College of Dental Medicine Course Descriptions

Updated on February 26, 2024

Introduce students to Periodontal instrumentation techniques. Students will participate in laboratory exercises designed to provide instruction in examination techniques, scaling, root planning, polishing, and topical fluoride application. Introduce students to Team Building techniques. Students will learn strategies to function as a member of a team. Students will assist D3 and D4 students to learn the basics of diagnosis and restorative procedures.

3.5 credit hours

A continuation of CLNDM 805.

3.5 credit hours

During the second year, students continue rotations in the Early Clinic Program with the introduction of patient contact in the Maintenance/Recall rotation. Relevant experiences are provided in equipment maintenance, outreach, rubber dam technique, local anesthesia, suturing, and orthodontic model making. Students participate as dental assistants for the Pediatric and Oral Surgery Clinics. Students are introduced to the clinic procedures for oral diagnosis, dental laboratory, records room, dispensary, and orthodontics.

3 credit hours

A continuation of CLNDM 810.

3 credit hours

The Radiology clinical rotations are designed to provide the predoctoral dental student, clinical application of the concepts learnt in ORAD 800. It allows for progressive experience in both exposing and interpreting intraoral and extraoral radiographs. The students develop their skills in critiquing the diagnostic quality of radiographs and apply critical thinking in adapting to difficult clinical situations. Students learn to identify and differentiate normal anatomy from pathology in both the clinical setting as well as in small group interpretation seminars. The Oral Medicine Urgent Care Clinic rotation specifically provides both the junior and senior dental students experience in the diagnosis and management of patients who are in pain or who believe they have a dental emergency. After determining the etiology of the chief complaint, the students either provide definitive treatment or refer the patient to the appropriate specialty clinic, in accordance with established College of Dental Medicine treatment protocols.

1 credit hour

Clinical patient care sessions with the focus on the new patient examination and treatment planning process.

0.5 credit hour

1.5 credit hours

Clinical patient care sessions with the focus on the new patient examination and treatment planning process.

2 credit hours

Junior students are blocked in the following clinics: oral surgery, endodontics, operative, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, fixed and removable prosthodontics, oral diagnosis/radiology, and infection control.

1.5 credit hours

Understand all aspects of administrating local anesthesia (LA) Administer local anesthesia with successful outcome to enable patient comfort during treatment Suture intraoral after extractions

1 credit hour

Clinical patient care sessions with the focus on the new patient examination and treatment planning process.

0.5 credit hour

1.5 credit hours

The purpose of these Division of Periodontics clinical courses is to develop an independent general practitioner with didactic and procedural knowledge to deliver periodontal therapy to a patient. The periodontal program provides a graduated program leading to increasing practice independence for the student. The overall periodontal curriculum provides didactic and clinical instruction that teaches the student to diagnose periodontal status and recognize the changes that occur in the transition from health to disease.

3 credit hours

A predoctoral course consisting of three 3-hour rotations per 3rd year Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters in the graduate orthodontic clinic. Sessions consist of observation, assisting, and discussion of clinical patient cases and treatment. Residents are instructed on how to perform an Occlusal Facial Examination for documentation dental and skeletal abnormalities, as well as temporomandibular and breathing disorders.

0.5 credit hour

2 credit hours

This 24.0-hour clinical rotation was designed as part of an interprofessional education collaborative. The Roper Ryan White Wellness Center is a comprehensive sexual health care provider reflecting a commitment to total wellness and high quality, patient-centered care. We are the only one-stop-shop in the Charleston area providing access to essential medical care, case management and other supportive services for people living with HIV, along with access to prevention services like PrEP and nPEP. The Center provides an array of low, or no-cost clinical and support services for patients living with HIV, and a number of services for those who are not

0.5 credit hour

This immersion into the more complex non-surgical care in Periodontics will allow the participant to diagnose, analyze the etiology, determine the prognosis, and select the appropriate advanced surgical care for their assigned clinical patients under the direction of Graduate Periodontics Residents and Attending Periodontics Faculty.

1 credit hour

The Treatment Planning Clinic provides for the development and implementation of a comprehensive and sequenced treatment plan on all adult dental patients assigned to pre-doctoral dental students at the College of Dental Medicine. The process is patient-centered, which includes review of medical history, examination of radiographs, hard and soft tissues, periodontium, occlusion and appropriate restorative plan. Etiologies, diagnoses, treatment alternatives, prognosis, and fees are discussed. The patient signs a phased and sequenced treatment plan in the axiUm Treatment Planning module, and the patient is given a signed and printed copy.

1 credit hour

The Continuous Quality Care course provides a formal written program that ensures quality of care to all patients. Implement and continually assess quality of care with measurable criteria. Review patient records to assess appropriateness, timeliness, necessity and quality of care provided. Continually monitor policies and procedures that impact the delivery of care. Assess adverse outcomes, implement corrective measures, and follow up any actions taken to eliminate deficiencies. Provide mechanisms that monitor and continuously seek to improve the quality of patient care.

1.5 credit hours

Each senior student is assigned to the Oral Surgery Clinic for three weeks.

1.5 credit hours

Clinical patient care sessions with the focus on the new patient examination and treatment planning process.

0.5 credit hour

Senior students, when not assigned to rotations, work in infection control, endodontics, operative dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, and fixed and removable prosthodontics clinics.

3 credit hours

Clinical patient care sessions with the focus on the new patient examination and treatment planning process.

0.5 credit hour

The purpose of this course is to equip students to perform appropriate diagnosis and endodontic treatments in a clinical environment.

1 credit hour

1.5 credit hours

Clinical patient care sessions with the focus on the new patient examination and treatment planning process.

0.5 credit hour

3 credit hour

1 credit hour

2 credit hours

Students will be actively involved in the treatment of clinical patients at the outreach clinic sites with whom CDM has affiliation agreements. From this interaction, the main objective is for the student to develop skills for the comprehensive treatment of patients.

0.5 credit hour

Extramural programs are offered in cooperation with the Area Health Education Center and the South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium. A series of extramural experiences are required which must total two weeks. These experiences introduce the senior to the practice of dentistry outside the University. Various rotations are available including rural areas and hospital environments (working with patients with special needs, etc.).

0.5 credit hour

This course serves for the purpose of the student to achieve competency in the restorative components of adult dentition. The disciplines included are operative, fixed prosthodontics, implant prosthodontics, and removable prosthodontics.

7.5 credit hours

The Oral Medicine Urgent Care Clinic rotation provides senior dental students experience in the diagnosis and management of patients who are in pain or who believe they have a dental emergency. After determining the etiology of the urgent care patient's chief complaint, the assigned/blocked student will provide definitive treatment or refer the patient to the appropriate specialty clinic, in accordance with established College of Dental Medicine treatment protocols.

1.5 credit hours

The purpose of this course is to allow the student to develop the skills to keep them on task to comprehensively treat restorative dental patients in a clinical environment. This course will monitor the clinical activity of students in both formative and summative evaluations. These evaluations will be cumulative between the Treatment Planning, Endodontic, Implant Prosthodontic, Operative, Fixed Prosthodontic, Esthetic, CAD/CAM and Removable Prosthodontic clinics. The student will be expected to complete two oral quizzes with clinical faculty by the end.

1 credit hour

The purpose of this course is to allow the students to acquire the skills and knowledge that will enable them to help manage and treat head and neck cancer patients.

0.5 credit hour

This course will serve to introduce students to the clinic rules and protocols, as well as provide a familiarization to the processes and overall flow of the clinics.

1.5 credit hours

This course is designed to ensure the student with a variety of clinical experiences during the senior year. The rotation also allows the student the flexibility of choosing specific clinics in which to gain expertise. Attendance can be satisfied by treating a patient, assisting with treatment of a patient, or working in one of the infection control clinics. Special clinical projects that receive prior approval by the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs are awarded attendance credit.

2 credit hours

3 credit hours

This course is designed to ensure the student with a variety of clinical experiences during their junior year. Attendance can be satisfied by treating a patient, assisting with treatment of a patient, or working in one of the infection control clinics. Special clinical projects that receive prior approval by the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs are awarded attendance credit.

2 credit hours

3 credit hours

This course provides the student with the opportunity to engage in a mentored, individualized, in-depth study/experience in the College of Dental Medicine clinics.

1-5 credit hours

Provide comprehensive clinical experiences for senior dental students in partnership with Greenville Technical College and a coalition of dentists in the upstate. Dental care will take place at a number of venues to include; Greenville Technical DA and Hygiene Schools, federally qualified health clinics, outreach clinics, private practice offices, hospital operating rooms and a dental van.

2.5 credit hours

Microbiology, a core discipline of biology, is essential to the practice for all healthcare professionals. The intent of this course is to provide a sufficient knowledge base and understanding of the fundamentals of bacterial physiology and genetics, clinical bacteriology, virology, parasitology, and mycology so that an individual successfully completing the course's program of study will be able to apply that knowledge to the control and manage the growth of microbes in a variety of situations.

4 credit hours

Emphasizes normal human gross anatomy from the functional point of view. Special emphasis is given to the head and neck. The material is presented in a number of ways: by regional dissections, by study of normal radiograms, and by lectures, outside readings, and textbook assignments. Presents basic concepts of central nervous system organization. The neuronal connections of the various systems and the morphologic relationships of the component parts of the brain are studied in detail. Functional and clinical correlations for the face and oral cavity are stressed. 8 credit hours.

8 credit hours

This course offered to both Dental and Pharmacy students is designed to present, in detail, the basic principles of human physiology. The core lectures are organized around a systems approach to the study of physiology, concentrating on each basic structural and functional unit of the human body. Emphasis is on understanding how cellular and organ systems function and how they are integrated and regulated by the body to maintain homeostasis. The course is primarily lecture-based and is supplemented with laboratory experimentation, clinical correlations and pathophysiology conferences. The Dental and Pharmacy students attend separate conference and laboratory sessions designed to reinforce and expand upon basic physiologic concepts with reference to their particular professions.

6 credit hours

This course combines what the student has learned in biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, pathology and oral medicine to learn how to effectively utilize drugs in the clinic and to treat patients who are taking a variety of pharmaceuticals. The course begins with an introduction to the drug/receptor interaction and drug pharmacokinetics. The remainder of the course teaches the pharmacodynamics of how drugs are used to treat medical conditions, with an emphasis on the biochemical mechanisms of action of drugs, as well their use, contraindications, drug/drug and drug/disease interactions, and special properties of the drugs. This course gives dental students a thorough analysis of drugs that they will be prescribing within the dental clinic and a thorough overview of many of the common drugs that they will see that their patients are taking. Special emphasis is given to those drugs that affect the practice of dentistry.

4 credit hours

The course presents core concepts in biochemistry for dental students that are divided into four separate modules. In the first two modules, basic concepts of biochemistry and metabolism will be discussed in detail. In the third module, an in-depth discussion of key metabolic pathways will be presented and in the fourth module essential aspects of gene regulation and cancer will be covered. Furthermore, other topics that specifically relate biochemistry concepts to the clinical practice of dentistry, including oropharyngeal cancer, dental caries, salivary biology, oxygen transporters, and blood clotting will also be discussed.

3 credit hours

This course is designed specifically for first year dental students and as such includes a more extensive treatment of certain areas than would the usual course in general histology. Histology involves the study of the characteristics of cells, tissues, and organs as revealed by light and electron microscopy, the relationships between their structure and functions, the various processes inherent in a study of structure and function, the interaction and communication of various cells and tissue components, andthe capacities of various cell types for differentiation and proliferation. This course begins with the study of cells and proceeds to the study of the four basic tissues: epithelium, connective tissue, muscle and nerve. This is followed by cellular and histological consideration of the organs of the body, covered on a systems basis. This course is a prerequisite for Oral Histology and Embryology.

3 credit hours

This course is designed specifically for first year dental students and as such includes a more extensive treatment of certain areas than would the usual course in histology or embryology. Histology involves the study of the characteristics of cells, tissues, and organs as revealed by light and electron microscopy, the relationships between their structure and functions, the various processes inherent in a study of structure and function, the interaction and communication of various cells and tissue components, and the capacities of various cell types for differentiation and proliferation. Embryology involves the study of how our bodies form from one cell. This course begins with the embryological analysis of head and neck structures (for example teeth) then focuses on the study of cells and tissues within the oral cavity (for example enamel and salivary glands).

2 credit hours

This course introduces the basic and clinical concepts of immunology, with an emphasis on oral biology. The course is designed for students who are taking immunology for the first time. Students who pass this course will attain a working knowledge of how the immune system functions under normal circumstances, and how its dysfunction causes or contributes to disease. Topics covered in this course include innate and adaptive immunity, immunization, transplantation biology and tumor immunology. Disorders such as hypersensitivity, graft rejection, graft-versus-host disease, autoimmunity, and immune deficiencies are introduced, as well as the drugs used to treat these diseases.

4 credit hours

This course reviews basic genetic principles, familiarizes the student with the genetic approach to human disease, and exposes the student to a variety of genetic syndromes. The student enhances their diagnostic capabilities, is able to contribute to the management and treatment of genetically compromised patients, and learns about the likelihood of occurrence of common birth defects.

1 credit hour

Concepts of Comprehensive patient care with an emphasis on treatment planning. Modern restorative concepts centered on digital dentistry will be reviewed.

1.5 credit hours

Understand smile design work flow on multiple platforms.

1 credit hour

This course is designed to advance the resident's knowledge essential to providing mainstream digital dental care. The resident will learn to the basic materials used in all facets of CAD-CAM dentistry including milled and printed manufacturing modalities. All porcelains will be reviewed as will all available resins and other printed/milled materials.

1 credit hour

This course is designed to advance the student's knowledge essential to providing understanding levels of evidence, Evidence based dentistry. How to conduct a detailed literature review and how to present literature in a presentation format.

1 credit hour

Understand the following: classical literature centered around fixed treatment, levels of evidence, application of research into patient care, literature of prosthodontic rehabilitation behind material selection for different applications, modern literature centered around dental materials, modern literature centered around digital dentistry, power point presentation and presentation techniques.

1 credit hour

This course is designed to advance the resident's knowledge essential to providing mainstream digital cosmetic care. The resident will learn to the basic elements of smile design and their practical use in a variety of different software packages. Base familiarity will be gained so as to apply these principles in all phases of prosthodontic care.

2 credit hours

This course is designed to lay the fundamental groundwork for the use of digital treatment modalities in all areas of dentistry. General principles of removable, fixed, esthetic, and implant treatment will be covered and applied to multiple software packages. Base familiarity will be achieved in the basic actions and uses of dental design software along with intraoral and model scanning.

2 credit hours

Understand the literature and data behind the advanced concepts in Digital Dentistry. Familiarized with 3D printing. Print different Prosthesis. Understand digital applications with removable prosthodontics. Become proficient in finishing a variety types of ceramics. Familiar with digital applications in Implant Dentistry.

2 credit hours

This course is designed to lay the fundamental groundwork to create a solvent running business. Scheduling, overhead control, marketing, and all other aspects of practice management will be covered. Also, the common medical emergencies, their manifestations in a dental setting, and their treatments will be discussed.

2 credit hours

Lay the fundamentals of fixed prosthodontics and diverse approaches to full mouth rehabilitations. Biomaterials, 3D printing, and dental software design demos will be covered.

2 credit hours

This course is designed to evaluate residents clinical work, treatment planning and digital clinical skills. All residents will be required to document at least 5 comprehensive care cases through clinical documentation in a digital portfolio presented to their program director at the end of each semester to track their progress and quality of patient care rendered.

2 credit hours

This course is designed to prepare dental students as advocates for oral health policy and dental public health issues. It uses dental public health curriculum developed by the American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD) with funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The course is designed as an online, asynchronous course that relies on the critical thinking and self-directedness of learners.

2 credit hours

This course is the first of two designed to advance students' knowledge & application of business practices & leadership principles for delivering dental care to safety net populations. DPOH 802 builds on STOMA 905 in that students will demonstrate understanding of safety net models; national availability, policies governing practice, sustainable business models, & partnerships that support successful practice models.

2 credit hours

This course is designed to advance students' knowledge & application of business practices & leadership principles for delivering dental care to safety net populations. Students will demonstrate understanding of safety net dental practice models; policies governing practice, sustainable business models & partnerships that support successful practice models. Students will demonstrate practice management excellence in settings that include community health centers, private practices, corporate practices, public/community clinics and charitable care.

2 credit hours

This course introduces poverty and healthcare consumerism in an interactive online-course format. This course explores the relationship between poverty and clinical impact on population health in the United States. We will address determinants of health as it relates to healthcare consumerism and health status trajectories for the US population living in poverty. The course is intended to equip the clinical student with the patient management skills necessary to reduce the risks poverty plays in their healthcare outcomes.

3 credit hours

This course introduces prevention through reading, lecture and discussion of the burden, associated risk factors and prevention activities of specific oral diseases. Topics include dental and periodontal diseases and oral cancer, human motivation and tobacco cessation. The scientific basis for prevention activities is emphasized.

1 credit hour

This course provides an introduction to dental public health in a seminar format. Lectures include current dental public health programs, problems, organizations, research and activities and their effect on the health of population groups.

1 credit hour

This elective is intended for any 3rd or 4th year MUSC CDM Dental Student seeking a broader understanding of Endodontics. The course is particularly suited for those students interested in pursuing an advanced specialty Program in Endodontics. This one-week program is designed for students to experience being an "Endodontic Resident" for a week.

1 credit hour

Advanced treatment procedures for pulpal and periradicular disease are presented. These include treatment of endodontic emergencies, combined endodontic periodontic lesion, the cracked tooth and vertical root fractures, and resorptive lesions. In addition, this course covers endodontic surgical techniques, the management of traumatic injuries to the permanent dentition, and bleaching techniques designed for vital and nonvital teeth

1 credit hour

To teach dental students the evidence-based knowledge of endodontic diagnosis as well as the principles and procedures of basic endodontic treatments.

3 credit hour

To teach dental students the basic endodontic skills for treating all the tooth types with proper accessing, hand and rotary instrumentation methods and obturation under dental dam isolation.

1.5 credit hour

This course describes the basic anatomic, physiologic, and biomechanical principles of maxillo-mandibular relationships; clinical impressions and casts; use of the articulator and facebow; functional occlusal relationships; fabrication of dental provisional restorations.

2 credit hours

This introductory course acquaints the student with the rationale and methodology of full veneer crown preparation, provisional restorations, and laboratory methods of constructing a cast gold restoration. All course materials are available in web-based format. Prerequisite: FXPRO-801.

2 credit hours

Fixed Prosthodontics II is a continuation of Fixed Prosthodontics I. This course will develop the student’s ability to perfect the Full Contoured Zirconia (FCZ) restoration, Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) restoration, All Ceramic Crown (ACC) restoration, Partial Coverage Ceramic restorations, and Fixed Partial Prosthesis (bridges) restorations. This course will review Occlusion and Occlusal Guards. Analog and Digital Dentistry impressions.

2.5 credit hours

This course is a continuation of Fixed Prosthodontics II. Special emphasis is placed on preparation and fabrication of ceramometal restorations. Also included is information on all-ceramic tooth preparation and alternate ceramic systems. Prerequisite: FXPRO-806.

2.5 credit hours

This course is designed to introduce all new post graduate students (Endo, Ortho, and Perio) to MUSC and to the James B. Edwards Dental Clinic. The preclinical Instruction course includes instruction on how the clinic operates, introduction to case documentation, and clinical review sessions. The course will include assigned readings, lectures, and peer-to-peer presentations. The course is intended to lay the foundation for the new post graduate student to successfully participate in all aspects of clinical service.

1 credit hour

This course will be a basic review of head and neck anatomy formatted as: bony, muscular, vascular, lymphatic, and neuro-anatomy. It is not intended as an all-inclusive and in-depth study, but as an overview of essential anatomy and concepts originally taught in pre-doctoral dental education.

0.5 credit hour

This course provides instructor in the design of research projects. Topics include selection subjects, data collection and choice of date analysis. The course is limited to MSD candidates.

1.5 credit hours

This course in teaching methods is designed to prepare faculty or prospective faculty for teaching in institutes of higher education. The course will explore a wide range of academic issues including teaching, assessment, academic culture and policies.

1.5 credit hours

This course is designed as a continuum and it will review both basic and advanced concepts in treatment planning and rehabilitation of dental and oral implants. This first course will review biological basis and fundamental of dental implant rehabilitation focusing on anatomical limitations, biology of bone and wound healing process, surgical principles in implant dentistry and introduction to digital workflow.

1 credit hour

This course is designed as a continuum and it will review both basic and advanced concepts in treatment planning and rehabilitation of dental and oral implants. This second course will review advanced and interdisciplinary prosthetic rehabilitation options with dental implants in partial and fully edentulous patients. The course will focus on armamentarium of prosthetic parts and materials, restorative/prosthetic principles specific for dental implant rehabilitation and digital workflow for advanced treatment planning with dental implants.

1 credit hour

This course is designed to expose Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) and post-graduate level students to various types of basic science and clinical research in the fields of dentistry and oral biology. The course involves lectures on cutting edge topics by experts in the respective fields

1 credit hour

This course is a lecture and seminar series, designed to illuminate current technologies in radiology and the importance of interpretation acumen. Some review of fundamental topics is considered vital, such as radiation physics, radiation safety, quality assurance, legal aspects of radiology, and normal anatomical landmarks. However, the focus of this course is on advanced imaging techniques, their applications in dental specialties, and equipment and software in the market place. Case studies will also be utilized, to enhance mutual participation, discussion, and treatment strategies. There will be special emphasis on CBCT imaging.

2 credit hours

The goal of the course is to expand the students' knowledge base related to a diverse group of topics at a level appropriate for a post-doctoral program of study relating to dental ethics, and the management of patients.

1 credit hour

An advanced graduate level seminar designed to provide dental residents with a review of the etiology, clinicopathologic features, and management of diseases of the head and neck.

2 credit hours

This course reviews the relationships between systemic disease processes, associated risk factors, and specific dental procedures. The materials facilitate the provider's ability to appropriately modify treatment when providing comprehensive dental care for medically compromised patients. This core course is intended for all postgraduate students in the M.S.D. programs of the College of Dental Medicine and clinical residents of affiliated dental specialty programs.

1.5 credit hours

An opportunity to participate in and complete original scientific dental research outlined by the MUSC Master of Science in Dentistry Research and Thesis Guidelines.

1-3 variable credit hours

Best evidence based literature and chapter excerpts are used to review special topics. Selected classic and current literature pertaining to the topic are identified and assigned to residents who critically evaluate the literature. (All publications pertaining to the topics are available on site.) The course is a full participation format encouraging critical thinking as the students review articles for various topics as outlined below. The format provides sufficient time for questions to allow for students to thoroughly evaluate issues. Recall of names of landmark authors and their research content is helpful for participation in discussion. This learning approach stimulates integration of contemporary interdisciplinary principles and techniques with original research articles. Students are required to know the material in Pathways of the Pulp and The Dental Pulp. Also, self-study guides from the ABE website are utilized. Students learn by discovering original research and gaining a historical perspective from these articles that led us to our present level of understanding. New articles are incorporated as they appear in the contemporary portion of literature review, normally conducted by faculty review of the JOE and other journals students regularly read. Students participate with faculty in assessment of current articles which might replace or be added to a particular topic's collection of articles, with faculty ultimately making the final decision. Full discussions are required with all students expected to participate. Thorough answers are expected of endodontists by their patients and fellow professionals, so written reviews of assigned articles are encouraged.

2 credit hours

Selected current literature sources (JOE, OOOO, JADA, DT, IEJ, Gen Dent, J Perio, Quintessence Int) are identified and assigned to residents who critically evaluate the literature. (All publications pertaining to the topics are available on site.) Residents are instructed to evaluate the statistical methods used in each article, determine the importance of each article to the body of knowledge in endodontics, determine the appropriate level of clinical evidence for each article reviewed, and list possible research projects to answer questions raise in some of the articles. The course is a full participation format encouraging critical thinking as the students review articles. The format provides sufficient time for questions to allow for students to thoroughly evaluate issues. Recall of names of landmark authors and their research content is helpful for participation in discussion. Students participate with faculty in assessment of current articles which might replace or be added to a particular topic's classic literature collection of articles, with faculty ultimately making the final decision. Full discussions are required with all students expected to participate. Thorough answers are expected of endodontists by their patients and fellow professionals,so written reviews of assigned articles are encouraged.

1 credit hour

While each seminar will have specific learning objectives, the overall objective is to have each resident become familiar with the classical literature as relates to practice of endodontics and the science of endodontology; and to become experts in the interpretation and evaluation of endodontic literature. Residents will build on the previous ground work by learning additional articles not previously assigned to them, all the while being responsible for knowing the previous literature.

2 credit hours

Continuation of Current Literature Review -Selected journals will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Group discussion involving the research design and findings will be discussed in depth. Papers that have a critical impact to the fundamentals of endodontics will be added to the classic literature studies and reviewed on an as needed basis.

1 credit hour

2 credit hours

Continuation Of Current Literature Review -Selected journals will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Group discussion involving the research design and findings will be discussed in depth. Papers that have a critical impact to the fundamentals of endodontics will be added to the classic literature studies and reviewed on an as needed basis.

1 credit hour

2 credit hours

Selected journals will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Group discussion involving the research design and findings will be discussed in depth. Papers that have a critical impact to the fundamentals of endodontics will be added to the classic literature studies and reviewed on an as needed basis. . Residents will build on the previous ground work by learning additional articles not previously assigned to them, all the while being responsible for knowing the previous literature.

1 credit hour

This course teaches the MSD student/Postgraduate student how to present their cases using the American Board of Endodontists (ABE) format and with sufficient empirical support for the treatment plan selected. Postgraduate students will learn how to do this both through experiential learning and peer modelling. Each week a case will be presented by a student to his/her peers and the instructor, with subsequent feedback.

2 credit hours

This course teaches the MSD student/ Postgraduate student how to present their cases using the American Board of Endodontists (ABE) format and with sufficient empirical support for the treatment plan selected. Postgraduate student will learn how to do this both through experiential learning and peer modeling. Each week a case will be presented by a post graduate student to his/her peers and the instructor, with subsequent feedback.

1 credit hour

This course teaches the MSD student/Postgraduate student how to present their cases using the American Board of Endodontists (ABE) format and with sufficient empirical support for the treatment plan selected. Postgraduate students will learn how to do this both through experiential learning and peer modeling. Each week a case will be presented by a student to his/her peers and the instructor, with subsequent feedback.

2 credit hours

This course teaches the MSD post graduate student how to present their cases to the American Board of Endodontics (ABE) format and with sufficient empirical support for the treatment plan selected. Students will learn how to do this both through experiential learning and peer modeling. Each week a case will be presented by a student to his/her peers and the instructor, with subsequent feedback.

1 credit hour

The objective of this course is for the student to learn the anatomical structures and terminology of both the permanent and primary dentition.

3 credit hours

This course is to provide incoming dental students an introduction to basic dental nomenclature and introduction to rudimentary laboratory procedures and dental materials.

3 credit hours

This course is designed to acquaint the dental student with the role of nutrition in health, specifically related to disease processes affecting the oral cavity. Emphasis will be placed on the role of diet in the prevention of oral diseases and incorporation of nutrition in dental care.

1 credit hour

Operative I is the first purely operative course the student encounters. The course begins with an in-depth discussion of the definition and scope of the art and science of operative dentistry. A brief history of operative dentistry is also presented. Following are sessions designed to familiarize the student with the extensive armamentarium necessary to perform good operative dentistry. This course presents the etiology of dental caries, the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of individual human teeth that are carious, malformed or have otherwise been damaged. Particular emphasis in this course is placed upon dental caries and its management and the principles of cavity preparation, pulp protection and restoration with, and finishing of, dental amalgam.

4.5 credit hours

This course is designed to familiarize the students to various esthetic dental materials and techniques to achieve optimal esthetic results. Upon completion of this course the student must have an understanding of 1) proper diagnosis and treatment planning of an esthetic problem 2) techniques and materials used in esthetic dentistry. 3) Interdisciplinary approach to esthetic dentistry

0.5 credit hour

This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the business and financial aspects of the dental practice. Topics include contractual considerations, cost concepts, taxes, compliance issues, accounting, marketing, personal finances, electronic medical records, risk and insurance, negotiation and resolution of disputes in practice management and Management of Human Resources. Students are introduced to various situations that they may be confronted with in their dental practice.

1 credit hour

This elective course gives participants exposure to the academic side of dentistry through lectures and participation as a teaching assistant in JBECDM courses. This course is geared not only to those who are interested in academic dentistry, but also those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of pre-clinical material through teaching others.

1 credit hour

This course will introduce dental students to different techniques pertaining to digital dentistry in order to enhance their treatment planning and critical skills, proficiency with digital technologies and, ultimately, enhance their clinical understanding and prepare them for their future career.

1 credit hour

The purposes of this course are: to provide a concise and summative review of the physical, chemical, and materials science principles which govern the behavior of the materials used in restorative dentistry; teach relationships among the basic properties of materials and clinical performance of restorations; introduce current products and advanced techniques in restorative dentistry; and to teach dental students how to analyze the dental literature and synthesize a position on recent research or clinical techniques.

1.5 credit hours

This course will introduce dental students to different techniques pertaining to digital dentistry in order to enhance their treatment planning and clinical skills, proficiency with digital technologies and, ultimately, enhance their critical understanding and prepare them for their future career.

1 credit hour

This multi and interdisciplinary course will introduce the participants to the important field of Dental Sleep Medicine. This course will provide an understanding of Sleep Related Breathing Disorders (SRBD), the necessity for a medical diagnosis and the types of treatments available. The role of the dental professional will be presented, and importance of the team approach across the medical and dental disciplines to improve outcomes for our patients. Successful completion of this elective class, covering both the medical and dental science of sleep disorder breathing and its comorbidities, will provide the participant competencies and knowledge to be eligible to apply for an Academic Certificate in Dental Sleep Medicine (C.DSM)from the Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorder Disciplines (ACSDD).

1.5 credit hours

The Special Care Dentistry Clinical Elective is designed to provide the dental student with additional experiences in the diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical management & treatment of a wide variety of patients with special health care needs. The student will be assigned to the special care clinic as well as to treatment of special care patients in the ambulatory operating room setting at MUSC. Students will also be exposed to advanced knowledge in Special Care Dentistry through observation and Hands on experiences.

1 credit hour

Students will actively participate in making of alginate impressions, centric bite relation records, protrusive bite records, accurately mounting on a semi adjustable articulator, evaluating the occlusion on mounted casts, occlusal adjustment of the casts if needed, recording steps in the adjustment process, followed by group discussion on when and how to equilibrate as well as what other treatment options are available and necessary.

1 credit hour

This course is designed to emphasize special considerations for various patient populations. It will bring into focus certain components of the didactic training and applying it to the actual practice of dentistry.

1 credit hour

0.5 credit hour

This course provides an introduction to the foundations of research, with a focus on dental medicine. Learners will complete a series of assignments designed to build appropriate knowledge and skills, while attending lectures on research protocols, statistics, research design, and IRB and research compliance at MUSC. Learners will work on a research project on a topic of their choice under the guidance of an MUSC faculty mentor to complete the project. The topic should be related to dentistry, of interest to the learner, and must be approved by the course directors.

2 credit hours

This course has been developed to enable students to attain competency to employ infection control and hazardous waste management practices mandated by statue and accepted standards of clinical care for dental procedures. An emphasis will be placed on clinical demonstrations, where the basic science principles of infection control and hazardous waste management will be offered and explained in order for the student to develop his/her abilities to apply and assess their application in the safe conduct of dental clinical procedures.

1 credit hours

This course introduces dental students to the field of digital removable prosthetics. Students will explore the integration of modern technologies, such as three-dimensional scanning, powerful software used in computer-aided design (CAD) and computer aided-fabrication capable of delivering complex, highly specialized, low volume medical devices. Students will gain proficiency in scanning master casts, and design both complete and removable partial dentures using 3Shape scanning and other software technologies. The course will showcase various fabrication techniques demonstrating the versatility of additive and subtractive fabrication.

1 credit hour

This course is designed to introduce students to evidence-based dentistry (EBD) in the grater context of evidence based healthcare delivery The overarching goal is to provide students with life-long learning skills that will enable them to keep up-to-date during their expected 30-40 years of practice. WE use a "just-in-time learning" approach, which is used in healthcare to deal with the flood of new information.

0.5 credit hour

This is a seminar course in which students present actual treatment plans for critique. The effect of oral and systemic disease and prosthodontic case design on long term prognosis is emphasized.

2.5 credit hours

Senior dental students have been taught the theory portion of TMD diagnosis and management during their Summer session of fourth year, but generally have limited exposure to TMD patients in their clinical experiences. The objective of this course is to allow those interested senior dental students an opportunity to participate in this advanced knowledge-based elective course which will provide them with an enhanced recognition, appreciation and understanding of TMD patients.

0.5 credit hour

Full title is "Comprehensive Clinical Competency." Remediation can take 100 or more hours of faculty evaluation. This form is to modify the name of this course, previously known as Technical Assessment I, and to change the time the course is offered from Summer of D4 year to Summer D3 year. 0.5 credit hours.

0.5 credit hour

This exercise is to fine tune the skills needed to prepare and restore a Class III and a Class II type carious lesion via practice teeth with simuarted caries. To be aware of the requirement to root plane and scale a moderate periodontal involved mouth simulated by a typodont on a manikin. Endodontic access and obturation on #12 in typodont.

0.5 credit hour

The indications for the various cavity preparations and the use and manipulation of cavity disinfectants, liners, adhesive materials and composite resin, restoratives as well as the use of other tooth-colored restorative materials, are covered in detail.

4 credit hours

The course entitled Introduction to Evidenced Based Dentistry-STOMA 881 is designed to introduce students to the practice of evidence-based decision making specifically employed in the field of dentistry and as it applies to the greater context of evidence-based delivery of healthcare. The overarching goal of this course is to provide students with the requisite life-long learning skills that will enable them to augment their clinical skills helping them keep up-to-date over the course of expected 30-40 years of practice. This is but the first instance of this vertically integrated curricular thread in the pursuit of a DMD.

0.5 credit hours

This is to introduce basic fundamentals in dental treatment planning. The student will hear the concepts of phased dental treatment and how to incorporate these concepts into an interdisciplinary approach.

1 credit hour

This course is designed to assess each rising third year dental student's competency in basic restorative dentistry. It will be a written and manual assessment administered over two consecutive days during the exam week following the spring semester.

0.5 credit hour

A comprehensive review of two leading authoritative works on orthodontics: 1) Proffit’s Contemporary Orthodontics, C.V. Mosby, and 2) Graber’s Orthodontics: Principles and Techniques, Elsevier. The course format consists of residents pre-reading assigned chapters followed by weekly faculty facilitated group discussion of the previewed material, supplemented with additional instruction. The Fall (I) course is transcripted. The course continues in Fall (II), Spring (I, II), and Summer (II) semesters as a non-transcripted course.

2 credit hours

The course is intended to review current and past orthodontic literature, as well as that of other disciplines related to the field of orthodontics. Residents and faculty will rotate weekly, selecting published articles and leading a discussion. The intended purpose of the course is intended to enhance the residents’ ability to critically assess the quality of evidenced-based published research and its presentation, review technical writing skills to promote a better understanding of the process and structure used to produce a peer-reviewed publication, and assimilate useful information relating to patient care and research itself.

1 credit hour

The course is intended to review current and past orthodontic literature, as well as that of other disciplines related to the field of orthodontics. Residents and faculty will rotateweekly, selecting published articles and leading a discussion. The intended purpose of the course is intended to enhance the residents’ ability to critically assess the quality of evidenced-based published research and its presentation, review technical writing skills to promote a better understanding of the process and structure used to produce a peer-reviewed publication, and assimilate useful information relating to patient care and research itself.

1 credit hour

The course is intended to review current and past orthodontic literature, as well as that of other disciplines related to the field of orthodontics. Residents and faculty will rotateweekly, selecting published articles and leading a discussion. The intended purpose of the course is intended to enhance the residents’ ability to critically assess the quality of evidenced-based published research and its presentation, review technical writing skills to promote a better understanding of the process and structure used to produce a peer-reviewed publication, and assimilate useful information relating to patient care and research itself.

1 credit hour

The course is intended to review current and past orthodontic literature, as well as that of other disciplines related to the field of orthodontics. Residents and faculty will rotateweekly, selecting published articles and leading a discussion. The intended purpose of the course is intended to enhance the residents’ ability to critically assess the quality of evidenced-based published research and its presentation, review technical writing skills to promote a better understanding of the process and structure used to produce a peer-reviewed publication, and assimilate useful information relating to patient care and research itself.

1 credit hour

The course is intended to review current and past orthodontic literature, as well as that of other disciplines related to the field of orthodontics. Residents and faculty will rotateweekly, selecting published articles and leading a discussion. The intended purpose of the course is intended to enhance the residents’ ability to critically assess the quality of evidenced-based published research and its presentation, review technical writing skills to promote a better understanding of the process and structure used to produce a peer-reviewed publication, and assimilate useful information relating to patient care and research itself.

1 credit hour

The course is intended to review current and past orthodontic literature, as well as that of other disciplines related to the field of orthodontics. Residents and faculty will rotateweekly, selecting published articles and leading a discussion. The intended purpose of the course is intended to enhance the residents’ ability to critically assess the quality of evidenced-based published research and its presentation, review technical writing skills to promote a better understanding of the process and structure used to produce a peer-reviewed publication, and assimilate useful information relating to patient care and research itself.

1 credit hour

The course is intended to review current and past orthodontic literature, as well as that of other disciplines related to the field of orthodontics. Residents and faculty will rotateweekly, selecting published articles and leading a discussion. The intended purpose of the course is intended to enhance the residents’ ability to critically assess the quality of evidenced-based published research and its presentation, review technical writing skills to promote a better understanding of the process and structure used to produce a peer-reviewed publication, and assimilate useful information relating to patient care and research itself.

1 credit hour

The course is intended to review current and past orthodontic literature, as well as that of other disciplines related to the field of orthodontics. Residents and faculty will rotateweekly, selecting published articles and leading a discussion. The intended purpose of the course is intended to enhance the residents’ ability to critically assess the quality of evidenced-based published research and its presentation, review technical writing skills to promote a better understanding of the process and structure used to produce a peer-reviewed publication, and assimilate useful information relating to patient care and research itself.

1 credit hour

The first part of a four-part general core course required of all periodontics graduate students. Part I consists of an in-depth study of histology of the periodontium and of currently acceptable therapeutic procedures presented via the seminar mode. Prerequisites: D.M.D./D.D.S. degree and acceptance in the periodontics graduate program.

2 credit hours

This course is a combination of lectures, case presentations, literature review and small group discussions in a blended learning format. It is open to first-second-third year periodontics graduates students and externs. The purpose of this seminar is to review and discuss periodontal and dental implant literature pertinent to periodontal examination, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning and provide opportunity to practice critical thinking and decision making in treatment planning of advanced periodontal/dental case by case presentations.

1 credit hour

Part II of this course provides a review of classic and current scientific Periodontal literature from peer reviewed journals. To enable the learner to gain a thorough understanding of the history and development of the specialty of Periodontics. This course continues each semester for length of study.

1 credit hour

Part III of this course provides a review of classic and current scientific Periodontal literature from peer reviewed journals. To enable the learner to gain a thorough understanding of the history and development of the specialty of Periodontics. This course continues each semester for length of study.

1 credit hour

Part IV of this course provides a review of classic and current scientific Periodontal literature from peer reviewed journals. To enable the learner to gain a thorough understanding of the history and development of the specialty of Periodontics. This course continues each semester for length of study.

1 credit hour

Part V of this course provides a review of classic and current scientific Periodontal literature from peer reviewed journals. To enable the learner to gain a thorough understanding of the history and development of the specialty of Periodontics. This course continues each semester for length of study.

1 credit hour

Part VI of this course provides a review of classic and current scientific Periodontal literature from peer reviewed journals. To enable the learner to gain a thorough understanding of the history and development of the specialty of Periodontics. This course continues each semester for length of study.

1 credit hour

Part VII of this course provides a review of classic and current scientific Periodontal literature from peer reviewed journals. To enable the learner to gain a thorough understanding of the history and development of the specialty of Periodontics. This course continues each semester for length of study.

1 credit hour

Part VIII of this course provides a review of classic and current scientific Periodontal literature from peer reviewed journals. To enable the learner to gain a thorough understanding of the history and development of the specialty of Periodontics. This course continues each semester for length of study.

1 credit hour

Part IX of this course provides a review of classic and current scientific Periodontal literature from peer reviewed journals. To enable the learner to gain a thorough understanding of the history and development of the specialty of Periodontics. This course continues each semester for length of study.

1 credit hour

Part II of this course is to synthetize evidence-based knowledge associated with treatment planning of cases with advanced periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions. As well as, to allow residents to present and critically analyze their clinical cases and patient care parameters in a small group discussion format.

1 credit hour

Part III of this course is to synthetize evidence-based knowledge associated with treatment planning of cases with advanced periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions. As well as, to allow residents to present and critically analyze their clinical cases and patient care parameters in a small group discussion format.

1 credit hour

Part IV of this course is to synthetize evidence-based knowledge associated with treatment planning of cases with advanced periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions. As well as, to allow residents to present and critically analyze their clinical cases and patient care parameters in a small group discussion format.

1 credit hour

Part V of this course is to synthetize evidence-based knowledge associated with treatment planning of cases with advanced periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions. As well as, to allow residents to present and critically analyze their clinical cases and patient care parameters in a small group discussion format.

1 credit hour

Part VI of this course is to synthetize evidence-based knowledge associated with treatment planning of cases with advanced periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions. As well as, to allow residents to present and critically analyze their clinical cases and patient care parameters in a small group discussion format.

1 credit hour

The purpose of this course is to introduce the dental student to the various materials used in the practice of the dentistry including their composition, chemistry, properties, and applications. By gaining a better understanding of these materials, students will also be able to assess newer materials that are constantly being introduced into dentistry. Also, through hands-on laboratory exercises, students have the opportunity to manipulate and familiarize themselves with some of these materials before utilizing them in upper level courses.

2.5 credit hours

This course, along with Introduction to Research Methods (STOMA-849), provides third year dental students the experience of collecting, organizing, and presenting to their peers a body of knowledge of value in modern dental practice. In Introduction to Research Methods, students select a topic based on their interest and identify a mentor to assist them in developing a poster presentation relative to the topic. In this course, the focus is on finalizing an abstract and poster presentation to be presented at the annual James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine Scholars Day.

1 credit hour

The Oral Health Sciences Seminar Series hosts speakers with strong scientific expertise related to oral and craniofacial biology as well as associated systemic diseases, while often draws broad attendance from across the MUSC Campus. In this series, the PhD candidate students are also invited to give a seminar based on their own research to their fellow students, advisory committee, faculty, and post-doctoral fellows in the College of Dental Medicine. This is an invaluable opportunity for the students to present their work in an informal setting and to receive constructive feedback on his/her studies from a large audience with different scientific backgrounds. The course is also requirement for the CDM T32 trainees and part of the T32 curriculum.

0.5 credit hour

This course is designed and consistently updated to prepare pre-doctoral dental students for the application of Oral Surgery in the general practice of dentistry. Emphasis will be placed on patient evaluation, patient and practitioner safety, armamentarium, instruments and equipment, basic exodontia, oral surgery techniques and principles (including flap procedures and the prevention and management of complications which can occur during and following surgery). This course of instruction is intended to prepare the students for rotations through clinical Oral Surgery blocks within future oral surgery courses.

1 credit hour

The anatomic, physiologic, and pharmacologic aspects of local anesthesia are discussed. Techniques of administration are taught. Preanesthetic evaluation and postoperative control of pain are discussed in depth. Additionally, the inventory, prescription, legal, and moral aspects of controlled drugs are discussed. Prerequisites: anatomy, physiology, pharmacology.

1 credit hour

Relating medical conditions and the general treatment of such conditions, with the relevance to dental treatment and prevention of dental diseases

0.5 credit hour

Physical Diagnosis will teach a systematic method of examination of the body and organ systems, with emphasis on application to clinical practice.

1 credit hour

This course exposes the student to the more advanced and complex diagnostic and therapeutic Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery procedures. Some of these remain within the realm of the general practitioner; however, many fall within the scope of those with advanced training in oral maxillofacial surgery. Key concepts in the diagnosis of complex oral and maxillofacial conditions are emphasized and the advantages and disadvantages of various treatment approaches are discussed. The student is introduced to the current state of the practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and to the procedures that are available for his patients so that he may initiate proper consultation when procedures maybe indicated.

1 credit hour

This course is an introductory course in Oral Radiology, taught as a combination of pre-recorded lectures, laboratory exercises and in-class lectures and seminars. It develops the fundamental knowledge for the learner related to the principles of Oral Radiology.

2 credit hours

This course will be taught in a seminar format with emphasis on understanding the principles of advanced imaging along with diagnosis and management of oral and maxillofacial diseases. This course builds on the foundation of principles of oral radiology learned in the second year.

1 credit hour

The overall objective of the orthodontic curriculum for peredoctoral dental students is to advance the recognition and understanding of malocclusion problems to the point that differential diagnosis and judicious management of the occlusion becomes an integral part of family practice. As the introductory course, ORTHO I concentrates on diagnostic information necessary to recognize not only malocclusion from normal occlusion; but also factors in determining the etiologic basis and relative complexity of the malocclusion problem. The information provided in ORTHO I is preparatory to subsequent course work that will concentrate on the clinical application of various treatment modalities in managing the occlusion.

2 credit hours

Orthodontics II is designed to enhance the student's ability to determine the etiologic basis and relative treatment complexity of common malocclusion problems presenting to the family practitioner. The course will focus on the clinical application and judicious use of various removable and fixed treatment like modalities to affect optimum arch development in the growing patient and as adjunctive procedures in the adult patient. The armamentarium of the procedures, the biomechanical principles underlying their use, and the clinical management of the active and retentive phases of treatment will be demonstrated. Building from the introductory ORTHO I course on normal growth and development and recognition of malocclusion, the information presented in ORTHO II should enhance the student's ability to make an accurate diagnosis of a malocclusion problem, incorporate orthodontic considerations into the treatment plan, initiate intervention procedures appropriate to the general practitioner; or refer the patient to a proper treatment source.

2 credit hours

This elective course is intended for any 3rd or 4th year MUSC CDM dental student seeking a broader understanding of orthodontics both didactically and clinically. The course is particularly suited for those students interested in pursuing an advanced specialty program in orthodontics. Students are required to attend all regularly scheduled resident courses/seminars as well as assist residents in the clinical care of patients. They will also have the opportunity to work with the residents and attending faculty on diagnosis and treatment planning of multiple patient cases.

1 credit hour

The overall objective of the Pediatric Dentistry curriculum for predoctoral dental students is to provide didactic, laboratory, and clinical experiences that will offer competency in the diagnosis and treatment of common dental problems in children. The curriculum should also produce the ability to recognize and understand more complex dental problems so as to allow appropriate referral for patients whose needs require the attention of a specialist.

1 credit hour

In this course, Fundamentals of Pediatric Dentistry II, emphasis is placed on the development of a therapy plan based on information derived from a medical and dental history data base and clinical and radiographic examination, as well as orienting the student to modifications in clinical techniques or approach that will aid the student in providing quality care for children.

1 credit hour

The Pediatric Dentistry Clinic Elective is designed to provide the dental student with additional experiences in the diagnosis, treatment planning and observation of management of pediatric dental patients. The student will be exposed to treatment opportunities in the MUSC CDM Pediatric Dental Clinic as well as exposure to treatment of children at Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. Students will also be exposed to advanced knowledge in Pediatric Dentistry through observation of the graduate orthodontic clinic and operating room observation. Students will have the opportunity to engage with our Clinical Faculty who have extensive private practice experiences.

0.5 credit hour

Lab procedures and clinic simulation exercises in restorative care of pediatric patients with primary and young permanent dentitions. Space maintenance and minor tooth movement applications are demonstrated and constructed. Supplemental diagnostic procedures (space analysis, cephalometric analysis) are performed.

2 credit hours

This course is designed to provide the student with the basic didactic knowledge and clinical skills (along with Early Clinics I and II rotations) necessary to provide nonsurgical periodontal therapy to patients. Additional lectures provide the basis of treating patients taking into account their systemic health.

2 credit hours

Review the classification of Periodontal diseases, diagnosis and prognosis Review radiographic analysis of Periodontal disease Familiarize the student with the Periodontics clinical and competency manuals Describe and demonstrate how the Periodontics recall system works Provide understanding of periodontal American Dental Association insurance codes Provide the rationale, treatment planning and techniques for various periodontal surgical procedures along with the healing of periodontal wounds.

1.5 credit hours

This course is designed to complement clinical care provided by D3 students. This course prepares dental students to understand advanced periodontal surgical treatment options including mucogingival surgery, implant site development and surgical placement, dental implant maintenance and the treatment of mucositis and peri-implantitis. Additionally, students will also learn about management of special populations with periodontal disease and when to make referrals to periodontists.

1.5 credit hours

This course is designed to introduce the student to the knowledge essential to place restorations on dental implants. The material presented in this course will include both biological and restorative aspects of dental implants. This course is a participation course consisting of lecture and laboratory sessions.

2.5 credit hours

This course is designed to teach the undergraduate dental student basics more advanced concepts of implant dentistry. Successful patient treatment with dental implants is a multidisciplinary concept due to the many factors related to treatment. Clinicians should be knowledgeable of the surgical and restorative principles that are essential for successful patient care. Dentists who wish to provide their patients with the highest quality care should have knowledge of the concepts, principles, materials, indications and contraindications.

1 credit hour

Prosthodontics is the branch of dentistry pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of the patient by restoration of the natural teeth and by replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes Removable Prosthodontics is that branch of prosthodontics concerned with the replacement of teeth and contiguous structures for edentulous and partially edentulous patients with artificial substitutes that are removable from the mouth. Removable Prosthodontics is an essential part of the curriculum of all dental schools because of the prevalence of edentulism. This manual is an introduction to Complete Dentures, which restores the appearance, function, and health of edentulous patients. A Complete Denture is a type of removable prosthesis designed to replace all of the natural teeth in the maxilla or mandible. Complete dentures are fabricated by a series of steps performed by the dentist and the dental laboratory technician working as a team. Each step must be performed accurately and precisely. A slight error or lack of attention to detail during any procedure can easily result in an unsatisfactory prosthodontic restoration. In this preclinical course, the student will learn to perform each step and understand the importance of performing each step as precisely as possible.

4.5 credit hours

Clinical introduction into the treatment of the edentulous patient. Lectures will emphasize the clinical technique involved in each clinical appointment. Laboratory course is a continuation of RMPRO-811. Students will complete the dentures from the previous course and will learn denture repair procedures. Prerequisite: RMPRO-811.

1.5 credit hours

Removable Prosthodontics (RMPRO-835) is a pre-clinical course that introduces the dental student to removable partial prostheses for the treatment of partially edentulous patients. These are patients who not only have some remaining natural teeth, but also require replacement of missing teeth and usually associated structures as well. A removable partial prosthesis (RPD) may be necessary because replacement of missing teeth, missing bone, or missing tissue structures cannot be accomplished by fixed or implant prosthodontics alone OR fixed or implant prosthodontics is cost prohibitive (RPDs are less expensive). Upon completion of the course you will be capable of managing the treatment of patients requiring replacement of part of their dentition with a removable partial denture.

3.5 credit hours

A comprehensive overview of the general principles of pathology, etiology, cell injury, inflammation and repair, principles of infection, and disturbances of growth, presented as an introduction to a more detailed consideration of the pathology of the organ systems and oral pathology.

3.5 credit hours

Lectures and demonstrations presented in oral region structural examination, history recording and evaluation, diagnostic method and procedures of both clinical and laboratory nature, and treatment planning and correlative application of these activities to total health care. Emphasis is placed on prevention, early disease detection, and interpretation of detected abnormalities of both local and systemic nature.

1 credit hour

The curriculum consists of online modules that are ‘recorded voice-over PowerPoint presentations’, replacing the formal in-class lectures. Following each module, a quiz containing material pertinent to the module will be available via ExamSoft as multiple-choice questions, some of which are picture-based. Once the students learn the basic facts online and have completed the self-assessment quizzes, the students will gather for the conferences. The conferences are ‘roundtable’ case study discussions, which is an integral part of problem-based learning. During the conferences, students will be asked to formulate differential diagnoses based on the clinical presentation, discuss diagnostic methods, make the final diagnosis, and select the most proper treatment.

3 credit hours

This course is designed to introduce dental students to Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, the study of disease processes that affect oral and paroral structures and is a continuum course for Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology-I. The relationship between lesions of the head and neck and developmental disorders, reactive responses to physical and chemical injury and sequelae of immunologic and infectious diseases are featured, as well as oral cancer, salivary gland pathology, soft tissue pathology, epithelial pathology and vesiculoulcerative pathologies. Clinical, radiographic, and histopathologic characteristics of diseases will be presented in a discussion format to help the student build a foundation for future clinical practice. The course consists of online modules recorded in Power Point presentations to replace formal lectures. Following each module, a quiz containing material pertinent to the module will be available through Exam Soft in a picture-based multiple-choice format. Once students learn basic facts online and have completed the self-assessment, students will gather for four (4) in person conferences for case-based discussions. During conferences, students will be asked to formulate differential diagnoses based on clinical presentations of cases, discuss diagnostic methods utilized, final diagnoses and treatment recommended.

3 credit hours

Orofacial pain (OFP) is the presenting symptom of a broad spectrum of diseases. As a symptom, it may be due to disease of the orofacial structures, generalized musculoskeletal or rheumatic disease, peripheral or central nervous system disease, or psychological abnormality; or the pain may be referred from other sources (e.g., cervical muscles or intracranial pathology). OFP may also occur in the absence of detectable physical, imaging, or laboratory abnormalities. Some of these disorders are easily recognized and treated whereas others defy classification and are unresponsive to present treatment methods. The possible causes of orofacial pain are considerable and cross the boundaries of many medical and dental disciplines. An interdisciplinary approach is often required to establish a diagnosis and for treatment. The last several decades have seen a marked increase in both the recognition and treatment of chronic pain. Unfortunately, patients frequently misunderstand both the nature of pain and the best practices for its treatment. This is often associated with an escalation of invasive therapies that negligible impact on the pain presentation. Because dentists regularly chronic orofacial pain, they are ideally situated to provide evidence-based pain care. The majority of the scientific evidence supports a biopsychosocial model of pain that integrates physical, emotional, social, and cultural variables. The goal of this course is to assist clinicians in their understanding of pain, evaluation of the chronic pain patient, and ability to direct evidence-based care.

0.5 credit hours

Oral Medicine II is a pre-clinical didactic course which provides a broad base of information pertaining to the evaluation and clinical management of a dental patient. Emphasis is placed on the medically complex patient, clinical pharmacology, oral pathologic lesions, and dental therapeutics. There is no required textbook. information will be presented via CPC-case presentations, lectures, handouts, and selected journal articles.

1 credit hour

The purpose of this elective course is to improve oral and systemic health care outcomes for patients at the Pamela Kaminsky Clinic for Adolescents and Adults with Special Health Care Needs (SHCN). To achieve this, we will use an interprofessional team approach composed of dental, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and physician's assistant (PA) students. Student teams will discuss current medical and dental health, medications, including possible side effects and oral sequelae and will discuss preventative medical and oral health care with patient and/or patient's family or caretakers, increasing their understanding of issues involved in caring for adults with SHCN.

1 credit hour

This course presents the basic concepts of successful patient management to future health professionals. Social consciousness and awareness relating to the health needs of the general population and its diverse groups are stressed during this early developmental course of study. The students are presented the basic principles of behavioral sciences as they pertain to patient-centered approaches for promoting, improving and maintaining oral health.

2 credit hour

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1 credit hour