College of Dental Medicine Course Descriptions

Updated on November 9, 2023

During the first year, students in small groups are given a series of planned supervised exercises and experiences in clinical, community, and laboratory settings. Relevant experiences are provided in scaling and root planning techniques, assisting techniques in pediatric dentistry and prosthodontics, prosthodontic laboratory techniques, and outreach rotations.

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

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 credit hour

Pediatric Dentistry Clinical Block Rotation. Junior students will see pediatric patients under the supervision of attending faculty.

0.5 credit hour

1.5 credit hours

2 credit hours

1.5 credit hours

1 credit hour

Pediatric Dentistry Clinical Block Rotation. Junior students will see pediatric patients under the supervision of attending faculty.

0.5 credit hour

1.5 credit hours

1 credit hour

0.5 credit hour

2 credit hours

The purpose of this course is to allow the student to acquire the skills that keep them on task to comprehensively treat patients in a clinical environment.

0.5 credit hour

This course is for D3 spring semester and D4 dental students. The purpose of this course is to provide a more in-depth background for students interested in clinical /didactic-based periodontics at the predoctoral level in order that they may be better prepared to focus their future career goals as a general dentist or pursue postdoctoral studies. The course affords the student to provide more complex periodontal nonsurgical and surgical treatment while being mentored one-on-one by periodontics faculty and resident attendings.

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

This course is a formal and structured process that involves an ongoing review of patient records to assess the appropriateness, necessity, and quality of care provided. The record review is the mechanism that facilitates this process. All assigned patient records are reviewed on a biannual basis. Jr. and Sr. students will be evaluated by record management, timeliness of care, sequence of care and recall care.

1.5 credit hours

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

1.5 credit hours

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

0.5 credit hour

1 credit hour

3 credit hours

0.5 credit hour

1 credit hour

1.5 credit hours

Pediatric Dentistry clinical block rotation senior students will see patients under the supervision of attending pediatric faculty.

0.5 credit hour

1 credit hour

2 credit hours

This course is a clinical rotation in General Dentistry at the volunteers in Medicine Dental Clinic at Hilton Head, SC. Students will provide clinical care to patients under direction and supervision of VIM dentists, who have clinical faculty appointments in the Department of General Dentistry - MUSC College of Dental Medicine.

1 credit hour

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

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

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

This course provides clinical experience in the evaluation of patients with oral and other head and neck cancers. Participants will be exposed to patients recently treated for this disease. The participant will be exposed to the early detection, diagnosis, physical examination, treatment options and rehabilitation for oral, head, and neck cancers. A comprehensive head and neck examination will be described, and a multidisciplinary treatment planning conference will allow the student a broad understanding of issues related to oral, head and neck cancer care.

0.5 credit hour

This course is designed to introduce the junior dental student to the clinic treatment areas. Patient management, support services, and clinic protocol will be emphasized.

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

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

Demonstrates general principles of drug action, efficacy, and safety of pharmacologic agents and covers the application of these principles to the major drug classes.

4 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, and the 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

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 introduces 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

To expose the sophomore dental students to basic endodontic treatment skills so that as a newly graduating dentist, students will be able to: treat single rooted endodontic cases with hand and rotary instrumentation, use dental dam isolation, use proper intracanal medicaments and use prescriptive medications when indicated to attain successful treatment outcomes.

1.5 credit hours

Advanced course which expands the basic information given in ENDO-811. Special emphasis is placed on the correlation of endodontics with other disciplines. Principles to further aid the student in performing and assessing successful endodontic therapy are presented.

1 credit hour

To expose the sophomore dental students to the basics of endodontics, so that as a newly graduating dentist, students will be able to: perform a differential diagnosis, assess the difficulty of a case, treat pain and emergency cases, know anatomic variations of teeth, and how to effectively administer local anesthesia.

3 credit hours

Develops an environment that allows the student to understand the function of the health stomatognathic system with major emphasis on the basic principles of mandibular movements and positions.

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

This course will emphasize tooth preparation for full veneer and partial veneer restorations. Preparations for fixed partial dentures will also be covered. Impression techniques, construction of provisional restorations, and laboratory procedures necessary for fabrication of cast restorations using the indirect technique will be presented. Discussion of Pontic design, finish line configuration, and marginal fit are also included. Prerequisite: FXPRO-805.

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 provides a survey of descriptive and inferential statistics commonly used in biomedical research. This core course is intended for all MSD postgraduate students at the College of Dental Medicine and clinical residents of affiliated dental specialty programs.

1.5 credit hours

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

This lecture course reviews advances in behavioral, clinical, and basic sciences.

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

Residents are exposed to varied cases requiring different treatment modalities: Patients are treated following HIPPA guidelines. A Portfolio is maintained and reviewed quarterly, demonstrating outcomes and a comprehensive application of didactic information.

6 credit hours

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 modelling. 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

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

An introduction to the morphology of human teeth (permanent and deciduous), the relationships of dental anatomy to supporting periodontal structures, and other clinical implications of dental anatomy.

3 credit hours

Includes the etiology, recognition, and classification of dental caries. The principles of cavity preparation and the restoration of carious defects with silver amalgam are emphasized.

4.5 credit hours

The course aims to expand the senior dental students' knowledge of application of advanced materials and clinical procedures for esthetic restoration of the dentition and maxillofacial complex. Lecture topics include applications of composite material: and adhesives for esthetic restorations; ceramic restorations, maxillofacial prosthetics and an introduction to facial plastic surgery.

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

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 hour

The purpose of this course is to assess each senior dental student's competency essential to patient treatment in Endodonitcs, Fixed Prosthodontics, Operative Dentistry, and Removable Prosthodontics at the senior student level. All assessments are accomplished in the simulation laboratory and evaluated by department faculty.

0.5 credit hour

The indications for cavity preparation and manipulation of composite resin, as well as aspects of other tooth-colored materials, are covered in detail. The indications for cavity preparation and manipulation of direct and indirect gold are also covered.

4 credit hours

The course is designed to prepare D3 students for beginning their clinical training and future practice of dentistry. Emphasis will be on the science and art of diagnosis, prioritization, sequencing, and patient management. Treatment planning based on evidence and experience will be included along with multiple case presentations and open discussions. Familiarization with the CDM treatment planning computer interface (axiUm) will also be included.

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 Proffit's Contemporary Orthodontics, C. V. Mosby, a leading authoritative work on orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Facilitated by faculty, the format consists of pre-reading assigned chapters followed by weekly discussions of the previewed material, supplemented with additional instructional material.

2 credit hours

In preparation for clinical management of patients, lecture and clinical exercises will introduce the orthodontic student to the basic records and documentation necessary for in-depth diagnosis and treatment planning for child, adolescent and adult patients. Each resident will gain an in-depth understanding of the records and patient documentation necessary for thorough diagnosis and treatment planning; the principles, policies and guidelines in clinical examination, photographic documentation, and model analysis; interpretation of intraoral, panoramic, and cephalometric radiographs of teeth and jaws in the primary, mixed and permanent dentitions; the rational for in-depth records documentation and informed consent for parents/guardians; and procedures and policies for billing compliance of orthodontic care to include insurance filing. The course will meet weekly during the Fall semester of the first year.

1 credit hour

On a daily basis when clinic sessions are scheduled, PG students review orthodontic treatment cases with in-depth discussion of treatment issues raised with student and faculty input. Each case presentation is supported by appropriate records documentation to include complete diagnostic radiographs, diagnostic study models, tooth size-arch size analysis, clinical photography, and a thorough review of background information to ensure the careful analysis of the case presented. The interceptive, multi-phase and comprehensive orthodontic treatment plans are directed toward patients presenting the full range of malocclusions including non-extraction and extraction protocols, growth modification phases, and orthognathic surgical interventions. The treatments may involve simple interceptive appliances of both fixed and removable designs, multi-phase segmental mechanics and growth modification appliances, and/or comprehensive Edgewise approaches. The course is required and is offered in each semester. Case Analysis IIIA, IIIB and IIIC are completed by third-year postgraduate students in the fall and spring semesters respectively. Prerequisite: IIIA-completion of 712IIC; IIIB-completion of 712IIIA.

1 credit hour

Clinical Orthodontics involves supervised patient care in orthodontic management of malocclusion. The course is required and is offered in each semester of the Post-Doctoral Orthodontics Program. In addition, clinical orthodontics involves attending sessions of the MUSC Craniofacial Clinic (two per month) and providing supervised patient care in orthodontic management of malocclusion in patients with craniofacial anomalies. Clinical Orthodontics IIIA and IIIB are completed by third-year postgraduate students in the fall and spring semesters respectively. Prerequisite: IIIA-completion of 713IIC; IIIB-completion of 713IIIA.

2 credit hours

This course involves an overview presentation of contemporary orthodontic treatment objectives and biomechanical approaches to the correction of malocclusion based on the Edgewise Straight-wire appliance. Principles and concepts of appliance design as well as the biological response of teeth, bone, and soft tissues to orthodontic forces will receive emphasis. In laboratory exercises, students are directed in fabrication of various arch-wires and/or adjunctive appliances for correction of rotations, cross bite corrections, correction of deep bite, retraction mechanisms, and other arch development techniques. The lecture and laboratory experiences support each other in addressing the various phases of Edgewise-SWA therapy such as separation, band placement/cementation, bracket/bond placement, arch-wire selection, tooth movement concepts, anchorage preparation, and adjunctive appliances. The course will meet weekly during the Fall Semester of the first year.

1 credit hour

This course provides an in-depth presentation on contemporary orthodontic treatment concepts and strategies available to the clinician in terms of variations in appliance design and biomechanical applications. Principles and concepts of various appliance designs and the clinical strategies in applying the appliances to patient care serve as a focus discussion. Lecture and laboratory experiences take the residents through the various phases of therapy for each appliance design. Examples of appliance systems (not all inclusive) presented and discussed include: Andrew's Straight-wire System, Bioprogressive/High Torque (Ricketts), Roth System, Biodimensional (Gianelly), "Vari-Simplex" System (Alexander), Cetlin Mechanics, Semented Arches (Burstone), Common Sense Mechanics (Mulligan), Systematic Orthodontics (MBT), and Self Ligating Systems (Damon, Speed, Smart-Clip, etc.). For each system, topics include the mechanical principles of the appliance design, recommended appliance placement (separation, banding, bonding, bracket placement), phases of active tooth movement (leveling/alignment, arch length reconciliation, arch coordination, finishing), anchorage preparation, archwire selection, adjunctive appliances advocated with the appliance, vertical coordination: openbite and deepbite), finishing procedures, and retention modes. The course will meet weekly during the Fall Semester of the second year.

1 credit hour

Each third-year student must write up and present to faculty and fellow PG students fully documented case reports of patients presenting with selection criteria that meet diagnostic and treatment considerations appropriate to ABO guidelines. This write-up must follow the established guidelines for ABO Case Reviews as to outline form and topic presentation. The Case Review requirement is assessed with full case records and progress evaluations toward the required number of case submissions. The final advanced "Case Review" course requirement is assessed in the third year of the program with case submissions due in May of the graduation year. For each case presented, the mechanical principles of the appliances utilized, the phases of active tooth movement accomplished, anchorage preparation, archwires selected, adjunctive appliance used, finishing procedures, and retention modes must be discussed as the rationale and outcomes. The course will meet weekly during the Spring Semester of the third year.

1 credit hour

This course involves an overview presentation of orthodontic treatment concepts, objectives, diagnostic procedures, and biomechanical approaches to the correction of various types of malocclusion presenting in the primary, mixed and young adolescent dentitions (i.e "growing patients"). As a conjoint course for orthodontic and pediatric dentistry residents, course materials are directed toward "early" orthodontic management of cross bite corrections, correction of deep bite and open bite malocclusions and arch development techniques in addressing tooth size and arch size discrepancies. Since a significant aspect of malocclusion problems are related to skeletal and/or functional abnormalities, an orthopedic and functional view of malocclusion diagnosis and correction will be emphasized to aid the PG student in establishing a full armamentarium of treatment options available for individual patients. The fundamental concepts established in the literature review and seminar sessions will then be used as a building block for treatment discussions related to the orthodontic and dentofacial orthopedic management of various malocclusion problems. Material is presented based on the principles and concepts of Edgewise orthodontic appliances and the straight-wire (SWA) appliance (GORTHO 718 - Edgewise Biomechanics I). the lecture and laboratory experiences support each other in addressing the various phases of Edgewise-SWA therapy such as band placement and cementation, bracket/bond placement, arch-wire selection, tooth movement concepts, anchorage preparation, and the use of multiple adjunctive appliances (e.g., lingual arches, transpalatal bars, Hyrax palatal expanders, Quad-helix appliance, mandibular lip bumpers, removable appliances, head gear). Information also builds from the concepts and interventions incorporated into the conjoint series provided to both pediatric dentistry and orthodontic PG students in Interceptive Orthodontics and Space Supervision In the Developing Occlusion (GORHO 718). The course will meet weekly during the fall (IA) and spring (IB) semesters of the first year.

1 credit hour

This course is designed to provide each student a solid knowledge base in the principles and processes of craniofacial growth and development. At the conclusion of the course, each resident will have an understanding of the: 1.) basic principles and concepts of human physical growth and development; 2.) factors affecting growth variance, growth timing, and rate; 3.) prenatal embryogenesis and postnatal growth and development of the craniofacial complex: 4.) nature of craniofacial osteogenesis to include growth of the cranium, nasomaxillary complex, and mandible; 5.) soft tissue facial changes; 6.) development of occlusion in terms of normative transitional patterns, changes in arch dimensions, and timing; and 7.) clinical implications of normal and abnormal facial development in terms of growth regulation and interactions. The course will meet weekly during the fall semester of the first year.

1 credit hour

This course utilizes a lecture and demonstration format to orient the PG student to clinical and laboratory procedures in the fabrication of supplemental appliances commonly used in orthodontic care for space management, anchorage, arch expansion, limited tooth movements, and retention. Upon completion of this technique oriented course, the PG student should have developed sufficient skills in appliance construction to fabricate removable and fixed appliances appropriate to biomechanical applications. The course provides information on the properties of orthodontic materials, banding procedures, impression techniques, preparation of working models, silver soldering, stainless steel welding, wire bending, acrylic application, polishing, cementation, adjustments, and basic rules of clinical management. The appropriate design and application of various appliances, their individual components, options in usage, and the advantages-disadvantages of each are discussed. By the end of the course each resident will have constructed a lingual holding arch, lip bumper, transpalatal holding arch, Nance appliance, Quad-helix appliance, Hyrax Palatal Expander, palatal crib habit appliance, Halterman appliance for ectopic molars, fixed palatal arch with finger-springs, and a Maxillary Hawley appliance (Ball clasps, Adams clasps, flatwire labial bow). The course will meet weekly during the fall semester of the first year.

0.5 credit hour

This course addresses concepts and techniques of orthodontic interventions to manage the developing occlusion through the primary and transitional mixed dentitions. Diagnostic and treatment planning considerations are correlated with normal developmental patterns of the transitional occlusion so that common occlusion irregularities are recognized, differentially diagnosed as the significance and complexity, and treatment planned for appropriate management. By the conclusion of the course, each student will have an in-depth knowledge of the normal developmental patterns of the occlusion, understand the concepts and techniques of orthodontic intervention to manage the developing occlusion outcomes (e.g. preventive orthodontics, interceptive orthodontics, space supervision, guidance of eruption, serial extraction), recognize and treatment plan space management considerations, and diagnose early signs of aberrations in the development of the jaws and developing dentitions and devise appropriate treatments to restore normal eruption and exfoliation patterns such as ectopic eruptions, posterior cross bites, anterior cross bites, deleterious oral habits, and incisor crowding. The course will meet weekly during the spring semester of the first year.

1 credit hour

This seminar course is designed to integrate review and case presentation information to establish supportable principles and concepts for diagnosis and treatment of skeletal problems in adult (non-growing) patients. An orthognathic surgical approach to malocclusion will greatly aid the clinician in establishing treatment options available for individual adult patients with significant skeletal discrepancy. To support the lecture topics and experiences in clinical care, the PG students in orthodontics will have conjoint case analysis sessions with Oral Surgeons and attending orthodontic faculty two sessions per month to discuss and coordinate the overall case management of orthognathic surgery cases. Topics include the principles of orthognathic surgery, mechanisms of orthognathic surgery for the maxilla and the mandible, the significance of craniofacial regions, soft tissues and function on surgical procedures and stability, diagnostic records and treatment planning procedures for orthognathic cases. The course is required and is offered in each semester of the Orthodontics Program. Orthognathic surgical conferences are completed by first-year students in the fall and spring semesters respectively. Prerequisite: IA-Admission to Post-Doctoral Orthodontics Program; IB-completion of 719IA.

0.5 credit hour

This seminar course is a continuation of the first year surgical conferences. It is designed to further integrate literature and case presentation information to establish supportable principles and concepts for diagnosis and treatment of skeletal problems in adult (non-growing) patients. To support the lecture topics and experiences in clinical care, the PG students in orthodontics will have conjoint case analysis sessions with Oral Surgeons and attending orthodontic faculty two sessions per month to discuss and coordinate the overall case management of orthognathic surgery cases. The course is offered in each semester of the Orthodontics Program. Orthognathic surgical conferences are completed by second-year students in the fall and spring semesters respectively. Prerequisite: IIA-completion of 719IB, IIB-completion of 719IIA.

0.5 credit hour

This seminar course is a continuation of the first and second year surgical conferences. It is designed to further integrate literature and case presentation information to establish supportable principles and concepts for diagnosis and treatment of skeletal problems in adult (non-growing) patients. To support the lecture topics and experiences in clinical care, the PG students in orthodontics will have conjoint case analysis sessions with Oral Surgeons and attending orthodontic faculty two sessions per month to discuss and coordinate the overall case management of orthognathic surgery cases. The course is offered in each semester of the Orthodontics Program. Orthognathic surgical conferences are completed by third-year students in the fall and spring semesters respectively. Prerequisite: IIIA- completion of 719IIB, IIIB-completion of 719IIIA.

0.5 credit hour

The student is formally oriented to the clinical use of various materials utilized in orthodontic practice through a seminar series in the first year. A review of the properties of archwires used at the various stages of orthodontic treatment, bonding and cementation materials for self-curing and light curing elements of securing orthodontic appliances, and the use of elastomeric products receive special emphasis in the course. Lectures will be based on the textbook Orthodontic Materials: Scientific and Clinical Aspects, Brantley WA, Eliades T (Editors), Thieme, Stuttgart/New York (2001). A review of assigned articles on pertinent contemporary literature along with experiences in library and internet search are secondary benefits of the course. Topics covered include structures and properties of orthodontic materials, mechanics and mechanical testing, techniques for study of orthodontic materials, orthodontic wires, enamel etching and bond strength, bonding to non-conventional surfaces, orthodontic bracket materials, elastomeric ligatures and chains, principles of adhesion, orthodontic adhesive resins, cements in orthodontics, impression materials, microbiological and long-term enamel changes, principles of biocompatibility, and allergic reactions and safety concerns. The course will meet weekly during the Spring Semester of the first year.

1 credit hour

This course is intended to review particularly current and past dental and medical literature, as well as that of other disciplines relating to the fields of orthodontics and maxillofacial surgery. Published articles will be assigned weekly to residents for review and discussion. The purpose is to enhance residents' ability to critically assess the quality of the research and its presentation and assimilate useful information for enhancing patient care.

1 credit hour

This seminar course is designed to integrate information to establish supportable principles and concepts for diagnosis and treatment of patients requiring multi-disciplinary care involving the management of periodontal disease and/or periodontal surgery. To support the lecture topics and experiences in clinical care, the PG students will have conjoint case analysis sessions with the Periodontal residents and faculty on a need basis to discuss and coordinate the overall case management of patients. The seminar series allows the PG student to be able to address the prevalence, classification, etiological factors and treatment regimens appropriate to periodontal diseases in children, adolescents and adults, describe diagnostic and treatment challenges of the periodontium in children, adolescents and adults, discuss the classification of periodontal diseases - describe features of each classification, discuss the etiological factors of periodontal disease, discuss treatment regimens for periodontal disease in children, adolescents and adults, describe the characteristics and management of mucogingival problems (e.g. frenectomy), and describe characteristics and management of impacted teeth (e.g. uncovering, orthodontic eruption). The course will meet weekly during the Fall semester of either the second or third year of the program (offered in alternate years).

1 credit hour

This seminar course is designed to integrate information to establish supportable principles and concepts for diagnosis and treatment of patients requiring multi-disciplinary care including comprehensive occlusal reconstruction (crown and bridge, implants) and those with temporomandibular dysfunction problems. To support the lecture topics and experiences in clinical care, the PG students will have conjoint case analysis sessions with prosthodontic and restorative faculty on a need basis to discuss and coordinate the overall case management of patients. In addition to the seminar series, guest lecturers recognized as experts in the areas of occlusion are brought in to provide special lectures to the residents over the course of their program curriculum. At the conclusion of this course, the PG student will be able to have in-depth knowledge in the diagnosis of temporomandibular and myofascial pain problems, understand the principles to TMD management with splint therapy patients, understand the principles of TMD management with orthodontic appliances patients, and understand the principles of TMD management with surgical interventions. The course will meet weekly during the Fall semester of either the second or third year (offered alternative years).

1 credit hour

This literature review and seminar course is designed to integrate information to establish supportable principles and concepts for diagnosis and treatment of skeletal problems in growing patients. Since a significant percentage of malocclusion problems are related to skeletal and/or functional abnormalities, an orthopedic and functional view of malocclusion will greatly aid the clinician in establishing treatment options available for individual patients. The topics include principles of growth modification, mechanisms of growth modification, significance of craniofacial regions, soft tissues and function, and timing of growth modification. Topics will address in-depth assessments of the biomechanical actions in the correction of growing patients with Class II malocclusions using functional appliances for Class II growth modification (activator, bionator/orthopedic corrector, Frankel functional regulator, Herbst appliance, twin-block appliance) and extraoral forces for Class II correction (directed cervical & high-pull headgear). Treatment of Class III malocclusions with growth potential using chin cups and protraction face-masks will also be addressed. The course will meet weekly during the spring semester of either the first or second year (offered in alternative years).

1 credit hour

This seminar reviews developmental disabilities that have implications to diagnosis and treatment planning with special emphasis placed on the orthodontic management of patients with the conditions. Assigned topics will be presented by a designated PG student who must prepare and conduct an original presentation of the topic using a lecture seminar format. Each presentation must be supplemented by audiovisual support and a concise review outlining the lecture information. In order to provide each participant a future source of ready reference concerning topic areas, a typed handout is to be prepared for each condition according to a prescribed outline. Note that a bibliography of references used in preparation of the topic discussion must be provided with the typed review. Medical conditions include disease, subacute bacterial endocarditis, blood disorders (sickle cell anemia, leukemia), metabolic disorders (diabetes, immunodeficiency, arthritis), infectious disorders (tuberculosis, hepatitis) and neuromuscular disorders (cerebral palsy, spina bifida, epilepsy). Craniofacial syndromes include Treacher-Collins, Crouzon's, Pierre-Robin, cleidocranial dysostosis, ectodermal dysplasia, Down syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, cleft lip and palate. Anomalies in dental formation, exfoliation and eruption include missing teeth, extra teeth, ankylosis, ectopic eruption/impaction, amelogenesis imperfecta, Dentinogenesis Imperfecta. The course will meet weekly during the spring semester of the second year.

1 credit hour

The Teaching Preceptorship is designed to help students develop teaching skills in both clinical supervision and didactic lecture presentations. Third year students provide coverage for Dental Students during their appointments for orthodontic patient care. This required course is offered in fall and spring semesters when Dental Students see patients. In addition, the PG students provide lecture and seminar presentations to dental students in the orthodontic preclinical laboratory courses. Prerequisite: Third year status in Orthodontics PG Program; completion of GORTH 739A.

0.5 credit hour

The purpose of this class is to help 2nd and 3rd year residents review and prepare for the written component of the American Board of orthodontics (ABO) examination. PG students will have reviewed many of the articles previously in regular program seminar sessions. This class is targeted toward helping students review ABO assigned articles and texts for in-depth discussion. Requirements for class attendants are to: 1) To present a brief summary/abstract of the paper; and 2) To quiz the class with 5-10 take home message in question form of each paper. Upon completion of this course the PG student will have an improved ability to review, evaluate, criticize and determine clinical applications of the literature related to orthodontic diagnosis and treatment; have become familiar with a broad base of original literature to which past and future articles may be related in a scientific manner; have reviewed and evaluated a spectrum of research protocols, methods, and statistical designs; and will have read the American Board of Orthodontics recommended reading list. The course will meet weekly during the spring semester of the second year.

1 credit hour

The goals of the course are (1)to familiarize the students with the history, evolution, design, placement, and clinical use of TADs, (2)to leave this program with an understanding of how to incorporate TADs into treatment planning, not just as a bailout mechanism but incorporation of the TADs into the treatment plan at its inception, (3) understand the difference in mechanics required when utilizing direct versus indirect anchorage, and (4) to have the clinical skills to select, place, and utilize TADs in orthodontic treatment.

1 credit hour

In additional to coverage of topics, MUSC retention patients will be evaluated for post-treatment changes as part of the resident presentation. Dr. Harrell will also present treated patients and subsequent changes in retention over a two year or more time period.

1 credit hour

Part II of this 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 and assimilate useful information relating to patient care and research itself.

1 credit hour

Part III of this 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 and assimilate useful information relating to patient care and research itself.

1 credit hour

Part IV of this 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 and assimilate useful information relating to patient care and research itself.

1 credit hour

Part V of this 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 and assimilate useful information relating to patient care and research itself.

1 credit hour

Part VI of this 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 and assimilate useful information relating to patient care and research itself.

1 credit hour

Part VII of this 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 and assimilate useful information relating to patient care and research itself.

1 credit hour

Part VIII 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 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

The purpose of this course is to provide 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 the course, students select a topic based on their interest and identify a mentor to assist them in developing a table clinic presentation relative to the topic. Instruction and assistance are provided in topic and mentor selection. Information gathering and project presentation.

1 credit hour

This course provides a thorough understanding of the basic principles of general biochemistry with a focus on oral biochemistry. Topics which are emphasized include structure-function relationship of enzymes, pH considerations, enzymatic activity and factors such as allosteric effectors and conversion of proenzymes to active enzymes, biosynthesis (anabolism) and degradation (catabolism) of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, polysaccharides, and nucleic acids. Topics which are covered in depth include pH and buffers, glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, the pentose phosphate pathway, glycogen metabolism, regulation of metabolism, the nature of genetic material and the relationship of the genetic code to protein synthesis.

3 credit hours

This course introduces the basic and clinical concepts of immunology, with an emphasis on oral biology. Students who pass this course will understand how the immune system works in health, and how its dysfunction causes or contributes to disease. Topics covered in this course include fundamentals of adaptive and innate immunity, immune regulation, immunization, and transplantation biology and tumor immunology. Disorders such as hypersensitivity, graft rejection, graft-versus-host disease, and autoimmunity are introduced as well as the drugs used to treat these diseases. The impact of the human microbiome on health and disease is also discussed. The course grade is based on four written exams and evidence-based medicine assignment.

4 credit hours

In this series, students 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 a great 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. Each graduate student will give at least one seminar yearly. Lectures will be supplemented with local as well as invited external speakers, whose research focus is on oral health sciences.

0.5 credit hour

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 late 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

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

A basic course in exodontia, alveoloplasty, and intra-oral surgical procedures commonly accomplished by the general practitioner.

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

This is a self-paced, student-oriented, seminar-type course enriched by lectures to provide the dental student with knowledge and skill necessary to obtund pain and to allay anxiety and fear in the dental setting. Lectures, demonstration, visual aids, and student participation are used to emphasize the techniques of oral, intramuscular, intravenous, and inhalation sedation. Other techniques including general anesthesia and hypnosis are covered in either lecture and/or demonstration. Prerequisites: third-year student, physiology, pharmacology, CPR instruction.

0.5 credit hour

A lecture and demonstration course presented in multidisciplinary manner by representatives from various health specialty areas and particularly stressing those activities of a physical diagnostic nature that closely involve the head and neck structures.

1 credit hour

This course introduces the student to more complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. It will include clinical application of principles related to the advanced management surgical complications, treatment of the medically compromised patient, facial trauma, surgical orthodontics and orthognathic procedures, facial reconstruction, facial cosmetics, and evaluation and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders.

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 seminar sessions. It develops the fundamental knowledge for the learner related to the principles of Oral Radiology.

2 credit hours

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 third or fourth year MUSC CDM 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. The one-week experience is designed for the student to experience being an "Orthodontic resident for a week".

1 credit hour

The Pediatric Dentistry Elective is for those senior dental students who have an interest in specializing in pediatric dentistry or a desire to enhance their knowledge of treatment for the child patient prior to graduation. Clinical experiences will include observation of behavioral guidance techniques including pharmacologic intervention and treatment under general anesthesia as well as interaction with special needs patients. Should the schedule allow, the student may deliver patient care for pre-assigned patients. The student will also participate in emergency call for the pediatric dentistry clinic Monday, Wednesday and Thursday with the option to participate in after-hours call with a pediatric dentistry resident. This is a one week elective. Only one student per week would be permitted, with a maximum of 10 students per semester.

1 credit hour

As the intermediate course, Pediatric Dentistry II, expands basic morphology, cariology, and preventative concepts into diagnosis and treatment planning for the pediatric dental patient. Restorative techniques for the primary dentition will be discussed in preparation for the Pediatric Dentistry/Orthodontics Laboratory course. Summer of the D3 Year.

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.

0.5 credit hour

Lab procedures 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 will introduce freshman student to the restoration of dental implants. The concepts for utilization of dental implants in restorative dentistry will be presented. This course will also provide basic information for the biological concepts for successful implants.

1.5 credit hours

This course is designed to advance the student's knowledge essential for providing mainstream implant restorative treatment. The material in this course will include basic concepts of treatment planning dental implants for the edentulous and partially edentulous patient, construction of surgical templates, hands-on surgical placement overview, impression techniques, and implant crown fabrication. This course is a participation course consisting of both lecture and laboratory sessions.

1.5 credit hours

Dental Implantology has become a vital part of modern dentistry. This course is designed to teach the dental student essential information which will be utilized for comprehensive patient care. The course includes both surgical and restorative perspectives. The material will be taught by faculty and guest lecturers who have experience and expertise in the field of dental implantology. Prerequisite: Introduction to Implant Prosthodontics.

1 credit hour

Preclinical introduction into the basic bio-mechanical theory and dental laboratory techniques involved in complete denture construction. Laboratory course will emphasize development of manual and laboratory skills required in the treatment of the edentulous patient. Patient treatment will be simulated on a mannequin.

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

This course is designed to present appropriate background material and skills necessary to provide removable partial prosthodontic treatment. Major areas covered include diagnosis, treatment planning, design, mouth preparation, work authorizations, fabrication, delivery and maintenance of removable partial dentures. Prerequisite: RMPRO-811.

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

This course is designed as an introduction to the profession of dentistry. Emphasis is placed on dental health team members, historical developments, introductory terminology, office communications, ethics and jurisprudence, dental practice acts, work ethic and patient management. Treatment room preparation, health history data collection, dental equipment identification, asepsis and disinfection, preset trays, operator positioning, basic instruments, instrument transfer, oral charting, general office routine, productivity, marketing and performance appraisals are covered. A brief introduction to dental specialties will be presented to include all aspects of dental care available to the public. The incorporation and deployment of evidence based practice paradigm will be discussed. Understand the concept of professionalism, patient confidentiality(HIPAA-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), ethical behavior and the principles of jurisprudence.

1.5 credit hours

A series of lectures in which the fundamentals of the nature of diseases of the periodontium, their etiologic backgrounds, prevention, histopathology, clinical recognition, and non-surgical treatment are covered in logical sequence. Prerequisite: STOMA-810.

1 credit hour

This lecture course teaches basic dental terminology, structures of the oral cavity, principles of hand instrumentation, periodontal examination procedures, review of medical and dental histories, instrument sharpening and fundamentals of patient plaque control.

2 credit hours

This course is designed to help create students competent to utilize standard 1C guidelines for all clinical procedures. Students upon completion of the course will be equipped to comply with local, state and federal regulations including OSHA. Information will be provided in lecture form, videos and clinical demonstrations. An emphasis would be placed on clinical demonstrations. Testing would include both written exams and clinical practicums.

1 credit hour

A series of lectures in which the rationale, objectives and techniques of different types of periodontal surgical therapy, and principles of healing ae presented to prepare the student for clinical periodontics. Other topics include antimicrobial periodontal therapy and the relationship between periodontics and removable prosthodontics. Prerequisite STOMA 802,803.

1.5 credit hours

The lecture portion of this course discusses occlusal examination procedures, fabrication of an occlusal night guard, bruxism, and temporomandibular disorders. The laboratory/clinical portion involves performing a detailed occlusal examination and fabrication of an occlusal guard. Prerequisite: STOMA 802,804.

1.5 credit hours

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

Lectures and demonstrations presented in oral region structural examination, history recording and evaluation, diagnostic methods 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

Clinically-oriented lectures placing special emphasis on neoplastic diseases of the head and the neck and on tissue changes in systemic diseases which frequently affect the oral cavity. Clinical correlation of basic principles of disease is stressed, along with methods of clinical diagnosis, radiographic interpretation, treatment methodology, and prognostic evaluation. Prerequisites: PATH-621, PATH-622.

3 credit hours

Continuation of STOMA-839. Prerequisite: STOMA-839.

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.

0.5 credit hour

This 10 hour course is designed to introduce the students to evidence based dentistry in the greater 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 course introduces 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 literature reviews and library resources; research protocol; statistics; research design; and IRB and research compliance at MUSC. Learners will design a research project on a topic of their choice and work with 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

Updates the senior student's knowledge of dental radiology. The course includes a more thorough discussion of the material included in Radiology I and Radiology II. Advanced topics are also discussed including TMJ radiography, extra-oral radiography advanced imaging modalities and intraoral digital imaging.

1 credit hour

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

This course will cover topics of patient management such as: management of the geriatric population, special considerations for women patients, special considerations for LGBTQ patients management of special needs patients, infants, children, adolescents, management of dental emergencies.

1 credit hour

Presents the basic concepts of successful patient management to the future health professional. Social consciousness and awareness relating to the health needs of the general population and its diverse groups are stressed during this early developmental study period.

2 credit hours

This 10 hour course is designed to introduce the students to evidence based dentistry in the greater 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

Oral Medicine II is a preclinical didactic course that provides a broad base of information pertaining to the diagnostic process and how it relates to examination, evaluation, and treatment of the patient. Emphasis is placed on treatment planning, case presentation, interpretation of local and systemic diseases, clinical pharmacology, oral pathologic lesions, and dental therapeutics.

1 credit hour

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1 credit hour