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COURSE OUTLINE
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE NAME: Orthodonitcs IV
COURSE CODE: DENT 3012
CREDIT HOURS: 4 hrs X 14 weeks = 56 hours
PREREQUISITES: DENT2003, DENT2004, DENT2005,DENT2024,DENT2037,
DENT2031, DENT1096
COREQUISITES:
PLAR ELIGIBLE: YES ( ) NO ( X)
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 2010
PROFESSOR: Al McOrmond RDT, DD OFFICE #:
PHONE: 416 415 5000 ext. 4575 EMAIL: amcormon@georgebrown.ca
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of Course Outlines. We urge you to retain this Course Outline for your future reference.

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information regarding the grading system, withdrawals, exemptions, class assignments, missed tests and exams,
supplemental privileges, and academic dishonesty. Students are required to apply themselves diligently to the course of
study, and to prepare class and homework assignments as given. Past student performance shows a strong relationship
between regular attendance and success.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The instructional content of Orthodontics IV is designed to
prepare the student of Dental Technology to fabricate removable and fixed orthodontics
appliances using basic and advanced techniques. Various Orthodontic appliances will be
fabricated during the course.

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS:

As mandated by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities essential employability
skills (EES) will be addressed throughout all programs of study. Students will have the
opportunity to learn (L) specific skills, to practice (P) these skills, and/or be evaluated (E) on
the EES outcomes in a variety of courses. The EES include communication, numeracy, critical
thinking & problem solving, information management, interpersonal and personal skills. The
faculty for this course has indicated which of the EES are either Learned (L), Practiced (P) or
Evaluated (E) in this course:

Skill
1. communicate clearly, concisely and
correctly in the written, spoken and
visual form that fulfills the purpose
and meets the needs of the audience
2. respond to written, spoken or visual
messages in a manner that ensures
effective communication
3. execute mathematical operations
accurately
4. apply a systematic approach to
solve problems
5. use a variety of thinking skills to
anticipate and solve problems
6. analyze, evaluate, and apply
relevant information from a variety
of sources
L P E Skill L P E
7. locate, select, organize and
X X document information using
appropriate technology and
information sources
8. show respect for the diverse
X X opinions, values, belief X
systems, and contributions
of others
9. interact with others in groups
or teams in ways that X
contribute to effective
working relationships and
the achievement of goals
10. manage the use of time and
X X other resources to complete X X X
projects
11. take responsibility for one’s
X own actions, decisions and X X
consequences
X X

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course the students will have reliably demonstrated the
ability to:

1. Apply knowledge of the oral anatomy of the edentulous mouth to complete denture
fabrication.
2. Demonstrate the uses of orthodontic materials in the fabrication of appliances.
3. Perform skills needed to fabricate advanced orthodontic appliances.

DELIVERY METHODS / LEARNING ACTIVITIES:

Lecture, demonstrations, videos

LIST OF TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER TEACHING AIDS:

Required:
Orthodontic Laboratory Techniques, K. Al McOrmond RDT, DD

Recommended / Optional:
None

TESTING POLICY:
Students will not be admitted to a test 15 minutes after the test has begun. If a student misses a
test due to illness, the student must notify the professor within 24 hours by email. Failure to
notify the professor will result in a mark of “0” for that test. The professor will reschedule the
test as soon as possible and will notify the student by email. Students must use their George
Brown College email address and course code DENT3012 when communicating with the
professor and coordinator. Alternate email addresses may be blocked. The format and questions
for the rescheduled test will not be the same as the missed test. The maximum attainable grade
on a missed test is the minimum passing grade for the course, which is 60%. Extenuating
circumstances may be reviewed by the Promotion Committee at the end of the semester.
Special needs students are to notify the professor prior to the test. Testing time must coincide
with the class test time. Students must follow the policies of George Brown College Assessment
Centre when scheduling a test.
Tests will be reviewed in class, handed back, mark recorded, then shredded.

ASSIGNMENT POLICY:
All assignments must be handed in within the first 15 minutes of class. All assignments and due
dates are listed in the topical outline. Any late assignments will not be marked and a grade of
“0” will be assigned.

EVALUATION SYSTEM:
Participation: To successfully participate in this course you must attend a minimum of 80% of
the classes.
Laboratory: The fabrication of preliminary models, master models, occlusal rims, custom
trays, quizzes, practical tests and the construction of dentures to a try-in and finish stage must be
completed according to the expected, stated standards, and to a satisfactory standing of each
assignment.
Classroom Conduct: Any student not adhering to these rules will be asked to leave the class.
1. Lab coats are to be worn in class at all times. Hats are not permitted.
2. Appropriate professional decorum will be displayed at all times during class.
3. No cell phones will be permitted during class.

Assessment Tool: Description: Outcome(s) EES Date / % of

assessed: assessed: Week: Final
Grade:
COURSE NAME: PAGE: 3
COURSE CODE:
Midterm exam Multiple choice 10%
Final exam Multiple choice 20%
Orthodontic Fabrication of Laboratory 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 4, 6, Ongoing 70%
projects Projects 10, 11
TOTAL: 100%

GRADING SYSTEM
The passing grade for this course is: __60%___

A+ 90-100 4.0 B+ 77-79 3.3 C+ 67-69 2.3 D+ 57-59 1.3 Below 50 F 0.0
A 86-89 4.0 B 73-76 3.0 C 63-66 2.0 D 50-56 1.0
A- 80-85 3.7 B- 70-72 2.7 C- 60-62 1.7

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The minimal consequence for submitting a plagiarized, purchased, contracted, or in any manner inappropriately
negotiated or falsified assignment, test, essay, project, or any evaluated material will be a grade of zero on that material.
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TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Date Topic Due at Readings in

beginning AOrthodontic
of class Laboratory
techniques@
Week 1 Project 1: Saggital Appliance pg. 10.4
Sept 10 Lecture: Orientation, Saggital
Appliance
Week 2 Lecture: Straight Wire Brackets
Sept 17 Task: Workday on saggital

Week 3 Project 2: Band coil Space Saggital Due pg. 8.22-8.24

Sept 24 Regainer
Lecture: Band coil Space Regainer
Lecture:
Week 4 Task: Workday on Band coil Space
Oct 1 Regainer
Week 5 Project 3: Clasp & Arch exercise Band coil pg. 6.1-6.11
Oct 8 Lecture: Ricketts Arch, auxillary Space
Adams clasp, townsend clasp, Regainer
Buccal tube clasp, distallizing Due
spring
Week 6 Lecture:
Oct 15 Task: Workday on clasp and arch
exercise
 Week 7 Project 4: Gelb splint Clasp & Arch pg. 9.5-9.6
Oct 22 Due

Week 8 Inter-session Week

Oct 25-
29
Week 9 Midterm Exam
Nov 5 Workday on Gelb Splint

Week Task: pg. 8.25-8.26

10 Project 5: Fixed Habit Breaker
Nov 12
Week Lecture: Gelb Splint
11 Task: Workday on Fixed Habit Due
Nov 19 Breaker

Week Project 6: Twin Block Appliance Fixed Habit

12 Breaker Due
Nov 26
Week Task: Workday on Twin Block Pg. 7.19-7.21
13
Dec 3
Week Practical Exam: Schwarz Twin Block Due
14 appliance
Dec 10
Week Final Exam
15
Dec 17

Please note: this schedule may change as resources and circumstances require.

For information on withdrawing from this course without academic penalty, please refer to the
College Academic Calendar: http://www.georgebrown.ca/Admin/Registr/PSCal.aspx

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