Dentistry

This is the clinical rotation course occurring at the beginning of the Second year clinical rotation course receiving its final grade in the Spring of the D2 year. It continues the introduction of Clinical Dentistry throughout the academic year. Students will rotate through all dental disciplines and experience opportunities to chairside observe, assist, and complete assignd tasks associated with patient care.

This is a clinical rotation and serves to introduce and acclimate the student to the activities involved in patient treatment through Clinical Dentistry

This course is the culmination of the entire Clinical Observation curriculum. The experience prepares students for entry into the dental clinic and reinforces the clinical policies and procedures to be used in evidence based, patient centered. Care.

This course covers continued�clinical observation of practices and procedures required in speech-language pathology�in preparation for clinical fieldwork and combines on-site observations with class discussion. Seventeen hours of observation in educational settings is required

This course introduces the student to the fundamental elements of epidemiology, study design and the ability to critically read the published dental literature. The student will gain an appreciation of scientific research methods and be able to read and critically assess the published dental literature. The course will introduce the student to the analysis of peer reviewed publications using the Literature Analysis Form (LAF).

This is a lecture-laboratory course in medical microbiology and immunology that is designed for first year dental students. The course deals with general characteristics of microorganisms, their distribution, relation to disease and their control. Bacterial, viral, and mycotic infectious agents are covered as they relate to disease and health. Emphasis is given to microbes that cause infections of the oral cavity. Resistance (immunity) to disease with practical infection control as applied to patient care and treatment of disease is also covered.

General Anatomical Sciences (GAS) is an 8-unit course that combines gross anatomy, neurobiology, developmental biology and evolutionary biology. An understanding of these topics is essential for the study of histology, physiology, pathology, and the clinical sciences in dentistry to supports Life-Long Learning as Dentists.

This course is designed to introduce dental students to the fundamental principles of biochemistry. The four major classes of biological macromolecules—proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids—are introduced. The structure and function of enzymes are examined. Metabolic pathways will be discussed. Breakdown of amino acids for energy and to provide cellular building blocks is covered, along with a discussion of the biosynthetic pathways by which carbohydrates, fatty acids, and amino acids are made. Finally, topics such as nutrition, the response of cells to hormones (signaling), and cancer are reviewed. The hope is that this course will give students a molecular-level appreciation of how organisms and cells function.

This course is designed to provide the first-year dental students with an introduction to oral diagnosis. The students will be able to relate the didactics of basic science to its oral diagnosis clinical application. This is achieved by introducing the students to the various aspects of oral diagnosis. He/She will be exposed to patient history, clinical exam, treatment planning and basic management. The students will become familiar with terms and protocol used in oral diagnosis to obtain a general understanding of basic sciences and its relevance to clinical evaluation.

General Pathology is a course that concerns the cause and the manifestations of diseases that affect the human body of relevance to dentistry. This course will provide a clear understanding of the structural changes that underlie clinical symptoms and signs. In addition, with many new TV shows (CSI, Bone, etc) shedding some light on the important contributions to health care made by pathologists and laboratory professionals, you may find yourself answering pathology questions in your community.

This is a fundamental course in normal human physiology encompassing all relevant areas of the subject, from cellular function to organ systems, and focusing on the interrelationships among these systems. The topics covered closely parallel those outlined in Curriculum Guidelines in Physiology for dental students. The course is so constructed as to apply the scientific method where appropriate in order for students to comprehend basic physiological principles, concepts, and values.

This course is designed to provide senior students a strong, working knowledge of case base dentistry so that they can predictably perform well on the National Boards Part II. The class will provide the student a methodology for answering board questions relying on the transference of specific dental knowledge to individual cases and thorough assessment of the patient's "problems" identified by discipline, with application to the sequenced comprehensive treatment plan and specific treatment modalities. A very comprehensive approach to problem solving is stressed.

This is course combines basic cell biology, general microscopic anatomy of organ systems, and oral histology. An understanding of these topics is essential for the study of physiology, pathology, and many clinical procedures.

This course is designed to introduce the first-year dental student to aspects and concepts of Ethics & Professionalism. The students will be able to relate to these concepts in a variety of ways including case presentations, guest lectures, current news trends, group participation, etc. Exposure to a variety of topics and points of discussion to demonstrate Ethics & Professionalism in the field of Dentistry will assist the student with future health care ethics courses. Opportunities are also made for self-reflection through lecture, group participation and discussion. Additionally, as part of the Class there are opportunities exchanges to keep the Dean of the College informed of student issues and concerns.

This course continues the discussion of general principles of drug action and the pharmacology of therapeutic agents. Emphasis will be placed on specific drugs used in routine clinical dentistry, when appropriate. Agents used for nondental indications will also be covered since they can influence dental treatment directly or indirectly. Finally, the course offers a thorough review on drug adverse effects, drug-drug interactions, and prescription writing

This course will continue where the evidence-based decision making I course left off. The course will instruct the student in how to analyze peer reviewed publications using the Literature Analysis Form (LAF) and also provide more instruction to students about how to read and understand systematic reviews.

This course describes the basic principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, with an emphasis on dental applications. This is a two-part course, with the second part provided in the second semester of the second year for dental students.

This laboratory course incorporates the principles learned in the periodontics lecture courses into chair side experience. Students will learn to develop the diagnostic information used in planning treatment, reinforce terminology, identification of instrumentation, and chairside positioning, in preparation for performing clinical techniques

Provides dental residents an in-depth experience in pediatric detistry in a clinil / hospital setting.

This courses teaches pediatric dentistry residents how to manage risks in order to provide a safe and secure working environment, ways to manage projects in dental practices and set targets, and how to manage the resources needed in a pediatric dental practice

This course will consist of one semester of 48 one-hour seminars designed to integrate all the basic knowledge of orthodontics learned, bringing together the different elements of �facts�, experience and reading, controversies in the field are discussed from every aspect. The student is afforded a platform from which he/she can express opinions and dispel errors of judgment in a dialogue with classmates and the instructor.

This course is designed to give the postdoctoral resident a broad base of information concerning the specialty of pediatric dentistry in a way that will result in their ability to confidently practice as a specialist in pediatricdentistry. It is designed to integrate fundamentals of pediatric dentistry with clinical techniques and to allow the resident to theorizeand apply those fundamentals through critical thinking

This course provides an overview of dental medicine to engage, educate, excite and assist you in improving the oral health of your patients and members of your community.

This course is designed to give the postdoctoral resident a broad base of information concerning the specialty of pediatric dentistry in a way that will result in their ability to confidently practice as a specialist in pediatric dentistry.. It is designed to integrate fundamentals of pediatric dentistry with clinical techniques and to allow the resident to theorize and apply those fundamentals through critical thinking.

The main goals of research seminar are to acquaint students with the basic concepts and methods of statistics, their applications, and their interpretations as used in dental health research. Students will learn quantitative research terminology and its meaning, how to calculate various statical measures and indices, and how to compute and interpret inferential statistical techniques.

This course is designed to assist the postdoc/resident in the maturation of the skills necessary to integrate the understanding of patient assessment, pathophysiology and disease progression, evidence-based practice, patient-centered customized treatment, and ethics into a patient-centered practice of pharmacotherapeutics. We will work to provide a framework where critical thought, problem-solving, adaptability, and judgement are nestled in basic pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenetics but move beyond that to provide appropriate and effective use of medications within comprehensive clinical dental practice.

This course is designed to explain, through words and projected visual illustration slides, the techniques that are to be performed in the laboratory. The lecture will also explain the rationale of these techniques and how they are based on sound biologic and mechanical concepts and principles

This lecture course is designed to precede the Fixed Prosthodontic Laboratory Course. The student will briefly revisit the fundamental concepts of occlusion as related to Fixed Prosthodontics and learn the basic principles used in performing Fixed Prosthodontics procedures an their inter-relationship with Removable Prosthodontics and other disciplines

This course is the introductory presentation of Operative Dentistry. The student will learn about the anatomy and occlusal schemes of teeth, their development and histologice considerations in treatment planning care of the dentition. Students will learn about the carious process and manners in which teeth can become damaged due to disease and trauma and will learn the indications and methods of treatment. This course will prepare the students for the clinical phase of operative care.