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• SDM RS 524: Fixed Prosthodontics 1
  This course provides a comprehensive introduction to extracoronal full-coverage tooth restoration systems. The conceptual basis for both single-tooth crowns and multiple-tooth bridgework is presented.
• SDM RS 525: Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics
  This simulated clinic course provides experience and skill development with single-tooth crowns and multiple-tooth bridgework. To prepare students for clinical experiences, the end of this course is integrated with other preclinical courses. These Integrated Simulated Learning Center (SLC) sessions provide a comprehensive approach to dental education by combining fixed, operative, and removable dentistry training in a cohesive learning environment. These sessions enhance clinical decision-making, improve technical precision, and foster a deeper understanding of how different dental disciplines intersect to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Formative and summative assessments are utilized in the course.
• SDM RS 527: Occlusion and TMD
  This course takes the student from normal dental anatomy and occlusion, through analysis of deviations from normal or natural dentition, to an approach to the maintenance of healthy occlusal patterns in restorative dentistry and correction of occlusal patterns and disharmonies. To help emphasize critical concepts, laboratory simulations provide students the opportunity to practice clinical procedures related to occlusal diagnosis and treatment. This course will provide a systematic protocol for the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients exhibiting signs and symptoms of TMD. Students will learn how to perform TMD evaluation by using DC/TMD protocol and how to diagnose based on the decision tree. Management of TMDs will be taught case-based approach including fabrication of occlusal guard. Concepts from the course are integrated with courses in operative dentistry, prosthodontics, periodontology, and orthodontics.
• SDM RS 529: Operative Dentistry
  This is a lecture course that addresses all aspects of Operative Dentistry. Topics include diagnosis and treatment planning, caries prevention & treatment, the concept of minimally invasive dentistry, simple and complex amalgam restorations, anterior and posterior composite resin restorations, ceramic inlay and onlay preparations & temporization , conventional and digital impressions with tissue management, try-in and cementation of all types of indirect restorations, direct and indirect veneers, the restoration of endodontically treated teeth, the concept of pulpal protection and the techniques of pulp- capping. This course focuses on clinically relevant topics and compliments the preclinical and clinical courses in Operative Dentistry.
• SDM RS 542: Treatment Planning Seminar
  This seminar course focuses on real-world problem solving. There is a special emphasis on decision-making and patient communication in a private practice setting. It is an interactive course given in small group format.