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3. Expected Learning Outcomes of the curriculum (ELOs)
The graduates should be able to:

ELOs 1 Exhibit professional and moral conducts as well as ethical standard in orthodontic practice
ELOs 2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of important principles and theories in
orthodontics and others related fields, in providing orthodontic treatment

ELOs 3 Critique research articles in orthodontics and related biomedical sciences, as well as its
applications in orthodontic practice
ELOs 4 Communicate with patients or their caregivers, colleagues, a multidisciplinary team, and the

public by using appropriate methods
ELOs 5 Conduct a scientific presentation and research analysis using appropriate softwares and

techniques
ELOs 6 Manage orthodontic problems in patients with dentofacial deformities, complicated
malocclusions, sleep apnea, or other associated syndromes using a holistic approach,
according to the professional standards of orthodontic practice

4. Curriculum structure
Course Types Credits
Required courses 24
Elective courses not less than 6
Total not less than 30

5. Study plan

Year Semester 1 Semester 2
1 DTOD 646 Removable 1(1-0-2) DTOD 602 Orthognathic 2(2-0-4)
Appliances and Surgery
Functional Appliances DTOD 604 Craniofacial 2(2-0-4)
Anomalies

DTOD 609 Advanced Clinical 4 (0-12-4) DTOD 610 Advanced Clinical 3(0-9-3)
Orthodontic I Orthodontic II
Elective course 3 Credits
Total 8 credits Total 7 credits
2 DTOD 606 Term Paper 1 (1-0-2) DTOD 645 Techniques in 1(1-0-2)
Orthodontic
Treatment
DTOD 607 Seminar in 1(1-0-2) DTOD 608 Seminar in Recent 1(1-0-2)
Multidisciplinary Topics
DTOD 611 Advanced Clinical 4(0-12-4) DTOD 612 Advanced Clinical 4(0-12-4)
Orthodontic III Orthodontic IV
Elective course 3 Credits
Total 9 credits Total 6 credits

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