The students are also exposed to the historical development of orthodontics, additional treatment philosophies through guest speakers, and new developments in treatment. 1 A course on pathology of the jaws and contiguous soft tissues and their relationship to systemic disease. July and August. This seminar course is conducted by members of the Orthodontics and Periodontology faculties. Included are lectures on the interrelationships of orthodontic and periodontic approaches to common treatment situations.
Emphasis is placed on the basic science mechanisms underlying periodontic and orthodontic therapies.
Selected literature of common interest to the students of Orthodontics and Periodontics is reviewed. Graduate students present cases for diagnosis and treatment planning as well as cases treated in an interdisciplinary manner. The purpose of this seminar is to encourage greater interaction and understanding between orthodontist and periodontist, including the identification of patients to be treated jointly by graduate students in orthodontics and periodontics. July through September. This course provides the student with a basic knowledge of the materials used in orthodontics.