Relevance date: These instructions will apply to the National Dental Specialty Examination (NDSE) conducted beginning in 2011. See the RCDC website for instructions for examinations conducted on earlier or later dates.
Orthodontics is that branch and specialty of dentistry concerned with the supervision, guidance and correction of the growing or mature dentofacial structures and the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of any abnormalities associated with these structures.
The RCDC Examination in Orthodontics tests a candidate’s knowledge and clinical competence in Orthodontics as it pertains to the practice of Orthodontics at the specialty level in Canada.
| Component | Element | Examinations Dates |
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Component I (written)
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Paper I
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January 13, 2011
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Paper II
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Component II
(case reports and oral exam) |
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Case Analysis Exercise
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June 3 - 19 2011
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Oral Examination
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Fee Detail
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Components
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Standard |
Members & Old Part I NDSE Completion |
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$1,000
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Component I – written exam
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x
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$4,500
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Component II – oral
case analysis |
x
x |
The written papers will primarily consist of short-answer questions, but may additionally include multiple choice, true or false, and short essay items. In both papers, topics may include basic sciences, orthodontic theory, orthodontic practice, related dental disciplines, and the orthodontic literature. The duration of each paper is 3 hours.
Successful completion of the written component (six to nine months before the oral) is required to qualify for the oral components.
COMPONENT II: Oral Examination
Case Analysis Exercise - 45 minutes preparation time for each of two cases
A protractor and/or ruler may be brought to this exercise. The candidate will be provided with the relevant history, radiographs and models from an RCDC case and will be asked questions requiring formulation of a diagnosis and treatment plan.
Two Oral Examinations - One hour each
Each oral will be a structured examination in which the candidate will be expected to defend the diagnosis and treatment plan produced in the Case Analysis Exercise and/or topics relating to various aspects of orthodontic treatment. The orals will also ask general questions related to the science and practice of Orthodontics based on RCDC cases provided and/or topics relating to various aspects of orthodontic treatment. The sequence of the oral elements will be determined by the office and published on the schedule.
Histology
Embryology and genetics
Oral biochemistry/physiology/ neurophysiology
Microbiology/immunology/infection control
Pharmacology/anxiety and pain control
Oral path/genetic disorders/ dev disturbances/speech path/ craniof anomalies
Growth and development
Psychological factors, patient management
Preventive dentistry/hygiene
Dental emergencies
Epidemiology, biostatistics and research design
Ethics, jurisprudence and risk management
Medical emergencies and CPR
History of the orthodontic profession
Biology of tooth movement
Biomechanics
Biomaterials, physical principles, laboratory procedures
Occlusion
Temporomandibular disorders
Etiology of malocclusion
Respiration and airway considerations
Imaging techniques
Cephalometrics: analysis, principles, landmarks
Treatment timing
Dentofacial orthopaedics/Interceptive treatment
Design, fabrication, and manipulation of fixed and removable appliances
Orthodontic management of patients with craniofacial anomalies
Orthodontic management of patients requiring interdisciplinary tx plans
Orthodontic management of medically compromised patients
Orthodontic-restorative treatment
Orthodontic-periodontic treatment
Surgical orthodontics
Complications
Retention and stability
Implantology/Temporary anchorage devices
