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Orthodontics

University of Louisville

Doctoral OtherCIP: 60.0105

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Louisville, Kentucky

    2301 S 3rd St, Louisville, Kentucky, 40292-0001

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Complex Problem SolvingActive ListeningMonitoringSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessCoordination

Knowledge

Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageBiologyComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityNear Vision

Tasks

  • Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
  • Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial
  • Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos o

Technology

Development environment softwareMedical softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWeb page creation and editing software

Tools

Adhesive removing pliersAutoclave sterilizersBand contouring pliersBand pushersBand removersBand slitting pliersBird beak pliersBoone gaugesBracket removing pliersCap removing pliersCheek retractorsCold sterilizersCollege tweezersDental cone beam computed tomography CT equipmentDental curing light sources

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Orthodontists29-1023.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Doctoral Other)

  • Dental and jaw abnormalities — recognize and document under direct attending supervision during initial patient intake in a clinical training environment.
  • Diagnostic records including X-rays and plaster models — review and interpret foundational findings with guidance from a supervising orthodontist in a residency setting.
  • Patient facial and dental photographs — organize and label using graphics or photo imaging software under direct instruction in an orthodontic clinic.
  • Proposed treatment plans — assist in presenting to patients by preparing supporting visual materials under close supervision in a supervised clinical rotation.
  • Dental appliance fittings — observe and assist with basic placement procedures under direct orthodontist supervision in a clinical training context.
  • Medical and dental history records — compile and format accurately using office suite software under direction in an orthodontic practice.
  • Patient compliance instructions — communicate standard post-appointment care protocols to patients under supervision in a clinical training environment.
  • Diagnostic and treatment records — prepare and maintain in electronic medical software following established templates under attending orthodontist review.
  • Appliance adjustment procedures — perform introductory wire adjustments on routine cases with direct hands-on supervision in a residency clinic.
  • Scheduling and appointment workflows — support using calendar and scheduling software under administrative guidance in an orthodontic office setting.

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