |
| Ortho 234 | 1.0 |
| Ortho 242 | 1.0 |
| Ortho 261.3 | 2.0 |
| Total | 4.0 |
| Second Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Second Semester | ||
| Course Code | Credit Units | Course Code | Credit Units |
| Ortho 221 | 2.0 | Ortho 220 | 1.0 |
| Ortho 227 | 1.0 | Ortho 228 | 1.0 |
| Ortho 235 | 2.0 | Ortho 229 | 1.0 |
| Ortho 297.1 | 1.0 | Ortho 261.5 | 2.0 |
| Ortho 297.2 | 2.0 | Orthodontics 300 | 6.0 |
| Ortho 261.4 | 2.0 | ||
| Total | 10.0 | Total | 11.0 |
Individual Course Titles and Descriptions with Credit Units, Pre-requisites, and/or Co-requisites
Major Courses
Course Code: Orthodontics 202
Course Title: TMJ Dysfunction: Diagnosis and Management
Credit Units: 1.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: The application of current and new methods in the diagnosis and management of temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction
Course Code: Orthodontics 211
Course Title: Radiology and Cephalometry
Credit Units: 1.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: Orthodontics 212
Course Description: Application and interpretation of radiographic and diagnostic imaging relevant to the practice of Orthodontics
Course Code: Orthodontics 213
Course Title: Technical Procedures in Orthodontics
Credit Units: 1.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Principles and techniques of impression making, model trimming, wire bending exercises, soldering, band forming, placement of attachment and dental photography
Course Code: Orthodontics 215
Course Title: Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Tissue response to Orthodontic tooth movement. Physical and mechanical properties of Orthodontic materials in relation to Orthodontic tooth
Course Code: Orthodontics 216
Course Title: Orthodontic Biomechanics
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Principles and mechanics of Orthodontic appliances in tooth movement with laboratory application using simulated cases
Course Code: Orthodontics 219
Course Title: Orthodontic in Young Children
Credit Units: 1.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Principles and mechanics of Orthodontic appliances in tooth movement with laboratory application using simulated cases
Course Code: Orthodontics 221
Course Title: Advances in Speech and Craniofacial Anomalies
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Craniofacial disorders and their effects on occlusion and speech function
Course Code: Orthodontics 225
Course Title: Advanced Periodontics
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: HistoPhysiology of the periodontium with focus on the treatment planning and periodontal considerations of Orthodontically treated patients
Course Code: Orthodontics 226
Course Title: Functional Appliance Design
Credit Units: 1.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Design, fabrication, and clinical applications of functional appliances
Course Code: Orthodontics 227
Course Title: Retention and Stability of Orthodontic Treatment
Credit Units: 1.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Analysis of the results and stability of orthodontic treatment
Course Code: Orthodontics 232
Course Title: Prognosis and Treatment Planning in Orthodontics
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Prognosis and treatment planning for corrective Orthodontics
Course Code: Orthodontics 234
Course Title: Orthodontics in Childhood to Adulthood
Credit Units: 1.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Interdisciplinary Orthodontic management from childhood to adulthood
Course Code: Orthodontics 235
Course Title: Orthodontics and the Dental Specialties
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Inter-relationship between Orthodontics and other specialties
Course Code: Orthodontics 242
Course Title: Surgical Orthodontics
Credit Units: 1.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Surgical management of jaw anomalies, coordinated by an Orthodontist-Surgeon tandem
Course Code: Orthodontics 297.1
Course Title: Orthodontic Seminars
Credit Units: 1.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Review and discussion of the pertinent literature in Orthodontics
Course Code: Orthodontics 297.2
Course Title: New Approaches in Orthodontics Management
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Application of new treatment approaches and Orthodontic techniques from the region and from the rest of the world
Course Code: Orthodontics 261
Course Title: Clinical Practice and Conference in Orthodontics
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Ethical orthodontic clinical practice overview. Multi-disciplinary approach to treatment planning and management
Course Code: Orthodontics 261.1
Course Title: Clinical Practice and Conference in Orthodontics
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Clinical conference, ethical practice, and application methods of providing Orthodontic care within the context of socio-economic political norms
Course Code: Orthodontics 261.2
Course Title: Clinical Practice and Conference in Orthodontics
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Clinical conference, ethical practice, and application methods of providing Orthodontic care within the context of socio-economic political norms
Course Code: Orthodontics 261.3
Course Title: Clinical Practice and Conference in Orthodontics
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Clinical conference, ethical practice, and application methods of providing Orthodontic care within the context of socio-economic political norms
Course Code: Orthodontics 261.4
Course Title: Clinical Practice and Conference in Orthodontics
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Clinical conference, ethical practice, and application methods of providing Orthodontic care within the context of socio-economic political norms
Course Code: Orthodontics 261.5
Course Title: Clinical Practice and Conference in Orthodontics
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Clinical conference, ethical practice, and application methods of providing Orthodontic care within the context of socio-economic political norms
Core Courses
Course Code: Dentistry 201
Course Title: Anatomy for the Dental Graduate
Credit Units: 1.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Gross structure of the head and neck relative to functional occlusion, focusing on the TMJ and neuro-muscular Anatomy
Course Code: Dentistry 202
Course Title: Human Genetics
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Principles of human genetics, genetic abnormalities and disease susceptibilities related to the development of malocclusion
Course Code: Dentistry 203
Course Title: Advanced Concepts in Growth of the Craniofacial Structures
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Pre-natal and post-natal growth and development of the craniofacial structures with emphasis on the osteology and mycology of the head. Interpretation of growth and development data
Course Code: Dent 204
Course Title: Bone Dynamics
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Current concepts in bone dynamics with emphasis on the effects of local, systemic, physical, and chemical factors on bone development, function and response to Orthodontic movement
Course Code: Dentistry 298
Course Title: Biostatistics in Dentistry
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Theory and application of statistical methods and computerization in dentistry
Course Code: Dentistry 299
Course Title: Research Methodology
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Application of research methods to Orthodontic research
Course Code: Dentistry 300
Course Title: Thesis
Credit Units: 6.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Dentistry 300.1 Presentation of thesis proposal to a panel. Must be an independent, original research project with a faculty adviser. Dentistry 300.2 Presentation and defense of the final thesis paper to a panel.
Electives
Course Code: Orthodontics 220
Course Title: Orthodontic Practice Management
Credit Units: 1.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Management of Orthodontic practice with emphasis on location, relationship with patients, parents, and referring dentist
Course Code: Orthodontics 228
Course Title: Instructional Design
Credit Units: 1.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Teaching concepts and instructional material’s design
Course Code: Orthodontics 229
Course Title: Advances in Orthodontic Materials
Credit Units: 1.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Clinical applications of new materials and technologies affecting treatment time