Orthodontic Postgraduate Education: A Global Perspective

Orthodontic Postgraduate Education: A Global Perspective is the first book of its kind to report on the global educational environment in orthodontics and review the structure and function of postgraduate orthodontic programs in different parts of the world. It begins with an overview of the history and current state of orthodontic education, and then describes the academic, clinical, and research components of orthodontic specialty programs in Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania. The book also provides useful facts about the organizational aspects of orthodontic board examinations.

Highlights:
- Presents key details on the curricula of postgraduate orthodontic programs around the world, allowing for direct comparison of various programs
- Includes updated guidelines on accreditation criteria for international, national, and regional professional organizations and scientific societies
- Lists all major objectives for postgraduate orthodontic education and orthodontic specialty recognition
- Addresses the educational roles of new technologies, professional development, scientific journals, and research in postgraduate orthodontic education
- Features a self-assessment guide for internal evaluation based on previous published work
- Offers a true global perspective with chapters authored by a multinational team of leading experts

This book contains a wealth of valuable information for any dental student considering application to a postgraduate orthodontic program. It is also a thorough and up-to-date resource for orthodontic faculty, researchers, and organizations seeking knowledge on the policies and trends in contemporary orthodontic education.

1 Historical Aspects of Postgraduate Orthodontic Curriculum Formulation: Preceptorships and School Curricula
2 Contemporary Orthodontic Postgraduate Programs as Related to the Rest of Dental Specialty Advanced Education
3 Contemporary Orthodontic Postgraduate Education as Related to Undergraduate Orthodontic Programs
4 Orthodontic Specialty Education in Europe
5 Specialty Level Education in Orthodontics in the United Kingdom
6 Postgraduate Orthodontic Education in the United States
7 Orthodontic Specialty Education in Canada
8 Orthodontic Specialty Education in Latin America
9 Orthodontic Specialty Education in East and Southeast Asia, with a Particular Focus on China
10 Orthodontic Specialty Education in Oceania
11 Orthodontic Specialty Education in the Middle East and Africa
12 Orthodontic Specialty Education in the Indian Subcontinent
13 The Educational Role of Orthodontic Boards around the World
14 Structure and Organization of Dental Specialty Education in the United Kingdom
15 International Guidelines of the Erasmus Project and the World Federation of Orthodontists
16 The Role of New Technologies in Orthodontic Specialty Education
17 The Role of Continuous Professional Development in Orthodontic Education
18 The Role of Scientific Journals in Orthodontic Specialty Education
19 The Role of Research in Orthodontic Specialty Education
20 Advanced Orthodontic Education: Evolution of Assessment Criteria and Methods to Meet Future Challenges