KnowledgeCandidates will be able to explain

• Normal and abnormal craniofacial growth, occlusion development and eruption
• Deviations in growth, occlusion and tooth eruption in individuals of different ages
• Need (or no need) and timing for orthodontic treatment
• National health benefits in connection with orthodontic treatment
• Biological reactions in connection with tooth movement, about the risks and side-effects of orthodontic treatment
• Principles for the effects of orthodontic appliances, the stability after orthodontic treatment and maintenance of retention appliances

SkillsThe candidate will be able to

• Diagnose the eruption and occlusal anomalies at various ages
• Inform patients about the orthodontic treatment need (or no need), when the treatment should be initiated, what it involves and its risk factors
• Refer patients with treatment need to a dentist or a specialist in orthodontics and communicate and collaborate with them especially regarding prophylactic measures during treatment
• Inform patients about reimbursement of costs associated with orthodontic treatment
• Motivate patients to break habits (bad habits) that have a negative effect on the occlusion and thereby prevent the development of malocclusion
• Plan and carry out prophylactic measures for patients undergoing treatment with othodontic appliances

General competenceThe candidate will be able to

• Identify normal deviations in tooth eruption and occlusion
• Inform the patient about treatment needs (or no need), of anomalies and National Health reimbursement system in connection with orthodontic treatment
• Evaluate the timing and give the reasons for referral of patients to orthodontists
• Inform of the adverse effects associated with orthodontic treatment
• Collaborate with orthodontists regarding prophylactic measures for patients undergoing treatment with orthodontic appliances