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Specialization in Orthodontics
Objectives
Specialization in Orthodontics has the overall objective of training dentists to be specialists in orthodontics, with a broad and solid base preparation and adequate clinical experience in the use of different methods of treatment, taking into account recommendations of the "Rules of creation, Internal Accreditation and Accreditation of Training Courses in the Continuing Education of the University of Porto", the" Final Report of the Erasmus Project for the Postgraduate Diploma in Orthodontics ", the" Regulation on the Assignment of Securities of the Order Specialty Dentists 'and' Rules of Order of Orthodontics, College of Dentists. "
Fields of Specialization
Orthodontics Specialization
Professional Abilities
The student should be competent in the diagnosis and treatment of malocclusions and dentofacial deformities. For this purpose, the Student should be able to:
- Recognize deviations from normal development of the dentition and facial growth;
- Diagnose abnormalities of the dentition, craniofacial structures and functional conditions;
- Examine the possibility of orthodontic treatment;
- Develop plans for treatment options and their prognosis;
- Evaluate the relevant psychological aspects of orthodontics;
- Lead interceptives orthodontic methods;
- Orthodontic practice techniques, simple and complex treatment;
- Cooperate in multidisciplinary teams to treat patients with special needs, with functional and aesthetic impairment, including the treatment of dentofacial deformities and cleft lip and palate;
- Exercise specialist with high professional and ethical standards;
- Act as an expert in orthodontics and related matters;
- Developing professional lifelong skills.
General information
| Official Code: | 3620 |
| Teacher Responsible: | Jorge Dias Lopes |
| Acronym: | EORTO |
| Type of course/cycle of study: | Specialization |
| Start: | 2011/2012 |
| Duration: | 3 Years |
Study Plan
Certificates
- Specialization in Orthodontics (180 ECTS credits)
Predominant Scientific Areas
- Dental Sciences
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