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Requirements for Entrance Examinations to the Postgraduate Orthodontic Program at the American University of Beirut (AUB)

Comprehensive Practical Exam (TP): (Tuesday through Friday July 28-31, 2009)
Weight of exam: 60%
1. Wire Bending (July 28 , 2009)
  The applicant will be given wires of different sizes (round and rectangular) and asked to bend the wires according to real size drawings, as well as archwires of maxillary or mandibular arches.
2. Case Presentation (starting July 29 , 2009 "pm session" through July 31, 2009)
  The applicant will be given records of patient(s) including dental casts and x-rays (panoramic and cephalometrics), and asked questions regarding:
  - diagnosis of malocclusion and need for treatment;
  - cephalometric landmarks and interpretation, including the possibility of tracing the X-ray(s);
  - dental cast analysis (space analysis).
  General comprehension questions also are asked.
3. General questions regarding multidisciplinary treatment and patient management may be asked (coordination of treatment with other specialists [periodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics, etc.], behavior management of patients, etc.).
  
  Material needed for this exam:
  - pliers for bending round and rectangular wires, including light wire pliers, bird beak (#139) pliers, cutting pliers, and other pliers as the applicant may deem necessary;
  - material to trace cephalometric X-rays and measure distances and angles.
  - calipers to measure dental casts.
Written Examination: (July 29 , 2009 "am session")
Weight of exam: 40%

The orthodontic exam will consist of multiple choice and essay questions on several topics that are usually covered in predoctoral education at dental schools, including growth and development of the body, craniofacial complex, and dentition; classification and etiology of malocclusion; orthodontic treatment planning; biology and mechanics of tooth movement; orthodontic techniques and stages of treatment; retention of orthodontic results; early orthodontic treatment of occlusal problems (sagittal, transverse, vertical) and dental arch problems (space maintenance, space gaining, guidance in alignment and occlusion); management of oral habits; removable appliances; functional appliances; dental versus orthopedic movement; considerations in orthodontic treatment of adults; combined surgical and orthodontic treatment; TMJ considerations in orthodontic treatment; diagnosis and treatment of craniofacial anomalies. In addition, general questions on periodontics, occlusion, and other disciplines pertinent to the evaluation of a dentist’s knowledge base may be asked.

A 90-minute English examination, tailored after the TOEFL format, will be given to help establish the candidate’s need for further studies in English, which is required to follow the orthodontic residency with proper communication skills. This examination will not count towards acceptance.

PREPARATORY DIDACTIC SESSIONS WILL BE GIVEN THE WEEK OF JULY 20-24 2009, 9AM TO 1PM OR 5PM, IN THE DIVISION OF ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS, American University Hospital, 6th floor, Emergency entrance. Please confirm attendance with Dr. J. Ghafari (01-350000 ext. 5700).

The recommended orthodontic book to use as a reference for preparation is: Contemporary Orthodontics, William R. Proffit and Henry W. Fields 3^rd or 4^th editions (2000, 2005), Mosby Inc.

For questions on periodontics, occlusion, and other disciplines pertinent to the evaluation of a dentist’s knowledge use the references you deem appropriate for this knowledge.