Teaching clinical problem solving in preclinical occlusion courses.
The teaching of the basic principles and concepts of occlusion can be enhanced. Preclinical occlusion courses are made relevant to the clinical experience by introducing clinically related problem-solving exercises. These exercises develop a student's clinical problem-solving skill and create an excitement for active learning in the preclinical laboratory. Examples of these exercises are presented.
D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D004499:Education, Dental, Graduate; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000193:education*; D011340:Problem Solving